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6203 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1192.00
-¥19.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1192.00
-¥19.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,060.00 - ¥3,080.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume144.10K
Average Volume (3M)5.62M
Market Cap
¥28.88B
Enterprise Value¥17.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥6.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.5
Beta1.09
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)64.29
Shares Outstanding12,548,134
10 Day Avg. Volume1,276,950
30 Day Avg. Volume5,619,226
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-19.81
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio3.76
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)99.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥23.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Manageable LeverageImproving leverage and a growing equity base provide Howa Machinery with greater financial resilience than its recent earnings profile alone suggests. This balance-sheet support can help the company absorb industrial-cycle weakness and continue investing in machinery, systems, and defense-related operations.
Installed-Base Service RevenueService activity tied to an installed base can create repeat revenue beyond initial machine sales. Maintenance, parts, repairs, and upgrades may deepen customer relationships and provide a more durable revenue stream, helping diversify the company’s exposure to uneven new-equipment demand.
Profitability And Cash Flow ReboundThe return to positive earnings after the FY2024 loss, alongside materially improved FY2026 cash conversion, indicates that operations can recover when conditions improve. Sustaining this recovery would strengthen internal funding capacity and support more consistent business execution.
Bears Say
Declining And Uneven RevenueA multi-year pattern of limited growth followed by a material FY2026 decline points to inconsistent demand across Howa Machinery’s markets. Persistently uneven revenue makes capacity planning harder and can prevent operating improvements from translating into dependable earnings growth.
Thin ProfitabilityThin margins leave less room to absorb weaker volumes, cost pressure, or execution setbacks in a manufacturing business. The modest recent return on equity also suggests that the company has not yet converted its asset and equity base into consistently strong shareholder returns.
Volatile Cash GenerationAlthough FY2026 cash generation improved, repeated periods of negative operating or free cash flow reduce confidence in sustainable cash conversion. This volatility can constrain internally funded investment and make financial performance more dependent on the timing of working-capital movements.
Howa Machinery, Ltd. News
6203 FAQ
What was Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1060.00 and its highest was ¥3080.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥28.88B.
When is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 13, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥31.59 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Howa Machinery, Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Howa Machinery, Ltd. pay dividends?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on Howa Machinery, Ltd. dividends here
What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Howa Machinery, Ltd. have?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. has 12,548,134 shares outstanding.
What happened to Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥31.59 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.085%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Howa Machinery, Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6203
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Company Description
Howa Machinery, Ltd.
Howa Machinery, Ltd., based in Kiyosu, Japan, offers a diverse array of industrial products. Its offerings include sophisticated machine tools, such as precision machining centers, comprehensive transfer lines, and dedicated machine tool units for these lines. The company also provides an extensive range of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, featuring power chucks, rotating cylinders, various rodless slit and magnetic type cylinders, hydraulic and pneumatic clamp cylinders, hydraulic jig cylinders, rotary actuators, and general hydraulic cylinders. Within its electronic machinery division, Howa develops exposure systems vital for printed circuit board manufacturing, specialized equipment for ceramic green sheets, and advanced testing systems for mounted circuit boards. Furthermore, the company manufactures street and industrial sweepers, scrubbers, and sporting rifles, alongside metal joinery fittings. Established in 1907, the enterprise was formerly known as Howa Heavy Industries, Ltd. before adopting its current name, Howa Machinery, Ltd., in 1945.
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