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Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. (3948) Stock Price & Analysis
3948 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 1,162.00 - JPY 1,174.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 940.00 - JPY 1,400.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 1,167.00
- Volume
- 500
- Average Volume (3M)
- 1,240
- Market Cap
- JPY 6.73B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 4.03B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- N/A
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- N/A
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 17.3
- Beta
- 0.42
- Next Earnings
- Nov 09, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Dec 29, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 4.27%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage
Minimal debt reduces interest and refinancing risk, preserving financial flexibility during weaker earnings periods. The sizeable equity base also provides downside protection and capacity to fund operations or selective business investment.
Stable Gross Margin
Stable gross margin indicates the company has retained underlying product economics despite declining revenue. This provides a foundation for recovery if order volumes improve or operating costs are better controlled.
Positive Cash Generation
Positive operating and free cash flow means the business continues to generate internal liquidity rather than relying heavily on external financing. This supports ongoing operations and strengthens resilience while management addresses weaker profitability.
Bears Say
Multi-Year Revenue Decline
A sustained revenue contraction signals weakening demand, customer volume, or competitive positioning in the company’s core business-form market. Continued decline would reduce scale benefits and make fixed costs harder to absorb.
Severe Margin Compression
The sharp reduction in net and operating profitability leaves limited earnings cushion against further cost pressure or revenue weakness. Even with stable gross margin, weaker operating efficiency has materially reduced earnings resilience.
Weaker Free Cash Flow
Lower free cash flow weakens the company’s ability to fund investment, dividends, and other obligations from internally generated funds. If the downtrend persists, the otherwise strong balance sheet may provide less support for shareholder returns.
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Company Description
Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd.
Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hachioji, Japan, has been delivering a diverse range of printing and document management solutions since its inception in 1968. The company's offerings encompass data printing, direct mail services, and business process outsourcing (BPO). They also specialize in the creation of business forms and various custom tools, in addition to providing web-based solutions. Furthermore, their expertise covers comprehensive commercial printing services, from initial planning and production to redesigning existing materials.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Business Services
- CEO
- Yasuhiro Matsumoto
- Employees
- 391
- Website
- www.hikaribf.co.jp
- Address
- 553, Higashiasakawa-cho, Hachioji, TY, 193-0834, JP
Hikari Business Form Co., Ltd. (3948) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 6 | 0 | 6 |
