Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. (JP:4973)
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4973 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3480.00
¥5.00(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3480.00
¥5.00(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,981.00 - ¥6,850.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.80K
Average Volume (3M)12.29K
Market Cap
¥33.23B
Enterprise Value¥25.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.9
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)250.06
Shares Outstanding6,067,200
10 Day Avg. Volume9,200
30 Day Avg. Volume12,293
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.48
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio-31.73
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)269.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetZero reported total debt materially lowers financial risk and gives management durable financing flexibility. Over months this supports funding for working capital, capex, or payouts without costly refinancing, and it increases resilience in cyclical downturns.
Accelerating Revenue GrowthA sharp, sustained revenue acceleration expands the company’s sales base and can improve fixed-cost absorption. If underlying demand or share gains persist, this provides a multi-month tailwind to operating leverage and long-term capacity to invest in product development.
Improved Net ProfitabilityImproved ROE and net margin reflect stronger ability to convert sales to retained earnings. Sustained net profitability supports reinvestment and shareholder distributions, and provides a structural cushion for funding strategic initiatives if cash conversion stabilizes.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowA large swing to negative OCF and FCF undermines the durability of reported earnings and limits internal funding for capex, R&D, or dividends. If driven by working-capital swings or elevated investments, it increases reliance on external financing despite the current zero-debt position.
Highly Volatile Operating MarginsWide swings in operating profitability indicate sensitivity to input costs, pricing, or product mix. This volatility hampers forecasting and weakens confidence that revenue gains will translate to durable operating cashflow, limiting the firm's ability to plan long-term investments.
Concentration In Electronics Materials MarketHeavy reliance on electronics manufacturing ties performance to cyclical semiconductor and device investment cycles. Structural sensitivity to industry capex and product cycles increases revenue and margin volatility and reduces diversification benefits over the medium term.
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. News
4973 FAQ
What was Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2981.00 and its highest was ¥6850.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥33.23B.
When is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported ¥63.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥63.76.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥114 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.63%. See more information on Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. have?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. has 6,067,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥63.76 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.651%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4973
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Company Description
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.
Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic components in Japan and internationally. The company provides gold electrolytic plating formulation for semiconductor applications, as well as PWB, connector, contact, and soldering applications; strike gold plating formulation for lead frame applications; flash gold plating formulation for leadframe uses; and palladium electrolytic formulation for connector and lead frame uses. It also offers gold plating formulation for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and electrolytic and electroless silver plating formulations. In addition, the company provides anti bacterial agents for plating tanks and drag-out tanks; and impurity removal resin that removes Cu ions dissolved in Au and palladium plating formulation. Additionally, it offers surface treatment chemicals and stripping agents. Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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