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4973 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3480.00
¥5.00(0.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3480.00
¥5.00(0.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,020.00 - ¥6,850.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume8.80K
Average Volume (3M)64.49K
Market Cap
¥23.54B
Enterprise Value¥24.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.62B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.2
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Jan 22, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)303.64
Shares Outstanding6,067,200
10 Day Avg. Volume76,870
30 Day Avg. Volume64,493
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.48
Price to Sales (P/S)1.48
P/FCF Ratio-31.73
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)269.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥17.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free Balance SheetA debt-free balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and interest-burden exposure, giving the company greater flexibility through industry cycles. Strong equity and asset coverage also provide capacity to fund operations, pursue investment, and absorb volatility without relying heavily on external financing.
Strong 2026 Revenue ReboundThe sharp 2026 revenue rebound indicates renewed demand or improved commercial traction in the company’s specialty chemical markets. If sustained, stronger sales can improve operating leverage, support customer relationships, and provide a larger base for future earnings growth.
Improved Profitability And ReturnsImproved net margin and return on equity show that the recent sales recovery translated into stronger bottom-line performance and more productive use of shareholder capital. This supports internal reinvestment and indicates better earnings quality than the weaker levels seen in earlier periods.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow weaken confidence that accounting earnings are converting into cash available for reinvestment or shareholder returns. The reversal from prior positive periods also suggests cash generation remains volatile, potentially constraining financial decisions despite the debt-free balance sheet.
Operating Profitability DeteriorationThe steep decline in EBIT margin shows that revenue growth has not translated consistently into operating profit. Sustained margin weakness could limit earnings durability, reduce the benefits of scale, and leave results more exposed to changes in operating costs or product mix.
Modest Gross Margins And Uneven Sales HistoryModest gross margins indicate limited operating cushion and may reflect constrained pricing power or ongoing cost pressure. Combined with the uneven revenue history, this makes it harder to establish a consistently expanding earnings base and increases dependence on continued sales recovery.
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. News
4973 FAQ
What was Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3020.00 and its highest was ¥6850.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥23.54B.
When is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 22, 2027 which is in 87 days.
How were Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2026. The company reported ¥104.35 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥115 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6%. See more information on Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. have?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. has 6,067,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥104.35 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.911%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4973
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Company Description
Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd.
Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic components in Japan and internationally. The company provides gold electrolytic plating formulation for semiconductor applications, as well as PWB, connector, contact, and soldering applications; strike gold plating formulation for lead frame applications; flash gold plating formulation for leadframe uses; and palladium electrolytic formulation for connector and lead frame uses. It also offers gold plating formulation for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and electrolytic and electroless silver plating formulations. In addition, the company provides anti bacterial agents for plating tanks and drag-out tanks; and impurity removal resin that removes Cu ions dissolved in Au and palladium plating formulation. Additionally, it offers surface treatment chemicals and stripping agents. Japan Pure Chemical Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1971 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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