Espec Corp. (6859) Price & Analysis

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6859 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3355.00

-¥33.00(-1.24%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥3355.00

-¥33.00(-1.24%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,920.00 - ¥4,120.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume34.20K

Average Volume (3M)69.88K

Market Cap

¥83.89B

Enterprise Value¥68.75B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.56B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥73.00M

Price to Earnings (P/E)14.9

Beta1.11

Next Earnings

May 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield3.12%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)64.61

Shares Outstanding23,781,393

10 Day Avg. Volume67,030

30 Day Avg. Volume69,880

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.42

Price to Book (P/B)0.92

Price to Sales (P/S)0.77

P/FCF Ratio22.98

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

Strong MarginsSustained gross and operating margins indicate durable pricing power and cost control in engineered test equipment. High margins reflect a product mix of customized systems plus services, supporting long-term profitability even if unit volumes fluctuate across customer cycles.

Very Low Leverage & Strong EquityA near-zero debt load and high equity ratio give the company financial flexibility to invest in R&D, fund bespoke projects, and weather customer capex cycles. Strong liquidity reduces refinancing risk and supports steady dividend and capex plans over multiple quarters.

Robust Cash GenerationLarge FCF growth and solid cash conversion show effective working-capital and capex management. Reliable free cash supports reinvestment in service infrastructure and product development, enabling recurring revenues from maintenance and upgrades over the medium term.

Bears Say

Moderate ROEROE around 10.6% is modest for a niche industrial equipment maker and suggests returns on capital could be higher. This limits long-term shareholder value creation unless efficiency, pricing or higher-margin service penetration improves over several quarters.

EPS ContractionNegative EPS growth indicates earnings weakness relative to prior periods, which may reflect uneven project timing or margin pressure on certain contracts. Persistent EPS declines could constrain reinvestment and make dividend sustainability harder without improved operating leverage.

Cyclicality Of End MarketsRevenue and order flows depend on cyclical capex in semiconductors, automotive and electronics. This exposure creates lumpy sales and makes multi-quarter revenue predictability difficult, pressuring utilization and service growth during industry slowdowns.

Espec Corp. News

Espec Posts Softer Nine-Month Profit but Ups Dividend and Sticks to Full-Year Outlook

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) has provided an update. Espec Corp. reported consolidated net sales of ¥47.1 billion...

7d ago

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Espec Launches J-ESOP, Allocates Treasury Shares to New Employee Stock Trust

The latest update is out from Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ). Espec Corp. has approved the introduction of...

7d ago

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Espec Continues Share Buyback, Reaches Over One-Third of Authorized Amount

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) has provided an announcement. Espec Corp. has continued executing its share buyback program...

13d ago

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Espec Reports Progress on Ongoing Share Buyback Program

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) has provided an update. Espec Corp. reported on the progress of its ongoing...

1M ago

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ESPEC Corp. Announces Share Buyback Plan

An announcement from Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) is now available. ESPEC Corp. has announced the acquisition of...

3M ago

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Espec Corp. Reports Mixed Results Amid Strong Order Growth

An update from Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) is now available. Espec Corp. reported an increase in orders,...

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Espec Corp. Revises Financial Forecasts Amidst Market Challenges

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) has provided an announcement. Espec Corp. has revised its financial forecasts for the...

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Espec Corp. Announces Share Acquisition and Cancellation Policy

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) just unveiled an announcement. Espec Corp. announced its decision to acquire up to...

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Espec Corp. Reports Mixed Q1 FY2025 Results Amid Strong Market Demand

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) has provided an announcement. Espec Corp. reported a mixed financial performance for Q1...

6M ago

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Espec Corp. Corrects Treasury Shares Disposal Date for Employee Incentive Plan

Espec Corp. ( ($JP:6859) ) has issued an announcement. Espec Corp. announced a correction to its previous notice...

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6859 FAQ

What was Espec Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Espec Corp. lowest stock price was ¥1920.00 and its highest was ¥4120.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Espec Corp.’s market cap?

Espec Corp.’s market cap is ¥83.89B.

When is Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 84 days.

How were Espec Corp.’s earnings last quarter?

Espec Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥64.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥64.61.

Is Espec Corp. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Espec Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Espec Corp. pay dividends?

Espec Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.12%. See more information on Espec Corp. dividends here

What is Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate?

Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Espec Corp. have?

Espec Corp. has 23,781,393 shares outstanding.

What happened to Espec Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Espec Corp. reported an EPS of ¥64.61 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.351%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Espec Corp.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6859

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Company Description

Espec Corp.

Espec Corp. manufactures and sells environmental test chambers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Equipment Business, Service Business, and Other Business. The company offers temperature and humidity chambers/rapid-rate thermal cycle chambers, thermal shock chambers, temperature chambers, and network solutions. It also provides secondary battery-related equipment; measurement and evaluation systems, and semiconductor-related equipment; and indoor farm and growth chambers. In addition, the company offers after-sales and engineering services; laboratory testing and consulting services; and analysis, calibration, and equipment rental and resale services. Espec Corp. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.