Nifco Inc. (JP:7988)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
¥4,453.00
▼(-8.07% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (especially a very conservative balance sheet and solid profitability). This is tempered by weak technical conditions (downtrend and negative momentum) and only moderately supportive valuation.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low and falling leverage with meaningful equity growth gives the company durable financial flexibility. A conservative capital structure supports investment in tooling and program launches, cushions cyclical auto demand, and reduces refinancing risk over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Volatile net margins
Earnings show material sensitivity to cost, FX, and mix which undermines predictability. Margin swings can erode the benefit of scale, complicate budgeting for capex/tooling, and make multi‑period profit forecasting and returns less reliable for investors.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low and falling leverage with meaningful equity growth gives the company durable financial flexibility. A conservative capital structure supports investment in tooling and program launches, cushions cyclical auto demand, and reduces refinancing risk over the next several quarters.
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Nifco Inc. (7988) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥424.19B
Dividend Yield1.6%
Average Volume (3M)224.60K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta (1Y)1.00
Revenue Growth-0.11%
EPS Growth-21.86%
CountryJP
Employees10,226
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)476.57
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 ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)428.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥377.88B
Nifco Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nifco Inc. manufactures and sells industrial plastic parts and components in Japan, rest of Asia, North America, and Europe. It offers automotive parts and components for use in fuel, engine, exterior, interiors, and electric powertrain. The compa...
How the Company Makes Money
Nifco makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling engineered plastic components (notably automotive fasteners and other functional molded parts) to corporate customers, with revenue recognized from the sale of these parts under supply agree...
Nifco Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 352.44B | 352.65B | 353.04B | 371.64B | 321.77B | 283.78B |
| Gross Profit | 108.58B | 104.53B | 106.59B | 100.45B | 84.59B | 75.34B |
| EBITDA | 63.22B | 60.65B | 62.21B | 58.54B | 48.53B | 43.69B |
| Net Income | 45.76B | 34.08B | 44.77B | 18.25B | 21.17B | 22.96B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 356.21B | 393.59B | 379.82B | 380.40B | 364.88B | 336.03B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 128.83B | 149.97B | 147.58B | 150.93B | 130.48B | 113.70B |
| Total Debt | 25.27B | 25.23B | 38.81B | 42.18B | 65.03B | 69.28B |
| Total Liabilities | 81.11B | 94.02B | 101.09B | 133.35B | 138.75B | 135.15B |
| Stockholders Equity | 272.34B | 296.46B | 274.97B | 243.70B | 223.55B | 198.18B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 28.14B | 36.03B | 38.46B | 28.65B | 22.13B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 47.16B | 54.22B | 47.26B | 37.26B | 31.74B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -18.13B | -23.89B | -8.13B | -11.53B | -9.48B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -31.36B | -35.15B | -26.02B | -17.42B | -13.52B |
Nifco Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
4844.00
Price Trends
4507.01
Positive
4729.17
Negative
4579.73
Negative
Market Momentum
-76.23
Negative
54.10
Neutral
67.75
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7988, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4844 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4412.20, above the 50-day MA of 4507.01, and above the 200-day MA of 4579.73, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -76.23 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 67.75 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7988.
Nifco Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥252.85B | 7.88 | ― | 3.36% | 4.89% | 43.96% | |
78 Outperform | ¥727.04B | 26.07 | ― | 2.60% | 1.89% | -39.75% | |
74 Outperform | ¥564.91B | 9.48 | 8.58% | 2.62% | 8.21% | 72.79% | |
70 Outperform | ¥424.19B | 12.27 | ― | 1.60% | -0.11% | -21.86% | |
68 Neutral | ¥215.21B | 29.76 | ― | 4.77% | -3.95% | -13.75% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | ¥408.91B | 17.57 | 3.70% | 3.42% | 4.24% | 39.02% |
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Nifco Inc. Corporate Events
Nifco Revises Earnings Forecast Data to Reflect Upcoming 2-for-1 Stock Split
May 15, 2026
Nifco Inc. has issued a partial correction to its previously released “Summary of Consolidated Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 – Highlight,” clarifying that forecast figures for the year ending March 31, 2...
Nifco Extends and Expands Stock Compensation Plan to External Directors
May 14, 2026
Nifco Inc. has decided to continue and partially revise its performance-based stock compensation plan for directors and executive officers, extending the underlying Board Incentive Plan trust from fiscal 2026 and adding external directors, excludi...
Nifco Announces Two-for-One Stock Split and Doubling of Authorized Shares
May 14, 2026
Nifco Inc. has approved a two-for-one stock split of its common shares, aiming to lower the per-investment unit price, make its stock more accessible to individual investors, and enhance overall trading liquidity. The split will take effect on Oct...
Nifco Boosts Year-End Dividend, Lifting Annual Payout to 110 Yen
May 14, 2026
Nifco Inc. has approved a proposal to raise its year-end dividend to 70 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 2026, up from 40 yen a year earlier. Together with the interim dividend of 40 yen, this lifts the annual payout to 110 yen per sh...
Nifco Lifts Dividend Despite Profit Decline, Targets Modest Growth in FY2026
May 14, 2026
Nifco reported flat FY2025 consolidated net sales of ¥352.65 billion, with operating profit down 2.3% and profit attributable to owners of parent dropping 23.9%, even as its operating margin stayed in the mid-teens and its equity ratio improv...
Nifco’s Profit Rises on Subsidiary Dividends and FX Gains Despite Flat Operations
May 14, 2026
Nifco Inc. reported differences between its non-consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, and the prior year, with net sales edging up about 3% while operating profit was slightly lower. Ordinary profit and net incom...
Nifco Corrects Timing of Dividend Income Booking From Korean Subsidiary
Apr 17, 2026
Nifco Inc., listed on the TSE Prime, is a Japan-based manufacturer best known for industrial and automotive components, including plastic fasteners and related parts. From its headquarters in Kanagawa, the company operates globally, supported by o...
Nifco to Record ¥7.6 Billion Dividend from Korean Unit as Non-Operating Income
Apr 17, 2026
Nifco Inc. has announced that it will book non-operating income in its non-consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, after receiving a sizable dividend from its South Korean subsidiary. Nifco Korea Inc. resolved on March 31, 2026...
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