Specialty-chemical Business Serving Industrial And Consumer End MarketsA focused specialty-chemicals model serving downstream manufacturers creates durable, diversified end-market exposure and often yields long-term supply relationships and technical service stickiness. This supports steady demand and pricing resilience across economic cycles.

Manageable Leverage With Strong Equity RatioA debt-to-equity around 0.4 and a strong equity ratio provide lasting financial flexibility to fund capex, R&D or working capital without overreliance on market funding. Manageable leverage reduces interest burden sensitivity and supports resilience through downturns.

Improving EBIT / EBITDA MarginsSustained improvement in EBIT/EBITDA margins indicates the company is extracting cost efficiencies or better pricing. Margin gains enhance cash generation potential and provide a cushion against revenue softness, improving medium-term profitability durability.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue TrendA multi-period revenue decline reduces scale economics and market momentum, limiting the firm's ability to spread fixed costs and invest in growth. Persistent top-line weakness can undermine long-term competitiveness and constrain strategic investments.

Volatile Operating Cash Flow And Negative Free Cash FlowInconsistent OCF and repeated negative free cash flow weaken internal funding for capex, dividends and working capital. Over the medium term this forces reliance on external financing, limits strategic optionality, and raises liquidity risk under stress.

Low Net Profit Margin / Structural InefficienciesA persistently low net margin points to cost structure or pricing limitations versus peers. That reduces retained earnings available for reinvestment, lowers shock absorption to input-cost hikes, and can hinder long-term competitiveness and shareholder returns.

4406 FAQ

What was New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥157.00 and its highest was ¥299.00 in the past 12 months.

What is New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥8.02B.

When is New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 53 days.

How were New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥2.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥2.46.

Is New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.35%. See more information on New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. have?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. has 37,286,903 shares outstanding.

What happened to New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥2.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.35%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4406

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Company Description

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd.

New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. produces and sells chemical products in Japan and internationally. The company provides oleo-chemicals, including hardened oils, fatty acids and esters, glycerin, alcohols, non-ionic surfactants, anion surfactants, amino acid-based surfactants, and amphoteric surfactants; and phthalate and non-phthalate plasticizers, and specialty plasticizers. It also offers plastic and coating materials, such as monomers, acid anhydrides for epoxy resin curing agents, synthetic resin materials, clarifiers and nucleating agents, epoxy resins, raw materials for resins, and antistatic agents; evaporation-resistant, low-viscosity, aromatic, high-flash point, and traction drive lubricants, as well as dibasic acid esters. In addition, the company provides custom services for hydrogenation reactions, including high-pressure hydrogenation and hydrogenation controlling for cis/trans isomers. New Japan Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.