Strong Cash Flow GenerationConsistent free cash flow growth and a high operating-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio provide durable internal funding for tooling, maintenance capex and working capital. This reduces reliance on external financing, supports reinvestment and cushions the business through industry cycles over months.

Robust Balance Sheet, Low DebtA low debt burden and strong equity ratio give the company financial flexibility to fund strategic investments and absorb cyclical downturns without stressing liquidity. High return on equity indicates efficient capital allocation, bolstering long-term operational resilience.

Sustained Margins And ProfitabilityStable EBIT/EBITDA margins reflect structural manufacturing efficiency, product mix discipline and cost control. Durable margins provide capacity to fund R&D, tooling and process improvement, helping preserve competitiveness across model cycles and commodity swings.

Bears Say

High Exposure To Automotive OEMsConcentration in automotive OEM supply ties revenues to vehicle production cycles and program wins. Demand variability, platform timing and OEM sourcing changes can materially affect volumes and pricing over several quarters, creating persistent cyclical revenue risk.

Slight Recent Revenue Decline And Asset DipA small revenue decline and a drop in total assets in 2025 may reflect softer order patterns or working-capital shifts. If sustained, declining top-line and asset base can pressure margins and limit cash available for reinvestment across model cycles over the coming months.

Input Cost And FX SensitivityExposure to resin price volatility and foreign-exchange swings can compress margins because material cost spikes or currency losses may not be quickly passed to OEM customers under long-term supply terms. This structural sensitivity can persist through procurement cycles.

NIFCY FAQ

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

Nifco lowest stock price was $10.72 and its highest was $17.75 in the past 12 months.

What is Nifco’s market cap?

Nifco’s market cap is $2.71B.

When is Nifco’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nifco’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 54 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%

Trailing 12-Months

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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.