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6203 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1192.00
-¥19.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1192.00
-¥19.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,060.00 - ¥3,080.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume144.10K
Average Volume (3M)2.25M
Market Cap
¥28.27B
Enterprise Value¥17.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥6.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.7
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)64.29
Shares Outstanding12,548,134
10 Day Avg. Volume958,220
30 Day Avg. Volume2,251,560
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-19.81
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio3.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)99.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥23.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Balance SheetManageable leverage and a growing equity base provide Howa Machinery with greater financial resilience and flexibility. This strengthens its ability to support industrial operations, absorb cyclical demand changes, and fund future investment without relying excessively on additional debt.
FY2026 Cash Flow ReboundThe FY2026 improvement in operating and free cash flow indicates that the business regained the ability to convert operations into internally generated funds. If sustained, stronger cash conversion can support investment, debt management, and resilience through the next business cycle.
Profitability RecoveryReturning to positive net income after the FY2024 loss shows that Howa Machinery has restored basic earnings capacity. Positive operating profitability provides a foundation for rebuilding returns and strengthening financial resources, even though profitability remains below historically stronger levels.
Bears Say
Uneven Revenue TrendThe extended pattern of flat or declining revenue points to inconsistent demand and limited top-line momentum across the reported period. A weaker revenue base can constrain operating leverage, reduce investment capacity, and make future earnings recovery more dependent on cost control.
Thin Net MarginsThin margins leave relatively little room to absorb weaker sales or operating pressure before earnings are affected. This limits the durability of the recent profit recovery and means that modest changes in revenue or costs could have an outsized effect on shareholder returns.
Volatile Cash GenerationAlthough cash flow improved materially in FY2026, the broader record shows repeated periods of weak or negative cash generation. This inconsistency reduces confidence that reported profits will reliably become funds available for investment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
Howa Machinery, Ltd. News
6203 FAQ
What was Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1060.00 and its highest was ¥3080.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥28.27B.
When is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 13, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥31.59 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Howa Machinery, Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Howa Machinery, Ltd. pay dividends?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.88%. See more information on Howa Machinery, Ltd. dividends here
What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Howa Machinery, Ltd. have?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. has 12,548,134 shares outstanding.
What happened to Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥31.59 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.085%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Howa Machinery, Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6203
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Company Description
Howa Machinery, Ltd.
Howa Machinery, Ltd., based in Kiyosu, Japan, offers a diverse array of industrial products. Its offerings include sophisticated machine tools, such as precision machining centers, comprehensive transfer lines, and dedicated machine tool units for these lines. The company also provides an extensive range of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, featuring power chucks, rotating cylinders, various rodless slit and magnetic type cylinders, hydraulic and pneumatic clamp cylinders, hydraulic jig cylinders, rotary actuators, and general hydraulic cylinders. Within its electronic machinery division, Howa develops exposure systems vital for printed circuit board manufacturing, specialized equipment for ceramic green sheets, and advanced testing systems for mounted circuit boards. Furthermore, the company manufactures street and industrial sweepers, scrubbers, and sporting rifles, alongside metal joinery fittings. Established in 1907, the enterprise was formerly known as Howa Heavy Industries, Ltd. before adopting its current name, Howa Machinery, Ltd., in 1945.
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