Balance-sheet StrengthA very low debt-to-equity ratio (0.048 in 2025) and a strong equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism reduces refinancing risk in cyclical industrial markets, supports capex or targeted M&A, and makes the firm resilient through multi-quarter downturns.

Improving MarginsSustained expansion in gross margin and a higher net margin indicate stronger pricing power and improved cost structure. Higher margins translate into enduring cash generation capacity, enabling reinvestment in product quality, service, and selective growth without heavy reliance on external capital.

Aftermarket/recurring DemandA business model that combines new equipment sales with replacement and maintenance demand creates recurring revenue streams. Aftermarket service and customer-specific configurations foster stickiness and predictable mid-term revenue, smoothing cycles tied to new capital spending.

Bears Say

Revenue VolatilityVolatile revenue, including a 2.56% decline in 2025, reduces forecast visibility and complicates capacity planning in capital-intensive manufacturing. Persistent top-line swings can pressure fixed-cost absorption and force trade-offs between margin maintenance and market share over several quarters.

Inconsistent Cash-flow GrowthA declining operating cash flow to net income ratio and uneven free cash flow growth undermine predictability of internally generated funds. This inconsistency complicates long-term capital allocation, may limit steady dividend or reinvestment plans, and elevates reliance on operational fixes.

Limited Investor DisclosureThe absence of earnings-call detail and corporate-event disclosures reduces transparency about strategy, guidance, and execution. Over the medium term, limited communication can hinder investor confidence, slow corrective feedback loops, and make external capital sourcing or analyst coverage less reliable.

6492 FAQ

What was Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥4020.00 and its highest was ¥9800.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥13.25B.

When is Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 03, 2026 which is in 136 days.

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Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.72%. See more information on Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd. dividends here

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Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd. has 1,793,000 shares outstanding.

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Company Description

Okano Valve Mfg. Co., Ltd.

Okano Valve Mfg.Co.Ltd. produces and sells industrial valve for high pressure and high-temperature service in Japan and internationally. The company's value products include globe, gate, check, safety and relief, screw-down stop check, drain, lining, NAC, control, and 3-way valves, as well as other valve accessories, such as expanded graphite seal rings, safety valve adapters, and nozzle cleaners. It also offers steel castings; and maintenance services comprising valve seat, nut seat face, flange gasket and seal ring contact faces, neck bush, stem bush wear measurement, safety valves, ampere-voltage-diagnostic systems AVD, valve maintenance management support system, and chemical decontamination of valves, as well as operates technical training centers. The company provides its products for thermal and nuclear power plants, and chemical industries, as well as marine, steel manufacturing, textile, and other industrial service applications. Okano Valve Mfg.Co.Ltd. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Kitakyushu, Japan.