Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd (JP:1662)
:1662
Want to see JP:1662 full AI Analyst Report?
1662 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1526.00
-¥2.00(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1526.00
-¥2.00(-0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥985.00 - ¥2,819.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.07M
Average Volume (3M)1.12M
Market Cap
¥449.79B
Enterprise Value¥403.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥153.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥7.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.4
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
32.7Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)333.72
Shares Outstanding257,000,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,451,690
30 Day Avg. Volume1,119,016
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.37
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.96
P/FCF Ratio8.02
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)254.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥502.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetNear-zero leverage and meaningful equity growth provide JAPEX durable financial flexibility. A conservatively financed balance sheet reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, supports capital allocation for exploration and development, and preserves the ability to sustain dividends and investments through commodity downcycles.
Reliable Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and consecutive positive free cash flow create a steady internal funding base. That durability enables JAPEX to fund maintenance capex, selective project spending and shareholder distributions with less reliance on external financing, improving resilience across multi‑year commodity swings.
Strong Margins In Favorable CyclesSustained mid‑to‑high teen net margins and robust operating margins point to efficient upstream operations and cost control. When commodity prices are supportive, these margins convert into strong cash returns that can finance development, pay dividends, and improve long‑term returns for shareholders.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue DeclineAn ~11% revenue drop in 2026 versus 2025 underscores JAPEX's exposure to commodity prices and production timing. Such top‑line sensitivity creates medium‑term uncertainty in cash flows and hampers predictable revenue growth, complicating multi‑quarter planning for capex and exploration.
Earnings Volatility / Prior LossesROE swings into negative territory in 2021–2022 reflect structural earnings cyclicality. Persistent swing risk can force management to curb dividends, delay projects or cut exploration during downturns, undermining compound growth and investor confidence over several years.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityVolatile free cash flow, including a sharp 2024 drop after strong 2023 and FCF frequently below net income, weakens the predictability of internal funding. That variability raises the risk of intermittent external financing needs and complicates steady investment in long‑dated E&P projects.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co News
1662 FAQ
What was Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥985.00 and its highest was ¥2819.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s market cap?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥449.79B.
When is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥53.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥36.8 by ¥16.51.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd pay dividends?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.95%. See more information on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd dividends here
What is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 32.7.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd have?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd has 257,000,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥53.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥36.8. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.099%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:1662
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, explores, develops, produces, and sells oil, natural gas, and other energy resources in Japan, Canada, Russia, Iraq, and internationally. The company operates 10 domestic oil and natural gas fields in onshore and offshore of Hokkaido, Akita, Yamagata, and Niigata prefectures. It also owns and manages a natural gas pipeline network with a total length of approximately 800 kilometers. In addition, the company is involved in well drilling and engineering contracting services; manufacturing and selling oil products; real estate management and insurance agency activities; sale and contracted transportation of crude oil; recycling of waste oil; and pipeline management and maintenance operations. Further, it engages in the geophysical exploration work contracting and geophysical exploration technology development; geophysical logging and mud logging work contract; exploration, development, and production of tight oil, oil sands, and shale gas; purchase and sale of LNG, petroleum products, etc.; provision of industrial disaster prevention and security services; manufacture and sale of drilling mud preparations and mud services; and operation and commissioning of natural power plants. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
Idemitsu Kosan Co
―
INPEX
―
ENEOS Holdings
―
Modec
―
Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.
―
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
---