Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (JP:1662)
:1662
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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,519.00
▲(65.07% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/03/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (high margins, low leverage, and solid cash flow coverage) and bullish technical trend strength (price above all key moving averages with positive MACD). Valuation is supportive but not exceptional given a moderate P/E and modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
High profitability and margins
Sustained high gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate efficient upstream operations and pricing power in core fields. These margins provide durable cash generation capacity, buffer commodity swings, and support reinvestment in exploration and development over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Historical revenue and profit volatility
Past swings in revenue and net income signal execution and market risks that can recur. Volatility complicates multi-month planning for field development, capex allocation and cash flow forecasting, raising the likelihood of project delays or conservative capital policies.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High profitability and margins
Sustained high gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate efficient upstream operations and pricing power in core fields. These margins provide durable cash generation capacity, buffer commodity swings, and support reinvestment in exploration and development over the next several months.
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (1662) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥586.51B
Dividend Yield2.95%
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta (1Y)0.76
Revenue Growth1.03%
EPS Growth-48.69%
CountryJP
Employees1,641
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)49.71
Shares Outstanding257,000,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,451,690
30 Day Avg. Volume1,119,016
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.77
P/FCF Ratio5.87
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)243.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥498.38B
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) is a leading energy company based in Japan, primarily engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of petroleum and natural gas. The company operates in various sectors of the energy i...
How the Company Makes Money
JAPEX primarily earns revenue from upstream oil and gas activities and from selling and supplying natural gas and related products. Key revenue streams include: (1) Sales of crude oil and natural gas produced from fields in which it holds interest...
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 382.46B | 389.08B | 325.86B | 336.49B | 249.14B | 240.08B |
| Gross Profit | 100.49B | 92.70B | 80.57B | 89.25B | 45.38B | 31.21B |
| EBITDA | 118.01B | 111.92B | 82.89B | 76.34B | 37.53B | 26.79B |
| Net Income | 85.38B | 81.15B | 53.66B | 67.39B | -30.99B | -2.73B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 677.63B | 681.60B | 660.93B | 568.18B | 471.94B | 624.79B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 153.34B | 152.35B | 173.00B | 194.96B | 150.27B | 165.40B |
| Total Debt | 7.63B | 1.48B | 1.84B | 2.20B | 2.59B | 114.33B |
| Total Liabilities | 124.59B | 124.34B | 123.35B | 111.01B | 69.17B | 190.29B |
| Stockholders Equity | 523.64B | 527.75B | 503.90B | 425.63B | 371.64B | 400.17B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 51.08B | 34.89B | 77.85B | 1.86B | 35.56B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 141.61B | 100.81B | 113.82B | 18.14B | 50.71B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -120.57B | -110.37B | -61.97B | 32.20B | -16.81B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -36.02B | -28.14B | -14.50B | -70.27B | -12.72B |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Technical Analysis
Neutral
1526.00
Price Trends
2406.09
Negative
2006.65
Positive
1590.48
Positive
Market Momentum
-4.59
Positive
43.65
Neutral
10.48
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1662, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1526 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2505.43, below the 50-day MA of 2406.09, and below the 200-day MA of 1590.48, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -4.59 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.65 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.48 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:1662.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥586.51B | 7.90 | 8.62% | 2.95% | 1.03% | -48.69% | |
78 Outperform | ¥4.94T | 9.15 | 8.54% | 2.91% | -11.23% | -4.17% | |
73 Outperform | ¥653.98B | 15.20 | ― | 3.93% | 0.54% | -34.48% | |
68 Neutral | ¥1.74T | 21.95 | 2.23% | 3.07% | -10.17% | -72.41% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
62 Neutral | ¥875.61B | 2,361.65 | 24.31% | 0.73% | 7.83% | 61.49% | |
56 Neutral | ¥3.51T | 11.54 | -0.15% | 2.74% | -13.45% | -21.62% |
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Corporate Events
JAPEX Unveils 2026–2035 Plan to Build Overseas E&P and CCUS Core Assets
Apr 22, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has unveiled its “JAPEX Management Plan 2026–2035,” a new medium- to long-term growth strategy that succeeds the 2022–2030 plan and responds to evolving global energy and capital market...
JAPEX Warns Middle East Tensions to Raise LNG Costs and Hit Iraq Oil Revenue
Apr 17, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. says escalating tensions in the Middle East and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have forced it to procure two first-quarter fiscal 2026 LNG cargoes on the spot market instead of from the Persian Gulf. Th...
JAPEX Completes US$1.26 Billion Tight Oil and Gas Acquisition in U.S.
Feb 27, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has completed the acquisition of all interests in Verdad Resources Intermediate Holdings LLC, securing tight oil and gas assets in Colorado and Wyoming in a deal valuing the enterprise at US$1.26 billion. Arou...
Weaker Yen Prompts JAPEX to Raise Full-Year Profit Forecasts
Feb 12, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has raised its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing stronger performance at overseas subsidiaries driven by a weaker yen. The company now projects net sales of ¥...
JAPEX Updates Investors on Nine-Month Results and Revises Full-Year Outlook
Feb 12, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. released explanatory materials on its financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025. The document, prepared for a briefing to institutional investors and analysts, outlines key financial highli...
JAPEX Profit Falls Sharply Despite Strong Balance Sheet, Cuts Full-Year Outlook
Feb 12, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥260.3 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, down 5.3% year on year, with operating profit falling 27.9% to ¥32.1 billion, while ordinary profit rose...
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