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¥2,979.00 - ¥5,940.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.80K
Average Volume (3M)12.29K
Market Cap
¥30.43B
Enterprise Value¥22.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.1
Beta0.53
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 SheetZero total debt materially reduces financial risk and gives management durable flexibility to fund working capital, absorb cyclical downturns, or invest in R&D/capex without refinancing pressure. This structural strength supports long-term resilience and strategic optionality.
Rebounding Revenue GrowthA strong rebound in revenue indicates recovering demand and improved product traction in electronic materials. If sustained, higher top-line momentum can enable operating leverage, support margin recovery, and provide a base for reinvestment and stable cash generation over the medium term.
Specialty Electronic Materials NicheServing electronic materials and surface-treatment markets creates structural demand tied to electronics manufacturing. Technical product requirements and customer qualification processes raise barriers to entry, supporting stable customer relationships and a defensible, differentiated business model over time.
Bears Say
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowA sharp swing to negative operating and free cash flow undermines confidence that accounting profits convert to usable cash. Persistent cash outflows constrain reinvestment, dividend capacity, and buffer against setbacks, increasing reliance on working capital or external funding despite no debt.
Inconsistent Operating ProfitabilityLarge EBIT margin swings signal volatile cost absorption, one-offs, or margin sensitivity to volumes and input costs. This reduces predictability of operating performance and makes planning for capital allocation, pricing strategy, and shareholder returns more uncertain over the medium term.
Modest Gross MarginsRelatively low gross margins for a specialty chemical player suggest limited pricing power or scale. That structural constraint compresses the margin cushion available to cover SG&A and R&D, limiting durable operating income and free cash flow generation as the business scales or faces cost inflation.
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 ¥2979.00 and its highest was ¥5940.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥30.43B.
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 67 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 ¥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 ¥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. 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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