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Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. (3948) Price & Analysis

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3948 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1138.00

¥11.00(0.98%)

At close: Jul 31 4:00 PM EDT

¥1138.00

¥11.00(0.98%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥940.00 - ¥1,400.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume500.00

Average Volume (3M)3.62K

Market Cap

¥6.66B

Enterprise Value¥4.03K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A

Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A

Price to Earnings (P/E)17.1

Beta0.42

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield4.31%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)25.74

Shares Outstanding5,815,294

10 Day Avg. Volume6,940

30 Day Avg. Volume3,616

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-11.59

Price to Book (P/B)0.74

Price to Sales (P/S)0.90

P/FCF Ratio118.76

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

Very Low LeverageMinimal debt reduces interest and refinancing risk, preserving financial flexibility during weaker earnings periods. The sizeable equity base also provides downside protection and capacity to fund operations or selective business investment.

Stable Gross MarginStable gross margin indicates the company has retained underlying product economics despite declining revenue. This provides a foundation for recovery if order volumes improve or operating costs are better controlled.

Positive Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow means the business continues to generate internal liquidity rather than relying heavily on external financing. This supports ongoing operations and strengthens resilience while management addresses weaker profitability.

Bears Say

Multi-Year Revenue DeclineA sustained revenue contraction signals weakening demand, customer volume, or competitive positioning in the company’s core business-form market. Continued decline would reduce scale benefits and make fixed costs harder to absorb.

Severe Margin CompressionThe sharp reduction in net and operating profitability leaves limited earnings cushion against further cost pressure or revenue weakness. Even with stable gross margin, weaker operating efficiency has materially reduced earnings resilience.

Weaker Free Cash FlowLower free cash flow weakens the company’s ability to fund investment, dividends, and other obligations from internally generated funds. If the downtrend persists, the otherwise strong balance sheet may provide less support for shareholder returns.

3948 FAQ

What was Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥940.00 and its highest was ¥1400.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥6.66B.

When is Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 73 days.

How were Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥25.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.

Is Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.31%. See more information on Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. have?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. has 5,815,294 shares outstanding.

What happened to Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥25.74 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3948

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Company Description

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.

Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hachioji, Japan, has been delivering a diverse range of printing and document management solutions since its inception in 1968. The company's offerings encompass data printing, direct mail services, and business process outsourcing (BPO). They also specialize in the creation of business forms and various custom tools, in addition to providing web-based solutions. Furthermore, their expertise covers comprehensive commercial printing services, from initial planning and production to redesigning existing materials.