Espec Corp. (JP:6859)
:6859
6859 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
At close: 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
¥69.80B
Enterprise Value¥54.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥73.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS 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)252.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥68.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and a strong equity base give Espec durable financial resilience. This capital structure supports funding of bespoke projects, R&D and aftermarket service investments, preserves flexibility during cyclical downturns, and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term.
Cash GenerationA large increase in free cash flow and healthy operating cash conversion indicate effective cash conversion and disciplined capex. Strong cash generation supports reinvestment in engineered projects, service capacity, dividends or selective M&A without rising leverage, aiding long-term growth.
Margin Profile & Recurring RevenueRobust gross and operating margins reflect pricing power and manufacturing efficiency. Combined with recurring after-sales service and maintenance revenue from an installed base, margins are more sustainable over time, cushioning the business against lumpy project sales and supporting steady cash flow.
Bears Say
Modest Revenue GrowthReported revenue growth metrics are modest, indicating limited top-line expansion beyond current markets. Slow organic growth can constrain scale economies and reduce upside from operating leverage, making earnings expansion more dependent on margin improvements or share gains in cyclical end markets.
Moderate Return On EquityROE around the low double digits suggests the company is earning reasonable but not exceptional returns on capital. Over time this may limit shareholder total returns relative to higher-return peers and signals potential to better optimize capital allocation or improve asset productivity.
End-market CyclicalityRevenue and project timing are exposed to customers' R&D and capex cycles in cyclical industries. This creates lumpy sales and makes long-term revenue visibility challenging, increasing reliance on aftermarket service durability and careful working-capital management to smooth earnings.
Espec Corp. News
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 ¥69.80B.
When is Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 46 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.
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.
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