Hirata (JP:6258)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,370.00
▲(39.54% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is driven primarily by improving fundamentals (revenue/earnings growth and a stronger balance sheet), tempered by historical cash-flow volatility despite the recent rebound. Technicals remain constructive but are overbought, and valuation is reasonable on earnings but not notably supported by yield.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
A meaningful reduction in debt alongside rising shareholders' equity materially strengthens financial flexibility. This improved capital structure lowers refinancing risk, supports investment in larger turnkey projects and R&D, and gives room for cyclical downturns over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Cash-Flow Volatility
Repeated negative operating cash flow in earlier years signals quality-of-earnings and working-capital risks. Even with a strong recent rebound, historical volatility implies cash conversion can deteriorate if project timing or receivables worsen, complicating capex and dividend planning.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
A meaningful reduction in debt alongside rising shareholders' equity materially strengthens financial flexibility. This improved capital structure lowers refinancing risk, supports investment in larger turnkey projects and R&D, and gives room for cyclical downturns over the medium term.
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Hirata (6258) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥92.61B
Dividend Yield1.68%
Average Volume (3M)251.38K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta (1Y)1.67
Revenue Growth7.26%
EPS Growth28.36%
CountryJP
Employees1,967
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)169.64
Shares Outstanding32,268,270
10 Day Avg. Volume250,490
30 Day Avg. Volume251,383
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.41
Price to Book (P/B)0.94
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio5.53
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)222.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥98.18B
Hirata Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hirata Corporation manufactures and sells various manufacturing line systems, industrial robots, and logistic equipment in Japan and internationally. The company offers automotive related production equipment, such as engine assembly, cylinder hea...
How the Company Makes Money
Hirata makes money primarily by designing, manufacturing, and delivering factory automation equipment and turnkey production systems to corporate customers. Revenue is generated from (1) sales of customized automation systems/production lines (typ...
Hirata Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 90.24B | 94.91B | 88.48B | 82.84B | 78.44B | 67.09B |
| Gross Profit | 19.59B | 20.81B | 18.96B | 17.79B | 15.84B | 12.71B |
| EBITDA | 9.56B | 10.24B | 9.10B | 8.70B | 7.44B | 5.81B |
| Net Income | 5.22B | 6.08B | 4.78B | 4.34B | 4.27B | 2.68B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 131.36B | 131.28B | 130.28B | 130.79B | 114.52B | 99.49B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.65B | 13.00B | 12.88B | 10.65B | 11.13B | 12.94B |
| Total Debt | 36.77B | 22.89B | 36.16B | 39.40B | 31.08B | 24.63B |
| Total Liabilities | 63.23B | 54.37B | 61.44B | 65.49B | 54.95B | 44.55B |
| Stockholders Equity | 67.91B | 76.67B | 68.61B | 65.03B | 59.18B | 54.51B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 13.04B | 7.46B | -7.84B | -8.13B | -4.62B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 16.55B | 9.43B | -4.59B | -5.69B | -3.44B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -3.76B | -2.02B | -2.23B | -2.06B | -1.08B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -12.98B | -5.59B | 5.87B | 5.10B | 4.15B |
Hirata Technical Analysis
Neutral
2415.00
Price Trends
2881.31
Positive
2754.33
Positive
2378.53
Positive
Market Momentum
-12.46
Positive
44.69
Neutral
27.44
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6258, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 2415 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3201.05, below the 50-day MA of 2881.31, and above the 200-day MA of 2378.53, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -12.46 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 44.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.44 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:6258.
Hirata Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | ¥64.99B | 11.99 | ― | 3.95% | 2.75% | 25.75% | |
79 Outperform | ¥134.05B | 16.49 | ― | 3.24% | 8.95% | 18.54% | |
71 Outperform | ¥92.61B | 14.50 | 9.39% | 1.68% | 7.26% | 28.36% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
53 Neutral | ¥23.04B | 74.98 | ― | 2.77% | -11.58% | -82.90% | |
52 Neutral | ¥85.27B | 27.20 | 5.02% | 3.23% | -21.03% | -91.77% | |
45 Neutral | ¥16.64B | 12.48 | ― | ― | -8.87% | ― |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Hirata Corporate Events
Hirata Lifts Earnings and Strengthens Balance Sheet, Signals Further Growth in FY2027
May 14, 2026
Hirata Corporation reported solid results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 7.3% to ¥94.9 billion and operating profit climbing 20.5% to ¥8.3 billion, driving a 27.2% jump in profit attributable to owners of...
Hirata Delivers Strong FY2026 Earnings and Targets Further Growth in FY2027
May 14, 2026
Hirata reported solid results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net sales rising 7.3% to ¥94.9 billion and operating profit jumping 20.5% to ¥8.3 billion, lifting profit attributable to owners of parent by 27.2% to ¥6.1...
Hirata Reshapes Top Management as Leadership Shifts to New President
Mar 18, 2026
Hirata Corporation has announced a significant reshuffle of its top management, resolving at a March 18 board meeting to implement changes in directors and executive officers effective April 1, 2026. President Yuichiro Hirata will become represent...
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