AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. (JP:3896)
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3896 Stock Chart & Stats
¥329.00
¥1.00(0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥329.00
¥1.00(0.21%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥320.00 - ¥579.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume26.90K
Average Volume (3M)20.86K
Market Cap
¥4.27B
Enterprise Value¥16.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥842.64M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥14.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.8
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-7.59
Shares Outstanding10,172,676
10 Day Avg. Volume27,680
30 Day Avg. Volume20,860
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio-11.78
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resumed Revenue GrowthThe company returned to top-line growth in 2025 and again in 2026, showing renewed demand for its specialty products. Sustained revenue growth supports scale economics, gives management scope to invest in product development, and underpins medium-term profitability if maintained.
Improving Operating Cash FlowA meaningful improvement in operating cash flow to about ¥2.2B in 2026 indicates the core business can generate cash when operations stabilize. That strengthens the firm's ability to fund operations and capex internally over the medium term if operational improvements persist.
Specialized Product NicheThe firm’s focus on specialty papers and functional materials creates product differentiation and higher barriers to entry versus commoditized paper. Niche industrial applications and technical know-how support customer stickiness and pricing power, a durable structural advantage.
Bears Say
Materially Higher LeverageDebt increased sharply over a few years, moving leverage to multiple turns of equity. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility, raises interest and refinancing risk, and limits the company’s capacity to absorb demand shocks or fund strategic investments without external funding.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowMulti-year negative free cash flow implies capital spending and working-capital needs outstrip operating cash generation. This persistent cash deficit heightens reliance on external financing, increases funding risk, and constrains the firm’s ability to delever or return capital over the medium term.
Volatile Profitability And ReturnsEarnings and margins have swung materially, with ROE deterioration in 2024–2025. Such volatility indicates sensitivity to input costs, pricing, and mix, undermining predictability of cash flows and making it harder to rely on consistent earnings for debt servicing and reinvestment.
3896 FAQ
What was AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥320.00 and its highest was ¥579.00 in the past 12 months.
What is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s market cap?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s market cap is ¥4.27B.
When is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported ¥129.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥129.14.
Is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. pay dividends?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. dividends here
What is AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. have?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. has 10,172,676 shares outstanding.
What happened to AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥129.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.32%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3896
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Company Description
AWA PAPER & TECHNOLOGICAL COMPANY, Inc.
Awa Paper & Technological Company, Inc. manufactures and sells papers worldwide. It provides air filter media, polyolefin sheets, base papers, cabin filter media, heat radiation sheets and fins, carbon fiber reinforced plastics, ceramic sheets, and cushion papers, as well as graphitic, carbon fiber, activated carbon fiber, and activated carbon. The company also offers filter media, friction materials, fuel filter media, glass fiber papers, impregnated papers, formaldehyde decomposition and absorption sheets, reverse osmosis membrane backing papers, polyester sheets, and membrane bioreactors, as well as nano coat, oil, and process filter medias. Its products are used in various applications, such as liquid processing, gas processing, engines, automobiles, national land development, industrial, information and communication, building materials, air conditioning, home electronics, medical and welfare, agricultural, and general consumer goods. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Tokushima, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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