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Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. (5355) Price & Analysis
5355 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- JPY 660.00 - JPY 665.00
- 52-Week Range
- JPY 601.00 - JPY 695.00
- Previous Close
- JPY 662.00
- Volume
- 800
- Average Volume (3M)
- 2,633
- Market Cap
- JPY 4.47B
- Enterprise Value
- JPY 3.95B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- JPY 2.28B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- JPY 2.34B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 10.2
- Beta
- 0.08
- Next Earnings
- Nov 05, 2026
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 2.71%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Revenue And Profitability
Steady sales growth alongside a meaningful recovery in net profitability indicates improved earnings power. If maintained, this gives the company greater capacity to fund operations, absorb cost changes, and reinvest in its industrial product portfolio.
Lower Financial Leverage
The improving debt-to-equity profile and expanding equity base strengthen financial resilience. Lower leverage should reduce balance-sheet pressure and preserve flexibility for capital spending or downturn management, although total debt still requires monitoring.
Resilient Gross Margins
Stable gross margins suggest the company retains some ability to absorb manufacturing and input-cost changes. Its record of positive free cash flow in most years also provides evidence of an underlying capacity to generate funding beyond reported earnings.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Conversion
The sharp decline in free cash flow and low conversion from earnings raise concerns about earnings quality and reinvestment demands. Persistent weakness could limit debt reduction, dividends, and the company’s ability to self-fund strategic investment.
Operating Margin Pressure
Lower operating profitability despite revenue growth suggests cost pressure or an unfavorable product mix. If this persists, it could constrain the benefit of sales expansion and make the recovery in net earnings less durable over the medium term.
Higher Total Debt
Rising absolute debt creates a potential constraint even as leverage ratios improve through equity growth. If operating cash flow remains volatile, servicing or refinancing this debt could reduce financial flexibility during weaker industrial demand.
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Company Description
Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd.
Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd., operating with its subsidiaries, primarily focuses on the manufacturing and sale of refractory products within Japan. The company's essential materials are utilized across various demanding applications, including the production of non-ferrous and ferrous metals, iron, and steel, as well as in cast iron processes, incinerators, and high-temperature fusion furnaces. Additionally, it offers comprehensive services encompassing the design, fabrication, and distribution of specialized refractories tailored for metal melting furnaces, including induction types, alongside incinerators and fusion furnaces. Beyond its core industrial activities, Nippon Crucible also participates in real estate ventures. The company boasts a broad international reach, exporting its products to countries such as Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, the United States, and several European markets. Founded in 1885, Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Conglomerates
- CEO
- Yuji Nishimura
- Employees
- 259
- Website
- www.rutsubo.com
- Address
- Ebisu NR Building, Tokyo, TY, 150-0013, JP
Nippon Crucible Co., Ltd. (5355) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Moving Averages | 11 | 0 | 1 |