Shofu Inc. (JP:7979)
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7979 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1870.00
¥3.00(0.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1870.00
¥3.00(0.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,620.00 - ¥2,185.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.70K
Average Volume (3M)91.33K
Market Cap
¥64.59B
Enterprise Value¥54.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥9.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.87B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)113.92
Shares Outstanding35,788,177
10 Day Avg. Volume72,670
30 Day Avg. Volume91,333
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.49
P/FCF Ratio-961.73
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)127.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥41.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Near-zero DebtAn effectively debt-free balance sheet provides durable financial resilience: minimal refinancing risk, strong liquidity optionality, and the ability to fund operations, capex or targeted investments from internal resources. This supports stability through economic cycles and underpins credit strength and dividend durability.
Recurring Consumables-driven Business ModelA revenue mix anchored by consumables delivers repeat, predictable demand tied to routine dental procedures. Consumables generate steady reorder cycles and recurring revenue, smoothing top-line volatility from equipment sales and creating a long-term, defensible earnings base driven by professional customer stickiness.
Steady Multi-year Revenue Growth And Improving MarginsSustained revenue expansion coupled with high gross margins and rising operating profit indicates durable operating leverage and pricing/product mix strength. Consistent margin levels near 55–60% support cash generation and ROE improvement, implying the business can convert sales growth into lasting profit expansion.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowIrregular free cash flow undermines predictable capital allocation: even with positive operating cash, swings in investments or working capital produced a slightly negative FCF in 2026. Over months this raises questions about funding consistency for dividends, buybacks or growth initiatives without tapping reserves.
Slowing Top-line MomentumRevenue growth easing to low single digits and an EBITDA dip indicate a deceleration in organic expansion. Persistently slower top-line undermines the ability to scale margins and reinvest in R&D or distribution, making long-term EPS and cash-flow improvement more dependent on efficiency gains than market share gains.
Limited Asset Growth And Low Leverage Constrain Return ExpansionExtremely low leverage and modest asset growth reduce financial-engineering avenues to amplify returns. With little debt capacity in current positioning, boosting ROE and growth must come mainly from operational improvements or M&A; this narrows strategic options and can slow acceleration of shareholder returns.
Shofu Inc. News
7979 FAQ
What was Shofu Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shofu Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1620.00 and its highest was ¥2185.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Shofu Inc.’s market cap?
Shofu Inc.’s market cap is ¥64.59B.
When is Shofu Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shofu Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Shofu Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Shofu Inc. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥41.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥41.46.
Is Shofu Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shofu Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Shofu Inc. pay dividends?
Shofu Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥32 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.83%. See more information on Shofu Inc. dividends here
What is Shofu Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Shofu Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shofu Inc. have?
Shofu Inc. has 35,788,177 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shofu Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shofu Inc. reported an EPS of ¥41.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.472%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shofu Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7979
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Company Description
Shofu Inc.
Shofu Inc. manufactures and sells dental materials and equipment worldwide. Its products include artificial teeth, dental porcelains, dental abrasives and polishers, dental alloys, dental cements, restorative materials, dental waxes, dental investments/stones, orthodontic devices, and preventive infection control goods. The company was formerly known as Shofu Dental Mfg. Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shofu Inc. in 1983. Shofu Inc. was founded in 1922 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.
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