Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetAn extremely low debt-to-equity ratio (~0.07) and a strong equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports capital allocation (dividends, capex), and better cushions the business through industrial-cycle volatility over the medium term.

High Gross MarginsA sustained gross profit margin near 39% implies structural cost advantages or pricing power in its machinery segment. High gross margins create a persistent buffer against input cost swings, supporting operating margins and enabling reinvestment in products and services to retain competitiveness over the coming months.

Positive Free Cash Flow And ConversionRepeatable positive free cash flow and solid cash conversion rates indicate the core business generates cash reliably. This strengthens the firm's ability to fund maintenance capex, dividends, and selective investments internally, reducing reliance on external financing across the medium term.

Bears Say

Weak Revenue And EPS TrendsA recent steep revenue decline (~21.6%) paired with an ~82% EPS contraction signals demand weakness or lost scale. Persistent top-line and earnings deterioration would erode operating leverage, limit reinvestment capacity, and make sustaining margins and cash generation more difficult over the next several months.

Compressed Net Profit MarginA drop in net margin to 5.8% suggests increased operating costs or price pressure is reaching the bottom line. With weaker net margins, the company converts less of its gross profit into retained earnings, reducing the cushion for shocks and constraining capacity to fund growth or raise payouts sustainably.

Slowing Free Cash Flow GrowthAlthough FCF remains positive, a decline in free cash flow growth reduces the pace at which the company can expand investments, raise dividends, or accelerate deleveraging. If the slowdown persists, it would erode the balance sheet advantages and limit strategic flexibility over the medium term.

6158 FAQ

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

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥795.00 and its highest was ¥1122.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥6.37B.

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

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 81 days.

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

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported ¥13.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥13.21.

Is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.08%. See more information on Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. have?

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. has 7,028,000 shares outstanding.

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

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥13.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.905%.

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Company Description

Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.

Waida Mfg. Co.,Ltd. operates in the mold-related and the cutting tool-related industry in Japan, China, rest of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States. It offers various grinders, including profile, jig, grooving insert, digital profile, wafer surface, and milling tool grinders, as well as HAAS Multigrind grinding centers; and automatic chart marking systems. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Takayama, Japan.