Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. (JP:4973)
:4973
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
¥6,462.00
▲(85.69% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/26/26
The score is driven by attractive valuation (low P/E and solid dividend yield) and supportive technical trend (trading above key moving averages). These positives are tempered by financial performance risk—especially negative operating/free cash flow in 2026 and uneven operating margins—despite a very strong, debt-free balance sheet.
Positive Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
A 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.
Negative Factors
Negative operating & free cash flow
Large 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
A 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.
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Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. (4973) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥30.21B
Dividend Yield3.63%
Average Volume (3M)12.29K
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.5
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth43.31%
EPS Growth13.91%
CountryJP
Employees49
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
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
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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...
How the Company Makes Money
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Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
71
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
46
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.94B | 18.07B | 12.61B | 11.42B | 16.25B | 18.71B |
| Gross Profit | 1.60B | 1.94B | 1.63B | 1.37B | 1.58B | 2.19B |
| EBITDA | 2.08B | 664.62M | 2.26B | 402.00M | 651.98M | 1.32B |
| Net Income | 1.44B | 1.80B | 1.58B | 548.26M | 569.98M | 974.20M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 15.98B | 21.74B | 15.86B | 17.14B | 15.61B | 16.87B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.00B | 7.75B | 7.59B | 6.16B | 5.77B | 4.03B |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 2.09B | 3.67B | 2.26B | 2.60B | 2.11B | 2.62B |
| Stockholders Equity | 13.89B | 18.06B | 13.59B | 14.54B | 13.51B | 14.24B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -842.24M | 500.71M | 551.90M | 2.52B | 94.59M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | -772.58M | 579.79M | 684.68M | 2.54B | 180.01M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 1.11B | 1.52B | 166.77M | 19.76M | -93.61M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -673.07M | -676.56M | -457.99M | -824.05M | -425.58M |
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
3480.00
Price Trends
5219.80
Positive
4990.06
Positive
4058.27
Positive
Market Momentum
-38.15
Positive
52.84
Neutral
35.23
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:4973, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3480 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5372.00, below the 50-day MA of 5219.80, and below the 200-day MA of 4058.27, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -38.15 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 52.84 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 35.23 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:4973.
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | ¥88.01B | 27.99 | 6.31% | 4.01% | 1.41% | 7.59% | |
74 Outperform | ¥30.21B | 18.47 | ― | 3.63% | 43.31% | 13.91% | |
72 Outperform | ¥37.07B | 11.83 | ― | 2.37% | -1.11% | -3.98% | |
69 Neutral | ¥75.71B | 30.74 | ― | 4.37% | -3.84% | -43.55% | |
69 Neutral | ¥54.29B | 12.03 | ― | 2.92% | -5.24% | 17.49% | |
63 Neutral | ¥36.50B | 18.38 | ― | 4.27% | 2.37% | -16.75% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Japan Pure Chemical Lifts Annual Dividend to ¥200 per Share
May 22, 2026
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. has approved a year‑end dividend of ¥137 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with a record date of March 31 and payment scheduled for June 9, 2026. Together with the already paid interim div...
Japan Pure Chemical Announces Governance-Focused Director Lineup for 2026
May 22, 2026
Japan Pure Chemical announced board-approved personnel changes to its directors and officers, following recommendations from its Nomination and Compensation Advisory Committee, with final approval scheduled at the 55th Annual General Meeting of Sh...
Japan Pure Chemical Flags Noble Metal Volatility in FY2026 Results
Apr 24, 2026
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. reported that its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026, are heavily affected by the product mix between noble-metal-based offerings and chemicals sold without noble metals. Because noble metals are high...
Japan Pure Chemical lifts profits, balance sheet and dividends as sales surge
Apr 24, 2026
Japan Pure Chemical reported a 43.3% jump in net sales to ¥18.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating profit up 14.7% to ¥576 million and profit rising 14.2% to ¥1.8 billion. Earnings per share climbed to ...
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