Strong Balance SheetYoshitake's low leverage and high equity ratio materially reduce solvency risk, giving the company flexibility to fund operations, capital spending, or acquisitions without reliance on costly external debt. This financial strength supports resilience across industry cycles and underpins long-term stability.

High-quality Operating Cash FlowOperating cash generation that consistently outstrips net income signals high-quality earnings and internal funding capacity. Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment in manufacturing and product development, supports dividends or buybacks, and provides a durable buffer against short-term revenue swings.

Stable Revenue And Margin ImprovementSustained revenue growth alongside improving operating margins indicates effective cost control and potential pricing power or favorable product mix in higher-value valve and control products. This combination supports durable profitability and cash generation over medium-term horizons.

Bears Say

Recent EPS DeclineA decline in EPS and a modest drop in net income despite revenue growth suggests pressure on the bottom line that could stem from cost volatility, margin mix shifts, or one-off items. If not reversed, weakening EPS can impair retained earnings and future capacity to fund growth or distributions.

Volatile Investing Cash FlowsIrregular investing cash flow patterns create uncertainty around capital deployment timing and free cash flow availability. Such volatility can complicate capital allocation, potentially forcing external financing or delaying shareholder returns if heavy investment phases coincide with weaker operating cash inflows.

Exposure To Industrial Capex CyclicalityYoshitake's revenue is structurally tied to industrial and building capex and maintenance cycles, making demand cyclical. Extended downturns in plant investment or building projects can materially reduce order flow and utilization, pressuring revenue and margins over multi-quarter periods.

6488 FAQ

What was Yoshitake Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Yoshitake Inc. lowest stock price was ¥600.00 and its highest was ¥1139.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Yoshitake Inc.’s market cap?

Yoshitake Inc.’s market cap is ¥11.88B.

When is Yoshitake Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Yoshitake Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 70 days.

How were Yoshitake Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Yoshitake Inc. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ¥24.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥24.65.

Is Yoshitake Inc. overvalued?

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

Does Yoshitake Inc. pay dividends?

Yoshitake Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.82%. See more information on Yoshitake Inc. dividends here

What is Yoshitake Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Yoshitake Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Yoshitake Inc. have?

Yoshitake Inc. has 13,326,389 shares outstanding.

What happened to Yoshitake Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Yoshitake Inc. reported an EPS of ¥24.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.355%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yoshitake Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6488

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Company Description

Yoshitake Inc.

Yoshitake Inc. manufactures and sells fluid control valves in Japan and internationally. It offers pressure reducing valves, drain separators, manual valves, safety and relief valves, strainers, steam/air traps, assist/pumping traps, sight glass/flow meters, hot water navigators, emergency shutoff systems, and primary pressure regulating valves. The company also provides solenoid/motor valves, air operated/control valves, temperature regulators, air vent valves/air vent valves with vacuum breakers, noiseless heater/vacuum relief valves, expansion/ball/flexible joints, radiator trap/radiator valves, and fluid control products. Its products are used for production equipment or mechanical system, etc. in various industries, such as building industry. The company was formerly known as Yoshitake Works, Ltd. and changed its name to Yoshitake Inc. in July 1990. The company was incorporated in 1944 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.