Strong Balance SheetA high equity ratio and modest leverage provide durable financial flexibility, lowering refinancing and solvency risk. This balance-sheet strength supports working capital, supplier terms and selective reinvestment during industry cycles, enabling the company to fund operations without relying heavily on external capital.

Improved Free Cash FlowA recovery to positive free cash flow signals stronger cash generation from core activities, enhancing the company's ability to fund capex, service debt and sustain dividends. Improved cash conversion increases financial optionality and makes long-term reinvestment or operational improvements more feasible without external financing.

Resilient Operating MarginsStable EBITDA and a strong gross margin indicate durable operational efficiency and cost control in core manufacturing. This resilience supports competitor positioning in tools and fasteners, helps absorb input cost swings, and provides a foundation to restore net profitability once non-operating pressures are addressed.

Bears Say

Sharp Drop In Net Profitability And ROEA steep decline in net margin and ROE erodes the company's ability to generate returns for shareholders and retain earnings for reinvestment. Persistently low bottom-line profitability can limit capital allocation choices, weaken investor confidence in management execution, and constrain growth funding over the medium term.

Declining Revenue TrendSustained top-line contraction reduces operating leverage and may force margin trade-offs. Declining revenue in industrial end-markets points to weaker demand or market share loss, making it harder to invest in new products or scale fixed-cost absorption, and raising the bar for recovery even if margins are structurally resilient.

Volatile Cash Flows And Shrinking Cash ReservesVolatile FCF plus negative investing flows and falling cash reserves reduce liquidity predictability and increase reliance on financing for growth or capital projects. This instability can force cutbacks in strategic investment, heighten refinancing risk in a downturn, and limit management's ability to pursue long-term initiatives.

5969 FAQ

What was Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Lobtex Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1155.00 and its highest was ¥1600.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥2.75B.

When is Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 170 days.

How were Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Lobtex Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported ¥2.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥2.52.

Is Lobtex Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Lobtex Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Lobtex Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.52%. See more information on Lobtex Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Lobtex Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Lobtex Co., Ltd. have?

Lobtex Co., Ltd. has 2,000,000 shares outstanding.

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

Lobtex Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥2.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.31%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lobtex Co., Ltd.?

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Company Description

Lobtex Co., Ltd.

Lobtex Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and sale of various tools worldwide. It offers electrical, hydraulic, cutting, working, and fastening tools, as well as industrial fasteners. The company also provides general hand tools, such as wrenches, equipment/piping tools, socket wrenches, clamps, electric drill sockets, nejianguirus, and hammers, as well as pliers, cutters, and nippers; and electrician tools, including crimping tools, strippers, and oil-hydraulic punchers. In addition, it offers fasteners and fastening tools that include riveters, auto rivet feeders, blind rivets, AP rivets, S-bolts, eco boxes, ST locks, nut rivet setters, blind nut rivets, blind nut rivets with serration, anchors and plugs, lobster hammer drill bit SDS-plus shank, and caulking chipper products; ALC, cast iron pipe, concrete/block/brick, file/dresser, roofing tile, tile, slot cutting/repairing, road surface cutting/grinding, and resin diamond tools; carbide tipped saws for steel, stainless steel, ceramic, aluminum, and other, as well as hole saws and stage drills; and; tool sets. The company sells its products under the LOBSTER brand name. Lobtex Co., Ltd. was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Higashiosaka, Japan.