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Nippon Paper (JP:3863)
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Nippon Paper (3863) Price & Analysis

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3863 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1509.00
-¥7.00(-0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥1509.00
-¥7.00(-0.46%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Vertical Integration (pulp)Owning upstream pulp production reduces reliance on external suppliers and helps control a key input cost. This vertical integration supports more stable margins, internal supply flexibility and product-mix optimization, providing durable cost advantages through commodity cycles over months.
Revenue Momentum & Profit RecoverySustained revenue growth and a return to profitability through 2024–2026 indicate improving demand capture and operational recovery. Consistent top-line momentum increases capacity to invest in production, maintain market share, and absorb input cost swings across the medium term.
Consistent Operating Cash FlowRegularly positive operating cash flow provides financial flexibility to fund working capital and capex without sole dependence on new borrowing. Reliable cash generation supports multi-month operational stability and gives management options for deleveraging or targeted reinvestment.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage raises interest and refinancing risks and constrains strategic flexibility. With debt materially larger than equity, the company faces greater vulnerability to downturns and reduced capacity for non-discretionary investment, hampering durable balance-sheet resilience.
Volatile Free Cash Flow & EarningsIrregular FCF and profit swings reduce predictability for debt reduction, dividends, and capital allocation. This volatility weakens confidence in sustained financial improvement and complicates multi-quarter planning, limiting the company's ability to de-risk its elevated balance sheet.
Input And End-market SensitivityProfitability is structurally exposed to commodity and energy price moves and cyclical demand in printing and packaging. Such sensitivities can compress margins for extended periods, making earnings durability contingent on external cost and end-market trends.

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3863 FAQ

What was Nippon Paper’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Paper lowest stock price was ¥1040.00 and its highest was ¥1612.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Nippon Paper’s market cap?
    Nippon Paper’s market cap is ¥167.06B.
      When is Nippon Paper’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Nippon Paper’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 3 days.
        How were Nippon Paper’s earnings last quarter?
        Nippon Paper released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥34.56 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Nippon Paper overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Paper’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Nippon Paper pay dividends?
            Nippon Paper pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.09%. See more information on Nippon Paper dividends here
              What is Nippon Paper’s EPS estimate?
              Nippon Paper’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Nippon Paper have?
              Nippon Paper has 116,254,900 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Nippon Paper’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Nippon Paper reported an EPS of ¥34.56 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.762%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Paper?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3863
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Nippon Paper

                    Established in 1949 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. operates as a global enterprise with a primary focus on paper manufacturing and a wide array of related businesses. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses various paper types, including newsprint, printing, writing, and business communication papers, alongside a comprehensive range of household items such as facial and bath tissues, paper towels, wipes, personal care products like adult incontinence wear, and kitchen and wrapping papers. Beyond these, Nippon Paper provides diverse packaging solutions, from paperboards and paper packs to linerboard, corrugated mediums, and specialty converting papers, complemented by wet non-woven fabrics and advanced functional papers like its "wasa green" line. Their offerings also include manufacturing cartons, supplying filling machinery, and providing maintenance services. Furthermore, the company produces essential raw materials such as kraft and dissolving pulp, functional chemicals, coating resins, functional films, eco-friendly concrete admixtures utilizing fly ash, and cutting-edge cellulose nanofibers. Nippon Paper's broad operations extend to wood products, including logs, lumber, and building materials, as well as diversified ventures in the energy, agricultural, warehouse, transport, sports club, and leisure facility sectors.

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