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6656 Stock Chart & Stats
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥499.00 - ¥1,588.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.30K
Average Volume (3M)18.14K
Market Cap
¥3.79B
Enterprise Value¥5.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥573.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.3
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Sep 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.14
Shares Outstanding4,013,200
10 Day Avg. Volume12,560
30 Day Avg. Volume18,143
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.25
Price to Book (P/B)2.80
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio-5.05
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
Return To ProfitabilityThe company’s return to positive operating profit and net income in 2026 signals recovery in core operations and improved cost coverage. Over a 2–6 month horizon this improves internal flexibility for reinvestment and debt servicing versus prolonged losses, supporting more durable operational stability even if margins remain thin.
Revenue Growth MomentumConsecutive strong top-line growth years indicate improving product demand and market traction. Sustained revenue expansion helps absorb fixed costs and supports scaling benefits; over months this trend increases visibility for production planning and strengthens the case for stable future cash generation if volatility is contained.
Industry Exposure — SemiconductorsOperating in the semiconductor industry provides exposure to multi-year structural demand from electronics, automotive, and industrial end markets. This structural tailwind increases the addressable market and supports durable demand drivers, giving the company a favorable backdrop for secular revenue growth despite cyclical episodes.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage at roughly 2.16x reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest risks. In a cyclical sector, higher debt amplifies vulnerability to downturns, limits capacity for opportunistic investments, and constrains the firm’s ability to smooth operating volatility over the medium term.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationA sharp reversal to large negative operating and free cash flow undermines liquidity and the company’s ability to fund operations, capex, and debt service internally. Persistent cash volatility reduces strategic optionality, increases reliance on external financing and raises execution risk across the next several quarters.
Thin Margins And Earnings VolatilityThin net margins and a history of profit/loss swings indicate limited buffer against cost shocks and weaker earnings quality. This reduces the predictability of free cash flow, complicates long-term planning and capital allocation, and heightens sensitivity to demand or pricing changes across industry cycles.
6656 FAQ
What was Inspec Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Inspec Inc. lowest stock price was ¥499.00 and its highest was ¥1588.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Inspec Inc.’s market cap?
Inspec Inc.’s market cap is ¥3.79B.
When is Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 04, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Inspec Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Inspec Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 12, 2026. The company reported ¥67.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥67.13.
Is Inspec Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Inspec Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Inspec Inc. pay dividends?
Inspec Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Inspec Inc. dividends here
What is Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Inspec Inc. have?
Inspec Inc. has 4,013,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Inspec Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Inspec Inc. reported an EPS of ¥67.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.016%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Inspec Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6656
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Company Description
Inspec Inc.
inspec Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of PCB inspection equipment and related equipment in Japan. The company offers inspection equipment comprising flexible substrates, PCB large boards, lead frames, touch panels, glass masks, jedec trays, substrates, and chip capacitors. It also provides various models, including substrate AOI, roll to roll AOI, automatic transport inspection product, and hardware and software options. The company was formerly known as Taiyo Mfg.Co.,Ltd. and changed its name to inspec Inc. in January 2001. inspec Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Semboku, Japan.