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Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. (5252) Price & Analysis

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5252 Stock Chart & Stats

¥614.00

-¥9.00(-0.91%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥614.00

-¥9.00(-0.91%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥475.00 - ¥1,040.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume3.80K

Average Volume (3M)12.92K

Market Cap

¥4.26B

Enterprise Value¥3.18K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥671.83M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥400.87M

Price to Earnings (P/E)39.0

Beta0.26

Next Earnings

Nov 12, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield0.98%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)4.57

Shares Outstanding4,164,500

10 Day Avg. Volume13,370

30 Day Avg. Volume12,923

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio7.94

Price to Book (P/B)2.92

Price to Sales (P/S)0.77

P/FCF Ratio88.28

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Steady Revenue GrowthA multi-year pattern of revenue growth indicates that the company has continued expanding its software testing and support activity across several reporting periods. Even with slower growth in 2025–2026, the established top-line trajectory supports ongoing business relevance and reinvestment capacity.

Healthy Balance SheetRising equity, expanding assets, and moderate recent leverage provide a comparatively solid financial foundation. This balance-sheet profile gives the company greater resilience and flexibility to support operations, absorb earnings volatility, and pursue development without relying excessively on debt.

Specialized QA ServicesThe company’s specialized professional-services model addresses software reliability and quality requirements through testing and verification work. Delivering these technical services directly to corporate customers creates a clear operating focus and positions the business within the ongoing need for dependable IT systems.

Bears Say

Profitability DeclineThe sharp decline in net income after 2024 shows that revenue growth has not translated into sustained earnings power. Continued low profitability could constrain internal funding, reduce operating resilience, and make future performance more dependent on restoring margins or improving cost efficiency.

Volatile Cash GenerationRepeated periods of negative free cash flow indicate uneven conversion of business activity into usable cash. This volatility can limit the company’s ability to fund investment, strengthen the balance sheet, or return capital consistently, particularly while profitability remains below its 2024 peak.

Rising Absolute DebtAlthough debt-to-equity remains moderate, continued growth in total debt could increase financial pressure if profits do not recover. Higher borrowings may raise financing needs and reduce flexibility over time, making balance-sheet improvement more dependent on renewed earnings growth and cash generation.

5252 FAQ

What was Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥475.00 and its highest was ¥1040.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s market cap?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s market cap is ¥4.26B.

When is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 44 days.

How were Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported -¥3.05 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. pay dividends?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.98%. See more information on Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. dividends here

What is Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. have?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. has 4,164,500 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥3.05 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.121%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5252

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Company Description

Nihon Knowledge Co. Ltd.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nihon Knowledge Co,Ltd. provides a range of technology services across the country. The company specializes in software system verification, custom system development, and comprehensive business system packages. Its service offerings include robust software testing support, initiatives for quality enhancement, consulting on implementing test automation, optimizing software development processes, expert quality improvement guidance, and ongoing maintenance and operational assistance. Beyond services, Nihon Knowledge also develops, markets, and maintains its specific 'cage' software, various off-the-shelf software solutions, and a suite of security products. Noteworthy among its solutions are the PowerSteel package, tailored for the steel industry; the PowerCubic package, designed for the building materials and lumber wholesale sectors; DEFESA Logger, for managing operation logs; DEFESA REC, a recording system; monoPack, a security offering; and mono + WEB Separation, an advanced web isolation solution.