Hokushin Co., Ltd. (JP:7897)
:7897
7897 Stock Chart & Stats
¥111.00
-¥2.00(-1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥111.00
-¥2.00(-1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥99.00 - ¥143.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume105.40K
Average Volume (3M)219.22K
Market Cap
¥3.01B
Enterprise Value¥6.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.4
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
May 14, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.01
Shares Outstanding28,373,005
10 Day Avg. Volume188,970
30 Day Avg. Volume219,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.70
Price to Book (P/B)0.52
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio-49.78
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet HealthA stable balance sheet with manageable leverage and a healthy equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility. It cushions operational volatility, supports working capital needs and refinancing, and enables the company to fund strategic initiatives or absorb shocks over a 2–6 month horizon.
Operating Cash Flow GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow indicates the core business converts sales into cash, supporting day-to-day operations and interest coverage. Even with FCF pressure, strong operating cash flow reduces immediate financing needs and underpins sustainable operations over the medium term.
Recent Revenue GrowthReported year-over-year revenue growth (~22.6%) suggests underlying demand or price recovery in the company’s markets. If sustained, this top-line expansion can drive scale benefits, support margin recovery and provide headroom for reinvestment, making it a constructive medium-term fundamental.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow constrains the company’s ability to fund capex, reduce debt or return capital without external financing. Persistent FCF deficits can force asset sales or higher leverage, limiting strategic options and increasing liquidity risk across a 2–6 month planning horizon.
Declining ProfitabilityA negative EBIT margin and materially reduced net margin reflect weakening profitability and potential structural cost or pricing issues. Lower operating profitability erodes reinvestment capacity and return on equity, making margin restoration a key medium-term challenge for sustainable growth.
Sharp Earnings DeteriorationSeverely negative EPS growth signals meaningful earnings deterioration, potentially from operating losses or one-off charges. Such a swing weakens retained earnings and dividend capacity, undermining investor confidence and limiting internal funding for restructuring or growth over the coming months.
Hokushin Co., Ltd. News
7897 FAQ
What was Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥99.00 and its highest was ¥143.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.01B.
When is Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ¥1.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.01.
Is Hokushin Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hokushin Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.8%. See more information on Hokushin Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokushin Co., Ltd. have?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. has 28,373,005 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokushin Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokushin Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥1.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.67%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokushin Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7897
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Company Description
Hokushin Co., Ltd.
Hokushin Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells medium density fiberboards. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is based in Kishiwada, Japan.
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