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Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (4992) Price & Analysis

4992 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,828.00¥20.00(1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 1,700JPY 1,800JPY 1,900JPY 2,0003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 1,825.00 - JPY 1,867.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,545.00 - JPY 2,288.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,808.00
Volume
62.70K
Average Volume (3M)
106.96K
Market Cap
JPY 44.94B
Enterprise Value
JPY 45.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 6.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
9.7
Beta
0.84
Next Earnings
Jan 08, 2027
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 27, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.90%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Very Low Leverage

The exceptionally conservative balance sheet reduces dependence on borrowing and leaves more financial flexibility for investment, dividends, and resilience during weaker demand. Falling leverage alongside a growing equity base supports durable solvency and lowers exposure to financing stress.

Strong Revenue And Profit Growth

Multi-year revenue expansion combined with improving net margins indicates broader business growth and stronger earnings capacity. If sustained, this progression can support reinvestment, strengthen the company’s position with downstream manufacturers, and improve profitability over the next several quarters.

Positive Free Cash Flow Generation

Material positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates that the business is converting its operations into funds available for reinvestment, debt avoidance, or shareholder returns. This strengthens financial self-funding capacity and supports the durability of the company’s business model.

Bears Say

Uneven Cash Conversion

Persistently weaker operating cash flow than reported earnings makes cash generation less predictable, even though free cash flow remains positive. Continued conversion gaps could constrain internally funded investment or shareholder distributions and make earnings quality harder to assess.

Limited Recent Margin Expansion

The sharp revenue increase has not translated into meaningful recent margin expansion, suggesting that stronger scale has yet to produce clear operating leverage. If this pattern persists, cost or product-mix pressure could limit incremental earnings growth as sales expand.

Moderate Capital Efficiency

Healthy but only moderate returns on equity indicate that the company generates reasonable profits without heavy debt, yet does not fully maximize its capital base. Improving asset and equity productivity would be important for stronger long-term earnings compounding.

4992 FAQ

What was Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1545.00 and its highest was ¥2288.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥44.94B.
When is Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 09, 2026. The company reported ¥43.2 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.9%. See more information on Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. have?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has 27,485,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥43.2 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.826%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokko Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4992
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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