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NIPPON STEEL CORP. (DE:NPS)
FRANKFURT:NPS

NIPPON STEEL (NPS) Price & Analysis

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NPS Stock Chart & Stats

€3.26
€0.06(1.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€3.26
€0.06(1.85%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Integrated, Diversified Business ModelNippon Steel's integrated upstream-to-downstream footprint and engineering services create durable competitive advantages: captive feedstock and processing capabilities let it capture more margin in value-added grades, while exposure to autos, construction, energy and overseas ops diversifies demand risk and supports steadier long-term cash flows.
Revenue ReboundA meaningful top-line recovery indicates renewed end-market demand and higher plant utilization. Sustained revenue growth provides the operational base for margin recovery and improved fixed-cost absorption, which materially affects medium-term profitability if input-cost spreads and pricing dynamics normalize.
Sizable Equity And Non-distressed Balance SheetAlthough leverage rose, a substantial equity base and a non-distressed balance sheet give Nippon Steel structural financial resilience. This buffer supports continued operations, access to capital markets, and the ability to finance capex or strategic projects without immediate solvency pressure during steel-cycle volatility.
Bears Say
Severe Margin ErosionSharp compression of operating and net margins undermines the firm's return on invested capital and earnings quality. Persistently thin margins reduce internal funding for capex and dividends, weaken incentive for efficiency investments, and leave the company exposed if raw material or energy cost pressures persist over several quarters.
Rising LeverageA near-doubling of debt-to-equity materially increases financial risk and interest burden. Higher leverage constrains strategic flexibility, raises refinancing risk in adverse markets, and limits the company's ability to pursue growth investments or cushion further cyclical downturns without corrective balance-sheet actions.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow signals weaker cash conversion from operations and higher capex or working-capital needs. This reduces the firm's capacity to deleverage, sustain payouts, or fund strategic initiatives from internal resources, increasing reliance on external financing during a period of already elevated leverage.

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NPS FAQ

What was NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s price range in the past 12 months?
NIPPON STEEL CORP. lowest stock price was €2.85 and its highest was €3.95 in the past 12 months.
    What is NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s market cap?
    NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s market cap is €19.24B.
      When is NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is tomorrow.
        How were NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s earnings last quarter?
        NIPPON STEEL CORP. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported €0.066 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -€0.002 by €0.068.
          Is NIPPON STEEL CORP. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does NIPPON STEEL CORP. pay dividends?
            NIPPON STEEL CORP. does not currently pay dividends.
            What is NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s EPS estimate?
            NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
              How many shares outstanding does NIPPON STEEL CORP. have?
              NIPPON STEEL CORP. has 5,373,634,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to NIPPON STEEL CORP.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                NIPPON STEEL CORP. reported an EPS of €0.066 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -€0.002. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.664%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NIPPON STEEL CORP.?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:NPS
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    NIPPON STEEL CORP.

                    Nippon Steel Corporation, a Tokyo-headquartered enterprise founded in 1950, conducts diverse industrial operations across Japan and globally. The company, which rebranded from Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation in April 2019, focuses its business through four primary segments: steel manufacturing, engineering and construction, chemicals and advanced materials, and information technology solutions. Its core steelmaking and fabrication division supplies a broad spectrum of products, including various steel plates, sheets, bars, rods, structural steel, pipes, tubes, and specialized titanium and stainless items, which are crucial for industries like automotive, energy, infrastructure, and consumer electronics. The engineering and construction arm is responsible for producing and distributing industrial machinery, equipment, and steel structures, while also managing construction projects, waste treatment, recycling, and providing utilities such as electricity, gas, and heat. In its chemicals and materials sector, Nippon Steel creates a range of products from coal-derived chemicals and petrochemicals to sophisticated electronic materials, semiconductor components, carbon fiber composites, and items developed using its advanced metal processing technologies. Finally, the system solutions group offers specialized computer systems engineering and consulting, coupled with IT outsourcing and other related services.

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