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Nippon Paper (3863) Price & Analysis

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3863 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1365.00
-¥7.00(-0.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥1365.00
-¥7.00(-0.46%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Steady Revenue Growth And Latest-year AccelerationSustained revenue growth indicates continued demand across the company’s paper, paperboard, pulp and wood-related businesses. The latest acceleration provides a durable base for operating leverage, although future gains still depend on pricing, volumes and end-market conditions.
Earnings Recovery After The 2023 LossThe recovery demonstrates that management can restore earnings when pricing and cost conditions improve. Remaining profitable across multiple subsequent years strengthens the business’s medium-term foundation, even though thin margins leave results exposed to input costs and cyclical demand.
Consistently Positive Operating Cash FlowRecurring positive operating cash flow supports funding for operations, investment and debt service without relying solely on external financing. This provides an important resilience factor for a capital-intensive manufacturer, despite variability in free cash flow and working-capital needs.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Balance-sheet RiskHigh debt relative to shareholder capital reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to interest costs, downturns and weaker cash generation. It may also constrain investment or shareholder returns until operating performance and free cash flow support meaningful deleveraging.
Profitability Remains Volatile And Relatively ThinThe sharp earnings swing shows that profitability is not yet firmly established across the cycle. Thin net margins leave limited protection against wood, energy, logistics and pricing pressure, making future earnings more vulnerable than revenue trends alone suggest.
Free Cash Flow Is InconsistentUneven free cash flow reduces confidence that the company can consistently fund capital spending while reducing debt. Recurring investment or working-capital swings could absorb operating cash, prolong elevated leverage and limit the balance-sheet improvement available to stakeholders.

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3863 FAQ

What was Nippon Paper’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Paper lowest stock price was ¥1040.00 and its highest was ¥1612.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Nippon Paper’s market cap?
    Nippon Paper’s market cap is ¥152.97B.
      When is Nippon Paper’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Nippon Paper’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 54 days.
        How were Nippon Paper’s earnings last quarter?
        Nippon Paper released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported -¥2.02 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is Nippon Paper overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Nippon Paper’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Nippon Paper pay dividends?
            Nippon Paper pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.12%. See more information on Nippon Paper dividends here
              What is Nippon Paper’s EPS estimate?
              Nippon Paper’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Nippon Paper have?
              Nippon Paper has 116,254,900 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Nippon Paper’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Nippon Paper reported an EPS of -¥2.02 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.616%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Paper?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3863
                  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 Paper

                    Established in 1949 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. operates as a global enterprise with a primary focus on paper manufacturing and a wide array of related businesses. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses various paper types, including newsprint, printing, writing, and business communication papers, alongside a comprehensive range of household items such as facial and bath tissues, paper towels, wipes, personal care products like adult incontinence wear, and kitchen and wrapping papers. Beyond these, Nippon Paper provides diverse packaging solutions, from paperboards and paper packs to linerboard, corrugated mediums, and specialty converting papers, complemented by wet non-woven fabrics and advanced functional papers like its "wasa green" line. Their offerings also include manufacturing cartons, supplying filling machinery, and providing maintenance services. Furthermore, the company produces essential raw materials such as kraft and dissolving pulp, functional chemicals, coating resins, functional films, eco-friendly concrete admixtures utilizing fly ash, and cutting-edge cellulose nanofibers. Nippon Paper's broad operations extend to wood products, including logs, lumber, and building materials, as well as diversified ventures in the energy, agricultural, warehouse, transport, sports club, and leisure facility sectors.

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