Balance Sheet StrengthA high equity ratio (69.61%) combined with a very low debt-to-equity (0.11) provides durable financial flexibility. This minimizes refinancing and interest-rate risk, supports capex or strategic investment, and helps the company withstand cyclical industry downturns over months.

Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line increases and an 18.85% year growth rate indicate sustained demand or market share gains. Durable revenue growth allows the company to scale fixed costs, invest in product/service improvements, and build competitive advantage over a multi-month horizon.

Operating Cash Generation QualityA strong operating cash flow to net income ratio (3.58) and improving OCF point to high quality earnings and reliable cash conversion. Robust operating cash generation supports working capital, selective capex, and reduces dependency on external financing medium-term.

Bears Say

Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently negative free cash flow signals constrained post-investment cash availability. Over several months this limits ability to fund dividends, buybacks, deleverage, or make growth investments unless operational cash conversion persistently improves or capex is scaled back.

Low Profitability MarginsA low net profit margin (2.46%) indicates limited ability to convert sales into retained earnings. Coupled with modest returns on equity noted elsewhere, this constrains long-term shareholder returns and leaves the company vulnerable to cost inflation or price competition over the next several months.

Earnings VolatilityA steep EPS decline (-72.81%) signals significant earnings volatility or non-recurring hits that reduced profitability. Such volatility can reflect structural margin pressure, inconsistent order flow, or one-offs that undermine confidence in stable earnings generation over a multi‑month timeframe.

7021 FAQ

What was Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1491.00 and its highest was ¥3255.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥4.61B.

When is Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 64 days.

How were Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥3.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥3.46.

Is Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. have?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. has 2,130,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥3.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.318%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7021

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Company Description

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd.

Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells industrial machinery in Japan. The company designs and manufactures marine equipment, air preheating machines, and other general industrial machinery; installs, constructs, and supervises machinery; and manufactures plant-related equipment. It also purchases and sells silica sand, gravel, sand, and crushed stone; and manufactures and sells purified silica powder, etc. In addition, the company engages in the leasing of office buildings; and manufacture and sale of heat-resistant paints; and processing and sale of natural rubber products. Nitchitsu Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.