Conservative LeverageA low debt-to-equity ratio of ~0.35 indicates conservative leverage and a strong capital structure. This reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, preserves financial flexibility to invest in projects or weather housing-cycle downturns, and supports long-term resilience.

Stable/modest Revenue GrowthConsistent, modest revenue growth suggests underlying demand recovery and steady market positioning in residential construction. Over 2–6 months this supports predictable backlog conversion, helps absorb fixed costs, and provides a platform for margin or volume expansion if execution continues.

Improving Gross MarginAn improving gross margin to 16.38% signals better cost management or pricing power in project execution. Sustainably higher gross margins enhance cash generation potential and create room to absorb SG&A or interest costs, improving long-term profitability if maintained.

Bears Say

Declining Net MarginA sharp drop in net margin halves profitability, reducing retained earnings and internal funding capacity. Persistently lower net margins limit the company's ability to invest in growth, maintain dividends, or build buffers against construction cycle shocks, weakening structural earnings power.

Weakened Cash ConversionDeteriorating conversion of accounting profit into operating cash and falling free cash flow constrain reinvestment and liquidity. For a capital-intensive residential builder, this undermines the ability to fund projects, manage working capital, and sustain distributions without raising external capital.

Earnings VolatilityA steep negative EPS growth rate (~-42.6%) reflects volatile or weakening bottom-line performance. Persistent earnings declines reduce predictability for stakeholders, complicate long-term planning, and make it harder to steadily rebuild margins or retain cash for strategic investments.

First Juken Co., Ltd. News

First Juken Co., Ltd. Reports Growth in Sales and Operating Profit Despite Decline in Net Profit

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First Juken Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Financial Growth for Nine Months Ended July 2025

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First Juken Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Financial Growth for First Half of 2025

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First Juken Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Financial Growth in Q1 2025

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8917 FAQ

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

First Juken Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥975.00 and its highest was ¥1266.00 in the past 12 months.

What is First Juken Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

First Juken Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥17.09B.

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

First Juken Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 06, 2026 which is tomorrow.

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

First Juken Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Dec 15, 2025. The company reported ¥32.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥32.25.

Is First Juken Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does First Juken Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

First Juken Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.75%. See more information on First Juken Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is First Juken Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does First Juken Co., Ltd. have?

First Juken Co., Ltd. has 16,901,900 shares outstanding.

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

First Juken Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥32.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.877%.

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Company Description

First Juken Co., Ltd.

First Juken Co., Ltd. (8917) is a Japanese company primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of wooden products, particularly focusing on high-quality timber and engineered wood products. The company operates in the construction and housing sectors, offering a range of materials used in residential and commercial building projects. Its core products include laminated timber, wood-based panels, and other construction materials that cater to the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly building solutions.