Howa Machinery, Ltd. (JP:6203)
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6203 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1192.00
-¥19.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1192.00
-¥19.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥959.00 - ¥2,030.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume144.10K
Average Volume (3M)467.53K
Market Cap
¥19.94B
Enterprise Value¥21.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥5.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.73B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)74.13
Shares Outstanding12,548,134
10 Day Avg. Volume460,380
30 Day Avg. Volume467,533
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-19.81
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio3.76
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)107.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥23.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving LeverageA lower debt-to-equity (improving to ~0.32) and steady equity build provide financial flexibility to fund capex, support working capital, and absorb cyclical downturns. This strengthens the company's ability to invest in product development and service capacity over the next several quarters.
Profitability RecoveryReturn to positive net income and roughly 5% operating margins indicate core operations are viable again. Sustained profitability supports reinvestment, service and parts ecosystems, and improves the firm's capacity to consistently fund strategic priorities beyond short-term cycles.
FY2026 Cash GenerationA meaningful operating cash flow and solid free cash flow in FY2026 demonstrate the company's ability to convert earnings into liquidity when conditions are favorable. Reliable cash conversion enables deleveraging, targeted capex, and funding of aftermarket services that sustain long-term competitiveness.
Bears Say
Inconsistent RevenueUneven top-line performance and a ~5.5% revenue decline in FY2026 reflect exposure to cyclical end markets and irregular order flows. Persistent revenue volatility hampers capacity utilization, makes long-term planning harder, and limits sustainable margin expansion and predictable cash generation.
Volatile Multi-year Cash FlowMulti-year swings in operating and free cash flow raise concern about the durability of funding for capex, R&D, and working capital. Episodic negative cash periods increase refinancing and execution risk, reducing confidence that recent cash strength will persist through future downturns.
Thin Margins & Low ROENet margins near ~3% and mid-single-digit ROE indicate limited profit per capital employed. Thin profitability reduces the cushion against cost increases and cyclical weakness, constrains the ability to fund growth organically, and may pressure returns to shareholders over time.
Howa Machinery, Ltd. News
6203 FAQ
What was Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥959.00 and its highest was ¥2030.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥19.94B.
When is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥15.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥15.84.
Is Howa Machinery, Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Howa Machinery, Ltd. pay dividends?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.73%. See more information on Howa Machinery, Ltd. dividends here
What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Howa Machinery, Ltd. have?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. has 12,548,134 shares outstanding.
What happened to Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥15.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.144%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Howa Machinery, Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6203
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Company Description
Howa Machinery, Ltd.
Howa Machinery, Ltd., based in Kiyosu, Japan, offers a diverse array of industrial products. Its offerings include sophisticated machine tools, such as precision machining centers, comprehensive transfer lines, and dedicated machine tool units for these lines. The company also provides an extensive range of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, featuring power chucks, rotating cylinders, various rodless slit and magnetic type cylinders, hydraulic and pneumatic clamp cylinders, hydraulic jig cylinders, rotary actuators, and general hydraulic cylinders. Within its electronic machinery division, Howa develops exposure systems vital for printed circuit board manufacturing, specialized equipment for ceramic green sheets, and advanced testing systems for mounted circuit boards. Furthermore, the company manufactures street and industrial sweepers, scrubbers, and sporting rifles, alongside metal joinery fittings. Established in 1907, the enterprise was formerly known as Howa Heavy Industries, Ltd. before adopting its current name, Howa Machinery, Ltd., in 1945.
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