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Shinhokoku Material Corp. (5542) Stock Price & Analysis

5542 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,097.00-¥20.00(-1.79%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥750¥1K¥1.25K10 Aug24 Aug7 Sep18 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
JPY 1,070.00 - JPY 1,113.00
52-Week Range
JPY 710.00 - JPY 1,487.00
Previous Close
JPY 1,117.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
84.63K
Market Cap
JPY 7.65B
Enterprise Value
JPY 2.73B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)
15.5
Beta
0.75
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.28%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage

Very low and declining leverage gives the company financial flexibility through changing industrial conditions. A lighter debt burden reduces refinancing and interest pressure, preserves capacity to fund operations or investment, and improves resilience if demand remains uneven.

Growing Equity Base

Steadily growing equity strengthens the balance-sheet foundation behind the manufacturing business. A larger capital base can support continued operations and selective investment while reducing reliance on borrowing, providing greater durability during periods of weaker revenue or cash conversion.

Positive Profitability

The company remains profitable and improved gross margin to about 25% in 2025, indicating continued ability to earn value from processed metal products. Although downstream margins weakened, positive gross profitability provides an operating base that can support reinvestment and recovery.

Bears Say

Revenue Decline

Two consecutive years of revenue contraction indicate weakening recent demand or shipment economics for the company’s processed metal products. Persistent top-line pressure can reduce plant utilization, limit operating leverage, and make a durable earnings recovery more dependent on demand improvement.

Margin Compression

Lower operating and net margins show that recent revenue weakness is not the only pressure on earnings. Reduced profitability per unit of sales can constrain internal capital generation and leave results more sensitive to cost levels, product mix, and production efficiency.

Uneven Cash Generation

Weak 2025 cash conversion and historically large free-cash-flow swings reduce confidence that reported profits consistently become usable cash. Inconsistent cash generation can make funding operations, investment, and shareholder returns less predictable even with a conservative balance sheet.

5542 FAQ

What was Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. lowest stock price was ¥710.00 and its highest was ¥1487.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s market cap?
Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s market cap is ¥7.65B.
When is Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥32.43 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Shinhokoku Material Corp. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Shinhokoku Material Corp. pay dividends?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.28%. See more information on Shinhokoku Material Corp. dividends here
What is Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shinhokoku Material Corp. have?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. has 7,020,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shinhokoku Material Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shinhokoku Material Corp. reported an EPS of ¥32.43 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.632%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shinhokoku Material Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5542
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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