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Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. (JP:5491)
:5491
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JP:5491

Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd.

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Neutral 55 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
¥868.00
▼(-2.03% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is held back primarily by uneven financial performance and cash-flow consistency typical of a cyclical steel business, despite some balance-sheet improvement. Technicals are moderately positive with the stock trading above key moving averages, while valuation is reasonable on P/E but supported by a low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Balance-sheet improvement
Declining debt and rising equity materially strengthen the company’s financial resilience through steel cycles. A healthier capital structure reduces refinancing risk, increases capacity for strategic capex or M&A, and improves access to credit during downturns, supporting multi‑month durability.
Negative Factors
Revenue weakness
Stagnant-to-declining top line constrains sustainable margin expansion and limits the scale benefits of fixed-cost absorption. In a cyclical steel market, weak revenue trends make recovery dependent on cyclical demand or pricing improvements, reducing revenue visibility over the next several months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance-sheet improvement
Declining debt and rising equity materially strengthen the company’s financial resilience through steel cycles. A healthier capital structure reduces refinancing risk, increases capacity for strategic capex or M&A, and improves access to credit during downturns, supporting multi‑month durability.
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Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. (5491) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)

Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Operating globally from its Tokyo, Japan headquarters, Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and distribution of high-precision rolled and processed stainless steel items. Their extensive range encompasses various steel foils, inc...
How the Company Makes Money
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Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financial quality is mixed and cyclical: revenue has been flat-to-down recently, operating earnings improved in 2026 after weak/negative 2024–2025, but net income remains volatile and weakened notably in the latest year. Leverage has improved with debt trending down and equity up, yet cash generation has been inconsistent with prior periods of cash burn despite better 2025–2026 operating and free cash flow.
Income Statement
53
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
46
Neutral
BreakdownMar 2026Mar 2025Mar 2024Mar 2023Mar 2022
Income Statement
Total Revenue49.62B51.30B51.41B52.57B49.12B
Gross Profit6.07B4.95B4.08B6.27B6.21B
EBITDA3.01B1.53B729.00M3.07B3.07B
Net Income213.00M703.00M1.54B916.00M2.52B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets65.70B69.90B75.08B73.87B72.18B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments9.09B12.01B12.04B8.04B10.13B
Total Debt17.33B21.51B24.46B24.75B22.69B
Total Liabilities36.45B42.03B48.22B49.42B48.86B
Stockholders Equity29.19B27.86B26.86B24.45B23.31B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow885.00M96.00M-2.91B-6.13B1.82B
Operating Cash Flow2.60B1.21B-203.00M-1.51B4.50B
Investing Cash Flow-1.37B1.71B4.20B-2.72B-2.75B
Financing Cash Flow-4.39B-3.19B-502.00M2.02B-399.00M

Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price886.00
Price Trends
50DMA
888.78
Negative
100DMA
929.06
Negative
200DMA
895.65
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-8.94
Negative
RSI
47.98
Neutral
STOCH
53.06
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5491, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 886 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 851.25, below the 50-day MA of 888.78, and below the 200-day MA of 895.65, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -8.94 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.98 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 53.06 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5491.

Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
72
Outperform
¥48.36B6.066.31%-12.17%-23.62%
67
Neutral
¥31.72B10.434.13%-3.15%29.33%
58
Neutral
¥77.97B7.963.70%-2.40%-8.59%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
55
Neutral
¥5.74B26.89-3.27%-69.71%
55
Neutral
¥34.05B13.875.02%-12.42%-56.79%
44
Neutral
¥74.14B-5.111.24%-18.32%-943.95%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
JP:5491
Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd.
876.00
141.00
19.18%
JP:5408
Nakayama Steel Works,Ltd.
630.00
4.63
0.74%
JP:5440
Kyoei Steel Ltd.
1,807.00
-344.83
-16.02%
JP:5445
Tokyo Tekko Co., Ltd.
1,911.00
119.19
6.65%
JP:5449
OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD.
2,526.00
-366.00
-12.66%
JP:5632
Mitsubishi Steel Mfg.Co., Ltd.
2,107.00
553.02
35.59%

Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. Corporate Events

Nippon Kinzoku Returns to Operating Profit, Resumes Dividend Amid Cautious Outlook
May 14, 2026
Nippon Kinzoku reported fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales of ¥49.6 billion, down 3.3% year on year, but swung to an operating profit of ¥1.27 billion from a loss, while profit attributable to owners fell sharply to ¥213 million as ...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: May 15, 2026