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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
¥3.20B
Enterprise Value¥4.63K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥573.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.6
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 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
Revenue ReboundThe recent revenue rebound indicates recovering demand and improved business activity after the prior downturn. Sustained growth would strengthen operating leverage and provide a broader base for rebuilding profitability over the next several quarters.
Return To ProfitabilityReturning to positive operating profit and net income marks a meaningful improvement from the 2024 loss year. If maintained, profitability can support internal funding, improve resilience, and reduce dependence on external financing.
Positive Equity BasePositive equity and a stable asset base provide some balance-sheet support despite elevated borrowing. This foundation can help the company absorb operating volatility and preserve access to financing while it works to improve cash generation.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageRising leverage increases financial risk and reduces flexibility if semiconductor demand weakens. Higher debt obligations can constrain investment and leave less room to manage downturns, especially while profitability and cash generation remain inconsistent.
Negative Cash GenerationThe sharp reversal to negative operating and free cash flow weakens funding capacity and may reflect working-capital swings or heavy investment needs. Persistent cash deficits would increase reliance on debt and undermine financial flexibility.
Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityA thin net margin leaves limited protection against cost pressure, demand changes, or execution issues. The history of shifting between profits and losses also reduces earnings visibility and makes the recent return to profitability harder to assess as durable.
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 ¥3.20B.
When is Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 17 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, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
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, missing 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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.