Hokushin Co., Ltd. (JP:7897)
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7897 Stock Chart & Stats
¥111.00
-¥2.00(-1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥111.00
-¥2.00(-1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥98.00 - ¥143.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume105.40K
Average Volume (3M)219.22K
Market Cap
¥2.86B
Enterprise Value¥5.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.62
Shares Outstanding28,373,005
10 Day Avg. Volume188,970
30 Day Avg. Volume219,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)0.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio5.94
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
Improving LeverageDebt reduction and a lower debt-to-equity ratio materially improve financial flexibility and solvency over the medium term. This reduces refinancing risk, supports capacity to fund operations or modest investments, and strengthens resilience if profitability recovery is slow.
Free Cash Flow ReboundA material FCF swing in 2026 demonstrates the company can generate cash despite a net loss, easing near-term liquidity pressure. Positive FCF supports working-capital needs, discretionary capital allocation and reduces short-term funding reliance if management sustains cash conversion improvements.
Stable Gross MarginsConsistent gross margins indicate the core product economics remain intact and pricing or input-cost pass-through has some durability. That base margin provides a structural cushion for profitability recovery if operating expense control and volume stability return.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationThe swing to near-breakeven and then a net loss erodes return generation and limits internal funding for growth or shareholder distributions. Persistent losses would weaken ROE, constrain reinvestment, and could force cost cutting or asset sales to restore sustainable earnings.
Inconsistent Cash-flow HistoryA stop-start FCF record raises doubt that the 2026 rebound is durable. Volatility in cash conversion complicates budgeting, increases reliance on external financing during down cycles, and signals working-capital or execution risks that can impair long-term cash generation.
Revenue Volatility And Recent ContractionTop-line instability undermines operating leverage and forecastability. Two years of contraction after prior growth suggest demand or mix issues; without steady revenue recovery, margin gains and profit restoration will be difficult to sustain over the coming quarters.
Hokushin Co., Ltd. News
7897 FAQ
What was Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥98.00 and its highest was ¥143.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.86B.
When is Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 61 days.
How were Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.22.
Is Hokushin Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hokushin Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.8%. See more information on Hokushin Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokushin Co., Ltd. have?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. has 28,373,005 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥1.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokushin Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7897
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Company Description
Hokushin Co., Ltd.
Hokushin Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells medium density fiberboards. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is based in Kishiwada, Japan.
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