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6996 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2175.00
-¥22.00(-1.99%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2175.00
-¥22.00(-1.99%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,213.00 - ¥4,965.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume193.70K
Average Volume (3M)276.00K
Market Cap
¥200.91B
Enterprise Value¥119.54K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥24.69B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥24.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.7
Beta1.37
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
16.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)93.95
Shares Outstanding70,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume316,140
30 Day Avg. Volume276,000
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.98
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio108.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,750.00Price Target Upside118.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)115.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥189.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNichicon's balance sheet is conservatively financed with low leverage, improved debt-to-equity and a growing equity cushion. This durable financial flexibility supports capital spending, capacity maintenance and resilience to cyclical downturns over the medium term.
Diversified End-market ExposureThe company's product set spans capacitors and power/energy solutions across industrial, automotive, consumer and energy storage markets. This structural diversification reduces single-market cyclicality and positions Nichicon to benefit from long-term electrification and energy-storage trends.
Profitability ResilienceDespite margin pressure, Nichicon sustained mid-single-digit net margins and posted improved net income in 2026 versus 2025. That persistent profitability supports ongoing operations and modest reinvestment, indicating the business can generate earnings across cycles.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and free cash flow fell sharply in 2026 and FCF has been volatile historically, including negative years in 2022–2023. Weak, inconsistent cash generation limits the firm's ability to fund growth, return capital, or absorb shocks without external funding.
Margin CompressionOperating and EBITDA margin erosion from 2022–2023 peaks suggests sustained pricing, mix or cost pressure. Longer-term margin compression reduces durable profitability and leaves less room to invest or withstand raw-material or labor cost shocks.
Revenue StagnationRevenue has been relatively flat since 2023 with recent reported growth around -3.4%. Prolonged top-line stagnation undermines operating leverage, constrains scale benefits and makes future margin or earnings expansion dependent on improved end-market demand or new product wins.
Nichicon Corporation News
6996 FAQ
What was Nichicon Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nichicon Corporation lowest stock price was ¥1213.00 and its highest was ¥4965.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nichicon Corporation’s market cap?
Nichicon Corporation’s market cap is ¥200.91B.
When is Nichicon Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nichicon Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Nichicon Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Nichicon Corporation released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported ¥34.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥20.19 by ¥13.93.
Is Nichicon Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nichicon Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nichicon Corporation pay dividends?
Nichicon Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.23%. See more information on Nichicon Corporation dividends here
What is Nichicon Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Nichicon Corporation’s EPS estimate is 16.38.
How many shares outstanding does Nichicon Corporation have?
Nichicon Corporation has 70,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nichicon Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nichicon Corporation reported an EPS of ¥34.12 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥20.19. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.071%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nichicon Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6996
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Nichicon Corporation
Nichicon Corporation, established in 1950 and based in Kyoto, Japan, operates internationally through its subsidiaries, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a diverse range of capacitors and electronic circuit components. Its comprehensive capacitor selection features chip, miniature, large can, conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic, electric double layer, plastic film, and inverter smoothing types. Additionally, the company provides positive thermistors and various function and power modules. Nichicon's offerings extend to advanced energy and power management solutions, including household energy storage systems, vehicle-to-home systems, quick chargers for electric vehicles (EV/PHVs), power storage solutions for public and industrial use, small Li-Ion rechargeable batteries, switching power supplies, power sources for medical and academic accelerators, and devices for compensating voltage sag and power outages. These products are integral to numerous industries, encompassing energy, environmental technology, medical equipment, automotive and railway applications, domestic appliances, industrial inverters, and information and communication technologies. The company officially became Nichicon Corporation in October 1987, having previously been known as Nichicon Capacitor Ltd.
6996 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥4,750.00
▲(118.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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