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NSK Ltd. (JP:6471)
:6471
Japanese Market
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NSK Ltd. (6471) Price & Analysis

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6471 Stock Chart & Stats

¥975.80
-¥1.40(-0.21%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥975.80
-¥1.40(-0.21%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Profitability ReboundNSK’s rebound to 22.9B net income on 911.6B revenue signals recovering demand and better operating leverage in core bearings and motion-control businesses. Sustained earnings recovery over several quarters would enable reinvestment, stable payouts, and stronger resilience to cyclical downturns.
Improving Leverage And Balance SheetLeverage falling to ~0.33 with a sizable equity base and stable assets (~1.2–1.3T) materially improves financial flexibility. Lower debt burden reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, supporting capex, working capital needs, and the ability to withstand cyclical pressure over the next several quarters.
Positive Cash GenerationOperating cash flow of 97.8B and FCF of 59.8B, with FCF exceeding net income, indicate the business can convert earnings into cash to fund capex, maintenance, and dividends. Consistent positive cash generation is a durable source for reinvestment and debt reduction when sustained.
Bears Say
Thin, Volatile MarginsNet margins near ~2.5% are structurally thin for a cyclical auto-parts and industrial supplier. Limited margin buffer constrains ROE and leaves the company vulnerable to raw-material cost swings, pricing pressure, or volume shocks, reducing long-term profitability resilience.
Inconsistent Free Cash FlowA ~52% YoY drop in FCF and prior-year negative FCF reveal inconsistent cash conversion. Variable free cash flow undermines predictability for funding capex, R&D, dividends, or debt reduction, increasing execution risk and limiting strategic optionality over medium-term planning horizons.
Choppy Top-line / Cyclical RevenueThe top line has been uneven—sharp decline in 2023, flat 2024–25, then +6.2% in 2026—reflecting exposure to automotive and industrial cycles. This cyclical demand pattern creates medium-term uncertainty for capacity utilization, margin stability, and investment planning.

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6471 FAQ

What was NSK Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NSK Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥633.30 and its highest was ¥1414.50 in the past 12 months.
    What is NSK Ltd.’s market cap?
    NSK Ltd.’s market cap is ¥567.54B.
      When is NSK Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      NSK Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 60 days.
        How were NSK Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        NSK Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥19.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥12.178 by ¥6.882.
          Is NSK Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts NSK Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does NSK Ltd. pay dividends?
            NSK Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.52%. See more information on NSK Ltd. dividends here
              What is NSK Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              NSK Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 15.95.
                How many shares outstanding does NSK Ltd. have?
                NSK Ltd. has 500,000,000 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to NSK Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  NSK Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥19.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥12.178. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.397%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NSK Ltd.?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6471
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      NSK Ltd.

                      NSK Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells industrial machinery bearings, automotive products, and precision machinery and parts worldwide. Its products include ball bearings; roller bearings; bearing units; super precision bearings; bearings for steel industry, mining and construction, papermaking machines, and pumps and compressors; and bearings for special environments, including sanitary, corrosive, vacuum, clean, high-temperature, non-magnetic requirement, and dust-contaminated environments. The company also provides automotive products, which comprise chassis products, such as electric power steerings, steering column and intermediate shafts, and hub unit bearings; power train products comprising engine parts and electrical accessories; and drive train products consisting of automatic and manual transmission, products for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, half toroidal CVT POWERTOROS units, and differential gear and propeller shafts. In addition, it offers precision machine components, including ball screws, linear guides, monocarriers, XY tables, and spindles; and accessories, including ball screw support bearings, air bearings, and clean grease, as well as support units for heavy and light loads, machine tools, and small equipment. Further, the company provides megatorque motors; maintenance and repair services; design, development, sales, and maintenance services for computer systems and networks; and sells industrial machinery bearings and automotive components. It serves agriculture, automotive, cement, food processing machinery, industrial motor, gearbox, injection molding machine, machine tool, medical device, mining and construction, motorcycle, office equipment, palm oil, papermaking machinery, pump and compressor, railway, semiconductor, steel, sugar, and wind turbine industries. NSK Ltd. was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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