Market Position And Product BreadthThe company’s focus on widely used passive components across automotive, telecom and consumer electronics supports durable demand and diversified end markets. Longstanding OEM and distributor relationships and contract manufacturing capability sustain revenue channels versus niche single-customer bets.

Margin Sustainability (gross Margin)A stable gross margin in the low-20% range indicates consistent manufacturing cost control and product-level pricing power. That structural margin provides a baseline to rebuild operating profitability if fixed-cost absorption improves with higher volumes or targeted cost reductions.

Improving Cash Generation (2025)A 2025 shift to positive operating and free cash flow materially improves near-term liquidity and reduces immediate financing pressure. Sustained FCF would enable debt servicing, selective capex, and working-capital stabilization, increasing strategic optionality versus continued cash burn.

Bears Say

Persistent Revenue DeclineThree consecutive years of revenue decline signal structural demand weakness or market share loss in core product lines. Continued top-line contraction erodes scale, limits margin leverage, and makes it harder to cover fixed costs, prolonging the recovery path absent new growth drivers.

Operating And Net LossesRecent operating and net losses have reduced retained earnings and constrained reinvestment capacity. Prolonged unprofitability undermines balance-sheet resilience, reduces R&D and commercial investment ability, and heightens execution risk during any turnaround effort.

Rising Financial LeverageDebt-to-equity rising to roughly 3.5x and falling equity materially increases solvency risk and interest-service pressure. High leverage reduces financial flexibility to absorb further earnings shocks and constrains strategic moves like new product development or market expansion.

6977 FAQ

What was Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. lowest stock price was ¥680.00 and its highest was ¥1190.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s market cap?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s market cap is ¥1.18B.

When is Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 62 days.

How were Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s earnings last quarter?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported -¥106.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥106.61.

Is Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. pay dividends?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.16%. See more information on Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. dividends here

What is Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s EPS estimate?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. have?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. has 1,240,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co. reported an EPS of -¥106.61 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.501%.

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Company Description

Japan Resistor Mfg.Co.

Japan Resistor Mfg. Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells electronic devices, sensor compound apparatuses, hybrid ICs, SMC products, sensors, potentiometers, heaters, and various resistors in Japan and internationally. It offers fixed resistors that include nonflammable PCB mounting type, square cement type, shunt, precision, power type, metal-clad fixed, film, and various customized resistors, as well as wire-wound variable resistors; shunt resistors for detecting current; and compact resistors for preventing noise of power sources. The company also provides wire-wound multi-turn potentiometers, contact potentiometers rotary-type, dual signal potentiometers, contactless potentiometers, contactless dual signal potentiometers, contactless multi-turn potentiometers, print resistance sensors, and customized potentiometers for detecting position/angle, as well as hybrid integrated circuits. In addition, it offers circuit boards and units, including household equipment, such as heated toilet seats with heated bidets and warm air dryers; control equipment related to automobile electronics; electrical farm apparatus comprising moisture meters and color selectors for management and selection of rice quality; health and beauty equipment; and power supply equipment for air conditioners, and office and factory automation. The company was founded in 1943 and is based in Nanto, Japan.