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AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD (AKBIF)
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AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO (AKBIF) Price & Analysis

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AKBIF Stock Chart & Stats

$0.76
-$0.07(-8.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$0.76
-$0.07(-8.17%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Diversified OEM And Aftermarket RevenueThe firm’s dual revenue streams—contract OEM supply tied to vehicle platforms and recurring aftermarket replacement demand—create durable cash flow diversification. OEM contracts provide scale and predictable volumes while aftermarket sales smooth cyclicality, supporting stability over 2–6 months.
Manageable Leverage And Balance-sheet StabilityModerate debt below equity and improving leverage provide solvency headroom and financial flexibility. That balance-sheet footing reduces refinancing stress, supports continued capital spending for OEM tooling, and allows the company to endure temporary profit swings without immediate solvency risk.
Consistent Positive Operating Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow indicates core operations generate cash, reflecting underlying demand and working-capital management. While FCF swings exist, continued operating cash generation supports near-term operations, reinvestment in production, and potential liquidity management across automotive cycles.
Bears Say
Negative And Volatile Free Cash FlowPersistent negative and volatile FCF undermines the company’s ability to self-fund capex, R&D, or buffer cyclical OEM demand. Over months this elevates reliance on external financing, constrains strategic investments, and increases vulnerability to working-capital swings tied to supply chains and production timing.
Return To Net Loss And Margin CompressionA recent slip into net loss and severely compressed operating margins erode internal capital generation and reduce pricing power. Sustained thin profitability weakens the company’s ability to absorb input-cost shocks, limits reinvestment capacity, and pressures long-term competitiveness with OEMs.
Stagnant Top-line GrowthNear-flat revenue growth signals limited demand expansion or market-share gains. With stagnant sales, margin recovery must come from cost cuts or pricing—harder with OEM contracts—making durable improvement in profitability and returns more challenging over the medium term.

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AKBIF FAQ

What was AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s price range in the past 12 months?
AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD lowest stock price was $0.54 and its highest was $0.99 in the past 12 months.
    What is AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s market cap?
    AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s market cap is $209.94M.
      When is AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s upcoming earnings report date?
      AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 53 days.
        How were AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s earnings last quarter?
        AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $0.046 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.046.
          Is AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD pay dividends?
            AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.041 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD dividends here
              What is AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s EPS estimate?
              AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD have?
              AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD has 273,755,220 shares outstanding.
                What happened to AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD reported an EPS of $0.046 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 AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AKBIF
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                    Company Description

                    AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO LTD

                    Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. researches, develops, manufactures, and sells brakes, and related components and parts Japan, North America, Europe, and other Asian countries. The company offers disc brake calipers, disc brake pads, disc rotors, drum brake linings, drum brake shoes, wheel cylinders, drum-in-hat brakes, brake drums, sensors, etc. for automobiles; and disc brake calipers, disc brake pads, master cylinders, and others for motorcycles. It also provides brakes for rolling stock, including disc brakes and brake linings for bullet trains, brake linings for regular trains, disc brakes for monorail, brake linings for rolling stock, brake shoes for railroad trains, etc. In addition, the company offers brakes for industrial machinery, such as drum brakes for forklifts, clutch facings for car air conditioner units, brake shoes for elevators, etc., as well as disc brakes for wind turbine generators and rough terrain cranes. Further, it provides sensor products comprising accelerometers, angular rate sensors, and sensor clusters; vehicle behavior detection and wireless portable vibration measurement devices; and inclinometers, concrete filing detectors, light emitting inclination sensors/pockets, and earthquake detectors for long-wave seismic motors. The company was formerly known as Akebono Sekimen Kogyo Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. in 1960. Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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