Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. (JP:4973)
:4973
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¥2,681.00 - ¥5,790.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.80K
Average Volume (3M)12.29K
Market Cap
¥27.66B
Enterprise Value¥21.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.3
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)140.06
Shares Outstanding6,067,200
10 Day Avg. Volume9,200
30 Day Avg. Volume12,293
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.32
Price to Sales (P/S)1.43
P/FCF Ratio35.90
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)262.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥15.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetJapan Pure Chemical's zero-debt balance sheet materially reduces financial and interest-rate risk, giving durable flexibility to fund operations, dividends, or targeted reinvestment without refinancing pressure. This conservatism supports resilience across business cycles.
Profitability ReboundA meaningful margin and return improvement in 2025 indicates durable earnings power from better pricing, mix, or cost control. If maintained, higher net margins improve cash generation and ROE, strengthening the company's ability to invest in products and preserve shareholder returns.
Positive Free Cash FlowConsistent positive free cash flow and a high FCF-to-net-income ratio in 2025 demonstrate the firm's ability to convert profits into spendable cash. This supports sustainable dividends, modest capex, and strategic flexibility over the medium term despite revenue variability.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendThree-year top-line decline signals structural demand or market-share pressure rather than a pure cost story. Sustained revenue weakness constrains scalability of margins and limits long-term growth, making profitability gains harder to sustain without sales recovery or new markets.
Volatile Operating Cash FlowWide swings in operating cash flow and coverage below 1x of net income in 2025 suggest working-capital and timing fragility. This variability undermines reliability of cash available for reinvestment or distributions and raises execution risk if headwinds persist.
Modest Gross MarginRelatively low gross margins leave limited buffer against input-cost inflation or price pressure from customers. With modest margin cushions, profitability is more exposed to commodity swings or competitive pricing, reducing resilience in tougher demand environments.
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 ¥2681.00 and its highest was ¥5790.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥27.66B.
When is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 26, 2026. The company reported ¥140.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥140.06.
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 ¥63 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 ¥140.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.848%.
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. develops, manufactures, and sells metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. The company provides gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications; gold electroplating formulation for PWB, connector, contact, and soldering uses; strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings; flash gold plating formulation for leadframe uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for connector, leadframe, and decorative uses. It also offers gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver-plating formulations. In addition, the company provides non-cyanide immersion silver plating formulations on Cu surfaces; anti-microbial agents for plating tanks and drag-out tanks; impurity removal resin that removes Cu ions dissolved in Au and Pd bath solutions; and carbon filter that is applied to JPC plating chemicals. Additionally, it offers other surface treatment chemicals and stripping agents. Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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