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Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (JPTXF)
OTHER OTC:JPTXF
JPTXF Stock Chart & Stats
$8.85
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.85
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.09 - $15.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
$4.12B
Enterprise Value$496.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$153.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.9
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding257,000,370
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.77
P/FCF Ratio5.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap120.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$8.37Price Target Upside-5.38% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability And MarginsSustained high gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate the business generates strong operating cash from each unit of production. For an E&P company, durable margin advantages support reinvestment in reserves and cushion commodity cycles, helping maintain free cash flow over 2-6 months.
Very Low Leverage And Strong Equity BufferMinimal financial leverage and a high equity ratio reduce refinancing and liquidity risk during price shocks. This structural balance-sheet strength preserves capital flexibility for development spending and protects dividend and capex plans across medium-term cycles.
Improved Cash Generation And FCF ConversionHigher operating cash coverage and better FCF conversion mean the company can fund capex, maintain distributions, and service obligations without relying on new debt. Reliable cash conversion underpins long-term project execution and resilience through commodity volatility.
Bears Say
Historical Revenue And Net Income VolatilityVolatile top-line and earnings suggest underlying production, reserve replacement or price-exposure variability. This undermines predictability of cash flows and complicates long-term planning for development projects, making capital allocation and guidance less reliable.
Sharp EPS Contraction RecentlyA near-50% EPS decline signals material pressure on profitability drivers or one-off impairments. Such large EPS swings can persist through the cycle if production, costs or non-cash charges remain unstable, increasing forecast uncertainty for investors and lenders.
High Sensitivity To Commodity PricesAs an upstream E&P, revenue and margins are structurally exposed to commodity price swings and production variability. This dependence limits revenue visibility and can force capex or production cuts in downturns, constraining medium-term growth plans and cash flow stability.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co News
JPTXF FAQ
What was Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd lowest stock price was $6.09 and its highest was $15.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s market cap?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s market cap is $4.12B.
When is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 148 days.
How were Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $0.311 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.311.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd pay dividends?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.127 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.27%. See more information on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd dividends here
What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd have?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd has 257,000,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd reported an EPS of $0.311 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JPTXF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, explores, develops, produces, and sells oil, natural gas, and other energy resources in Japan, Canada, Russia, Iraq, and internationally. The company operates 10 domestic oil and natural gas fields in onshore and offshore of Hokkaido, Akita, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures. It also owns and manages a natural gas pipeline network with a total length of approximately 800 kilometers. In addition, the company is involved in well drilling and engineering contracting services; manufacturing and selling oil products; real estate management and insurance agency activities; sale and contracted transportation of crude oil; recycling of waste oil; and pipeline management and maintenance operations. Further, it engages in the geophysical exploration work contracting and geophysical exploration technology development; geophysical logging and mud logging work contract; exploration, development, and production of tight oil, oil sands, and shale gas; purchase and sale of LNG, petroleum products, etc.; provision of industrial disaster prevention and security services; manufacture and sale of drilling mud preparations and mud services; and operation and commissioning of natural power plants. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
JPTXF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$8.37
▼(-5.38% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
3.98% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
73.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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