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4971 Stock Chart & Stats
¥5370.00
¥75.00(2.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥5370.00
¥75.00(2.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,704.00 - ¥12,230.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.40K
Average Volume (3M)283.30K
Market Cap
¥156.54B
Enterprise Value¥105.11K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥10.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta1.40
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)331.28
Shares Outstanding19,571,093
10 Day Avg. Volume234,540
30 Day Avg. Volume283,300
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)3.09
Price to Sales (P/S)4.50
P/FCF Ratio75.78
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)319.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥25.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High And Improving Operating MarginsSustained high gross margins and a multi-year rise in operating margin indicate durable pricing power and efficient cost structure in its specialty chemicals business. Higher operating margins expand reinvestment capacity and buffer profitability across cycles, supporting long-term return generation.
Exceptionally Conservative, Debt-free Balance SheetA sustained zero-debt position and rising equity provide strong financial flexibility: capacity to fund capex, pursue M&A, sustain dividends or weather downturns without refinancing risk. This structural strength reduces solvency risk and supports strategic optionality over years.
Revenue Growth Re-accelerationA clear rebound in top-line growth after recent weakness suggests improving product demand or market share dynamics. If sustained, re-acceleration underpins margin leverage and long-term earnings resilience, signaling the business can recover from temporary downturns.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Operating Cash ConversionAccounting profits have not consistently translated into cash due to working-capital swings or timing of receipts/payments. Weak and volatile cash conversion limits reliable funding for capex, dividends or buybacks and increases reliance on balance-sheet flexibility.
Earnings And Margin VolatilityLarge swings in net margin point to sensitivity to cyclical demand, input costs or one-offs, complicating planning and forecasting. This variability raises execution risk for sustained cash generation and makes long-term earnings visibility weaker for investors and management.
Above-average Market Sensitivity (beta)A beta materially above 1 suggests the business and earnings are more cyclical and sensitive to macro swings. For a specialty-chemicals firm, higher market sensitivity can amplify revenue and profit volatility across economic cycles, increasing risk to long-term cashflow consistency.
MEC Company Ltd. News
4971 FAQ
What was MEC Company Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
MEC Company Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2704.00 and its highest was ¥12230.00 in the past 12 months.
What is MEC Company Ltd.’s market cap?
MEC Company Ltd.’s market cap is ¥156.54B.
When is MEC Company Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
MEC Company Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were MEC Company Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
MEC Company Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥83.69 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is MEC Company Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MEC Company Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does MEC Company Ltd. pay dividends?
MEC Company Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.49%. See more information on MEC Company Ltd. dividends here
What is MEC Company Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
MEC Company Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does MEC Company Ltd. have?
MEC Company Ltd. has 19,571,093 shares outstanding.
What happened to MEC Company Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MEC Company Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥83.69 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.268%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MEC Company Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4971
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Company Description
MEC Company Ltd.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Amagasaki, Japan, MEC Company Ltd. specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of chemicals, equipment, and materials crucial for printed circuit board (PCB) production across Asian and European markets. Its comprehensive chemical portfolio addresses various critical steps in PCB fabrication. This includes diverse solutions for adhesion enhancement, such as roughening treatments for different substrate types (e.g., rolled copper, multilayer materials) and high-frequency applications, as well as copper surface preparation for CO2 laser direct drilling, and pretreatments for dry films and solder masks. The company also supplies chemicals for microetching, etch down, anisotropic etching, copper seed layer etching, and other general metal surface treatments. Additionally, MEC provides solutions for residue removal, degreasing, rust prevention, temporary anti-tarnish, metal resist stripping, and HALS. A significant offering is AMALPHA, an advanced metal surface treatment technology designed to enable direct bonding between metals and resins.
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