Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (JP:1662)
:1662
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥2,223.00
▲(45.67% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is supported primarily by strong financial resilience (near-zero leverage and generally solid cash generation) and reasonable valuation with a healthy dividend yield. These positives are partially offset by weak technical momentum (below major moving averages with negative MACD and low RSI), which increases near-term risk despite oversold readings.
Positive Factors
Very conservative balance sheet / near-zero leverage
Near-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.
Negative Factors
Recent revenue decline
A 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very conservative balance sheet / near-zero leverage
Near-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.
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (1662) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥516.49B
Dividend Yield2.95%
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta (1Y)0.73
Revenue Growth-12.53%
EPS Growth-33.99%
CountryJP
Employees1,641
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
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
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 a...
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
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 382.46B | 340.34B | 389.08B | 325.86B | 336.49B | 249.14B |
| Gross Profit | 100.49B | 74.78B | 92.70B | 80.57B | 89.25B | 45.38B |
| EBITDA | 118.01B | 85.97B | 111.92B | 82.89B | 76.34B | 37.53B |
| Net Income | 85.38B | 53.43B | 81.15B | 53.66B | 67.39B | -30.99B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 677.63B | 862.47B | 681.60B | 660.93B | 568.18B | 471.94B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 153.34B | 57.26B | 152.35B | 173.00B | 194.96B | 150.27B |
| Total Debt | 7.63B | 0.00 | 1.48B | 1.84B | 2.20B | 2.59B |
| Total Liabilities | 124.59B | 203.57B | 124.34B | 123.35B | 111.01B | 69.17B |
| Stockholders Equity | 523.64B | 627.54B | 527.75B | 503.90B | 425.63B | 371.64B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 83.21B | 51.08B | 34.89B | 77.85B | 1.86B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 111.84B | 141.61B | 100.81B | 113.82B | 18.14B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -210.04B | -120.57B | -110.37B | -61.97B | 32.20B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 6.69B | -36.02B | -28.14B | -14.50B | -70.27B |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Technical Analysis
Negative
1526.00
Price Trends
2368.36
Negative
2139.17
Negative
1692.18
Positive
Market Momentum
-111.79
Positive
35.14
Neutral
8.69
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:1662, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1526 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2160.95, below the 50-day MA of 2368.36, and below the 200-day MA of 1692.18, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -111.79 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.14 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 8.69 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥4.78T | 12.43 | 8.54% | 2.91% | -10.41% | -9.73% | |
71 Outperform | ¥516.49B | 12.49 | 8.62% | 2.95% | -12.53% | -33.99% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
64 Neutral | ¥1.68T | 10.98 | 2.23% | 3.07% | -11.80% | 87.51% | |
62 Neutral | ¥3.55T | 14.66 | -0.15% | 2.74% | -4.52% | 19.27% | |
59 Neutral | ¥613.61B | 9.78 | ― | 3.93% | -4.37% | 35.11% | |
57 Neutral | ¥743.45B | 2,574.45 | 24.31% | 0.73% | 11.58% | 87.17% |
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Corporate Events
JAPEX Profit Falls but Balance Sheet and Dividend Strengthen in FY2026
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. reported a decline in consolidated net sales to ¥340.3 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit dropping 37.2% to ¥38.9 billion and profit attributable to owners of par...
JAPEX Unveils Fiscal 2026 Results and Outlook for 2027
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has released explanatory materials covering its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, along with forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2027. The document, which will also be used in a f...
JAPEX Profit Nearly Halves as Lower Oil and Gas Prices Hit FY2026 Earnings
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. reported a year-on-year decline in non-consolidated results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, as weaker sales volumes and lower selling prices for crude oil, natural gas, and LNG weighed on performance. Net ...
JAPEX to Book ¥31 Billion Extraordinary Gain From Hokkaido Gas Business Transfer
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX), a Japanese oil and natural gas company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime Market, has historically operated gas manufacturing, sales, and gas pipeline businesses to support regional ener...
JAPEX Hikes Year-End Dividend, Signals Stronger Payout Policy
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has approved a year-end dividend of 45 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, significantly higher than the previously forecast 20 yen and above the prior year’s 30 yen. The total divide...
JAPEX Revamps Top Management to Drive 2026–2035 Growth Plan
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. announced planned changes to its top management, appointing Executive Vice President Toshiaki Nakajima as Representative Director and Executive Vice President, effective June 23, 2026, subject to shareholder a...
JAPEX Renews Takeover Defense Policy Ahead of June Shareholders’ Meeting
May 13, 2026
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. has decided to renew and partially revise its takeover response policy designed to prevent inappropriate large-scale acquisitions of its shares. The renewal, which will be put to a shareholder vote at the June...
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...
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