Low Leverage & Strong Balance SheetLow leverage and an improving equity ratio give the company durable financial flexibility. Strong liquidity and higher cash/equivalents reduce refinancing risk, support working capital through automotive cycle troughs, and enable targeted capex or productivity investments without relying on external funding.

Consistent Revenue Growth And Margin ImprovementSustained top-line growth coupled with rising gross and EBITDA margins reflects improving operational efficiency and favorable product/mix dynamics. This trend supports longer-term cash generation, internal reinvestment capacity, and resilience to raw-material cost variability if margins remain structurally higher.

Predictable B2B OEM Revenue ModelRecurring, model-specific OEM orders create predictable demand flows and enable higher plant utilization and planning. Combined with industrial rubber sales, this predictable B2B mix supports steady revenue recognition and operational throughput, reducing sales volatility versus spot end-consumer exposure.

Bears Say

Declining Operating And Free Cash FlowA fall in operating and free cash flow weakens internal funding for capex, dividends and working capital. Even with positive FCF, slower cash conversion raises reliance on tight working-capital control or external financing, and reduces margin for error during OEM order slowdowns.

Net Profit Margin And ROE PressuresA slipping net margin and modest, falling ROE indicate reduced capital efficiency: revenue growth is not translating into proportional bottom-line or shareholder returns. Over months this can limit retained earnings growth and constrain investments in higher-return initiatives.

High Exposure To Automotive CyclicalityConcentration in automotive OEM supply subjects revenue and utilization to model cycles, production cuts, and sectoral downturns. Structural shifts (EV platforms, supplier consolidation) or OEM production changes could materially affect volumes and margins over the medium term.

5161 FAQ

What was Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1802.00 and its highest was ¥4545.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥148.05B.

When is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 62 days.

How were Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥50.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥50.36.

Is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥90 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.78%. See more information on Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. have?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. has 37,000,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥50.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.811%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd.

Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells rubber and sealing products in Japan and internationally. It offers automotive-related products, such as insulators for electrical parts; hood, lamp, waist, and door hole seals; sunroof, trunklid, roofside, door mounted, drip, body mounted, convertible header, and convertible roofside weatherstrips. The company also provides housing-related products, including joint gaskets, backup seals, door seals, and other seals for water-proofing, fire-protection, dust-proofing, noise insulation, barrier-free, energy-saving applications, etc.; and civil engineering-related products, such as AN joint I, Excel joints, and ANB flexible joints for sewage works and water-swelling sponge applications. Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.