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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¥415.33 - ¥989.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume3.80K

Average Volume (3M)12.84K

Market Cap

¥3.28B

Enterprise Value¥2.57B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥671.83M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥400.87M

Price to Earnings (P/E)172.9

Beta0.33

Next Earnings

Aug 14, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.27%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)4.57

Shares Outstanding4,151,100

10 Day Avg. Volume5,490

30 Day Avg. Volume12,843

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio7.94

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 Growth (2021–2026)Sustained top-line expansion across 2021–2026 indicates durable demand for the company's infrastructure software offerings. A consistent revenue base supports scale economics, long-term product investment, and resilience versus one-off cyclical swings, aiding strategic planning.

Healthy Balance Sheet And Rising EquityRising equity and moderate debt-to-equity provide financial flexibility to fund R&D, partnerships or opportunistic M&A without excessive refinancing risk. A generally healthy balance sheet supports multi-quarter resilience and lowers insolvency risk during industry slowdowns.

Ability To Generate Meaningful Operating Cash In Some YearsEpisodes of strong operating cash and positive free cash flow demonstrate the company can convert revenue into liquidity when execution aligns. This capability underpins investment capacity and dividend/repayment potential when cash generation stabilizes over multi-year horizons.

Bears Say

Profitability Declined Sharply After 2024A sharp profit drop after 2024 undermines earnings sustainability and reduces retained earnings available for reinvestment. Prolonged lower operating profit constrains margin resilience and heightens sensitivity to competitive pricing or cost inflation over the next several quarters.

Volatile Free Cash Flow And Cash ConversionIrregular FCF makes funding capital expenditures, R&D, or debt service unpredictable, complicating strategic execution. Persistent volatility raises the odds of external financing needs and limits the company's ability to sustainably fund growth or return capital without repairing cash conversion.

Total Debt Rising In Absolute Terms Since 2023Growing absolute debt increases fixed obligations and interest exposure; if profitability and cash conversion don't recover, higher leverage could erode returns and restrict strategic options. Rising debt also raises refinancing and covenant risks in weaker cycles.

5252 FAQ

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

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥415.33 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 ¥3.28B.

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

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 20 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 ¥7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.27%. 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.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. provides a range of technology services across the country. The company specializes in software system verification, custom system development, and comprehensive business system packages. Its service offerings include robust software testing support, initiatives for quality enhancement, consulting on implementing test automation, optimizing software development processes, expert quality improvement guidance, and ongoing maintenance and operational assistance. Beyond services, Nihon Knowledge also develops, markets, and maintains its specific 'cage' software, various off-the-shelf software solutions, and a suite of security products. Noteworthy among its solutions are the PowerSteel package, tailored for the steel industry; the PowerCubic package, designed for the building materials and lumber wholesale sectors; DEFESA Logger, for managing operation logs; DEFESA REC, a recording system; monoPack, a security offering; and mono + WEB Separation, an advanced web isolation solution.