Japan Display Inc (JP:6740)
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
¥43.00
▲(104.76% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/17/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (ongoing losses, persistent cash burn, and negative equity). Technicals also remain bearish with the price below key moving averages, while valuation support is limited given the loss-making P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Gross margin improvement
The latest report shows gross margin moved into slight positive territory and net losses narrowed. If sustained, positive gross margins reduce per-unit losses, support a clearer path to operational breakeven, lower ongoing cash burn and enable reinvestment in product or process improvements.
Negative Factors
Negative shareholders' equity
The move to negative shareholders' equity signals accumulated losses and impaired solvency. This materially limits financial flexibility, raises refinancing and covenant risks, and increases the likelihood of dilutive recapitalization or restructuring to restore balance-sheet health over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Gross margin improvement
The latest report shows gross margin moved into slight positive territory and net losses narrowed. If sustained, positive gross margins reduce per-unit losses, support a clearer path to operational breakeven, lower ongoing cash burn and enable reinvestment in product or process improvements.
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Japan Display (6740) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥245.20B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)292.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.15
Revenue Growth-29.62%
EPS Growth86.43%
CountryJP
Employees4,507
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.65
Shares Outstanding4,458,255,000
10 Day Avg. Volume272,496,621
30 Day Avg. Volume292,916,444
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)-60.12
Price to Sales (P/S)3.37
P/FCF Ratio-18.27
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
Japan Display Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Japan Display Inc. operates globally, specializing in the development, production, and sale of small to medium-sized display devices and related products. The company's diverse range of LCD modules serves numerous industries. For consumer electron...
How the Company Makes Money
JDI primarily generates revenue by selling display panels and related products to device manufacturers and other business customers. Its main revenue stream is the shipment of display panels (historically dominated by small- and mid-sized LCD pane...
Japan Display Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
22
Negative
Cash Flow
16
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 132.33B | 188.01B | 239.15B | 270.75B | 295.95B |
| Gross Profit | 2.57B | -2.62B | 612.00M | -10.00B | 24.81B |
| EBITDA | -5.88B | -68.58B | -36.38B | -12.44B | 4.26B |
| Net Income | -19.81B | -78.22B | -44.31B | -25.82B | -8.10B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 124.25B | 148.03B | 223.99B | 222.70B | 258.27B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.75B | 21.07B | 29.34B | 26.22B | 52.25B |
| Total Debt | 65.00B | 59.50B | 33.50B | 0.00 | 73.68B |
| Total Liabilities | 131.66B | 141.14B | 138.33B | 98.26B | 185.50B |
| Stockholders Equity | -7.41B | 6.89B | 85.66B | 124.43B | 72.77B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -24.39B | -35.96B | -29.67B | -74.30B | -28.84B |
| Operating Cash Flow | -23.20B | -25.45B | -17.58B | -65.67B | -21.67B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 22.76B | -8.16B | -13.43B | 9.78B | 95.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 5.05B | 25.69B | 32.90B | 27.68B | 14.77B |
Japan Display Technical Analysis
Positive
21.00
Price Trends
73.54
Negative
61.37
Negative
40.84
Positive
Market Momentum
-5.64
Negative
45.56
Neutral
42.11
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6740, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 21 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 54.70, below the 50-day MA of 73.54, and below the 200-day MA of 40.84, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -5.64 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 45.56 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 42.11 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:6740.
Japan Display Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | ¥833.08B | 29.15 | ― | 2.18% | 3.12% | 2.74% | |
74 Outperform | ¥1.38T | 36.16 | 15.75% | 1.08% | 18.84% | 42.10% | |
69 Neutral | ¥550.72B | 15.58 | 6.30% | 2.16% | 4.78% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | ¥66.12B | 51.10 | 0.90% | 4.00% | -1.57% | -49.55% | |
43 Neutral | ¥23.17B | -132.92 | ― | ― | 0.95% | -257.77% | |
41 Neutral | ¥245.20B | -15.31 | -217.94% | ― | -29.62% | 86.43% |
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Japan Display Corporate Events
Japan Display Cuts Debt to Strengthen Finances and Reduce Interest Costs
May 19, 2026
Japan Display Inc. has repaid a total of JPY 9.5 billion in collateralized borrowings to Ichigo Trust, covering loans originally executed in 2023 and 2025. The move is aimed at reinforcing the company’s financial position and lowering its fu...
Japan Display Revamps Board as It Prepares U.S. Advanced Display Expansion
May 14, 2026
Japan Display Inc. announced the slate of candidates for its Board of Directors to be voted on at the June 24, 2026 annual general meeting, keeping CEO Scott Callon as chairman and maintaining existing directors while adding industry veteran Hiroa...
Japan Display to Absorb Defunct OLED Subsidiary in Streamlining Move
May 14, 2026
Japan Display plans to absorb its wholly owned subsidiary JDI Design and Development G.K. through a merger set to take effect on July 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval at its June 24 annual meeting. The move follows the transfer of JOLED’...
Japan Display to Slash Capital and Wipe Out Deficit Through Balance-Sheet Revamp
May 14, 2026
Japan Display Inc. plans to significantly reduce its stated capital and capital reserve, reallocating a combined total of more than JPY 50 billion into other capital surplus to optimize its capital structure. The move aims to strengthen the compan...
Japan Display Sales Slump as Plant Closures Help Narrow Losses
May 14, 2026
Japan Display reported a sharp year-on-year sales decline for the fiscal year ended March 2026, as revenues fell nearly 30% to ¥132.3 billion. The drop was driven mainly by weaker LCD smartphone display sales following strategic downsizing an...
Japan Display Books Heavy Restructuring and Financing Costs in FY26/3 Results
May 14, 2026
Japan Display Inc. reported several non-operating and extraordinary items in its FY26/3 consolidated results, reflecting ongoing restructuring of its display operations. The company booked gains of JPY 432 million from selling raw materials no lon...
Japan Display Narrows Losses but Keeps Outlook on Hold Amid Financial Strain
May 14, 2026
Japan Display Inc., a Japanese display panel maker listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, continues to specialize in small and medium-sized displays for electronics and other applications. The company remains focused on stabilizing its b...
Ichigo’s Warrant Exercise Bolsters Japan Display’s Capital Base and Control
May 13, 2026
Japan Display said Ichigo Trust has partially exercised its 14th stock acquisition rights, injecting about JPY 9.6 billion and raising its stake to 80.17% of JDI voting rights. The move increases JDI’s capital and capital reserve by JPY 4.82...
Japan Display Clarifies Status of Potential U.S. Display Fab Plans
Apr 28, 2026
Japan Display has responded to recent Nikkei and other media reports suggesting it plans to launch and operate advanced display manufacturing fabs in the U.S. as a candidate for American investment. The company clarified that while it is investiga...
Japan Display to Relocate Tokyo Headquarters and Amend Articles of Incorporation
Apr 10, 2026
Japan Display Inc. plans to relocate its headquarters and the office of subsidiary JDI Design and Development GK from their current building, which is slated for redevelopment, to the 22nd floor of Sphere Tower Tennozu in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, on M...
Japan Display Sells Idle Tottori Fab, Keeps AutoTech Operations in Region
Mar 31, 2026
Japan Display Inc. has agreed to sell its idle Tottori fabrication plant to local real estate and cement wholesaler Yahata Touei Estate K.K., with the asset transfer slated for September 30, 2026. The sale follows the March 2025 shutdown of LCD pa...
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