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Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. (5446) Stock Price & Analysis

5446 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,008.00¥1.00(0.10%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥1K¥1.1K¥1.2K10 Aug24 Aug7 Sep18 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
JPY 1,005.00 - JPY 1,011.00
52-Week Range
JPY 1,002.00 - JPY 1,331.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,007.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
2,153
Market Cap
JPY 3.87B
Enterprise Value
JPY 4.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 2.08B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 2.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.22
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.79%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Low leverage reduces financial risk and gives Hokuetsu Metal greater flexibility to withstand steel-market downturns, fund operations, and pursue necessary investment without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Positive Recent Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow in FY2025 and FY2026 supports liquidity despite the reported loss, indicating that the business can still convert operations into cash during the current difficult earnings cycle.

Demonstrated Profit Potential

The company has previously generated solid profitability in stronger operating environments, showing that its steel operations possess underlying earnings potential if demand, pricing, and industry conditions recover.

Bears Say

Revenue And Profitability Deterioration

The latest deterioration points to weaker demand or pricing power and reduces earnings visibility. Sustained revenue contraction and negative margins could constrain reinvestment, weaken returns, and prolong the recovery.

Cyclical Cash Flow Volatility

Historically uneven cash generation indicates sensitivity to working capital and steel-market cycles. Even with recent improvement, another downturn could pressure liquidity and reduce funds available for investment or shareholder returns.

Negative Shareholder Returns

Negative ROE shows that the company is currently not producing adequate earnings from shareholder capital. If weak margins persist, capital efficiency and long-term value creation will remain under pressure.

5446 FAQ

What was Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1002.00 and its highest was ¥1331.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.87B.
When is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported -¥45.45 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.79%. See more information on Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. have?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. has 3,994,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥45.45 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.816%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hokuetsu Metal Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5446
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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