Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. (JP:5446)

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Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.

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Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. (5446) Price & Analysis

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5446 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1251.00

¥1.00(0.08%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1251.00

¥1.00(0.08%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,206.00 - ¥1,418.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume500.00

Average Volume (3M)1.27K

Market Cap

¥4.73B

Enterprise Value¥4.66B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.08B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.58B

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta0.28

Next Earnings

Jul 30, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.17%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)131.59

Shares Outstanding3,994,000

10 Day Avg. Volume770

30 Day Avg. Volume1,273

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.09

Price to Book (P/B)0.27

Price to Sales (P/S)0.20

P/FCF Ratio5.51

Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A

Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A

Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A

Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage / Conservative Balance SheetDebt-to-equity near 0.12 indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet. That low leverage reduces interest burden and gives management flexibility to absorb cyclical downturns, fund working capital or opportunistic investments, and maintain operations without forcing asset sales.

Positive Operating And Free Cash Flow (recent Years)Two consecutive years of positive operating and free cash flow despite recent net losses show the company's ability to convert earnings into cash when conditions permit. This supports liquidity, funds basic capex and working capital, and reduces reliance on external financing in future cyclical upturns.

Proven Profitability In Stronger CyclesHistorical margins around 3.3% in previous stronger cycles demonstrate the business can generate sustainable operating profit when demand and pricing normalize. That operating leverage implies upside potential as steel markets recover, improving earnings power without material structural change.

Bears Say

Volatile And Weakened ProfitabilityMargins swung to negative in FY2026 and ROE turned negative, highlighting inconsistent earnings power. Persistent volatility undermines reinvestment capacity, dividend reliability and long-term planning, and increases sensitivity to commodity cycles and pricing pressures in steel markets.

Recent Revenue DeclineA ~13% revenue drop in FY2026 reduces scale and weakens fixed-cost absorption, pressuring margins and cash generation. If demand or pricing remain soft, the company may face prolonged recovery periods where earnings and operational leverage fail to rebound quickly.

Cash Flow Volatility And Working-capital SensitivityHistoric swings to negative OCF and FCF signal exposure to working-capital cycles and market swings. Such volatility can strain liquidity in downturns, constrain investment or maintenance spending, and force reactive financing that raises costs or limits strategic flexibility.

5446 FAQ

What was Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1206.00 and its highest was ¥1418.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥4.73B.

When is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 69 days.

How were Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported -¥57.9 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥57.9.

Is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.17%. See more information on Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. have?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. has 3,994,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥57.9 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.926%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5446

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Company Description

Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.

HOKUETSU METAL Co., Ltd. manufactures, processes, and sells iron and steel products in Japan. It offers steel bars for reinforced concrete; rolled steel materials for general structures; rolled steel bars for building structures; and mild steel wires bar-in coils, as well as shaped steel products, such as general and building structural shaped steel, and deformed shaped steel. The company also provides building and civil engineering materials, including UN, self-drilling, and steel pipe expansion type bolts; rebar processing assembly; UHY hoops and U-CON rings; fab deck; mechanical fixing hardware; turnbuckles; structural anchor bolts; TH pieces; automobile tire chains, and deformed steel bars, and as well as bolt and fittings for various construction and civil engineering. In addition, the company is involved in the manufacture, processing, and sale of machinery; and collecting, transporting, processing, and selling of general and industrial wastes, and recycling products. Further, it engages in the warehousing, and truck and cargo transportation businesses. HOKUETSU METAL Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1942 and is headquartered in Nagaoka, Japan.