Strong Balance SheetMinimal leverage and a very high equity ratio provide long-term solvency and financial flexibility. This durable capital structure allows the company to absorb cyclical shocks, fund working capital or targeted investments without large refinancing risk, and preserves credit optionality.

Robust Operating Cash FlowConsistently healthy operating cash flow supports ongoing operations and reduces reliance on external financing. Over a 2–6 month horizon this steady cash conversion underpins dividend funding, working capital needs, and selective capex, helping maintain operational resilience.

Stable Gross MarginsA stable gross margin near 30% implies enduring manufacturing efficiencies or pricing power in niche industrial textile markets. This structural margin stability cushions the business against revenue swings and supports recovery in operating profitability when sales improve.

Bears Say

Declining RevenueSustained top-line contraction reduces scale and weakens the company's ability to spread fixed costs, pressuring margins and reinvestment capacity. If demand in key end markets (automotive, electronics) remains soft, revenue erosion could be a prolonged headwind to growth.

Sharply Weakened Operating ProfitabilityA material decline in EBIT margin signals either higher input costs, lost pricing power, or operational inefficiencies. Persistently compressed operating profits reduce free cash flow, limit investment, and heighten vulnerability to competition and cyclical downturns over the medium term.

Deteriorating Free Cash FlowA marked drop in free cash flow tightens discretionary liquidity, constraining capex, dividend flexibility, and strategic initiatives. Even with healthy operating cash flow, worsening FCF trends raise funding risk for long-term investments if the decline persists.

3512 FAQ

What was Nippon Felt Company Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Felt Company Limited lowest stock price was ¥423.00 and its highest was ¥989.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Felt Company Limited’s market cap?

Nippon Felt Company Limited’s market cap is ¥15.15B.

When is Nippon Felt Company Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nippon Felt Company Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 98 days.

How were Nippon Felt Company Limited’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Felt Company Limited released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ¥9.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥9.65.

Is Nippon Felt Company Limited overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Felt Company Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nippon Felt Company Limited pay dividends?

Nippon Felt Company Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.41%. See more information on Nippon Felt Company Limited dividends here

What is Nippon Felt Company Limited’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Felt Company Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Felt Company Limited have?

Nippon Felt Company Limited has 18,342,089 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Felt Company Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Felt Company Limited reported an EPS of ¥9.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.676%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Felt Company Limited?

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Company Description

Nippon Felt Company Limited

Nippon Felt Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells press felts, shoe press belts, and industrial textile products in Japan and internationally. The company offers papermaking felts and pulp-making felts; felts for slate and building materials manufacturing; synthetic textiles for paper making or other industrial uses; industrial use felts; industrial tubular needle-felts for industrial use; industrial woven jackets; industrial detergents and industrial chemicals; and high-pressure shower equipment for paper-making. It is also involved in leasing and managing real estate properties, as well as producing and selling industrial machinery and anti-pollution devices. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.