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Nichiban Co., Ltd. (4218) Stock Price & Analysis

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4218 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,898.00-¥5.00(-0.26%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥1.85K¥1.9K¥1.95KAug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 13Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
JPY 1,894.00 - JPY 1,912.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,781.00 - JPY 2,018.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,903.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
24.63K
Market Cap
JPY 39.43B
Enterprise Value
JPY 25.73B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 13.21B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 1.14B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
23.4
Beta
0.37
Next Earnings
Feb 10, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
2.11%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Very low leverage and steadily rising equity reduce financial risk and preserve flexibility. This supports resilience through demand fluctuations and gives Nichiban capacity to sustain operations or invest without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Resilient Revenue Growth

The multi-year revenue increase indicates durable demand across Nichiban’s product portfolio rather than dependence on a single reporting period. Continued top-line expansion provides a foundation for future earnings recovery if margin pressure moderates.

Diversified Adhesive-Based Businesses

Serving industrial, consumer, medical and healthcare applications gives Nichiban multiple demand channels. Its adhesive expertise is transferable across these markets, reducing reliance on one end-use sector and supporting product breadth over time.

Bears Say

Weakening Profitability

Earnings deterioration despite growing revenue points to margin pressure, unfavorable mix or higher costs. If persistent, weaker profitability could limit internal investment, reduce returns on equity and make revenue growth less valuable to shareholders.

Inconsistent Cash Conversion

Positive but declining operating cash flow and volatile free cash flow suggest earnings are not converting consistently into discretionary funds. This can constrain investment capacity and make sustained shareholder distributions more dependent on balance-sheet strength.

Modest Return On Equity

A mid-single-digit historical ROE indicates that Nichiban generates only moderate profits from its growing equity base. Unless margins or asset productivity improve, the company may accumulate capital without achieving stronger long-term shareholder returns.

Nichiban Co., Ltd. News

4218 FAQ

What was Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nichiban Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1781.00 and its highest was ¥2018.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥39.43B.
When is Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Nichiban Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2026. The company reported ¥31.79 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Nichiban Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Nichiban Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Nichiban Co., Ltd. pays an annual dividend of ¥40 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on Nichiban Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nichiban Co., Ltd. have?
Nichiban Co., Ltd. has 20,738,007 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nichiban Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nichiban Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥31.79 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.783%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nichiban Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4218
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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