Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. (JP:8032)
:8032
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8032 Stock Chart & Stats
¥881.00
-¥1.00(-0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥881.00
-¥1.00(-0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥589.00 - ¥1,235.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume187.90K
Average Volume (3M)212.03K
Market Cap
¥135.58B
Enterprise Value¥218.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥15.72B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥92.28B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)47.16
Shares Outstanding120,215,510
10 Day Avg. Volume153,100
30 Day Avg. Volume212,026
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.73
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.20
P/FCF Ratio6.54
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)78.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥510.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthRevenue expansion (2026 vs 2025 ~+7.6%, fundamentals show ~9.4% growth) signals enduring demand across its distribution network and international channels. For a trading/distribution model, sustained top-line growth supports fixed-cost absorption, strengthens customer relationships and underpins recurring cash generation over the medium term.
Consistent Free Cash FlowPositive free cash flow (~¥17–19B in 2024–2026) and alignment with net income indicate durable cash generation capacity. Reliable FCF gives the company strategic flexibility to invest in logistics or working-capital, pay dividends and reduce leverage, improving resilience versus firms reliant on volatile earnings.
Improving LeverageLeverage reduced to below 1.0x (debt-to-equity ~0.81–0.89x), reflecting balance-sheet repair and a more conservative capital structure. Lower leverage decreases refinancing and solvency risk, raising the company's capacity to fund strategic initiatives and weather cyclical pressures while preserving investment optionality.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability DeclineA dramatic fall in net margin and ROE (net margin ~4.7% to ~0.8%; ROE ~21% to ~3.7%) signals weakened long-term earnings power. This erosion reduces retained earnings for reinvestment, constrains return generation for shareholders and raises the bar for management to restore sustainable profitability.
Operating Margin CompressionOperating margin has collapsed (from ~7.6% to ~1.8%) despite stable mid-teens gross margins, indicating pressures below gross profit such as rising SG&A, other operating costs or one-offs. Persistent operating weakness undermines scalability and suggests structural cost or efficiency issues that can depress long-term returns.
Earnings And Cash Flow VolatilityA sharp negative cash-flow episode in 2023 highlights working-capital or one-off volatility risks inherent to distribution. Such swings reduce predictability of funding for operations and capital allocation; if they recur, they could limit the company's ability to sustain dividends, invest, or rapidly deleverage.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. News
8032 FAQ
What was Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥589.00 and its highest was ¥1235.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥135.58B.
When is Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -¥2.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥2.35.
Is Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.19%. See more information on Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. dividends here
What is Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. have?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. has 120,215,510 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥2.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.571%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:8032
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Company Description
Japan Pulp and Paper Co. Ltd.
Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited engages in the manufacture, import, export, distribution, wholesale, and sale of papers, paperboards, pulp, and paper-related products worldwide. It offers household paper products and goods, processed papers, container materials, recovered papers, industrial chemicals, building materials, capacitor papers, electronic components and materials, containerboards, laminated papers, industrial waste papers, and packaging materials and ink, as well as paper films used for manufacturing electronic components, as well as corrugated carton boxes and packages, materials for recycling papers. The company also provides digital printers, films and other media, and harvesting equipment; and warehousing and transportation, paper converting, shipping pallet recovery and recycling, cargo handling, and business management services. In addition, it is involved in the sale of computer systems, design and development of software, and Internet retailing operations, as well as offers enterprise AI products, application development tools, public cloud services, package software, and education/consulting services on new technologies, as well as information management solutions. Further, the company engages in the recycling of waste papers, waste plastic, and waste construction materials into recycled fuels. Additionally, it generates renewable energy from wood fiber biomass energy generation plants and solar power generation plants. Japan Pulp and Paper Company Limited was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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