Nippon Kodoshi Corporation (3891) Stock Price & Analysis

3891 Stock Chart & Stats

¥6,080.00-¥380.00(-5.88%)

At close: Oct 30 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 5,930.00 - JPY 6,400.00
52-Week Range: JPY 2,530.00 - JPY 11,110.00
Previous Close: JPY 6,460.00
Volume: 9,200
Average Volume (3M): 146.62K
Market Cap: JPY 63.88B
Enterprise Value: JPY 73.26B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 4.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 5.62B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 16.0
Beta: 1.50
Next Earnings: Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 2.14%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Profitability

The company is generating robust gross, operating, and net margins for its industry, indicating that its specialty paper products retain meaningful economic value. Sustained profitability should support internal investment, resilience during weaker demand, and continued funding for customer and product development.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Low and improving leverage gives Nippon Kodoshi greater financial flexibility than a highly indebted manufacturer. Expanded equity provides a stronger buffer against operating volatility and leaves more capacity to fund capital needs or pursue growth without excessive reliance on external financing.

2026 Growth And Cash Rebound

The 2026 recovery demonstrates that the business can regain momentum after a weaker period while converting improved operations into substantial cash generation. Positive free cash flow strengthens self-funded investment capacity and provides evidence of improved near-term financial operating quality.

Bears Say

Volatile Free Cash Flow

Although cash generation improved sharply in 2026, the preceding three years of negative free cash flow indicate that earnings have not translated consistently into discretionary cash. This volatility can complicate investment planning and makes the durability of current cash generation less certain.

Uneven Revenue And Margin Trend

The company’s recent recovery follows a period of uneven demand and profitability rather than a steady upward trajectory. A 2024 revenue decline, modest 2025 performance, and lower margins than earlier years suggest that earnings power remains sensitive to business conditions.

Subpeak Returns And Capital Discipline

Improving ROE is encouraging, but its position below earlier peaks indicates that the company is not yet using its equity base as efficiently as in its strongest years. Historical debt fluctuations also mean maintaining capital discipline remains important as operations and investment needs evolve.

3891 FAQ

What was Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2530.00 and its highest was ¥11110.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s market cap?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s market cap is ¥63.88B.

When is Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

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

How were Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported ¥127.49 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Nippon Kodoshi Corporation overvalued?

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

Does Nippon Kodoshi Corporation pay dividends?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥80 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.14%. See more information on Nippon Kodoshi Corporation dividends here

What is Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Kodoshi Corporation have?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation has 10,698,482 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Kodoshi Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Kodoshi Corporation reported an EPS of ¥127.49 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.488%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Kodoshi Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3891

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