Japan Steel Works (5631) Stock Price & Analysis

5631 Stock Chart & Stats

¥5,885.00-¥213.00(-3.49%)

At close: Oct 30 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 5,850.00 - JPY 6,086.00
52-Week Range: JPY 5,850.00 - JPY 10,620.00
Previous Close: JPY 6,098.00
Volume: 745.80K
Average Volume (3M): 699.84K
Market Cap: JPY 433.28B
Enterprise Value: JPY 576.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 76.00B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 85.92B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 20.8
Beta: 1.51
Next Earnings: Nov 10, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: 66.51
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 1.60%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Expansion

Revenue growth of about 11% over the period indicates that Japan Steel Works has expanded its business base despite uneven annual performance. A larger revenue platform can support greater capacity utilization, customer reach, and operating leverage across its specialized industrial manufacturing activities.

Improving Margins

Improving net and EBITDA margins show stronger profitability than in earlier years, suggesting better economics across the company’s product mix or manufacturing operations. If maintained, this margin profile can strengthen internal funding capacity and provide greater resilience against cost and execution pressures.

Equity Base And Returns

Steadily growing equity and consistent returns on equity indicate that the company has been building balance-sheet support while generating recurring returns from its capital base. This provides a more durable foundation for funding large industrial projects and absorbing operational variability.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

Recent negative operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow show that reported earnings are not currently converting reliably into cash. Persistent cash use can increase reliance on external funding, limit investment flexibility, and raise execution risk for a project-based industrial business.

Rising Leverage

The sharp increase in debt-to-equity and total debt reduces financial flexibility compared with the prior year. Higher leverage can increase financing demands and make it harder to fund capacity, manage working-capital needs, or withstand weaker project timing while cash generation remains pressured.

Uneven Sales Growth

The combination of a 2025 sales decline and a 2026 rebound indicates that revenue progression is not yet consistently smooth. Uneven growth can complicate capacity planning and earnings visibility, particularly for a manufacturer whose results depend on project deliveries and order timing.

Japan Steel Works News

Japan Steel Works lifts earnings on lower sales, keeps full-year outlook and dividend plan

An update from Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) is now available. Japan Steel Works reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 consolidated results marked by a 13.9% year-on-year decline in net sales

3M agoJ9R 5631

J9R Earnings Report this Week: Is It a Buy, Ahead of Earnings?

Japan Steel Works (J9R) is scheduled to report 1st quarter earnings on 08/03/2026. Regarding Q1 estimates, Wall Street analysts expect Japan Steel Works to post earnings of Yen50.27 per share.

3M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Completes Restricted Stock Issuance for Executives

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) has issued an announcement. The Japan Steel Works has completed payment procedures for the issuance of 12,393 shares of new common stock as restricted

3M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Updates Medium-Term JGP2028 Management Plan

The latest update is out from Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ). The Japan Steel Works has announced an update to its Medium-Term Management Plan, known as JGP2028, which covers

3M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Updates Five-Year Medium-Term Plan JGP2028

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) just unveiled an announcement. The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has approved an update to the five-year Medium-Term Management

3M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Expands Restricted Stock Compensation for Executives

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) has shared an announcement. Japan Steel Works will issue 12,393 new common shares as restricted stock compensation to five internal directors and eleven executive

4M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Weighs Cutting Minimum Investment Unit to Boost Liquidity

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) has issued an update. The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. announced its stance on reducing the minimum investment unit for its shares to a level

5M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Posts Double-Digit Sales Gain and Raises Dividend

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) just unveiled an announcement. Japan Steel Works reported consolidated net sales of ¥274.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 10.6%

5M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works to Tighten Director Stock Restrictions to Bolster Long-Term Value Alignment

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) has shared an announcement. Japan Steel Works will seek shareholder approval at its June 22, 2026 general meeting to revise its restricted stock compensation

5M agoJ9R 5631

Japan Steel Works Lifts Year-End Dividend, Signals Ongoing Shareholder Focus

Japan Steel Works ( ($JP:5631) ) just unveiled an announcement. The Japan Steel Works has approved a year-end dividend of 48 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March

5M agoJ9R 5631

5631 FAQ

What was Japan Steel Works’s price range in the past 12 months?

Japan Steel Works lowest stock price was ¥5850.00 and its highest was ¥10620.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Steel Works’s market cap?

Japan Steel Works’s market cap is ¥433.28B.

When is Japan Steel Works’s upcoming earnings report date?

Japan Steel Works’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 10, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 8 days.

How were Japan Steel Works’s earnings last quarter?

Japan Steel Works released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported ¥80.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥50.27 by ¥30.33.

Is Japan Steel Works overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Japan Steel Works’s price is currently Undervalued.

Does Japan Steel Works pay dividends?

Japan Steel Works pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥46 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.6%. See more information on Japan Steel Works dividends here

What is Japan Steel Works’s EPS estimate?

Japan Steel Works’s EPS estimate is 66.51.

How many shares outstanding does Japan Steel Works have?

Japan Steel Works has 74,428,300 shares outstanding.

What happened to Japan Steel Works’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Japan Steel Works reported an EPS of ¥80.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥50.27. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.013%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Steel Works?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:5631

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