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7279 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2812.00
-¥32.00(-2.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2812.00
-¥32.00(-2.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,970.00 - ¥4,020.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.40K
Average Volume (3M)80.18K
Market Cap
¥94.74B
Enterprise Value¥44.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥78.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥33.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.3
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Sep 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1120.21
Shares Outstanding38,216,760
10 Day Avg. Volume123,850
30 Day Avg. Volume80,180
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio29.19
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
Low Leverage & Stronger ROEHi-Lex's low debt-to-equity and improved ROE indicate durable financial strength and prudent capital allocation. Low leverage provides flexibility to fund program tooling, withstand auto cycle downturns, and pursue selective investments or dividends without stressing liquidity over the next several months.
Consistent Revenue Growth & Improving MarginsSustained revenue expansion plus rising gross and operating margins point to structural improvement in product cost, pricing or mix. That supports more predictable OEM relationships and incremental operating leverage, improving durability of earnings and funding capacity across vehicle program cycles.
Stable Operating Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating cash flow demonstrates the business reliably converts sales into cash, enabling ongoing working capital, capex for manufacturing, and supplier payments. This operational cash foundation supports medium-term continuity even if FCF lags.
Bears Say
Low Net Profit MarginDespite revenue and gross margin gains, a persistently low net margin constrains retained earnings and reduces buffer against cost inflation or OEM price pressure. Over 2–6 months this limits the firm's ability to accelerate investment, raise returns, or expand discretionary spending.
Volatile And Declining Free Cash FlowVolatility and recent weakness in free cash flow reduce financial flexibility for capex, debt service, buybacks or payouts. Even with stable operating cash, unpredictable FCF hampers reliable capital allocation and increases sensitivity to working capital swings tied to production timing.
Revenue Tied To OEM Program CyclesDependence on OEM production volumes and program wins makes revenue lumpy and contingent on design selection. Losing wins or model timing shifts can materially reduce future volumes; this structural exposure raises medium-term execution risk for sustaining growth and utilization.
Hi-Lex Corporation News
7279 FAQ
What was Hi-Lex Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hi-Lex Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1970.00 and its highest was ¥4020.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hi-Lex Corporation’s market cap?
Hi-Lex Corporation’s market cap is ¥94.74B.
When is Hi-Lex Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hi-Lex Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 04, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were Hi-Lex Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Hi-Lex Corporation released its earnings results on Jun 05, 2026. The company reported ¥942.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥942.98.
Is Hi-Lex Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hi-Lex Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hi-Lex Corporation pay dividends?
Hi-Lex Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥26.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.76%. See more information on Hi-Lex Corporation dividends here
What is Hi-Lex Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Hi-Lex Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hi-Lex Corporation have?
Hi-Lex Corporation has 38,216,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hi-Lex Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hi-Lex Corporation reported an EPS of ¥942.98 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.809%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hi-Lex Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7279
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Company Description
Hi-Lex Corporation
Hi-Lex Corporation operates in the automotive, industrial equipment, and medical equipment sectors in Japan and internationally. The company provides system products, such as power lift gates, wheelchair anchoring systems, and electronic parking systems; door systems comprising door modules and window regulators; cables, such as push-pull cables, pull cables, SPIRAX, and actuators; and ECU electronic control products. It also offers products in the construction equipment field, including accelerator actuators; housing equipment field products comprising dampers for system air conditioners, elevated grilles, operator units for high windows, and drain valve cables; marine vessel field products, such as operation boxes; and nursing care field products that include bath assist products. In addition, the company provides medical equipment field products, such as microcatheters and vasular grafts for hemodialysis. The company was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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