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Howa Machinery, Ltd. (6203) Price & Analysis

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6203 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1192.00

-¥19.00(-1.50%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1192.00

-¥19.00(-1.50%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥984.00 - ¥2,030.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume144.10K

Average Volume (3M)467.53K

Market Cap

¥18.18B

Enterprise Value¥21.02B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.19B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥6.76B

Price to Earnings (P/E)23.4

Beta1.40

Next Earnings

Aug 06, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.39%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)61.42

Shares Outstanding12,548,134

10 Day Avg. Volume460,380

30 Day Avg. Volume467,533

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)107.7

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥23.00B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Balance-sheet StrengthManageable leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.32) and rising equity give the company financial flexibility for capex, cyclical troughs, or targeted investments. A stronger balance sheet reduces refinancing risk, supports supply chain commitments and durable operations over the next several quarters.

Profitability RecoveryReturn to positive net income and operating profitability (~5%) after FY2024 loss indicates operational stabilization. Sustained profitability provides internal funding for product support and modest reinvestment, improving the odds of durable earnings and creditor confidence over months.

Improved Cash Generation (FY2026)A material rebound to strong operating and free cash flow in FY2026 improves near-term funding capacity for maintenance capex and working capital. If maintained, better cash conversion supports deleveraging and steady investment in machinery and service capabilities, enhancing resilience.

Bears Say

Inconsistent Revenue TrendsTop-line volatility—flat FY2022–FY2024, modest FY2025, then ~5.5% decline in FY2026—signals unstable end-market demand or order timing. Persistent revenue inconsistency limits scale economies, complicates capacity planning, and weakens predictability of medium-term cash flows and margins.

Thin Margins And Low ReturnsSustained net margins around 3% and mid-single-digit ROE indicate modest profitability and constrained shareholder returns. Thin margins reduce the firm's ability to absorb cost shocks, invest in product upgrades or services, and deliver durable earnings growth without structural margin improvement.

Multi-year Cash Flow VolatilityRepeated periods of weak or negative operating cash flow across FY2021–FY2025 create confidence risk around sustaining free cash flow. This volatility can force reliance on external funding in downturns, limit steady dividends, and constrain consistent strategic investment absent conversion improvement.

Howa Machinery, Ltd. News

Howa Machinery Posts Slight Profit Dip but Strengthens Balance Sheet and Cash Position

Howa Machinery, Ltd. ( ($JP:6203) ) just unveiled an update. Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of...

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Howa Machinery Posts Lower Profits but Stronger Balance Sheet in Q3 FY2025

Howa Machinery, Ltd. ( ($JP:6203) ) has shared an announcement. Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of...

5M ago

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Howa Machinery Reports Mixed Financial Results for Q2 2025

The latest update is out from Howa Machinery, Ltd. ( ($JP:6203) ). Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported a 9.9%...

8M ago

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Howa Machinery Reports Robust Financial Growth in June 2025 Quarter

Howa Machinery, Ltd. ( ($JP:6203) ) has shared an announcement. Howa Machinery, Ltd. reported a significant increase in...

12M ago

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6203 FAQ

What was Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Howa Machinery, Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥984.00 and its highest was ¥2030.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap?

Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s market cap is ¥18.18B.

When is Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 13 days.

How were Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Howa Machinery, Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥15.84 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥15.84.

Is Howa Machinery, Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Howa Machinery, Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Howa Machinery, Ltd. pay dividends?

Howa Machinery, Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.39%. 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 ¥15.84 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.144%.

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.