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7988 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4844.00
¥34.00(0.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4844.00
¥34.00(0.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,688.00 - ¥5,562.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume285.20K
Average Volume (3M)224.60K
Market Cap
¥491.47B
Enterprise Value¥292.13K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥149.97B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥25.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
102.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)362.00
Shares Outstanding100,232,610
10 Day Avg. Volume201,910
30 Day Avg. Volume224,596
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio14.71
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 ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)399.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥369.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA very low and improving leverage profile provides durable financial flexibility: it lowers refinancing and default risk, allows the company to fund tooling and capex through cycles, supports investment in product development, and strengthens bargaining power with OEM customers over the next several quarters.
Proprietary Design & Long-running OEM ProgramsDesign-in stickiness and proprietary injection-molding know-how create repeatable, multi-year revenue streams. Once components are qualified into vehicle platforms, Nifco gains scale, tooling amortization, and higher switching costs for customers, supporting predictable volumes and margin durability over platform cycles.
Multi-year Revenue Expansion & Solid MarginsA history of multi-year revenue growth combined with industry-appropriate gross and operating margins indicates the business can scale and retain profitability. This underlying margin structure helps sustain cash generation and funds ongoing R&D and tooling investment even if near-term growth moderates.
Bears Say
Volatile Net MarginsMaterial net-margin volatility reduces earnings predictability and weakens planners' ability to project returns from new programs. Sensitivity to FX, input costs, or below-the-line items can swing reported profits across fiscal years, complicating capital allocation and longer-term target setting.
Inconsistent Cash Conversion & FCF SwingsPeriodic working-capital swings and fluctuating free cash flow impair the company's ability to reliably self-fund expansion or raise dividends. Inconsistent cash conversion increases reliance on timing of receivables/inventory and can constrain reinvestment or buffer against downturns over the next several quarters.
Recent Revenue And EPS ContractionDouble-digit recent declines in revenue and EPS signal near-term demand or margin pressures that could persist through upcoming product cycles. Reduced top-line and earnings weaken internal funding capacity and increase execution risk for new program wins, affecting medium-term growth outlook.
Nifco Inc. News
7988 FAQ
What was Nifco Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nifco Inc. lowest stock price was ¥3688.00 and its highest was ¥5562.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nifco Inc.’s market cap?
Nifco Inc.’s market cap is ¥491.47B.
When is Nifco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nifco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is today.
How were Nifco Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Nifco Inc. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥59.88 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥73.01 by -¥13.13.
Is Nifco Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nifco Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nifco Inc. pay dividends?
Nifco Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥56 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.07%. See more information on Nifco Inc. dividends here
What is Nifco Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Nifco Inc.’s EPS estimate is 102.04.
How many shares outstanding does Nifco Inc. have?
Nifco Inc. has 100,232,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nifco Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nifco Inc. reported an EPS of ¥59.88 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥73.01. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.518%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nifco Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7988
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Nifco Inc.
Nifco Inc. is a global producer and distributor of industrial plastic components, serving markets across Japan, the rest of Asia, North America, and Europe. The company provides an extensive array of products for various applications, including automotive parts for fuel systems, engines, vehicle exteriors and interiors, and electric powertrains. For residential use, their offerings encompass drawer soft-closers, push-to-open latches, earthquake-resistant latches, and door damping mechanisms. In the consumer electronics and office automation sectors, Nifco supplies items like various dampers, free-stop hinges, magnetic catches, and push latches. Furthermore, they contribute to the fashion and sports industries with fasteners such as side release buckles, cord stoppers, and other buckle types. Beyond its core plastic operations, Nifco also manufactures beds and engages in the import and retail of furniture. Originally incorporated in 1946, the company changed its name from Japan Industry Fastener Inc. to Nifco Inc. in December 1970, and its headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan.
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