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Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. (6158) Price & Analysis

6158 Stock Chart & Stats

¥998.00¥2.00(0.20%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 975JPY 1,000JPY 1,0253 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 990.00 - JPY 1,001.00
52-Week Range
JPY 836.00 - JPY 1,346.00
Previous Close
JPY 996.00
Volume
8,200
Average Volume (3M)
8,470
Market Cap
JPY 6.44B
Enterprise Value
JPY 2.11B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 4.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 431.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
18.8
Beta
0.67
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
3.51%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Balance Sheet

Extremely low leverage (debt-to-equity ≈0.03) provides a durable financial buffer through industry cycles, reducing refinancing and interest-rate risk. This supports steady dividend policy, capital spending for specialized equipment, and resilience during demand downturns.

Strong Cash Conversion

High free-cash-flow-to-net-income conversion (~82%) indicates cash generation closely tracks reported earnings, enabling funding for maintenance capex, dividends, and working-capital needs without relying on external financing—an enduring indicator of financial health.

Niche Product Strength & Gross Margins

Focus on specialized precision grinding equipment creates durable competitive positioning with customers needing high-accuracy manufacturing. Consistently strong gross margins (~37–39%) imply pricing power and product differentiation that support long-term margin recovery when volumes normalize.

Bears Say

Revenue Decline & Margin Compression

A meaningful revenue drop and sharp operating-margin compression in FY2026 point to demand softening or rising operating leverage. Persistent top-line weakness and lower operating profit reduce retained earnings and restrict reinvestment and strategic initiatives over the medium term.

Earnings And Cash Volatility

Intermittent negative operating and free cash flow in prior years shows working-capital and cycle sensitivity. Such volatility undermines forecasting, forces larger liquidity buffers, and can constrain consistent capital allocation or dividend policies during future downturns.

Falling Returns On Equity

A sharp decline in ROE reflects reduced profitability relative to equity and signals weaker capital efficiency. If this trend persists it can diminish shareholder returns and limit the company's ability to fund growth organically or justify sustained dividend levels long term.

6158 FAQ

What was Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥836.00 and its highest was ¥1346.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥6.44B.
When is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -¥2.48 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.51%. See more information on Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. have?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. has 7,028,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥2.48 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.602%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waida Mfg. Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6158
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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