NOF Corporation (JP:4403)
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4403 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3049.00
-¥1.00(-0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3049.00
-¥1.00(-0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,280.00 - ¥3,400.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume630.00K
Average Volume (3M)706.87K
Market Cap
¥654.34B
Enterprise Value¥575.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥100.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥4.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.6
Beta0.85
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding236,524,120
10 Day Avg. Volume854,260
30 Day Avg. Volume706,870
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.20
Price to Book (P/B)2.41
Price to Sales (P/S)2.76
P/FCF Ratio33.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,600.00Price Target Upside18.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetNOF's extremely low leverage and steadily rising equity provide durable financial flexibility. Over the medium term this reduces solvency risk, preserves optionality to fund R&D or M&A from internal resources, and supports resilience across chemical-cycle downturns without needing external financing.
Consistent Revenue And MarginsSustained top-line expansion alongside stable mid-30% gross margins and mid-teens net margins indicates a resilient specialty-chemicals business model with pricing and mix advantages. This consistency underpins predictable earnings and the ability to invest in product development and customer qualification over time.
Positive Free Cash Flow RecordConsistent positive free cash flow across reported years creates a durable source of internal funding for capital expenditures, dividend distribution, and strategic initiatives. Even with variability, persistent FCF supports long-term financial health and limited reliance on external capital.
Bears Say
Uneven Cash ConversionOperating cash consistently trailing net income and a declining FCF-to-net-income ratio reflect working-capital swings or higher reinvestment. Over months this makes free-cash-flow timing less predictable, potentially constraining discretionary spend and necessitating careful liquidity management.
Limited Margin ExpansionStable-to-declining EBIT margins suggest growth has been driven more by volume/mix than structural efficiency gains. Without clear operating-leverage improvement, the company remains exposed to input-cost inflation and competitive pricing pressure, limiting long-term margin upside.
ROE Drift Amid Rising EquityA growing equity base with only modest earnings growth pushes ROE lower over time. Persistently declining ROE can indicate capital allocation challenges and may constrain long-term shareholder return potential unless the company finds higher-return deployment opportunities.
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4403 FAQ
What was NOF Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
NOF Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2280.00 and its highest was ¥3400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NOF Corporation’s market cap?
NOF Corporation’s market cap is ¥654.34B.
When is NOF Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were NOF Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is NOF Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NOF Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NOF Corporation pay dividends?
NOF Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥26 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.58%. See more information on NOF Corporation dividends here
What is NOF Corporation’s EPS estimate?
NOF Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does NOF Corporation have?
NOF Corporation has 236,524,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to NOF Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NOF Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4403
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Company Description
NOF Corporation
NOF Corporation manufactures chemicals Japan, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Functional Chemicals, Life Science, and Explosive & Propulsion segments. The Functional Chemicals segment offers fatty acids and glycerin, fatty acid derivatives, and surfactants, ethylene oxide and propylene oxide derivatives, organic peroxides, functional polymers, functional films, and electronic materials, as well as materials for anti-corrosion. The Life Science segment provides MPC-related products, raw materials for DDS drug formulation, edible oils, and functional foods. The Explosive & Propulsion segment offers industrial explosives, defense-related explosives, rocket propellant, automotive safety devices, and metal manufactured products. The company is also involved in logistics, insurance agency, and real estate businesses. NOF Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
4403 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥3,600.00
▲(18.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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