NITCHO CORPORATION stock analysis
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NITCHO CORPORATION (2961) Stock Price & Analysis
2961 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 1,500.00 - JPY 1,540.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 1,028.75 - JPY 2,000.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 1,500.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 2,483
- Market Cap
- JPY 6.96B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 4.92B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 2.75B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 208.61M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 12.0
- Beta
- 0.04
- Next Earnings
- Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Sep 29, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 4.87%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage
The very low debt-to-equity range of about 0.05–0.09 gives the company a durable solvency buffer in a cyclical machinery industry. Conservative financing can reduce refinancing pressure, preserve capacity to fund operations, and help the business withstand demand volatility over coming quarters.
Profitability Recovery
Profitability improved meaningfully from the 2022 low point, with 2025 maintaining healthy gross and operating margins. This recovery indicates stronger earnings capacity than at the prior trough and provides a foundation for reinvestment, even though margins remain moderate.
Prior Cash Generation
The company has demonstrated an ability to convert operations into substantial cash during 2023 and 2024, including robust free cash flow in 2023. That history shows cash generation is achievable and can support internal funding when working-capital conditions are favorable.
Bears Say
Cash Flow Reversal
The sharp reversal to negative operating and free cash flow in 2025 is a material weakness because it reduces internally generated funding despite the low-debt balance sheet. Continued volatility could constrain investment flexibility and make earnings less dependable as a source of liquidity.
Uneven Revenue Demand
The swing from strong growth in 2023 to a revenue decline in 2025 points to uneven end-demand and limits confidence in a consistently expanding top line. Persistent variability could make capacity planning, cost absorption, and sustained earnings growth more difficult.
Margin Pressure
Although profitability remains improved versus 2022, the decline in net margin from 2024 to 2025 signals recent pressure on pricing, costs, or both. If this erosion persists, it could limit earnings conversion from revenue and weaken returns despite the conservative balance sheet.
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Company Description
NITCHO CORPORATION
Nitcho Corporation, established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1947, specializes in providing comprehensive commercial kitchen solutions within the country. The company's extensive activities include the manufacturing, distribution, import, and export of various machinery and appliances, particularly focusing on food processing, general industrial equipment, and specialized cleaning, disinfection, cooking, and heating apparatus. They also supply essential detergents. Beyond product offerings, Nitcho engages in construction engineering, encompassing the design, installation, and supervision of machinery and equipment projects. Their diverse client base primarily serves the food and beverage sector, cafeterias, and medical and welfare institutions.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Yuji Saito
- Employees
- 532
- Website
- www.nitcho.co.jp
- Address
- 3-15-8 Higashirokugo, Tokyo, TY, 144-8513, JP
NITCHO CORPORATION (2961) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 8 | 5 | 9 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 4 | 0 | 8 |

