NIC Autotec, Inc. (JP:5742)
:5742
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NIC Autotec, Inc.
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Rating:53Neutral
Price Target:
¥760.00
▼(-0.39% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/10/26
The score is held up mainly by improved cash generation and a de-risking balance sheet, but is weighed down by a sharp deterioration in profitability, bearish technical momentum (below key moving averages with negative MACD), and a very high P/E multiple that looks hard to justify given earnings volatility.
Positive Factors
Strong recent cash generation
Robust 2026 operating and free cash flow improves financial flexibility over the medium term, enabling the company to fund working capital, capex, or shareholder distributions without adding leverage. Consistent FCF also indicates better earnings quality and cushions against automotive demand cycles.
Negative Factors
Deteriorating profitability
Negative operating margin and razor-thin net margin indicate structural cost, pricing, or execution pressures that impair the company's ability to convert sales into earnings. Persistently weak margins will limit reinvestment capacity and make returns to shareholders highly sensitive to modest demand swings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong recent cash generation
Robust 2026 operating and free cash flow improves financial flexibility over the medium term, enabling the company to fund working capital, capex, or shareholder distributions without adding leverage. Consistent FCF also indicates better earnings quality and cushions against automotive demand cycles.
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NIC Autotec, Inc. (5742) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥3.87B
Dividend Yield5.4%
Average Volume (3M)4.53K
Price to Earnings (P/E)171.8
Beta (1Y)0.26
Revenue Growth-5.14%
EPS Growth-88.50%
CountryJP
Employees240
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryAluminum
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-110.08
Shares Outstanding5,500,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,700
30 Day Avg. Volume4,530
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.94
Price to Book (P/B)1.28
Price to Sales (P/S)0.66
P/FCF Ratio7.16
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
NIC Autotec, Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NIC Autotec, Inc. designs, produces, and sells aluminum profile systems and FA equipment in Japan and internationally. It offers aluminum profile systems for use in various business situations. The company also provides FA equipment, including was...
How the Company Makes Money
NIC Autotec primarily makes money by manufacturing and selling automotive components to vehicle manufacturers and/or tier-1 suppliers. Revenue is generated from customer purchase orders/contracts for its produced parts, with earnings influenced by...
NIC Autotec, Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.85B | 6.31B | 6.65B | 4.85B | 6.66B | 7.43B |
| Gross Profit | 755.59M | 1.23B | 1.37B | 690.93M | 1.03B | 1.48B |
| EBITDA | -179.81M | 220.14M | 487.30M | -196.12M | 151.75M | 493.70M |
| Net Income | -599.74M | 24.38M | 212.06M | -599.74M | -158.35M | 248.84M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.98B | 5.97B | 7.39B | 6.98B | 7.97B | 8.75B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 402.83M | 325.63M | 598.75M | 402.83M | 357.18M | 636.69M |
| Total Debt | 1.91B | 1.34B | 1.89B | 1.91B | 1.95B | 2.00B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.53B | 2.70B | 3.97B | 3.53B | 3.70B | 4.11B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.45B | 3.27B | 3.42B | 3.45B | 4.27B | 4.64B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 215.93M | 585.01M | 406.96M | 215.93M | 138.22M | -1.22B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 313.07M | 612.69M | 410.74M | 313.07M | 276.45M | -51.63M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 719.00K | -35.81M | -5.39M | 719.00K | -150.56M | -1.18B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -268.14M | -850.00M | -209.43M | -268.14M | -323.43M | 398.53M |
NIC Autotec, Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
763.00
Price Trends
759.66
Negative
766.60
Negative
760.66
Negative
Market Momentum
-15.41
Positive
35.20
Neutral
21.68
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5742, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 763 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 738.15, above the 50-day MA of 759.66, and above the 200-day MA of 760.66, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -15.41 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.20 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.68 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5742.
NIC Autotec, Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | ¥16.96B | 5.49 | ― | 2.72% | 62.30% | 71.42% | |
68 Neutral | ¥575.07B | 10.74 | 6.36% | 1.91% | 18.32% | 47.04% | |
67 Neutral | ¥189.72B | 10.96 | 6.34% | 3.02% | 6.41% | 26.63% | |
62 Neutral | ¥75.21B | 15.13 | 0.07% | 4.88% | 10.45% | 451.58% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
58 Neutral | ¥13.81B | 14.31 | ― | 0.56% | 9.84% | 127.02% | |
53 Neutral | ¥3.87B | 171.85 | ― | 5.40% | -5.14% | -88.50% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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NIC Autotec, Inc. Corporate Events
NIC Autotec Earnings Slide as Profitability Weakens but Capital Base Strengthens
May 8, 2026
NIC Autotec, Inc. reported a 5.1% decline in net sales to ¥6,305 million for the year ended March 2026, with operating profit turning to a small loss and ordinary profit dropping sharply. Net profit fell to ¥24 million, compressing basic...
NIC Autotec posts modest sales growth but sharp profit decline while maintaining dividends
Feb 10, 2026
NIC Autotec, Inc. reported third-quarter net sales of ¥4,923 million for the period ended December 2025, a 4.5% year-on-year increase, indicating modest top-line growth despite a tougher operating environment. The company maintains a solid fi...
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