Hokuetsu Corporation (JP:3865)
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3865 Stock Chart & Stats
¥913.00
-¥20.00(-1.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥913.00
-¥20.00(-1.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥809.00 - ¥1,074.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume563.00K
Average Volume (3M)187.20K
Market Cap
¥135.45B
Enterprise Value¥205.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥24.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥94.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.0
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)91.28
Shares Outstanding163,053,120
10 Day Avg. Volume151,710
30 Day Avg. Volume187,203
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)0.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.53
P/FCF Ratio-18.97
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)78.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥301.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving LeverageDebt-to-equity falling to ~0.34 by FY2025 materially reduces financial leverage and interest burden, improving resilience to cyclical downturns. Lower leverage increases capacity for capital allocation (capex, dividends, debt paydown) and borrowing flexibility over the medium term.
Balance-sheet SupportSteady asset levels and a generally rising equity base provide structural balance-sheet support, reducing reliance on short-term external funding. That stability underpins supplier/customer confidence and helps the company absorb cyclical shocks over the next several months.
Demonstrated Cash-generation In Good YearsThe rebound in operating cash flow and strong free cash flow in FY2025 shows the business can convert earnings into cash in favorable cycles. If management sustains this conversion, it supports reinvestment, debt reduction and shareholder distributions, improving long-run flexibility.
Bears Say
Cyclical Profitability & Margin CompressionMaterial margin compression from the FY2022 peak indicates profitability is cyclical and fragile. Persistent margin swings reduce earnings visibility, force conservative capital allocation in weak periods, and make it harder to sustain returns on capital across cycles.
Volatile Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow years impair the company's ability to fund investments and dividends without external financing. This volatility increases refinancing and execution risk during downturns and limits the company's ability to pursue strategic initiatives consistently.
Recent Revenue WeaknessA -5.3% revenue decline in FY2026 suggests demand or pricing pressure that can erode scale and leverage. Continued top-line contraction would stress margins and cash flow, making it harder to stabilize earnings and justify sustained investment or growth initiatives.
Hokuetsu Corporation News
3865 FAQ
What was Hokuetsu Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokuetsu Corporation lowest stock price was ¥809.00 and its highest was ¥1074.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokuetsu Corporation’s market cap?
Hokuetsu Corporation’s market cap is ¥135.45B.
When is Hokuetsu Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokuetsu Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Hokuetsu Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Hokuetsu Corporation released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥5.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥5.25.
Is Hokuetsu Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hokuetsu Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hokuetsu Corporation pay dividends?
Hokuetsu Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.71%. See more information on Hokuetsu Corporation dividends here
What is Hokuetsu Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Hokuetsu Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokuetsu Corporation have?
Hokuetsu Corporation has 163,053,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokuetsu Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokuetsu Corporation reported an EPS of ¥5.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.708%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokuetsu Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3865
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Company Description
Hokuetsu Corporation
Hokuetsu Corporation manufactures and sells paper products in Japan, the United State, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Paper and Pulp Business, and Packaging and Paper Processing Business. The company offers printing and communication papers for books, magazines, catalogs, and brochures; and uncoated printing papers and colored wood-free papers. It also provides white paperboard, coated duplex board, cast coated paper, etc. for various packages, catalogs, POP advertising, and postcards, as well as the covers of publications and others. In addition, the company offers premium printing papers, fancy papers, communication papers, papers for industrial use, specialty processed products, specialty fiber boards, and others; decorative and functional papers; and wood products and glass fiber sheets. Further, it offers paper, food, and liquid package cartons containers, as well as confectionery boxes; processed paper for cosmetics and OTC pharmaceutical packaging; milk and drink cartons under the Tohei Pak brand name; and adhesive postcard papers, abrasive-coated base papers, chip carrier tape base paper, mark sheet paper, business forms, and communication media products. Additionally, the company engages in waste paper wholesale, construction, transportation, warehousing, investment, data processing service, and other businesses. The company was formerly known as Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Hokuetsu Corporation in July 2018. Hokuetsu Corporation was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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