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Union Tool Co. (JP:6278)
:6278
6278 Stock Chart & Stats
¥9030.00
¥85.00(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥9030.00
¥85.00(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,120.00 - ¥13,780.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.30K
Average Volume (3M)193.44K
Market Cap
¥224.24B
Enterprise Value¥214.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥18.50B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥435.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.7
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
May 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)84.41
Shares Outstanding19,780,000
10 Day Avg. Volume167,400
30 Day Avg. Volume193,436
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)3.67
P/FCF Ratio1.94K
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
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetNear-zero debt and a steadily growing equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This lowers bankruptcy risk, supports capital allocation for R&D, capex, or strategic M&A, and preserves operational resilience through downturns, a multi-month to multi-year structural advantage.
High Operating MarginsSustained, high gross and operating margins indicate pricing power and efficient manufacturing in cutting tools. These margins create a buffer versus cyclical revenue swings, fund reinvestment and R&D, and support durable profitability over several quarters to years.
Consistent Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow regularly outpacing net income signals earnings quality and real cash conversion. That steady cash generation underpins working capital needs, funds investment without heavy borrowing, and gives management optionality for long-term growth actions.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow VolatilityLarge swings in free cash flow constrain returns to shareholders and limit the firm's capacity for buybacks or dividends despite strong accounting profits. Persistent FCF variability, driven by reinvestment or working-capital swings, is a multi-quarter risk to capital allocation.
Revenue And Margin CyclicalityPronounced sensitivity to demand cycles in 2023 highlights end-market exposure for tools and industrial equipment. If manufacturing activity softens, revenue and margins can deteriorate quickly, making earnings and cash flows vulnerable across the next several quarters.
Moderate Returns On EquityROE in the mid- to high-single digits suggests capital is not being converted into outsized shareholder returns. With low leverage, the firm is conservative but may lack efficiency in deploying equity to accelerate growth or returns, a structural constraint over time.
Union Tool Co. News
6278 FAQ
What was Union Tool Co.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Union Tool Co. lowest stock price was ¥3120.00 and its highest was ¥13780.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Union Tool Co.’s market cap?
Union Tool Co.’s market cap is ¥224.24B.
When is Union Tool Co.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Union Tool Co.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Union Tool Co.’s earnings last quarter?
Union Tool Co. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥84.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥84.41.
Is Union Tool Co. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Union Tool Co.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Union Tool Co. pay dividends?
Union Tool Co. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.17%. See more information on Union Tool Co. dividends here
What is Union Tool Co.’s EPS estimate?
Union Tool Co.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Union Tool Co. have?
Union Tool Co. has 19,780,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Union Tool Co.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Union Tool Co. reported an EPS of ¥84.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.058%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Union Tool Co.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6278
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Union Tool Co.
Union Tool Co. produces and sells cutting tools, linear motion products, and metal machining equipment in Japan and internationally. It offers printed circuit board (PCB) drills/routers; PCB tools-related equipment, such as MDP drill pointers, ring setting machines, non-contact drill diameter/measuring machines, and spindle run out measuring machines; carbide end mills; measuring instruments; rolling dies, forging tools, and coating rods; sensor products, including medical portable electrocardiograph, wearable heart rate sensors, analysis tools, and watching products. The company was formerly known as Union Chemical Research Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Union Tool Co. in 1971. Union Tool Co. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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