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BML Inc (JP:4694)
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BML (4694) Price & Analysis

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4694 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3815.00
-¥13.00(-0.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3815.00
-¥13.00(-0.45%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Robust Balance SheetA strong equity base and low leverage give BML durable financial flexibility. This buffer supports sustained R&D, capital expenditures, dividends or bolt-on M&A without heavy refinancing, reducing insolvency risk and preserving strategic optionality through economic cycles.
Consistent Profitability MarginsStable gross and net margins reflect persistent pricing power and cost management in diagnostics. Sustained margins underpin free cash generation, fund reinvestment and support return-on-equity, making core operations resilient across medium-term industry cycles.
Positive Operating Cash FlowReliable operating cash flow demonstrates the company converts profits into cash, enabling self-funded capex, dividend payments and strategic investments. This reduces dependence on external capital and supports steady operational execution over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline TrendA multi-period revenue decline threatens scale economics and long-term growth capacity. Sustained top-line weakness can constrain R&D and commercial expansion, erode bargaining power with suppliers, and make it harder to restore margin and profit growth without strategic change.
Volatile Free Cash FlowSignificant FCF volatility complicates multi-year planning: it raises uncertainty around dividend sustainability, timing of reinvestment and funding of strategic initiatives. Even with positive operating cash flow, erratic FCF increases reliance on reserves or external financing in down cycles.
Margin Erosion & Income DropDeclining EBIT/EBITDA margins and recent decreases in net income signal pressure on profitability. Margin erosion reduces the company's ability to fund growth internally and weakens long-term returns, potentially reflecting rising costs or competitive pricing pressure in core markets.

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4694 FAQ

What was BML Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
BML Inc lowest stock price was ¥2663.00 and its highest was ¥4175.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is BML Inc’s market cap?
    BML Inc’s market cap is ¥154.26B.
      When is BML Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
      BML Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 80 days.
        How were BML Inc’s earnings last quarter?
        BML Inc released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported ¥62.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥62.09.
          Is BML Inc overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts BML Inc’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does BML Inc pay dividends?
            BML Inc pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.34%. See more information on BML Inc dividends here
              What is BML Inc’s EPS estimate?
              BML Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does BML Inc have?
              BML Inc has 40,749,428 shares outstanding.
                What happened to BML Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                BML Inc reported an EPS of ¥62.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.761%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BML Inc?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4694
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    BML Inc

                    BML, Inc. provides laboratory testing and related services in Japan. The company offers general laboratory tests, including biochemical and hematologic examinations; special laboratory tests, such as RIA, cellular, immunological, and DNA analysis; microbiological tests for medical and pharmaceutical societies and organizations; and laboratory tests in tumorology, infectious disease, diabetes, hypertension, allergy, and genetic studies. It also develops Frontier and Symphony automation systems, which automate pre-processing procedures from sorting to dispensing, and subsequent test procedures; and provides electronic medical charts for networking medical information, as well as offers preventive medicine services. In addition, the company provides food sanitation control and food processing services comprising contract services for microorganism testing of raw materials, and prepared and processed foods; environmental hygiene testing of food processing facilities and kitchens; and microorganism testing services, as well as assesses genetically modified organisms. Further, it provides drinking water and waste water tests; work sanitation management services, such as measurement of ethylene oxide gas, formaldehyde, organic solvents, and dust; environmental monitoring services, including measurement of indoor contaminants and other indoor environmental variables; and biological dioxin monitoring services. Additionally, the company offers analysis services for residual agricultural chemicals; dental test services for dental caries and periodontal diseases; consulting services for the approval of pharmaceuticals; investigative analysis services to pharmaceutical manufacturers; and gene expression analysis and testing for genes that cause susceptibility to infectious diseases. BML, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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