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Hokuetsu Corporation (DE:HPE)
FRANKFURT:HPE
HPE Stock Chart & Stats
€5.25
-€0.10(-1.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€5.25
-€0.10(-1.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€4.50 - €9.40
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)107.00
Market Cap
€867.17M
Enterprise Value€223.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€24.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€94.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding188,053,120
10 Day Avg. Volume321
30 Day Avg. Volume107
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.67
P/FCF Ratio9.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€4.97Price Target Upside-5.42% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilitySustained improvement in net, EBIT and EBITDA margins indicates stronger operational efficiency and pricing discipline. Over the next 2-6 months this supports durable cash generation, funds for reinvestment or dividends, and greater resilience to revenue volatility.
Strong Cash GenerationRising operating and free cash flow demonstrates the company converts earnings into real liquidity, enabling capital expenditure, debt servicing, and shareholder returns without relying on external funding. This underpins long-term financial flexibility.
Balanced Leverage And Equity BaseA reasonable debt profile paired with a strong equity ratio and improved ROE suggests capital structure discipline and effective use of equity. This durable balance-sheet strength supports investment capacity and reduces solvency risk during cycles.
Bears Say
Revenue DeclineNegative year-over-period revenue growth signals demand pressure or market share erosion. If the decline persists beyond a few quarters, it can limit scalability, reduce operating leverage benefits, and make sustaining margins and reinvestment more difficult.
Earnings PressureMaterial negative EPS growth reduces retained earnings and may constrain the firm’s ability to fund growth internally or maintain dividend policies. Persisting EPS declines can undermine investor confidence and limit strategic optionality over months.
High Absolute Debt LevelsEven with reasonable leverage ratios, high absolute debt increases interest and refinancing risk, particularly if macro rates rise or cash flow weakens. This structural exposure can constrain capital allocation and raise vulnerability in downturns.
Hokuetsu Corporation News
HPE FAQ
What was Hokuetsu Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokuetsu Corporation lowest stock price was €4.50 and its highest was €9.40 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokuetsu Corporation’s market cap?
Hokuetsu Corporation’s market cap is €867.17M.
When is Hokuetsu Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokuetsu Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Hokuetsu Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Hokuetsu Corporation released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported €0.133 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.133.
Is Hokuetsu Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hokuetsu Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hokuetsu Corporation pay dividends?
Hokuetsu Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hokuetsu Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Hokuetsu Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokuetsu Corporation have?
Hokuetsu Corporation has 188,053,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokuetsu Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokuetsu Corporation reported an EPS of €0.133 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 Hokuetsu Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HPE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Hokuetsu Corporation
Hokuetsu Corporation manufactures and sells paper products in Japan, the United State, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Paper and Pulp Business, and Packaging and Paper Processing Business. The company offers printing and communication papers for books, magazines, catalogs, and brochures; and uncoated printing papers and colored wood-free papers. It also provides white paperboard, coated duplex board, cast coated paper, etc. for various packages, catalogs, POP advertising, and postcards, as well as the covers of publications and others. In addition, the company offers premium printing papers, fancy papers, communication papers, papers for industrial use, specialty processed products, specialty fiber boards, and others; decorative and functional papers; and wood products and glass fiber sheets. Further, it offers paper, food, and liquid package cartons containers, as well as confectionery boxes; processed paper for cosmetics and OTC pharmaceutical packaging; milk and drink cartons under the Tohei Pak brand name; and adhesive postcard papers, abrasive-coated base papers, chip carrier tape base paper, mark sheet paper, business forms, and communication media products. Additionally, the company engages in waste paper wholesale, construction, transportation, warehousing, investment, data processing service, and other businesses. The company was formerly known as Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Hokuetsu Corporation in July 2018. Hokuetsu Corporation was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
HPE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€4.97
▼(-5.42% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Options Prices
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