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Hokuetsu Corporation (3865) Price & Analysis
3865 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 830.00 - JPY 841.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 809.00 - JPY 1,056.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 821.00
- Volume
- 200.60K
- Average Volume (3M)
- 254.63K
- Market Cap
- JPY 132.28B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 220.58B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 25.05B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 105.34B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 20.4
- Beta
- 0.50
- Next Earnings
- Nov 13, 2026
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 3.11%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Leverage
The sustained reduction in debt relative to equity strengthens financial resilience and lowers balance-sheet risk. Improved leverage should provide Hokuetsu with greater flexibility to manage cyclical demand, fund operations and absorb weaker earnings periods.
Stronger Equity Base
A growing equity base and stable assets indicate a reasonably supported balance sheet rather than persistent financial deterioration. This foundation can help preserve operating capacity and reduce dependence on incremental borrowing during industry downturns.
Recent Profitability Recovery
The FY2025 margin recovery shows that profitability can improve meaningfully after weaker periods. Although earnings remain cyclical, this rebound suggests the business retains operating leverage and some ability to restore returns when conditions improve.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue Decline
The recent revenue contraction points to weaker demand or operating conditions and reduces the base from which earnings can grow. If sustained, lower sales would constrain scale benefits, utilization and the company’s ability to rebuild margins.
Compressed Margins
Profitability remains materially below its FY2022 peak, indicating that earnings are sensitive to industry cycles and cost conditions. Persistently lower margins could limit reinvestment, weaken returns on equity and make future earnings less predictable.
Volatile Cash Generation
Uneven operating cash flow and recurring negative free cash flow expose the company to execution and capital-spending risk. Volatility can make internal funding less reliable and may require tighter investment discipline during weaker operating years.
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Company Description
Hokuetsu Corporation
Hokuetsu Corporation, founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1907, is a global producer and supplier of an extensive range of paper and paperboard products. The company's reach extends across Japan, the United States, China, the wider Asian region, and other international markets. Its operations are bifurcated into two primary divisions: the Paper and Pulp Business and the Packaging and Paper Processing Business. Within its Paper and Pulp segment, Hokuetsu offers a broad portfolio. This includes printing and communication papers suitable for books, magazines, catalogs, and brochures, alongside uncoated and colored wood-free paper varieties. The company also furnishes specialized paperboards such as white paperboard, coated duplex board, and cast-coated paper, which are utilized for diverse applications including packaging, catalogs, point-of-purchase advertising, postcards, and publication covers. Further products from this division encompass premium and fancy printing papers, industrial papers, unique processed items, specialty fiber boards, decorative and functional papers, timber products, and glass fiber sheets. The Packaging and Paper Processing division focuses on various packaging solutions. These include cartons for food, beverages, and other liquids, in addition to confectionery boxes. They also supply processed paper tailored for cosmetics and over-the-counter pharmaceutical packaging, and produce milk and drink cartons under their "Tohei Pak" brand. Other offerings in this segment comprise adhesive postcard papers, abrasive-coated base papers, chip carrier tape base paper, mark sheet paper, business forms, and communication media products. Beyond its core manufacturing, Hokuetsu Corporation engages in several ancillary activities, such as waste paper wholesale, construction, transportation, warehousing, investment, and data processing services. The company rebranded to Hokuetsu Corporation in July 2018, having previously been known as Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co., Ltd.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Paper, Lumber & Forest Products
- CEO
- Sekio Kishimoto
- Employees
- 3,728
- Website
- www.hokuetsucorp.com
- Address
- 3-2-2, Nihonbashihongoku-cho, Tokyo, TY, 103-0021, JP
Hokuetsu Corporation (3865) Earnings & Revenues
3865 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 6 | 4 | 12 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 2 | 0 | 10 |