Espec Corp. (JP:6859)
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6859 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,824.00 - ¥4,220.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume34.20K
Average Volume (3M)69.88K
Market Cap
¥93.29B
Enterprise Value¥70.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥73.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.0
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)245.22
Shares Outstanding23,781,393
10 Day Avg. Volume67,030
30 Day Avg. Volume69,880
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio17.73
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)286.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥72.32B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetEspec’s very low leverage and rising equity across 2021–2026 materially reduce refinancing and solvency risk. This financial flexibility supports capital investments, R&D, and selective M&A, and preserves ability to fund dividends or weather cyclical downturns without forcing asset sales.
Steady Revenue & Profit ImprovementConsistent multi-year top-line growth with meaningful margin expansion through 2025 indicates improving product mix, pricing power or operational leverage. Durable revenue and rising margins create a stronger earnings base that supports reinvestment and sustainable cash returns over the medium term.
Improved Cash GenerationThe material improvement in operating and free cash flow in 2025–2026 strengthens internal funding capacity for capex, service expansion and shareholder returns. Higher FCF reduces reliance on external financing and underpins longer-term strategic initiatives and resilience across cycles.
Bears Say
2026 Margin PressureProfit declines in 2026 despite revenue growth suggest rising input costs, adverse product mix or pricing pressure. If structural, this could compress margins and weaken return metrics; management must improve cost control or shift mix to sustain the earlier margin trajectory.
Uneven Cash ConversionHistoric volatility in converting accounting profits to cash—notably a 2024 dip and FCF materially below net income in 2025—raises execution risk for funding capex, servicing growth or maintaining payouts. Persistent inconsistency could constrain strategic flexibility.
End-market CyclicalityRevenue reliance on customer capex cycles in electronics, auto, battery and semiconductor sectors exposes Espec to demand swings tied to industry investment. Structural cyclicality can produce lumpy orders and makes long-term planning and utilization management more challenging.
Espec Corp. News
6859 FAQ
What was Espec Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Espec Corp. lowest stock price was ¥2824.00 and its highest was ¥4220.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Espec Corp.’s market cap?
Espec Corp.’s market cap is ¥93.29B.
When is Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Espec Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Espec Corp. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥118.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥118.29.
Is Espec Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Espec Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Espec Corp. pay dividends?
Espec Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.12%. See more information on Espec Corp. dividends here
What is Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Espec Corp. have?
Espec Corp. has 23,781,393 shares outstanding.
What happened to Espec Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Espec Corp. reported an EPS of ¥118.29 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.286%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Espec Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6859
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Company Description
Espec Corp.
Espec Corp. is a global producer and distributor of environmental testing equipment. The company's business activities are organized into three primary divisions: Equipment Business, Service Business, and Other Business. Its product line features a wide array of climate control solutions, including temperature and humidity chambers, rapid thermal cycle chambers, thermal shock chambers, and other specialized temperature chambers, as well as integrated network solutions. Espec also develops equipment for secondary batteries, sophisticated measurement and evaluation systems, devices for the semiconductor sector, and chambers for indoor farming and growth. Furthermore, the company provides comprehensive after-sales and engineering support, laboratory testing, and expert consulting. Its service offerings extend to analysis, calibration, and the rental and resale of equipment. Espec Corp. was established in Osaka, Japan, in 1947.
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