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Natoco Co (4627) Stock Price & Analysis

4627 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,966.00-¥47.00(-2.33%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
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Day’s Range
JPY 1,930.00 - JPY 2,013.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,448.00 - JPY 2,171.00
Previous Close
JPY 2,013.00
Volume
300
Average Volume (3M)
6,027
Market Cap
JPY 14.83B
Enterprise Value
JPY 624.46M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 12.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 0
Price to Earnings (P/E)
9.4
Beta
0.39
Next Earnings
Dec 10, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.75%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Debt-free Balance Sheet

A debt-free balance sheet and growing equity base give Natoco strong solvency and financial flexibility. The conservative capital structure reduces interest burden and refinancing exposure, while preserving capacity to withstand demand changes or support investment over the next several quarters.

Recent Revenue And Earnings Growth

Strong recent revenue growth alongside improved earnings indicates that Natoco's coatings business is currently expanding while generating higher profitability. If maintained, this combination can strengthen operating scale, support reinvestment, and improve the company's earnings base over the medium term.

Positive Operating Profitability

Natoco remains profitable at both the gross and net levels, demonstrating that its manufacturing and sales model converts coating revenue into positive earnings. This provides an operating foundation for continued business activity and supports resilience as demand across end markets changes.

Bears Say

Longer-term Margin Softening

The decline in operating and net margins from earlier peaks suggests that Natoco's earnings profile has normalized and that pricing or cost pressures have reduced profitability. Sustained margin softness could limit earnings conversion from future sales growth and constrain internal investment capacity.

Volatile Free Cash Flow

Recent positive free cash flow is encouraging, but the history of volatility and frequent negative periods indicates that accounting earnings have not consistently translated into deployable cash. Continued variability could constrain funding flexibility and make capital allocation less predictable.

Moderate Return On Equity

Although Natoco's capital structure is very safe, mid-single-digit return on equity indicates only moderate efficiency in generating profits from its equity base. Unless profitability or asset utilization improves, this may limit the earnings return produced by retained capital over time.

4627 FAQ

What was Natoco Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Natoco Co lowest stock price was ¥1448.00 and its highest was ¥2171.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Natoco Co’s market cap?
Natoco Co’s market cap is ¥14.83B.
When is Natoco Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Natoco Co’s earnings last quarter?
Natoco Co released its earnings results on Sep 04, 2026. The company reported ¥76.36 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Natoco Co overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Natoco Co pay dividends?
Natoco Co pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥27 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Natoco Co dividends here
What is Natoco Co’s EPS estimate?
Natoco Co’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Natoco Co have?
Natoco Co has 8,144,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Natoco Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Natoco Co reported an EPS of ¥76.36 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.2%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Natoco Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4627
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