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UEX, Ltd. (9888) Price & Analysis

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9888 Stock Chart & Stats

¥787.00

¥1.00(0.11%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥787.00

¥1.00(0.11%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥693.00 - ¥1,045.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume41.90K

Average Volume (3M)30.88K

Market Cap

¥10.56B

Enterprise Value¥16.86B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.06B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥13.88B

Price to Earnings (P/E)16.9

Beta0.82

Next Earnings

Aug 07, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.15%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)60.49

Shares Outstanding11,280,000

10 Day Avg. Volume27,940

30 Day Avg. Volume30,876

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.42

Price to Book (P/B)0.41

Price to Sales (P/S)0.16

P/FCF Ratio-28.51

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

Balance-sheet CapacityGrowing equity over time gives the company structural capacity to absorb shocks and fund operations without immediate external financing. This strengthens long-term liquidity and supports strategic flexibility (M&A, capex, or refinancing) during a multi-quarter recovery.

Historical Free-cash-flow Track RecordA demonstrated history of solid free cash flow generation (2021–2024) indicates the business can convert earnings into cash when conditions normalize. That structural cash conversion capacity supports long-term deleveraging, reinvestment and dividend funding when margins recover.

Ongoing Annual ProfitabilityMaintaining annual profitability, even with compressed margins, shows the business can cover costs and sustain operations through cycles. Persistent positive earnings provides a foundation for rebuilding margins and restoring returns as industry conditions improve.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionA sharp, sustained fall in margins materially reduces long-term earnings power and cash generation. Lower spreads constrain reinvestment and make returns highly sensitive to cost shocks or input-price increases, weakening durability of profitability over multiple quarters.

Recent Negative Free Cash FlowTwo consecutive years of negative free cash flow signal deteriorating working-capital dynamics or higher cash investment needs. Prolonged negative FCF limits debt reduction and capex funding, raising structural liquidity and refinancing risks if the weaker earnings trend persists.

Rising Debt With Falling ReturnsIncreasing leverage alongside collapsing ROE reduces financial flexibility and heightens vulnerability to interest-rate or demand shocks. Higher debt with declining returns can force strategic trade-offs (asset sales, equity raises) and elevates long-term execution risk.

9888 FAQ

What was UEX, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

UEX, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥693.00 and its highest was ¥1045.00 in the past 12 months.

What is UEX, Ltd.’s market cap?

UEX, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥10.56B.

When is UEX, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

UEX, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 3 days.

How were UEX, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

UEX, Ltd. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥12.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥12.26.

Is UEX, Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does UEX, Ltd. pay dividends?

UEX, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.15%. See more information on UEX, Ltd. dividends here

What is UEX, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does UEX, Ltd. have?

UEX, Ltd. has 11,280,000 shares outstanding.

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

UEX, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥12.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.392%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of UEX, Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9888

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Company Description

UEX, Ltd.

UEX, Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the production, distribution, and sale of a wide array of metal products, including stainless steel and titanium. Its comprehensive product range features stainless steel in various forms such as plates, strips, tubes, pipes, bars, and structural shapes. The company also supplies building materials, specialized stainless steel for hydrogen infrastructure, duplex stainless steel, and processed goods, alongside machinery and engineering solutions. Additionally, UEX provides precision cutting services. Founded in 1872, the company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was formerly known as Ueno Metalex, Ltd. before adopting the name UEX, Ltd. in 1998.