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5542 Stock Chart & Stats
¥724.00
-¥3.00(-0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥724.00
-¥3.00(-0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥710.00 - ¥885.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.50K
Average Volume (3M)9.81K
Market Cap
¥5.54B
Enterprise Value¥2.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)64.82
Shares Outstanding7,020,000
10 Day Avg. Volume12,830
30 Day Avg. Volume9,806
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)0.87
P/FCF Ratio35.18
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
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a growing equity base provide durable financial flexibility. With debt ~0.19x equity the company can better withstand steel-cycle volatility, fund opportunistic capex or dividends, and access credit without immediate refinancing pressure over the next several months.
Sustained Profitability And Gross Margin ImprovementAn improved gross margin to ~25% while staying profitable suggests structural cost control or improved product mix. This helps preserve operating cash in down cycles and supports margin recovery even if top-line growth is weak, aiding medium-term earnings stability.
Stable Shareholder Returns (dividend Yield)A ~3.1% dividend yield indicates a consistent capital-return policy that disciplines cash allocation. For income-focused investors, a sustainable dividend supports total returns and signals management prioritizes steady distributions, assuming cash generation normalizes.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendTwo consecutive years of revenue decline indicate weakening demand or loss of share, eroding top-line momentum. Persistent top-line weakness reduces operating leverage, limits reinvestment capacity and makes margin recovery and sustainable growth more challenging over a 2–6 month horizon.
Volatile And Weakened Cash GenerationSharp falls in operating cash flow and highly variable free cash flow undermine the firm's ability to fund capex, pay dividends, or reduce debt reliably. This raises execution risk for strategic initiatives and increases dependence on the balance sheet during adverse periods.
Margin Compression And Softer ReturnsDeclining net margins and lower ROE point to weaker profitability relative to capital employed. Reduced returns constrain the company’s ability to generate shareholder value and reinvest profitably, raising structural questions about competitiveness and long-term earnings power.
5542 FAQ
What was Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. lowest stock price was ¥710.00 and its highest was ¥885.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s market cap?
Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s market cap is ¥5.54B.
When is Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥19.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥19.46.
Is Shinhokoku Material Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Shinhokoku Material Corp. pay dividends?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.77%. See more information on Shinhokoku Material Corp. dividends here
What is Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shinhokoku Material Corp. have?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. has 7,020,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. reported an EPS of ¥19.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.03%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shinhokoku Material Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5542
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Company Description
Shinhokoku Material Corp.
Shinhokoku Material Corporation, a Japanese enterprise, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced alloy materials and precision-engineered products. Their diverse offerings include low thermal expansion alloy castings essential for semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD) fabrication equipment, as well as high-temperature alloy castings for the steel sector. They also supply precision-machined components for semiconductor and FPD production machinery, along with various forged items such as bars and wires. Furthermore, the company provides tools for steel pipe manufacturing, electrical resistance materials, specialized core wires for welding rods, and offers custom wire drawing services. In addition to these industrial activities, the firm is involved in real estate rental. Established in 1939 and headquartered in Kawagoe, Japan, the company was previously named Shinhokoku Steel Corporation, adopting its current identity, Shinhokoku Material Corp., in October 2021.
Technical Analysis
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