Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (JP:1662)
:1662
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1662 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1526.00
-¥2.00(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1526.00
-¥2.00(-0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥978.00 - ¥2,819.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.07M
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Market Cap
¥494.00B
Enterprise Value¥434.70B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥153.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
32.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)333.72
Shares Outstanding257,000,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,451,690
30 Day Avg. Volume1,119,016
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.37
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.96
P/FCF Ratio8.02
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)258.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥504.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Conservative Balance Sheet / Near-zero LeverageNear-zero leverage provides durable financial flexibility: it lowers refinancing and default risk, lets JAPEX fund exploration and development from internal resources or joint-venture contributions, and cushions the company through commodity downturns while preserving strategic optionality.
Consistent Operating Cash Generation And Positive FCFConsistently positive operating cash flow and recurring free cash flow support sustainable capital expenditures and the ability to fund projects without heavy external financing; this steadies capital allocation, supports dividends and JV commitments over the medium term.
Solid Profitability And Robust Margins When Cycle Is FavorableHigh operating and net margins in recent favorable years indicate efficient field operations and cost control, enabling JAPEX to convert commodity receipts into durable cash flows and returns on invested capital when the cycle is supportive.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue DeclineA material year-over-year revenue drop signals weakening top-line momentum that can strain reinvestment plans and cash flow. If driven by lower production or pricing, continued declines would reduce room for discretionary investment and pressure operating leverage.
Earnings And Cash-flow Cyclicality Tied To Commodity CycleHigh exposure to commodity cycles makes earnings and cash flow unpredictable across planning horizons. This structural volatility complicates capital budgeting, increases the likelihood of asset-level curtailments in downturns, and can force reactive cost or dividend adjustments.
Volatile Free Cash Flow And Occasional Disconnect With Net IncomeIrregular free cash flow reduces predictability of internal funding for projects and shareholder returns; when FCF lags reported earnings it signals timing or quality issues in cash conversion, increasing reliance on balance-sheet flexibility during weaker periods.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co News
1662 FAQ
What was Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥978.00 and its highest was ¥2819.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s market cap?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥494.00B.
When is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥53.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥36.8 by ¥16.51.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd pay dividends?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.95%. See more information on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd dividends here
What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 32.7.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd have?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd has 257,000,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥53.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥36.8. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.099%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:1662
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Company Description
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, explores, develops, produces, and sells oil, natural gas, and other energy resources in Japan, Canada, Russia, Iraq, and internationally. The company operates 10 domestic oil and natural gas fields in onshore and offshore of Hokkaido, Akita, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures. It also owns and manages a natural gas pipeline network with a total length of approximately 800 kilometers. In addition, the company is involved in well drilling and engineering contracting services; manufacturing and selling oil products; real estate management and insurance agency activities; sale and contracted transportation of crude oil; recycling of waste oil; and pipeline management and maintenance operations. Further, it engages in the geophysical exploration work contracting and geophysical exploration technology development; geophysical logging and mud logging work contract; exploration, development, and production of tight oil, oil sands, and shale gas; purchase and sale of LNG, petroleum products, etc.; provision of industrial disaster prevention and security services; manufacture and sale of drilling mud preparations and mud services; and operation and commissioning of natural power plants. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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