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7979 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1870.00
¥3.00(0.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1870.00
¥3.00(0.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,620.00 - ¥2,420.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume59.70K
Average Volume (3M)76.15K
Market Cap
¥80.43B
Enterprise Value¥61.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥10.26B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥257.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)137.37
Shares Outstanding35,788,177
10 Day Avg. Volume65,290
30 Day Avg. Volume76,153
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1.49
P/FCF Ratio-961.73
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)149.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥43.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Consumables DemandConsumables used in everyday dental treatment and laboratory work can create repeat purchasing across professional customers. This recurring element, combined with equipment and instrument sales, gives Shofu exposure to ongoing workflows rather than relying only on infrequent capital purchases.
Conservative Balance SheetEffectively zero debt and consistent equity growth provide substantial financial resilience. Low leverage reduces interest and refinancing pressure, preserves flexibility to support product development or market expansion, and gives Shofu a stronger base for managing changes in dental demand.
Improved ProfitabilitySteady multi-year revenue growth alongside improving operating profit and net income indicates better operating efficiency and product or mix economics. Historically strong gross margins also suggest the business has generated meaningful value from its dental materials, instruments, and related offerings.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash ConversionNegative free cash flow in the latest year weakens the reliability of reported profit as internally generated funding. Although operating cash flow remains positive, uneven conversion and periods when cash generation trails net income could constrain discretionary investment or shareholder returns.
Moderating Revenue GrowthThe clear slowdown in the latest revenue-growth rate reduces near-term evidence of accelerating demand. If growth remains closer to the latest pace, Shofu may have less operating leverage and fewer opportunities to expand earnings through volume, even while its established product base remains intact.
Operating Profitability VariabilityA year-over-year EBITDA decline and variable operating profitability indicate that earnings improvement has not been entirely linear. Such fluctuations can make future profit progression less predictable and may offset some benefits from strong gross margins and the company’s otherwise conservative financial structure.
Shofu Inc. News
7979 FAQ
What was Shofu Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shofu Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1620.00 and its highest was ¥2420.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Shofu Inc.’s market cap?
Shofu Inc.’s market cap is ¥80.43B.
When is Shofu Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shofu Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 36 days.
How were Shofu Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Shofu Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported ¥60.28 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Shofu Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shofu Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Shofu Inc. pay dividends?
Shofu Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥39 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.26%. See more information on Shofu Inc. dividends here
What is Shofu Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Shofu Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shofu Inc. have?
Shofu Inc. has 35,788,177 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shofu Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shofu Inc. reported an EPS of ¥60.28 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.967%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shofu Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7979
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Company Description
Shofu Inc.
Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Shofu Inc. is a long-standing global supplier of diverse dental materials and specialized equipment, having been established in 1922. The company offers an extensive product range, encompassing everything from artificial teeth, dental porcelains, and various abrasives and polishers to dental alloys, cements, restorative substances, waxes, investment materials, and orthodontic devices, alongside preventative infection control solutions. The organization adopted its current name, Shofu Inc., in 1983, having previously operated as Shofu Dental Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Technical Analysis
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