Balance Sheet StrengthOhara's low leverage and robust equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This capital structure reduces refinancing risk, supports R&D and capex through cycles, and underpins the company's ability to fund strategic investments or weather demand slowdowns without urgent external financing.

Stable Revenue GrowthSteady top-line expansion indicates persistent demand for Ohara's specialty glass in electronics and industrial optics. Predictable revenue growth supports long-term planning, capacity investment decisions, and gradual market share gains in precision optics end markets.

Earnings GrowthReported EPS growth above 10% signals operational leverage and improving profitability drivers over time. Sustained earnings growth provides capacity for reinvestment, modest shareholder returns, and helps absorb margin volatility from cyclical end markets.

Bears Say

Free Cash Flow DeclineA significant drop in free cash flow weakens internal funding for capex, R&D and dividends, forcing greater reliance on the balance sheet. Over months, persistent weak FCF can constrain strategic investment, reduce optionality, and heighten liquidity risk despite low leverage.

Cash Conversion QualityWhen operating cash lags net income it suggests earnings are not fully converting to cash, possibly from working capital or non-cash gains. This erodes free cash flow resilience, raising the risk that reported profits won't sustain financing for growth or buffer downturns.

Margin PressureA declining net margin points to rising non-operating costs, taxes, or cost pressures that compress profitability. Over the medium term this reduces retained earnings available for reinvestment and makes returns more sensitive to revenue shocks and input cost fluctuations.

5218 FAQ

What was Ohara Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Ohara Inc. lowest stock price was ¥848.00 and its highest was ¥1281.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Ohara Inc.’s market cap?

Ohara Inc.’s market cap is ¥28.13B.

When is Ohara Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Ohara Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 13, 2026 which is in 5 days.

How were Ohara Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Ohara Inc. released its earnings results on Dec 11, 2025. The company reported ¥24.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥24.63.

Is Ohara Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Ohara Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Ohara Inc. pay dividends?

Ohara Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.38%. See more information on Ohara Inc. dividends here

What is Ohara Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Ohara Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Ohara Inc. have?

Ohara Inc. has 25,450,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Ohara Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Ohara Inc. reported an EPS of ¥24.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.969%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ohara Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5218

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Company Description

Ohara Inc.

Ohara Inc. (5218) is a prominent Japanese company specializing in the production and sale of high-quality glass products and materials. Operating primarily in the advanced materials sector, Ohara is known for its innovative optical glass, ceramic materials, and various glass-based products used in industries such as electronics, optics, and telecommunications. The company focuses on research and development to enhance its product offerings and meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.