Zuiko Corporation (6279) Price & Analysis

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6279 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1012.00

-¥10.00(-0.78%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1012.00

-¥10.00(-0.78%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥855.00 - ¥1,220.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume46.10K

Average Volume (3M)27.79K

Market Cap

¥22.84B

Enterprise Value¥17.16B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥14.22B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.38B

Price to Earnings (P/E)47.3

Beta0.54

Next Earnings

Apr 03, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.1%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)5.29

Shares Outstanding28,800,000

10 Day Avg. Volume24,700

30 Day Avg. Volume27,786

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.24

Price to Book (P/B)0.88

Price to Sales (P/S)1.51

P/FCF Ratio65.38

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

Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetZuiko's low leverage (Debt-to-Equity 0.22) and high equity ratio (65.4%) provide durable financial stability. Over a 2–6 month horizon this cushions cyclical downturns, preserves access to funding for capex or M&A, and supports strategic investments without urgent refinancing risk.

Improving Free Cash FlowFree cash flow turning positive (JPY 460.97m) from prior negative levels reflects improving cash generation. This durable improvement enhances funding for maintenance capex, incremental automation projects, and working capital, providing operational flexibility even if profitability recovers slowly.

Structural Industrial Automation ExposureZuiko's core business—automatic machinery, production-line automation and inspection systems—aligns with secular demand for factory automation and efficiency gains. This market positioning supports recurring engineering services, long-term OEM/customer relationships and steady structural demand.

Bears Say

Negative Profitability And Revenue DeclineZuiko reported a negative net margin (-3.95%) alongside year-over-year revenue decline (-8.2%), indicating weakening demand or margin compression. Persisting negative profitability undermines internal funding for R&D and capex, risks longer recovery horizons, and weakens competitive positioning over months.

Declining Return On EquityROE falling to -2.3% signals the company is not generating acceptable returns on shareholder capital. This reflects operational inefficiencies or underutilized assets, constraining the ability to finance growth or shareholder distributions without strategic changes to improve margins or asset productivity.

Weak Cash Conversion From OperationsOperating cash flow to net income at -1.38 and FCF-to-net-income -0.58 show earnings are not reliably converting to cash. This structural cash-conversion weakness limits reinvestment capacity and increases reliance on the balance sheet, raising risk if profitability does not sustainably improve.

Zuiko Corporation News

Zuiko Completes Full ¥485.5 Million Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency

Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) has issued an announcement. ZUIKO Corporation has completed a buyback of 500,000 common...

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Zuiko sets ToSTNeT-3 buyback for up to 1.9% of shares

An update from Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) is now available. Zuiko Corporation has approved a share buyback...

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Zuiko Launches Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency and Shareholder Returns

Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) just unveiled an update. Zuiko Corporation’s board has approved a new share buyback...

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ZUIKO Books Large Bargain-Purchase Gain but Cuts Full-Year Outlook

Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) just unveiled an announcement. ZUIKO Corporation expects to book an extraordinary gain of...

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Zuiko to Launch Acquired Unitika Spunlace Business on January 1, Booking Offset Extraordinary Items

Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) has shared an update. Zuiko Corporation will complete the acquisition of Unitika Ltd.’s...

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Zuiko Swings Back to Profit and Raises Dividend as Earnings Recover

Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) just unveiled an update. Zuiko Corporation reported a strong turnaround for the nine...

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Zuiko Delays Start of Newly Acquired Spunlace Nonwoven Fabric Business

The latest update is out from Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ). ZUIKO Corporation has announced a revised schedule...

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Zuiko Corporation Amends Subsidiary Capital Classification

The latest update is out from Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ). Zuiko Corporation announced an amendment to a...

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Zuiko Corporation Revises Dividend Forecast to Fund Growth Investments

Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) has provided an announcement. Zuiko Corporation announced a revision of its dividend forecast,...

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Zuiko Corporation Reports Strong Financial Recovery and Positive Outlook

An update from Zuiko Corporation ( ($JP:6279) ) is now available. Zuiko Corporation reported a significant improvement in...

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6279 FAQ

What was Zuiko Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Zuiko Corporation lowest stock price was ¥855.00 and its highest was ¥1220.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Zuiko Corporation’s market cap?

Zuiko Corporation’s market cap is ¥22.84B.

When is Zuiko Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

Zuiko Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 03, 2026 which is in 23 days.

How were Zuiko Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Zuiko Corporation released its earnings results on Dec 25, 2025. The company reported ¥5.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥5.29.

Is Zuiko Corporation overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Zuiko Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Zuiko Corporation pay dividends?

Zuiko Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.1%. See more information on Zuiko Corporation dividends here

What is Zuiko Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Zuiko Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Zuiko Corporation have?

Zuiko Corporation has 28,800,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Zuiko Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Zuiko Corporation reported an EPS of ¥5.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.402%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Zuiko Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6279

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Company Description

Zuiko Corporation

Zuiko Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and sells converting machines in Japan and internationally. Its converting machines are used for the production of baby and adult diapers, feminine napkins, and face masks, as well as pet sheets and nursing pads, incontinence pads. The company also offers used diaper recycling machines; medical equipment and intermediary medical systems; pet care products; equipment, systems, and related software products related to converting machines. Zuiko Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.