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6656 Stock Chart & Stats
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥499.00 - ¥1,588.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.30K
Average Volume (3M)111.18K
Market Cap
¥3.01B
Enterprise Value¥4.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥573.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Dec 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.14
Shares Outstanding4,031,200
10 Day Avg. Volume40,430
30 Day Avg. Volume111,183
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.25
Price to Book (P/B)2.80
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio-5.05
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
Revenue ReboundThe recent revenue rebound indicates renewed demand and business activity after the prior decline. If maintained, improving sales can provide operating scale, support investment in the company’s semiconductor activities, and create a foundation for further earnings recovery over the next several quarters.
Return To ProfitabilityReturning to positive operating profit and net income demonstrates that the business can recover from a weak earnings period. This improves internal funding capacity and provides evidence of operational resilience, although the durability of the recovery will depend on sustaining revenue growth and margins.
Positive Equity BasePositive equity and a stable asset base provide a stronger foundation than an impaired capital structure would. They preserve some capacity to support ongoing operations and investment, and may help the company manage its recovery despite the higher borrowing burden described elsewhere in the balance sheet.
Bears Say
High And Rising LeverageThe increase in debt relative to equity heightens financial risk and leaves less room to absorb a downturn. Greater reliance on borrowing can constrain investment and capital allocation, while the company’s exposure to a cyclical semiconductor environment makes balance-sheet flexibility especially important.
Negative Cash GenerationSharply negative operating and free cash flow reduce the funds available for investment, debt service, and other corporate needs. Because this reversal followed strongly positive cash flow in 2025, the volatility raises concern that financial flexibility could remain constrained while leverage is already elevated.
Thin And Volatile EarningsThin margins provide limited protection if revenue weakens or operating costs rise, while the history of swings between profit and loss reduces earnings visibility. This makes the recent recovery less dependable and limits the company’s ability to build financial resilience from internally generated earnings.
6656 FAQ
What was Inspec Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Inspec Inc. lowest stock price was ¥499.00 and its highest was ¥1588.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Inspec Inc.’s market cap?
Inspec Inc.’s market cap is ¥3.01B.
When is Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 04, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Inspec Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Inspec Inc. released its earnings results on Sep 11, 2026. The company reported -¥0.46 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Inspec Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Inspec Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Inspec Inc. pay dividends?
Inspec Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.31%. See more information on Inspec Inc. dividends here
What is Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Inspec Inc. have?
Inspec Inc. has 4,031,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Inspec Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Inspec Inc. reported an EPS of -¥0.46 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.251%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Inspec Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6656
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Company Description
Inspec Inc.
inspec Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of PCB inspection equipment and related equipment in Japan. The company offers inspection equipment comprising flexible substrates, PCB large boards, lead frames, touch panels, glass masks, jedec trays, substrates, and chip capacitors. It also provides various models, including substrate AOI, roll to roll AOI, automatic transport inspection product, and hardware and software options. The company was formerly known as Taiyo Mfg.Co.,Ltd. and changed its name to inspec Inc. in January 2001. inspec Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Semboku, Japan.