Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. (JP:5252)

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Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.

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Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. (5252) Price & Analysis

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5252 Stock Chart & Stats

¥614.00

-¥9.00(-0.91%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥614.00

-¥9.00(-0.91%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥397.67 - ¥989.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume3.80K

Average Volume (3M)12.84K

Market Cap

¥3.19B

Enterprise Value¥2.96B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥681.44M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥367.91M

Price to Earnings (P/E)36.4

Beta0.41

Next Earnings

Aug 19, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.11%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)10.65

Shares Outstanding4,151,100

10 Day Avg. Volume5,490

30 Day Avg. Volume12,843

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio7.93

Price to Book (P/B)2.92

Price to Sales (P/S)0.77

P/FCF Ratio88.28

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Steady Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line growth from 2021–2026 indicates durable demand and product-market fit for Nihon Knowledge's infrastructure software. Steady revenue supports scale economics, recurring contracts, and provides runway to invest in R&D and sales to sustain growth over the medium term.

Healthy Balance SheetA generally healthy balance sheet—with equity rising 2021–2026 and debt-to-equity in the low-to-mid 0.3x range in 2023–2025—gives financial flexibility. This foundation supports investment, potential M&A, and cushions operational volatility while management works to stabilize cash flows.

Structural Industry TailwindsOperating in software infrastructure with near-10% revenue growth reflects secular demand from enterprise digitization and cloud migration. These structural tailwinds support recurring revenue opportunities, scalable margins, and long-term customer stickiness if product execution remains consistent.

Bears Say

Inconsistent Cash GenerationErratic operating and free cash flow—positive in some years and negative in others—weakens the company's ability to self-fund growth, pay dividends, or de-lever. Persistent variability increases refinancing and liquidity risk and forces reliance on external funding during downturns.

Volatile ProfitabilityProfitability volatility—sharp peak then decline—reduces predictable earnings power. This limits reinvestment capacity, undermines margin sustainability, and complicates planning for hiring, R&D, and strategic initiatives until operating margins are stabilized.

Rising Absolute DebtTotal debt growth since 2023, despite moderate leverage ratios, raises concern when paired with weak cash flow and falling profits. Continued debt accumulation could pressure interest coverage and reduce strategic flexibility, making the firm more sensitive to revenue or margin setbacks.

5252 FAQ

What was Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥397.67 and its highest was ¥989.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s market cap?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.19B.

When is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 75 days.

How were Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥29.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥29.19.

Is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. pay dividends?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.11%. See more information on Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. dividends here

What is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. have?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. has 4,151,100 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥29.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5252

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Company Description

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.

Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. provides software system verification services, system contract development, and business system package in Japan. It engages in the provision of software testing support, quality improvement, test automation implementation consulting, software development process support, quality improvement consulting, maintenance and operation support, and test automation support services; and develops, sells, and maintains cage software, packaged software, and security products. The company also offers PowerSteel package for steel industry; PowerCubic package for building materials and lumber wholesale industry; DEFESA Logger for managing operation logs; DEFESA REC, a recording solution; monoPack, a security product; and mono + WEB Separation, a web separation solution. Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.