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Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (6998) Price & Analysis

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6998 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1508.00

¥2.00(0.16%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1508.00

¥2.00(0.16%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,318.00 - ¥4,315.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.70K

Average Volume (3M)73.78K

Market Cap

¥15.46B

Enterprise Value¥9.98B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.11B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.47B

Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5

Beta0.96

Next Earnings

Nov 11, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.74%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)132.67

Shares Outstanding5,155,520

10 Day Avg. Volume74,570

30 Day Avg. Volume73,780

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.60

Price to Book (P/B)0.73

Price to Sales (P/S)0.76

P/FCF Ratio74.88

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)359.4

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.50B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low LeverageConservative financing gives Nippon Tungsten financial flexibility through industrial cycles and reduces dependence on creditors. The low debt burden can support continued investment in hard-material capabilities while providing greater resilience if customer demand or profitability weakens.

Specialized Materials TechnologyTungsten-based and cemented-carbide products address applications where hardness, heat resistance, and durability are required. These material characteristics support a specialized industrial position and can make the company’s components more difficult to replace than ordinary fabricated products.

Stable Industrial Revenue BaseA broadly stable revenue base indicates continuing demand for the company’s hard-material products despite fluctuations in industrial activity. The 2026 increase, following a recovery in 2025, provides a foundation for maintaining scale and supporting longer-term operating continuity.

Bears Say

Sharp Profitability DeclineThe substantial decline in net and operating margins shows that stable revenue is not currently translating into comparable earnings power. Persistently weaker profitability could limit internal funding, reduce returns on the equity base, and make results more sensitive to further cost or demand pressure.

Weak Cash ConversionThin and volatile free cash flow means reported earnings are not consistently becoming surplus cash after investment. This can constrain shareholder distributions and internally funded growth, while recurring reinvestment needs or working-capital swings may continue to make liquidity outcomes uneven.

Industrial Cycle ExposureDependence on manufacturing and machining customers exposes Nippon Tungsten to changes in industrial production and capital activity. Cyclical demand can create uneven order levels and utilization, making revenue and margins less predictable even when the company’s products remain strategically useful.

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. News

Nippon Tungsten Posts Strong Q1 Earnings and Hikes Dividend Forecast

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has issued an announcement. Nippon Tungsten reported consolidated net sales of...

3M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Posts Profit Slump but Lifts Dividend and Signals Strong FY2027 Rebound

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has provided an update. Nippon Tungsten reported a modest 3.1% rise...

6M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Holds Earnings Steady on Flat Sales, Confirms Guidance and Dividend

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) just unveiled an update. For the nine months ended 31 December...

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Financial Decline Amid Market Challenges

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has provided an update. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported a decline...

12M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) just unveiled an announcement. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported its financial...

1y ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Strong Financial Performance for FY 2025

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has issued an update. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported an 8.1%...

1y ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Strong Financial Growth Amid Stock Split

An update from Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) is now available. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported...

2y ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Strong Quarter Start

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (JP:6998) has released an update. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. has reported a positive financial...

2y ago

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6998 FAQ

What was Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1318.00 and its highest was ¥4315.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥15.46B.

When is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 11 days.

How were Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported ¥114.58 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. have?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. has 5,155,520 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥114.58 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.593%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6998

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Company Description

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd., founded in 1931 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, is a leading provider of rare metal and fine ceramic products. The company's expertise lies primarily in tungsten-based materials, developed through sophisticated powder metallurgical technology. Its diverse product range caters to numerous industrial applications. For instance, the automotive sector benefits from their tungsten wire, rods, ribbons, SC molybdenum, resistance welding electrodes, TD/TCP/Starter contacts, silicon nitride, and specialized roll press machines. They also produce various heavy alloys. In the realm of electric machinery and tools, Nippon Tungsten supplies discharge tungsten wire and electric discharge machining (EDM) electrodes. For demanding tooling applications, the company manufactures cemented carbides and advanced ceramic materials designed for superior wear and shock resistance, including NT die cutters and precision fine ceramic cutting tools. Other offerings include seal rings, sleeves, corrosion-resistant sliding materials, and porous ceramics essential for efficient workpiece transfer. Beyond its core materials manufacturing, Nippon Tungsten expands its business activities to include real estate leasing and management, renewable energy power generation, and the sale of electricity.