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Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (3877) Price & Analysis

3877 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,061.00¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 2,100JPY 2,2003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 2,048.00 - JPY 2,085.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,638.00 - JPY 2,280.00
Previous Close
JPY 2,061.00
Volume
34.00K
Average Volume (3M)
27.94K
Market Cap
JPY 27.52B
Enterprise Value
JPY 54.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 3.12B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 32.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.6
Beta
0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
5.34%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Balance Sheet

Debt reduction from about 1.13x to 0.56x equity, alongside equity growth, gives Chuetsu a stronger capital base. This should improve resilience and financing flexibility over the next several quarters, even though returns on that capital remain modest.

Positive Earnings Base

Profitability remains positive and the company has moved from a loss in 2021 to positive net earnings. That recovery provides an operating base for the business to build on, although the latest period shows weaker margins and only thin net profitability.

Earnings Recovery

The reported 167.4% EPS growth indicates a substantial improvement in per-share earnings versus the comparison period. If sustained through the cycle, this recovery can support internal funding and shareholder returns, though recent margins temper confidence.

Bears Say

Margin Compression

Gross margin fell from about 16.4% in 2024 to 13.4% in 2026, while EBITDA margin declined from 10.4% to 8.1%. Persistent compression would limit earnings conversion and reduce the benefit of any sales recovery.

Weak Cash Generation

Operating cash flow dropped sharply after strong 2024–2025 levels, and 2026 free cash flow was near breakeven; historical volatility included negative FCF in 2023. This weak conversion can constrain reinvestment, debt service and dividends.

Flat Revenue And Modest Returns

Revenue was essentially flat and declined about 0.9% in 2026, while ROE was only about 4.1%, down from 6.7% in 2024. Limited top-line momentum and modest capital returns could restrain sustainable growth and shareholder value creation.

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. News

3877 FAQ

What was Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1638.00 and its highest was ¥2280.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥27.52B.
When is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥40.23 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.34%. See more information on Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. have?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. has 13,354,688 shares outstanding.
What happened to Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥40.23 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.048%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3877
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