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Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (JP:6998)
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Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (6998) Price & Analysis

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6998 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1508.00
¥2.00(0.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1508.00
¥2.00(0.16%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Equity BaseA debt-to-equity of 0.20 and a 71.23% equity ratio indicate durable financial resilience. This conservative capital structure reduces refinancing risk, supports capital spending for specialized manufacturing, and gives the firm flexibility to weather cyclical industrial demand shocks over the next several months.
Improving Cash GenerationPositive free cash flow and an operating-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio above 1 demonstrate stronger cash conversion. Improved cash generation enhances operational flexibility to fund maintenance capex, tooling investments, modest dividends, or strategic initiatives without relying on external financing.
Revenue And Margin ImprovementConsistent revenue growth with expanding gross and net margins signals improving operational efficiency and better product mix toward higher-value engineered components. Sustained margin improvement supports durable earnings power and competitive positioning in wear‑resistant and high-temp materials markets.
Bears Say
Weak FCF ConversionA low free-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio (0.14) means much of reported profit isn't converting to free cash. This limits the company’s ability to reinvest, accelerate product or capacity upgrades, or increase shareholder distributions without raising external capital, constraining long-term optionality.
Moderate Return On EquityROE of ~5.4% is modest for capital-intensive manufacturing and suggests limited efficiency in generating shareholder returns. Over months this can constrain accumulation of shareholder value relative to peers and imply slower equity growth unless operational productivity or pricing power materially improves.
Raw-material Price ExposureBusiness reliance on tungsten and molybdenum exposes margins to commodity price volatility and supply disruptions. Persistent input-cost swings can compress profitability and require frequent price adjustments or absorption of costs, creating structural earnings volatility over the medium term.

6998 FAQ

What was Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1000.00 and its highest was ¥2255.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
    Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥9.71B.
      When is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 15, 2026 which is in 87 days.
        How were Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported ¥49.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥49.27.
          Is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
            Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.48%. See more information on Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. dividends here
              What is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. have?
              Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. has 5,155,520 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥49.27 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.723%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6998
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.

                    Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. provides rare metal and fine ceramic products primarily composed of tungsten based on powder metallurgical technology. Its products include tungsten wire and rod, tungsten ribbon and SC molybdenum; resistance welding electrodes, TD/TCP/Starter contacts, silicon nitride, and roll press machine that are used in automobile manufacturing; and heavy alloys. The company's products also consist of discharge tungsten wire, electric discharge machining electrodes for use in electric machines and tools; cemented carbides and ceramic materials for use in wear resistant and shock resistant tools; NT die cutters and fine ceramic cutting tools; seal rings and sleeves, and corrosion resistant sliding materials; and porous ceramics for transferring workpieces. In addition, it is also engaged in real estate leasing and management; renewable energy power generation business; and sale of electricity. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan.

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