NTN Corporation (JP:6472)
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
¥382.00
▲(3.92% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/01/26
The score is held back primarily by weakening financial performance (TTM revenue decline and a shift to net losses with thin operating margins) and an unattractive earnings-based valuation (P/E 85.5). These are partially offset by supportive technicals (price above key moving averages with neutral-to-positive momentum) and positive—but recently weaker—free cash flow generation.
Positive Factors
Diversified end markets & recurring aftermarket demand
NTN's product set spans OEM automotive drivetrains, industrial machinery bearings, and aftermarket replacement channels. That breadth ties revenue to both vehicle production platforms and recurring maintenance cycles, creating structural demand diversification that supports stability over coming months.
Negative Factors
Revenue decline and recent net loss
A multi-percentage revenue decline combined with a shift to net losses signals weakening demand or margin pressure. Continued top-line erosion undermines operating leverage and retained earnings, making recovery harder and constraining reinvestment and strategic initiatives over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified end markets & recurring aftermarket demand
NTN's product set spans OEM automotive drivetrains, industrial machinery bearings, and aftermarket replacement channels. That breadth ties revenue to both vehicle production platforms and recurring maintenance cycles, creating structural demand diversification that supports stability over coming months.
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NTN (6472) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥247.08B
Dividend Yield3.08%
Average Volume (3M)3.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)85.5
Beta (1Y)1.25
Revenue Growth-2.15%
EPS Growth-121.31%
CountryJP
Employees22,305
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryManufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-22.44
Shares Outstanding597,533,000
10 Day Avg. Volume3,624,000
30 Day Avg. Volume3,592,136
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio5.82
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)27.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥842.83B
NTN Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NTN Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells bearings, drive shafts, and precision equipment and other products in Japan, the Americas, Europe, other Asian countries, and internationally. The company offers rolling beari...
How the Company Makes Money
NTN makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling mechanical components—most notably bearings and automotive driveline products—to OEMs and other industrial customers. A major revenue stream comes from automotive applications, where NTN suppl...
NTN Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
44
Neutral
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 813.41B | 825.59B | 836.28B | 773.96B | 642.02B | 562.85B |
| Gross Profit | 145.45B | 148.24B | 152.13B | 133.33B | 112.93B | 83.82B |
| EBITDA | 68.72B | 65.55B | 70.17B | 59.41B | 46.15B | 32.34B |
| Net Income | -11.83B | -23.80B | 10.57B | 10.37B | 7.34B | -11.64B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 887.59B | 856.42B | 910.25B | 869.83B | 855.48B | 836.56B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 144.46B | 131.52B | 130.03B | 111.66B | 128.64B | 154.97B |
| Total Debt | 343.35B | 370.49B | 374.48B | 388.01B | 403.55B | 430.89B |
| Total Liabilities | 593.46B | 607.72B | 629.43B | 632.40B | 639.06B | 652.81B |
| Stockholders Equity | 276.63B | 232.89B | 264.33B | 220.66B | 197.85B | 170.53B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 27.82B | 22.09B | 40.38B | 14.51B | -7.38B | 14.57B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 59.40B | 45.62B | 65.10B | 34.22B | 8.96B | 36.47B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -32.79B | -25.96B | -24.97B | -13.86B | 2.51B | -17.94B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -16.70B | -18.71B | -30.21B | -33.26B | -41.30B | 54.67B |
NTN Technical Analysis
Positive
367.60
Price Trends
361.64
Negative
362.34
Negative
332.68
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.89
Negative
54.08
Neutral
84.47
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6472, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 367.6 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 334.92, above the 50-day MA of 361.64, and above the 200-day MA of 332.68, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.89 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.08 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.47 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:6472.
NTN Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥933.95B | 10.13 | 9.10% | 1.63% | 9.80% | 13.15% | |
74 Outperform | ¥317.42B | 11.92 | 7.86% | 2.55% | 5.68% | 41.20% | |
72 Outperform | ¥81.95B | 4.08 | 6.66% | 3.36% | 5.39% | 61.68% | |
67 Neutral | ¥87.28B | 11.27 | ― | 2.82% | 12.30% | 850.05% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | ¥126.29B | 26.06 | 2.64% | 2.30% | 0.90% | 15.74% | |
50 Neutral | ¥247.08B | 85.52 | -4.83% | 3.08% | -2.15% | -121.31% |
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NTN Corporate Events
NTN Lifts FY2026 Earnings Forecast, Signals Turnaround to Profit
Apr 30, 2026
NTN Corporation has raised its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, citing stronger-than-expected sales volumes and favorable foreign exchange movements. The company now expects net sales of ¥820 billion, operating inc...
NTN Proposes New Director Slate and Board Refresh for 2026 Shareholders Meeting
Mar 23, 2026
NTN Corporation has proposed a slate of director candidates, including President and Executive Officer Eiichi Ukai and several other executives who will also serve as Executive Officers, for approval at its 127th Annual General Meeting of Sharehol...
NTN Revamps Executive Lineup With New Regional Appointments
Feb 26, 2026
NTN Corporation has announced a reshuffle of its executive ranks, appointing four regional leaders as executive officers effective April 1, 2026. The promotions of executives overseeing the Americas, China, ASEAN/Oceania/West Asia, and Europe/Afri...
NTN Bolsters Capital Base with ¥22 Billion Subordinated Term Loan
Feb 19, 2026
NTN Corporation has signed a subordinated term loan agreement for ¥22 billion, with a drawdown scheduled for March 11, 2026 and a long-dated maturity in March 2056, allowing early repayment after five years under certain conditions. Rated BBB...
NTN Maintains FY2025 Outlook as Profit Rises on Cost Cuts and Structural Reform
Feb 3, 2026
NTN Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥603.3 billion for the first three quarters of FY2025, down ¥12.2 billion year on year, while operating income rose ¥5.1 billion to ¥19.3 billion, maintaining an operating marg...
NTN Swings Back to Profit but Keeps Full-Year Net Loss Outlook
Feb 3, 2026
NTN reported consolidated net sales of ¥603.3 billion for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, a 2.0% year-on-year decline, but significantly improved profitability with operating income up 35.8% to ¥19.3 billion, ordinary income more...
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