Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. (JP:1515)
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,263.00
▲(1.43% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: stronger 2026 growth and margins are offset by a sharp free-cash-flow deficit and increased leverage. Technical indicators also lean bearish (negative MACD and below key moving averages), while reasonable valuation (P/E ~13.9 and ~2.7% yield) provides partial support.
Positive Factors
Accelerating revenue growth
Revenue acceleration into 2026 demonstrates improving end-market demand and/or stronger sales execution in core mining products. That trend supports medium-term top-line visibility, better capacity utilization, and provides a foundation for sustainable earnings if commodity conditions remain stable.
Negative Factors
Large free cash-flow deficit
A substantial FCF deficit and weak cash conversion create persistent funding needs and elevate refinancing risk. Over the medium term this constrains discretionary spending, limits the ability to deleverage or return cash to shareholders, and increases reliance on external financing.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Accelerating revenue growth
Revenue acceleration into 2026 demonstrates improving end-market demand and/or stronger sales execution in core mining products. That trend supports medium-term top-line visibility, better capacity utilization, and provides a foundation for sustainable earnings if commodity conditions remain stable.
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Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. (1515) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥173.21B
Dividend Yield2.3%
Average Volume (3M)298.66K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.9
Beta (1Y)1.40
Revenue Growth6.58%
EPS Growth63.12%
CountryJP
Employees2,155
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)100.60
Shares Outstanding80,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume289,690
30 Day Avg. Volume298,660
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.93
P/FCF Ratio-7.76
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. engages in mining activities in Japan. It operates through Non-Metallic Minerals, Metallic Minerals, Machinery & Environmental Engineering, Real Estate, and Renewable Energy segments. The company mines for non-metallic mi...
How the Company Makes Money
Nittetsu Mining generates revenue primarily by selling mined resources and related materials to customers that use them as industrial inputs. Its earnings are driven by (1) sales volumes from its mining operations, (2) realized selling prices for ...
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
67
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 195.96B | 209.72B | 196.77B | 166.88B | 164.02B | 149.08B |
| Gross Profit | 33.52B | 43.82B | 34.23B | 33.40B | 34.91B | 34.77B |
| EBITDA | 17.74B | 26.28B | 18.66B | 17.19B | 19.05B | 21.05B |
| Net Income | 8.10B | 14.03B | 9.02B | 6.60B | 9.78B | 9.28B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 239.46B | 310.41B | 240.18B | 229.58B | 208.34B | 197.73B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 36.57B | 43.46B | 38.06B | 37.41B | 40.00B | 33.22B |
| Total Debt | 31.66B | 64.06B | 24.37B | 22.16B | 22.86B | 22.96B |
| Total Liabilities | 87.80B | 142.79B | 88.20B | 78.85B | 68.92B | 71.36B |
| Stockholders Equity | 141.66B | 157.31B | 141.49B | 140.75B | 132.34B | 120.07B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -25.18B | 2.25B | 2.57B | 8.42B | 552.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 7.58B | 17.71B | 8.95B | 15.82B | 8.54B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -32.72B | -12.26B | -6.33B | -5.51B | -7.26B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 31.61B | -6.48B | -5.84B | -4.92B | -4.76B |
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
2231.00
Price Trends
2657.66
Negative
2927.18
Negative
2304.48
Negative
Market Momentum
-104.75
Positive
32.24
Neutral
7.05
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1515, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2231 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2500.55, below the 50-day MA of 2657.66, and below the 200-day MA of 2304.48, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -104.75 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 32.24 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.05 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:1515.
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | ¥602.46B | 8.32 | 5.02% | 2.12% | 9.83% | 130.42% | |
68 Neutral | ¥2.47T | 9.56 | 5.18% | 1.98% | 9.30% | 981.30% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
59 Neutral | ¥173.21B | 13.92 | 6.77% | 2.30% | 6.58% | 63.12% | |
59 Neutral | ¥122.92B | 11.06 | 11.58% | 1.62% | 4.90% | -24.31% | |
58 Neutral | ¥625.27B | 15.50 | 3.12% | 2.83% | -6.02% | 19.06% | |
51 Neutral | ¥13.99B | 7.31 | -111.61% | ― | -0.57% | ― |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Nittetsu Mining Unveils FY2026 Results Outline and FY2027 Outlook
May 13, 2026
Nittetsu Mining has released supplementary materials outlining its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, including an overview of group performance, segment breakdowns, balance sheet details, and a comparison of ...
Nittetsu Mining Posts Strong FY2026 Profits but Warns of Earnings Decline Ahead
May 13, 2026
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥209.7 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 6.6% year on year, with operating profit surging 83.5% to ¥18.8 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent ...
Nittetsu Mining Hikes Profit Outlook and Year-End Dividend on Strong Copper and FX Tailwinds
May 11, 2026
Nittetsu Mining has raised its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing higher-than-expected copper prices in its Metallic Minerals Division, a weaker yen, stronger by-product revenues on the smelting side, and delays i...
Nittetsu Mining Reports Progress on TSE Share Buyback Program
May 7, 2026
Nittetsu Mining has disclosed the status of its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board on February 27, 2026, under provisions of the Companies Act and its Articles of Incorporation. The company repurchased 433,900 common shares on t...
Nittetsu Mining Boosts Loan Limits to Fund Chilean Copper Project
Apr 24, 2026
Nittetsu Mining has amended the borrowing limits and terms of its committed term loan agreements with three major Japanese commercial banks to secure additional funding for the Arqueros Copper Mine Project in Chile, where development costs have ri...
Nittetsu Mining to Acquire Majority Stake in Oracle Ridge Copper Project in Arizona
Apr 20, 2026
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. has agreed to participate in the Oracle Ridge copper exploration project in Arizona, U.S.A., through a joint venture with Australia-based Eagle Mountain Mining. The company plans to invest a total of USD 20 million over f...
Nittetsu Mining Tightens Grip on U.S. Copper with Oracle Ridge Subsidiary Deal
Apr 20, 2026
Nittetsu Mining has resolved to inject capital into its newly established U.S. unit, Nittetsu Mining USA LLC, and use that vehicle to acquire an equity stake in Wedgetail Operations LLC, a copper mining development company in Arizona. The move fol...
Nittetsu Mining Unveils ¥10 Billion Share Buyback and Cancellation Linked to Mine Development Strategy
Feb 27, 2026
Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd. has approved a share buyback program of up to 5 million common shares, representing 6.3% of its outstanding stock excluding treasury shares, with a maximum outlay of ¥10 billion through market purchases on the Tokyo ...
Nittetsu Mining Raises Arqueros Copper Mine Budget but Sees Profitability Improving
Feb 27, 2026
Nittetsu Mining has revised the development plan for its Arqueros Copper Mine project in Chile, raising estimated initial capital expenditure from US$396 million to US$486 million and delaying the expected production start to between July and Sept...
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