Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. (JP:6356)
:6356
6356 Stock Chart & Stats
¥853.00
-¥12.00(-2.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥853.00
-¥12.00(-2.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥378.00 - ¥2,287.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.20K
Average Volume (3M)116.20K
Market Cap
¥20.93B
Enterprise Value¥16.16B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥4.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥402.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.7
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)32.00
Shares Outstanding14,280,000
10 Day Avg. Volume161,780
30 Day Avg. Volume116,203
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio6.22
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio8.63
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
Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent revenue expansion shows durable demand for Nippon Gear’s precision drive products across industrial and mobility applications. Sustained top-line growth supports scale advantages, better fixed-cost absorption, and long-term R&D and capacity investments that reinforce competitive position.
Robust Cash GenerationHigh operating cash conversion and accelerating free cash flow indicate the business reliably turns earnings into cash. This underpins reinvestment in manufacturing, supports working-capital needs, funds capex for productivity, and provides financial flexibility independent of capital markets.
Conservative Balance SheetA low leverage profile and strong equity cushion reduce solvency risk during demand downturns and allow strategic investments or M&A without stressing liquidity. This conservatism preserves long-term optionality and supports steady supplier and customer confidence.
Bears Say
Suboptimal Return On EquityDespite strong margins and a solid balance sheet, a weaker ROE suggests capital is not being deployed with maximum efficiency for shareholders. Over the medium term this can limit investor returns unless management boosts asset turnover, margin expansion, or returns such as buybacks/dividends.
Customer Concentration / OEM DependenceHeavy reliance on OEM contracts and industrial production ties revenue to specific large customers and their production cycles. This structural concentration increases exposure to order cancellations, pricing pressure, and demand cyclicality in customers' end markets over a multi-month horizon.
Limited Income Return To ShareholdersA very low dividend yield indicates little cash is returned to shareholders, which may disappoint income-focused investors and limit appeal compared with peers. Over time, modest payouts constrain total shareholder return unless offset by strong capital gains or improved distribution policy.
6356 FAQ
What was Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥378.00 and its highest was ¥2287.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥20.93B.
When is Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 29, 2026. The company reported ¥32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥32.
Is Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.92%. See more information on Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. have?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. has 14,280,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.04%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6356
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd.
Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. designs, produces, and sells valve actuators, screw jacks, gear drives, and gears in Japan and internationally. The company offers valve actuators for a range of applications in petroleum, nuclear, generating plants, and water/sewer pipelines; jacks for use in lifting/lowering, inclines, pulling, opening/closing, adjustment, and holding; gear drives for power plant, chemical plant, waste water treatment plant, and other applications; and gears for automotive, railroad, industrial machine, and other industries. It also provides equipment for communication, control, and detection, including control equipment and control systems, sensor control, and condition monitoring systems. In addition, the company constructs and installs machine instruments; and designs, supervises, operates, and installs electric works. Nippon Gear Co., Ltd. was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Fujisawa, Japan.
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