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Espec Corp. (JP:6859)
:6859
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¥1,920.00 - ¥4,120.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume34.20K
Average Volume (3M)69.88K
Market Cap
¥80.54B
Enterprise Value¥59.09B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥13.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥73.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)64.61
Shares Outstanding23,781,393
10 Day Avg. Volume67,030
30 Day Avg. Volume69,880
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)0.77
P/FCF Ratio22.98
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)259.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥68.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage & Strong Equity BaseExtremely low leverage and a high equity ratio give Espec durable financial flexibility: it can fund R&D, capex and service operations internally, sustain operations through downturns, and avoid refinancing risk—supporting steady long-term execution and shareholder stability.
Robust Cash Generation And FCF GrowthVery strong free cash flow expansion and solid cash conversion indicate the business converts profits into cash efficiently. This supports reinvestment in product development, service-capacity expansion and shareholder returns while reducing reliance on external financing over multi-year horizons.
Healthy Margins And Recent Revenue GrowthConsistent double-digit gross and operating margins alongside year-over-year revenue growth reflect durable product differentiation and pricing power in environmental testing. These margin levels support sustainable profitability and allow investment in services that deepen customer relationships and recurring revenue.
Bears Say
End-market Cyclicality ExposureHeavy exposure to R&D and capex cycles in semiconductor, automotive and electronics end-markets makes revenue lumpy and tied to customer investment timing. Over a multi-quarter horizon this cyclicality can produce pronounced swings in order intake and margin absorption for capital equipment vendors.
Moderate Return On EquityROE near 10% suggests the company earns modest returns on capital relative to higher-return industrial peers. Without improvements to asset turnover or margin expansion, this level may constrain long-term shareholder value creation and limit the pace at which equity can compound.
Negative EPS Growth TrendA decline in EPS indicates per-share earnings pressure despite revenue growth, signaling potential margin squeezes, pricing pressure, or non-operating impacts. Persisting EPS weakness can undermine capital allocation flexibility and investor confidence in sustainable profit growth.
Espec Corp. News
6859 FAQ
What was Espec Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Espec Corp. lowest stock price was ¥1920.00 and its highest was ¥4120.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Espec Corp.’s market cap?
Espec Corp.’s market cap is ¥80.54B.
When is Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were Espec Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Espec Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥64.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥64.61.
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 ¥70 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 ¥64.61 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.351%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Espec Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6859
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Espec Corp.
Espec Corp. manufactures and sells environmental test chambers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Equipment Business, Service Business, and Other Business. The company offers temperature and humidity chambers/rapid-rate thermal cycle chambers, thermal shock chambers, temperature chambers, and network solutions. It also provides secondary battery-related equipment; measurement and evaluation systems, and semiconductor-related equipment; and indoor farm and growth chambers. In addition, the company offers after-sales and engineering services; laboratory testing and consulting services; and analysis, calibration, and equipment rental and resale services. Espec Corp. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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