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NOF (4403) Stock Price & Analysis

4403 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,799.00¥34.50(1.25%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 2,500JPY 2,600JPY 2,700JPY 2,8003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 2,784.00 - JPY 2,824.50
52-Week Range
JPY 2,484.00 - JPY 3,400.00
Previous Close
JPY 2,764.50
Volume
630.00K
Average Volume (3M)
915.62K
Market Cap
JPY 632.84B
Enterprise Value
JPY 536.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 64.85B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 4.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
16.2
Beta
0.67
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
2.50%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Steady Revenue Growth

Consistent revenue expansion indicates durable demand across NOF’s industrial chemical and functional-material businesses. The 2026 acceleration could strengthen operating scale and customer penetration, although the sustainability of that step-up remains important to monitor.

Durable Profitability

Sustained gross and net margins suggest NOF retains meaningful value-added content and pricing or mix support in its specialty chemical portfolio. This provides resilience against normal input-cost fluctuations and supports ongoing internal funding.

Very Low Financial Leverage

An exceptionally conservative balance sheet limits interest and refinancing risk while preserving flexibility for capital investment, research, or customer-driven capacity needs. The rising equity base further strengthens NOF’s ability to withstand industry volatility.

Bears Say

Uneven Cash Conversion

Weak conversion of accounting earnings into operating cash can constrain internally funded investment and dividends, even when reported profits remain healthy. Persistent working-capital swings or reinvestment needs would make financial performance less predictable.

Limited Operating Margin Expansion

Revenue growth has not translated into sustained operating leverage, implying that volume and product mix are doing more work than structural efficiency gains. Without margin expansion, future earnings growth may remain more dependent on continued sales growth.

Moderately Lower Capital Returns

A gradual decline in ROE suggests incremental equity is producing somewhat lower returns than at the peak. While profitability remains healthy, this could indicate that growth, retained capital, or investment is not yet generating proportionate shareholder returns.

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4403 FAQ

What was NOF’s price range in the past 12 months?
NOF lowest stock price was ¥2484.00 and its highest was ¥3400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NOF’s market cap?
NOF’s market cap is ¥632.84B.
When is NOF’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were NOF’s earnings last quarter?
NOF released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported ¥33.53 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is NOF overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts NOF’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does NOF pay dividends?
NOF pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.5%. See more information on NOF dividends here
What is NOF’s EPS estimate?
NOF’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does NOF have?
NOF has 226,524,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to NOF’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NOF reported an EPS of ¥33.53 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.246%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NOF?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4403
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology