Nifco Inc. (JP:7988)
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7988 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4844.00
¥34.00(0.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4844.00
¥34.00(0.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,290.00 - ¥5,562.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume285.20K
Average Volume (3M)224.60K
Market Cap
¥429.07B
Enterprise Value¥310.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥128.83B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥25.27B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
102.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)476.57
Shares Outstanding100,232,610
10 Day Avg. Volume201,910
30 Day Avg. Volume224,596
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio14.71
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 ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)410.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥374.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow and falling leverage with meaningful equity growth gives the company durable financial flexibility. A conservative capital structure supports investment in tooling and program launches, cushions cyclical auto demand, and reduces refinancing risk over the next several quarters.
Design‑in, Repeat Program RevenueNifco’s core business of winning design‑in positions creates long-running, high-volume supply programs with switching costs. This structural customer stickiness and repeat production cadence provide durable revenue visibility and scale advantages across manufacturing cycles.
Solid Underlying ProfitabilityConsistently healthy gross and operating margins indicate competitive manufacturing and product design economics. Strong underlying profitability supports reinvestment in capacity, funds steady operations across cycles, and helps sustain returns without heavy leverage.
Bears Say
Volatile Net MarginsEarnings show material sensitivity to cost, FX, and mix which undermines predictability. Margin swings can erode the benefit of scale, complicate budgeting for capex/tooling, and make multi‑period profit forecasting and returns less reliable for investors.
Uneven Cash Conversion And FCFPeriodic working‑capital swings and fluctuating free cash flow reduce the company’s ability to fund new program tooling and dividends from operations. Inconsistent cash conversion raises the need for external liquidity or timing risks around investment cycles.
High Exposure To Automotive CyclesHeavy reliance on automotive OEMs ties revenue to vehicle production and model launches, increasing cyclicality risk. Program‑timing dependence can create lumpy revenue and makes diversification and smoothing of demand a multi‑quarter challenge.
Nifco Inc. News
7988 FAQ
What was Nifco Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nifco Inc. lowest stock price was ¥3290.00 and its highest was ¥5562.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nifco Inc.’s market cap?
Nifco Inc.’s market cap is ¥429.07B.
When is Nifco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nifco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Nifco Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Nifco Inc. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥59.88 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥73.01 by -¥13.13.
Is Nifco Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nifco Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nifco Inc. pay dividends?
Nifco Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.6%. See more information on Nifco Inc. dividends here
What is Nifco Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Nifco Inc.’s EPS estimate is 102.04.
How many shares outstanding does Nifco Inc. have?
Nifco Inc. has 100,232,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nifco Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nifco Inc. reported an EPS of ¥59.88 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥73.01. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.518%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nifco Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7988
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Company Description
Nifco Inc.
Nifco Inc. is a global producer and distributor of industrial plastic components, serving markets across Japan, the rest of Asia, North America, and Europe. The company provides an extensive array of products for various applications, including automotive parts for fuel systems, engines, vehicle exteriors and interiors, and electric powertrains. For residential use, their offerings encompass drawer soft-closers, push-to-open latches, earthquake-resistant latches, and door damping mechanisms. In the consumer electronics and office automation sectors, Nifco supplies items like various dampers, free-stop hinges, magnetic catches, and push latches. Furthermore, they contribute to the fashion and sports industries with fasteners such as side release buckles, cord stoppers, and other buckle types. Beyond its core plastic operations, Nifco also manufactures beds and engages in the import and retail of furniture. Originally incorporated in 1946, the company changed its name from Japan Industry Fastener Inc. to Nifco Inc. in December 1970, and its headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan.
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