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NOVAC CO., LTD.
(5079)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,788.00
▼(-1.66% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/13/26
The score is held back primarily by financial quality risk—especially sharply negative 2026 operating/free cash flow and the step-up in debt—despite improved 2026 growth and profitability. Technicals are neutral-to-slightly constructive with limited momentum confirmation. Valuation is a relative positive, supported by a moderate P/E and a strong dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong 2026 revenue rebound
The sharp 2026 revenue rebound indicates renewed demand and improved business activity after a weaker period. If sustained, stronger sales can support operating leverage, provide resources for project execution, and reinforce NOVAC’s market position over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Sharply negative operating and free cash flow
Large negative operating and free cash flow weaken the company’s ability to fund projects, dividends, and investment from internally generated cash. Because cash flow was also negative in 2024 and is described as highly volatile, funding needs may remain a material risk over coming quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong 2026 revenue rebound
The sharp 2026 revenue rebound indicates renewed demand and improved business activity after a weaker period. If sustained, stronger sales can support operating leverage, provide resources for project execution, and reinforce NOVAC’s market position over the next several quarters.
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NOVAC CO., LTD. (5079) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥13.34B
Dividend Yield4.63%
Average Volume (3M)4.16K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta (1Y)0.31
Revenue Growth18.51%
EPS Growth60.79%
CountryJP
Employees290
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryEngineering & Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)111.32
Shares Outstanding5,202,800
10 Day Avg. Volume3,570
30 Day Avg. Volume4,156
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.11
Price to Book (P/B)0.72
Price to Sales (P/S)0.38
P/FCF Ratio-2.17
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
NOVAC CO., LTD. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Novac Co., Ltd. operates in the civil engineering and construction general contracting business in Japan. It maintains and repairs public facilities, tenant buildings, condominiums, etc. It also involved in the design and construction supervision ...
NOVAC CO., LTD. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Apr 2025 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 27.51B | 35.36B | 27.51B | 34.43B | 31.95B | 35.37B |
| Gross Profit | 2.40B | 3.70B | 2.40B | 2.27B | 4.01B | 4.40B |
| EBITDA | 917.91M | 1.95B | 917.91M | 873.49M | 2.66B | 3.01B |
| Net Income | 573.39M | 1.18B | 573.39M | 287.40M | 2.05B | 2.11B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 25.96B | 32.14B | 25.96B | 29.51B | 28.22B | 28.99B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.53B | 4.63B | 7.53B | 5.52B | 14.50B | 11.86B |
| Total Debt | 433.41M | 4.37B | 433.41M | 1.81B | 9.12M | 15.53M |
| Total Liabilities | 7.77B | 13.37B | 7.77B | 11.13B | 9.41B | 11.42B |
| Stockholders Equity | 18.19B | 18.76B | 18.19B | 18.38B | 18.81B | 17.57B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -6.21B | 4.30B | -10.05B | 3.04B | 886.09M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | -5.84B | 4.35B | -9.96B | 5.05B | 894.45M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -379.69M | -81.62M | -87.28M | -1.58B | 417.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.32B | -2.26B | 1.08B | -830.62M | 1.42B |
NOVAC CO., LTD. Technical Analysis
Negative
2835.00
Price Trends
2592.64
Negative
2552.88
Positive
2645.50
Negative
Market Momentum
0.22
Positive
47.24
Neutral
34.40
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:5079, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2835 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2614.35, above the 50-day MA of 2592.64, and above the 200-day MA of 2645.50, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of 0.22 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 47.24 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 34.40 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:5079.
NOVAC CO., LTD. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | ¥17.30B | 6.90 | ― | 1.25% | 11.22% | 499.52% | |
71 Outperform | ¥12.93B | 12.05 | ― | 5.59% | 19.40% | 150.32% | |
68 Neutral | ¥17.14B | 7.31 | ― | 3.72% | -7.50% | 122.97% | |
63 Neutral | ¥13.34B | 12.41 | ― | 4.63% | 18.51% | 60.79% | |
63 Neutral | ¥12.77B | 8.15 | ― | 4.02% | -0.13% | -22.25% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
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