Inspec Inc. (JP:6656)
:6656
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¥407.00 - ¥922.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.30K
Average Volume (3M)18.14K
Market Cap
¥2.32B
Enterprise Value¥4.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥573.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.5
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Sep 16, 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 GenerationSustained, large FCF growth and an FCF-to-net-income ratio near 88% indicate the company converts earnings into cash effectively. This durable cash generation supports reinvestment, debt servicing or buffer in downcycles and reduces dependence on external equity funding.
High Gross MarginA 40%+ gross margin signals structural product-level profitability and potential pricing power or cost advantage in manufacturing. If operating expenses are controlled, this margin base can support a sustainable path to positive operating earnings and long-term margin recovery.
Equity Ratio Provides StabilityAn equity ratio near 32% gives a meaningful capital buffer against shocks, lowering immediate insolvency risk. This structural capital mix can facilitate future fundraising or refinancing and provides creditors and partners some confidence in the firm's financial durability.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageElevated debt-to-equity (1.75) materially raises interest and refinancing risk, constrains strategic flexibility, and increases vulnerability to revenue slowdowns. Over 2–6 months this leverage can limit investment in R&D or capacity and pressure liquidity in cyclical downturns.
Ongoing Profitability ShortfallPersistent negative EBIT and net margins show the business still incurs operating losses after cost of goods. Without sustained operating improvement, structural profitability remains a concern and will hinder retained earnings growth and long-term shareholder value creation.
Negative Return On EquityA -14.8% ROE indicates the firm destroys shareholder capital on current operations. Over the medium term this undermines investor confidence, complicates equity raises, and may force dilutive financing or higher-cost debt, reducing strategic options.
6656 FAQ
What was Inspec Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Inspec Inc. lowest stock price was ¥407.00 and its highest was ¥922.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Inspec Inc.’s market cap?
Inspec Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.32B.
When is Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 16, 2026 which is in 166 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.