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ULVAC (6728) Stock Price & Analysis

6728 Stock Chart & Stats

¥7,419.00-¥350.00(-4.51%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 7,000JPY 8,000JPY 9,0003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 7,321.00 - JPY 7,683.00
52-Week Range
JPY 6,272.00 - JPY 11,420.00
Previous Close
JPY 7,769.00
Volume
729.10K
Average Volume (3M)
433.34K
Market Cap
JPY 365.38B
Enterprise Value
JPY 448.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 117.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 48.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
21.4
Beta
1.75
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
88.48
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 29, 2027
Dividend Yield
2.05%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Conservative leverage and a larger equity base provide resilience during capital-spending downturns and preserve flexibility for investment, operations, and shareholder returns. This financial cushion is a durable strength for a cyclical equipment supplier exposed to semiconductor and electronics demand.

Broad Vacuum Technology Exposure

ULVAC serves multiple applications across semiconductor, electronics, industrial, and research markets rather than relying on one vacuum product. This breadth can support recurring customer relevance and diversify opportunities as different end markets invest in vacuum-based production and processing.

Stable Gross Margins

A relatively stable gross margin range suggests ULVAC has maintained product economics and some pricing discipline despite uneven revenue conditions. Preserving gross profitability gives the company a foundation to fund engineering, service capabilities, and future growth through industry cycles.

Bears Say

Volatile Free Cash Flow

Large swings in free cash flow reduce confidence that accounting profits consistently convert into discretionary cash. Although cash generation improved in 2025–2026, the prior negative periods and 2026 conversion at roughly 57% of net income indicate ongoing investment or working-capital sensitivity.

Operating Margin Compression

The recent decline in operating and net margins weakens earnings quality and reduces the profit available from each unit of revenue. If margins remain below their prior range, ULVAC may have less capacity to absorb cost increases, invest aggressively, or compound earnings during the next cycle.

Cyclical Revenue Profile

Repeated revenue declines across the cycle show that ULVAC remains exposed to fluctuations in customer capital spending and process investment. The 2026 rebound is encouraging, but uneven top-line performance makes capacity planning, earnings forecasting, and sustained growth less predictable.

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6728 FAQ

What was ULVAC’s price range in the past 12 months?
ULVAC lowest stock price was ¥6272.00 and its highest was ¥11420.00 in the past 12 months.
What is ULVAC’s market cap?
ULVAC’s market cap is ¥365.38B.
When is ULVAC’s upcoming earnings report date?
ULVAC’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 10, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 8 days.
How were ULVAC’s earnings last quarter?
ULVAC released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥162.24 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥188.338 by -¥26.098.
Is ULVAC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ULVAC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ULVAC pay dividends?
ULVAC pays a Annually dividend of ¥152 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.05%. See more information on ULVAC dividends here
What is ULVAC’s EPS estimate?
ULVAC’s EPS estimate is 88.48.
How many shares outstanding does ULVAC have?
ULVAC has 49,355,934 shares outstanding.
What happened to ULVAC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ULVAC reported an EPS of ¥162.24 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥188.338. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.362%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ULVAC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6728
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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