Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. (3851) Stock Price & Analysis

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3851 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,182.00¥20.00(1.72%)

At close: Nov 11 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 1,158.00 - JPY 1,200.00
52-Week Range: JPY 763.00 - JPY 1,561.00
Previous Close: JPY 1,162.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 52.33K
Market Cap: JPY 5.88B
Enterprise Value: -JPY 295.45M
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 6.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 1.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E): ―
Beta: 0.31
Next Earnings: Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 0.42%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Moderate Leverage

Debt-to-equity of about 0.23 indicates leverage remains moderate relative to equity, giving Nippon Ichi some capacity to absorb volatility and fund operations. This balance-sheet cushion is a durable stabilizer even as recent profitability weakens.

Proven Earnings Capacity

Strong margins and profits in 2022–2024 show the portfolio has previously converted releases into meaningful earnings. That demonstrated earning capacity provides a foundation for recovery if future releases and established franchises regain traction.

Proprietary Content And Global Distribution

Original game IP, strategy RPG franchises, and character-driven titles give the company proprietary content rather than a purely distribution-led model. Packaged and digital sales across Japan and overseas broaden routes to players and support market reach.

Bears Say

Persistent Losses

Two consecutive annual losses, with EBIT and net income negative in 2025 and 2026, indicate profitability has not stabilized. Persistent losses can reduce internal funding capacity and make results more dependent on successful future releases, increasing earnings uncertainty.

Revenue Contraction

Revenue fell 24.4% year over year in 2026, while overall revenue growth is negative. A contraction of this scale weakens operating leverage and suggests the current release and sales base is not yet providing dependable growth over the next several quarters.

Volatile Cash Generation

Free cash flow turned negative in 2026 after positive results in 2024–2025, and 2023 also showed negative FCF despite reported profits. This volatility makes internally generated cash less predictable, potentially constraining investment, dividends, or resilience during weak release periods.

3851 FAQ

What was Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥763.00 and its highest was ¥1561.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s market cap?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s market cap is ¥5.88B.

When is Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported -¥12.08 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. pay dividends?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. pays an annual dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.42%. See more information on Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. dividends here

What is Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. have?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. has 5,151,100 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Ichi Software, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥12.08 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.537%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3851

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