Strong Balance SheetLow leverage and a robust equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This structure supports steady capital allocation for R&D, equipment and working capital, reduces refinancing risk in downturns, and preserves strategic optionality over the next several quarters.

Consistent Revenue GrowthSteady top-line expansion demonstrates persistent demand for Ohara's products across electronics and industrial end markets. Predictable revenue aids capacity planning and long-term supplier/customer relationships, supporting stable cash flow potential if margins are maintained.

Specialty Product NicheA focus on high-performance optical glass creates structural competitive advantages: technical barriers to entry, customer stickiness with OEMs, and tailored product requirements. These traits support sustainable positioning and pricing power in specialized industrial supply chains.

Bears Say

Weak Free Cash FlowA drop in free cash flow and weaker operating cash vs. net income signals persistent liquidity pressure. Over months this reduces internal funding for capex or dividends, may force external financing, and constrains investment in product development or capacity expansion.

Declining Net Profit MarginErosion in net margins suggests rising non-operating costs, tax impact, or cost pressures that compress returns. Sustained margin decline undermines retained earnings and ROI, limiting the company’s ability to fund growth or absorb input-cost volatility over the medium term.

Modest Top-line Growth RateLow single-digit revenue growth constrains scale advantages and limits scope to spread fixed costs. In fast-evolving electronics markets, modest growth reduces flexibility to invest aggressively in new technologies and increases vulnerability to faster-growing competitors.

9IE FAQ

What was Ohara Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Ohara Inc. lowest stock price was €5.10 and its highest was €7.75 in the past 12 months.

What is Ohara Inc.’s market cap?

Ohara Inc.’s market cap is €147.69M.

When is Ohara Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Ohara Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 12, 2026 which is in 89 days.

How were Ohara Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Ohara Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported €0.077 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.077.

Is Ohara Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Ohara Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Ohara Inc. pay dividends?

Ohara Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Ohara Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Ohara Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Ohara Inc. have?

Ohara Inc. has 25,450,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Ohara Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Ohara Inc. reported an EPS of €0.077 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.754%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ohara Inc.?

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Company Description

Ohara Inc.

Ohara Inc. manufactures and sells glass materials for optical and electronics applications in Japan and internationally. It offers optical glass/eco-optical glass, low Tg optical glasses for glass mold lens, and high transmission and low photoelastic constant glass; and electronics products, such as ultra low expansion glass-ceramics, glass-ceramic substrate for DWDM thin-film filters, glass disk for magnetic head flying height testers, lithium-ion conductive glass-ceramics, fiber glasses for light guide, i-line high homogeneity glass, glass for art, measurement service on glasses/ceramics, and quartz glass. The company also provides measurement and analysis services on characteristics of optical materials. Ohara Inc. was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Sagamihara-Shi, Japan.