Inspec Inc. (JP:6656)
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6656 Stock Chart & Stats
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥499.00 - ¥922.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.30K
Average Volume (3M)18.14K
Market Cap
¥3.10B
Enterprise Value¥4.90B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥573.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.5
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Jun 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.88
Shares Outstanding4,012,800
10 Day Avg. Volume12,560
30 Day Avg. Volume18,143
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.28
Price to Book (P/B)2.45
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio5.10
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
Free Cash Flow ImprovementA 52.6% rise in FCF and an FCF-to-net income ratio near 88% indicate the business is converting earnings into real cash. Durable FCF strengthens liquidity, funds capex/R&D without immediate external financing, and provides a multi-month cushion during cyclical semiconductor periods.
Top-line GrowthPositive revenue growth shows sustaining customer demand and product-market fit in a cyclical sector. Over 2-6 months this trend supports scale economies, steady order flow and the potential to leverage fixed costs as management focuses on converting growth into profit.
Strong Gross MarginsA ~40% gross margin signals solid product-level pricing power or differentiated technology in semiconductors. Structurally, this margin provides room to absorb SG&A and R&D, enabling the firm to invest in competitiveness while targeting operating profitability over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 1.75 denotes significant leverage that raises interest burdens and refinancing risk. In 2-6 months this limits strategic flexibility for capex or M&A, increases vulnerability to semiconductor cycle downturns, and could force cash-preservation measures.
Ongoing Operating LossesNegative EBIT and net margins indicate operations currently burn more than they earn, reflecting structural inefficiencies or high operating expense. Persisting losses constrain reinvestment capacity, may require cost restructuring, and impede sustained profitability without operational improvements.
Negative Return On EquityA -14.8% ROE shows shareholders' capital is not producing positive returns, signaling persistent value erosion. Over the medium term this undermines investor confidence, complicates equity financing, and indicates the business model or capital structure needs adjustment to generate acceptable returns.
6656 FAQ
What was Inspec Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Inspec Inc. lowest stock price was ¥499.00 and its highest was ¥922.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Inspec Inc.’s market cap?
Inspec Inc.’s market cap is ¥3.10B.
When is Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 05, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Inspec Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Inspec Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported ¥5.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥5.88.
Is Inspec Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Inspec Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Inspec Inc. pay dividends?
Inspec Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Inspec Inc. dividends here
What is Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Inspec Inc. have?
Inspec Inc. has 4,012,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Inspec Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Inspec Inc. reported an EPS of ¥5.88 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.433%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Inspec Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6656
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Company Description
Inspec Inc.
inspec Inc. engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of visual inspection and measurement equipment, software, and other equipment for the automatic visual inspection of semiconductor and various IT-related devices. The company's products are used for the inspection and verification of semiconductor package boards, precision printed boards, glass mask and film substrates, high density boards, rectangles, LED boards and frames, flexible boards, and TAB tapes. It also offers offline teaching and verification software products; and verification equipment, inspection devices, and inline inspection modules, as well as periodic maintenance and calibration, and operational support services. The company was formerly known as Taiyo Mfg.Co.,Ltd. and changed its name to inspec Inc. in January 2001. inspec Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Senboku, Japan.