MEC Company Ltd. (JP:4971)
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4971 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5370.00
¥75.00(2.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5370.00
¥75.00(2.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,430.00 - ¥12,230.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.40K
Average Volume (3M)283.30K
Market Cap
¥168.02B
Enterprise Value¥186.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥8.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.3
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.93%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)123.79
Shares Outstanding19,571,093
10 Day Avg. Volume234,540
30 Day Avg. Volume283,300
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)3.09
Price to Sales (P/S)4.50
P/FCF Ratio75.78
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)289.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥24.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilityOperating margin expansion to ~27% by 2025 reflects durable improvements in cost structure or pricing power for MEC's specialized electronic materials. Sustained higher margins support reinvestment, raise potential returns on capital, and provide cushion through industry cycles.
Debt-free Balance SheetAn exceptionally conservative balance sheet—no debt across 2021–2025 and steadily compounding equity—gives the company long-term financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk, enables countercyclical investment or M&A, and supports durable capital allocation choices.
Re-accelerating Revenue GrowthRevenue re-acceleration in 2025 signals renewed demand for MEC's precision materials and components in semiconductors/electronics. If sustained, this growth can scale fixed-cost absorption, reinforce market position, and underpin longer-term margin sustainability and investment capacity.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash ConversionOperating cash flow frequently falling short of net income indicates that accounting profits have not consistently converted to cash. Over time this raises risk that reported earnings overstate liquidity, creating pressure on funding for capex, dividends, or working-capital needs.
Weak Free Cash Flow (2025)A notably weak FCF conversion in 2025—only ~31% of net income—reduces the company's ability to self-fund growth or shareholder returns. Persistently low FCF relative to profits would constrain strategic flexibility despite strong reported profitability.
Earnings VolatilitySharp swings in net margin across recent years point to sensitivity to cyclical demand, pricing, or one-offs. Such volatility complicates forecasting, capital allocation and investor visibility, and may indicate earnings are exposed to factors beyond core structural advantages.
MEC Company Ltd. News
4971 FAQ
What was MEC Company Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
MEC Company Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2430.00 and its highest was ¥12230.00 in the past 12 months.
What is MEC Company Ltd.’s market cap?
MEC Company Ltd.’s market cap is ¥168.02B.
When is MEC Company Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
MEC Company Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were MEC Company Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
MEC Company Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥83.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥83.69.
Is MEC Company Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MEC Company Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does MEC Company Ltd. pay dividends?
MEC Company Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.93%. See more information on MEC Company Ltd. dividends here
What is MEC Company Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
MEC Company Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does MEC Company Ltd. have?
MEC Company Ltd. has 19,571,093 shares outstanding.
What happened to MEC Company Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MEC Company Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥83.69 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.268%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MEC Company Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4971
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Company Description
MEC Company Ltd.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan, MEC Company Ltd. specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of chemicals, equipment, and materials crucial for printed circuit board (PCB) production across Asian and European markets. Its comprehensive chemical portfolio addresses various critical steps in PCB fabrication. This includes diverse solutions for adhesion enhancement, such as roughening treatments for different substrate types (e.g., rolled copper, multilayer materials) and high-frequency applications, as well as copper surface preparation for CO2 laser direct drilling, and pretreatments for dry films and solder masks. The company also supplies chemicals for microetching, etch down, anisotropic etching, copper seed layer etching, and other general metal surface treatments. Additionally, MEC provides solutions for residue removal, degreasing, rust prevention, temporary anti-tarnish, metal resist stripping, and HALS. A significant offering is AMALPHA, an advanced metal surface treatment technology designed to enable direct bonding between metals and resins.
Technical Analysis
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