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MEC Company Ltd. (4971) Stock Price & Analysis

4971 Stock Chart & Stats

¥5,870.00-¥500.00(-7.85%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 6,000JPY 8,000JPY 10,0003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 5,770.00 - JPY 6,130.00
52-Week Range
JPY 4,310.00 - JPY 12,230.00
Previous Close
JPY 6,370.00
Volume
81.40K
Average Volume (3M)
341.96K
Market Cap
JPY 108.62B
Enterprise Value
JPY 186.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 11.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 0
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.4
Beta
1.49
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.15%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

High And Improving Margins

Sustained gross margins near 60% and operating-margin expansion indicate strong underlying profitability and improving operating leverage. This gives the company more internal funding capacity for investment and resilience over the next several quarters, provided demand remains supportive.

Debt-free Balance Sheet

A debt-free balance sheet and steadily compounded equity provide substantial financial flexibility. The company is less exposed to interest costs and refinancing pressure, while its stronger capital base can support investment, absorb operating volatility, and preserve strategic options.

Reaccelerating Revenue Growth

The return to double-digit revenue growth in 2025 suggests renewed business momentum after the prior slowdown. If this reacceleration persists, it can improve operating leverage, support continued earnings growth, and reinforce the company’s position in its specialty chemicals market.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

Profit conversion into cash has been inconsistent, with operating cash flow below net income in most reported years and especially weak free cash flow in 2025. This may constrain internally funded growth and makes reported earnings less dependable for assessing financial capacity.

Earnings Volatility

The wide swings in net margin show that profitability has not been fully consistent across periods. Even with a strong 2025 rebound, sensitivity to business conditions or one-off effects could make future earnings harder to forecast and reduce confidence in steady profit compounding.

Uneven Operating Returns

Although return on equity reached a stronger level in 2025, the preceding variability indicates that capital productivity has not followed a smooth upward path. Uneven returns can signal inconsistent earnings quality and make long-term performance more dependent on operating-cycle conditions.

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 ¥4310.00 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 ¥108.62B.
When is MEC Company Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were MEC Company Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
MEC Company Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported ¥82.74 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is MEC Company Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MEC Company Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MEC Company Ltd. pay dividends?
MEC Company Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.15%. 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 ¥82.74 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.469%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MEC Company Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4971
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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