Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. (JP:4973)
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4973 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3480.00
¥5.00(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3480.00
¥5.00(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,981.00 - ¥6,030.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.80K
Average Volume (3M)12.29K
Market Cap
¥28.58B
Enterprise Value¥25.73B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta0.56
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)250.06
Shares Outstanding6,067,200
10 Day Avg. Volume9,200
30 Day Avg. Volume12,293
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.48
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio-31.73
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)269.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetA zero-debt balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and preserves capital flexibility. It enables the company to fund working capital swings, pursue targeted investments or weather cyclical downturns without refinancing pressure, supporting durable resilience over months.
Strong Revenue ReboundA sharp revenue recovery (nearly +40% in 2026) indicates renewed demand or successful commercial execution in end-markets. Sustained top-line momentum improves operating leverage potential and gives management room to stabilize margins and convert scale into structural profitability over 2–6 months.
Specialty Electronic Materials FocusConcentration in electronic materials positions the company in structurally growing, high-specification segments with higher switching costs and technical entry barriers. This niche market alignment supports durable customer relationships and potential premium pricing over medium-term industry cycles.
Bears Say
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowLarge negative operating and free cash flow in 2026 signals weak cash conversion and possible working-capital strain or elevated investments. Persistent cash deficits constrain reinvestment, dividend sustainability, and reduce margin of safety if revenue or earnings disappoint in coming quarters.
Volatile Operating ProfitabilityAn extreme swing in EBIT margin year-over-year indicates unstable cost structure, one-off items, or lumpy product mix. Such variability complicates forecasting, weakens confidence in recurring earnings quality, and raises execution risk when attempting to sustain returns to shareholders.
Modest Gross MarginsRelatively low gross margins for a specialty-chemicals provider imply limited pricing power or pressure from raw-material and input costs. This constrains the company's ability to expand operating margins and makes profitability susceptible to commodity cost swings over the medium term.
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. News
4973 FAQ
What was Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2981.00 and its highest was ¥6030.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥28.58B.
When is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported ¥63.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥63.76.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥114 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.63%. See more information on Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. have?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. has 6,067,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥63.76 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.651%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4973
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Company Description
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd., established in 1971 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, focuses on the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of specialized metal plating chemicals, primarily serving the electronic device sector within Japan. Their comprehensive product range includes various gold electroplating solutions, such as those designed for semiconductor fabrication, printed wiring boards (PWBs), connectors, contacts, and soldering applications. The company also provides unique gold formulations, like 'strike' plating to enhance coating adhesion and 'flash' plating specifically for leadframes. Additionally, they offer palladium electroplating solutions suitable for connectors, leadframes, and decorative finishes. Beyond electroplating, Japan Pure Chemical supplies gold coatings for soldering and wire bonding, electroless palladium plating for similar uses, and a selection of silver-plating formulations, including non-cyanide immersion silver solutions for copper surfaces. To support these plating processes, the company provides complementary products such as anti-microbial agents for tank maintenance, impurity removal resins to extract copper ions from gold and palladium baths, and carbon filters engineered for use with their plating chemicals. Their portfolio is further rounded out by other surface treatment chemicals and stripping agents.
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