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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
¥28.81B
Enterprise Value¥22.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.3
Beta0.50
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 SheetA zero-debt balance sheet materially reduces financial and interest-rate risk, preserving cash flexibility. This structural strength supports capital allocation for capex, dividends or M&A without refinancing needs, and provides a durable buffer in cyclical downturns.
Profitability ReboundA meaningful margin improvement indicates lasting gains from better pricing, product mix, or cost control rather than temporary one-offs. If sustained, higher margins raise cash earnings power and ROE, enabling reinvestment and shareholder returns even absent rapid revenue growth.
Positive Free Cash FlowConsistent positive FCF and high FCF-to-profitability ratio demonstrate the business can convert earnings into spendable cash. This structural cash generation supports dividends, maintenance capex, and strategic spending without reliance on external debt financing.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA multi-year top-line decline undermines the durability of recent profit gains: without stable revenue growth, margin improvements must offset shrinking scale. Prolonged revenue weakness risks market-share erosion, limits pricing leverage, and constrains long-term EPS growth potential.
Volatile Cash ConversionLarge swings in operating cash flow and coverage below 1x indicate working-capital or timing stresses that could make earnings less reliable. Persistent volatility reduces the company’s ability to fund growth or sustain payouts without drawing on reserves despite positive FCF in isolated years.
Modest Gross MarginsRelatively low gross margins point to limited structural pricing power and a smaller cushion against input-cost inflation. This makes profits sensitive to raw material or energy cost shocks and requires consistent volume or mix gains to expand absolute earnings sustainably.
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 ¥28.81B.
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 48 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
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
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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