Strong Cash GenerationConsistent free cash flow and a strong operating cash flow to net income ratio provide durable internal funding. This supports tooling, capex, modest dividends and strategic spending, letting Nifco invest in production capacity and engineering without heavy external financing.

Robust Balance SheetLow leverage and a solid equity ratio give Nifco financial flexibility to fund multi-year tooling and factory investments and to absorb demand shocks. A strong balance sheet reduces refinancing risk and supports long-term supplier and OEM commitments.

Sustainable ProfitabilityHealthy gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins reflect efficient manufacturing and cost control, underpinning durable profitability. Margin strength enables reinvestment in engineering and helps preserve returns through modest volume fluctuations over the next several quarters.

Bears Say

Automotive ConcentrationHigh exposure to automotive OEMs makes Nifco sensitive to vehicle production cycles, platform timing and OEM sourcing decisions. This concentration increases multi-quarter revenue volatility risk and ties growth prospects to auto industry capital spending and model ramps.

Slight Revenue DeclineA reported slight revenue decline year-over-year and notes of falling assets warrant monitoring. If revenue erosion continues it could indicate lower content-per-vehicle or volume loss, pressuring margins, cash generation and the ability to fund tooling without offsetting cost control or price adjustments.

Input Cost And FX ExposureMargins are structurally exposed to resin and other commodity input costs plus currency swings from global sales. Sustained commodity inflation or adverse FX can erode profitability over months, and OEM contract terms may limit the company’s ability to pass through higher costs quickly.

NIFCY FAQ

What was Nifco’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nifco lowest stock price was $10.72 and its highest was $17.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nifco’s market cap?

Nifco’s market cap is $3.12B.

When is Nifco’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nifco’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 76 days.

How were Nifco’s earnings last quarter?

Nifco released its earnings results on Feb 05, 2026. The company reported $0.349 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.349.

Is Nifco overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nifco’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nifco pay dividends?

Nifco pays a Annually dividend of $0.107 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.74%. See more information on Nifco dividends here

What is Nifco’s EPS estimate?

Nifco’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nifco have?

Nifco has 200,465,230 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nifco’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nifco reported an EPS of $0.349 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.859%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nifco?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NIFCY

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Nifco Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

17.73%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

8.59%

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Company Description

Nifco

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 company also offers household equipment, such as drawer closers, push latches, earthquake-proof latches, and door dampers; consumer electronics/office automation products that include dampers, free-stop hinges, magnet latches, and push latches; and fashion/sport products, such as side release buckles, cord locks, and other buckles. In addition, it manufactures and sells beds, as well as imports and sells furniture products. The company was formerly known as Japan Industry Fastener Inc. and changed its name to Nifco Inc. in December 1970. Nifco Inc. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.