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6859 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,893.00 - ¥4,790.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume34.20K
Average Volume (3M)60.86K
Market Cap
¥89.15B
Enterprise Value¥71.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥19.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥461.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.9
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)272.77
Shares Outstanding23,781,393
10 Day Avg. Volume40,569
30 Day Avg. Volume60,863
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio17.73
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)283.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥73.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Steady Revenue GrowthSteady multi-year revenue expansion indicates continued demand for the company’s environmental testing equipment and related solutions. Although growth moderated recently, a rising revenue base supports ongoing customer adoption, investment capacity, and durable operating scale over the next several quarters.
Improved ProfitabilityThe substantial improvement in net margin shows that the business has strengthened earnings quality compared with earlier years. Higher profitability can provide more internal funding for product development, customer support, and growth initiatives while improving resilience across the operating cycle.
Conservative Balance SheetLow and declining leverage combined with strong equity growth gives Espec meaningful financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing exposure and leaves greater capacity to sustain investment, manage weaker periods, and pursue opportunities without relying heavily on additional borrowing.
Bears Say
Uneven Cash ConversionUneven conversion of accounting earnings into free cash flow can limit the resources available for reinvestment, dividends, or other capital allocation. The 2025 gap between net income and FCF suggests that stronger reported profitability does not consistently translate into equivalent cash generation.
Recent Margin PressureProfit declining while revenue increases indicates pressure from costs or sales mix, creating uncertainty around the sustainability of recent margin gains. If this pattern persists, slower earnings growth could reduce operating leverage and constrain the improvement in returns achieved in prior years.
Moderating Revenue GrowthThe deceleration in revenue growth means the company may have less top-line momentum supporting future earnings expansion than it had earlier in the period. A slower growth profile places more importance on maintaining margins and converting sales into cash to sustain overall financial progress.
Espec Corp. News
6859 FAQ
What was Espec Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Espec Corp. lowest stock price was ¥2893.00 and its highest was ¥4790.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Espec Corp.’s market cap?
Espec Corp.’s market cap is ¥89.15B.
When is Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Espec Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Espec Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥7.32 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Espec Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Espec Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Espec Corp. pay dividends?
Espec Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥70 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.86%. See more information on Espec Corp. dividends here
What is Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Espec Corp. have?
Espec Corp. has 23,781,393 shares outstanding.
What happened to Espec Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Espec Corp. reported an EPS of ¥7.32 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.026%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Espec Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6859
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Company Description
Espec Corp.
Espec Corp. is a global producer and distributor of environmental testing equipment. The company's business activities are organized into three primary divisions: Equipment Business, Service Business, and Other Business. Its product line features a wide array of climate control solutions, including temperature and humidity chambers, rapid thermal cycle chambers, thermal shock chambers, and other specialized temperature chambers, as well as integrated network solutions. Espec also develops equipment for secondary batteries, sophisticated measurement and evaluation systems, devices for the semiconductor sector, and chambers for indoor farming and growth. Furthermore, the company provides comprehensive after-sales and engineering support, laboratory testing, and expert consulting. Its service offerings extend to analysis, calibration, and the rental and resale of equipment. Espec Corp. was established in Osaka, Japan, in 1947.
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