Want to see JP:4114 full AI Analyst Report?
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114) Stock Price & Analysis
4114 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 2,553.50 - JPY 2,607.50
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 1,740.00 - JPY 2,733.50
- Previous Close
- JPY 2,575.00
- Volume
- 663.60K
- Average Volume (3M)
- 620.73K
- Market Cap
- JPY 382.15B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 334.37B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 50.16B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 67.01B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 16.7
- Beta
- 0.85
- Next Earnings
- Nov 09, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 5.19%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Leverage
A low debt-to-equity ratio (~0.17x TTM) and a rising equity base provide durable financial resilience, reducing refinancing and interest-rate risk. This balance-sheet strength supports capacity investment or cyclical shocks without forcing asset sales or heavy external financing.
Stable, Diversified End Markets
A product mix centered on superabsorbent polymers, acrylics and catalysts supplies recurring consumer and industrial value chains (hygiene, coatings, adhesives). This end-market diversification and recurring hygiene demand underpin steadier revenue streams over multi-month horizons.
Improving Profitability And Modest Revenue Re-acceleration
Recent TTM data show revenue re-acceleration and margin expansion, indicating better pricing or mix and operational leverage. Sustained margin recovery implies stronger earnings quality and capacity to invest in technology or plants, supporting medium-term profit durability.
Bears Say
Very Weak Free Cash Flow Conversion
Free cash flow at roughly 6% of net income and a ~29% YoY decline signals difficulty converting accounting profits into spendable cash. Persistent low FCF constrains shareholder returns, deleverages ability to self-fund growth, and raises reliance on external funding for capex.
Operating Cash Flow Covers Small Share Of Earnings
OCF covering only ~40% of earnings suggests working-capital or non-cash adjustments are eroding cash realization. Over time, weak cash conversion increases vulnerability to capex cycles, limits liquidity cushions, and can impede consistent dividend or reinvestment capacity.
Margin Cyclicality And Feedstock Sensitivity
Profitability shows cyclical swings and sensitivity to raw-material/energy costs. Such structural exposure can compress margins during adverse commodity cycles, making earnings and cash flow volatile and complicating long-term planning for capacity and pricing.
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. News
Nippon Shokubai Posts Slight Profit Decline but Boosts Equity as Geopolitical Risks Cloud Outlook
An announcement from Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4114) ) is now available. Nippon Shokubai reported fiscal 2025 consolidated revenue of ¥399.9 billion, down 2.3% year on year, with operating
4114 FAQ
What was Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
What is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
When is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
How were Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Does Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
What is Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
How many shares outstanding does Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. have?
What happened to Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.?
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Company Description
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd., a Japanese enterprise, manufactures and supplies a diverse array of chemical solutions. Its operations are strategically organized into three principal divisions: Basic Chemicals, Functional Chemicals, and Environment and Catalysts. The Basic Chemicals division manufactures products such as acrylic acids, acrylates, ethylene oxides, ethylene glycols, ethanolamine, secondary alcohol ethoxylates, and glycol ethers. Within the Functional Chemicals segment, the company develops superabsorbent polymers, specialized acrylates, pharmaceutical intermediates, concrete admixture polymers, materials for electronics and information technology, iodine, maleic anhydride, resins utilized in adhesives and paints, and various adhesive items. The Environment and Catalysts division offers solutions like automotive catalysts, De-NOx catalysts, catalysts for dioxin decomposition and waste gas treatment, process catalysts, and advanced materials for fuel cells. Beyond these core segments, the company's extensive portfolio also encompasses agrochemicals, flame retardants, photochemicals and electrochemicals, adhesive-treated and fine spherical particles, surfactants and other chemical compounds, vinyl chloride resin stabilizers, antiseptics, antifouling agents, antifreeze, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, acrylic acid derivatives, unsaturated polyester resins, plastic molding compounds, malonates, industrial plant control systems, water-soluble polymers, alongside MAA, MMA, and PMMA products. Furthermore, Nippon Shokubai extends its expertise to include the engineering, construction, maintenance, and repair of production facilities, in addition to providing logistics services for chemical transportation. Established in 1941, the company was formerly known as Nippon Shokubai Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. before adopting its current name in 1991. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Osaka, Japan.
- Sector
- Basicmaterials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- CEO
- Kazuhiro Noda
- Employees
- 4,880
- Website
- www.shokubai.co.jp
- Address
- Kogin Building, Osaka, OS, 541-0043, JP
Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (4114) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 10 | 5 | 7 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 6 | 0 | 6 |