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NPC Incorporated (6255) Price & Analysis

6255 Stock Chart & Stats

¥673.00-¥13.00(-1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 600JPY 650JPY 700JPY 7503 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 667.00 - JPY 696.00
52-Week Range
JPY 565.00 - JPY 890.00
Previous Close
JPY 686.00
Volume
313.10K
Average Volume (3M)
281.74K
Market Cap
JPY 14.45B
Enterprise Value
JPY 13.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 5.29B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 0
Price to Earnings (P/E)
29.4
Beta
0.97
Next Earnings
Jan 14, 2027
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
1.49%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Debt-free Balance Sheet

Zero debt across all reported periods and generally growing equity reduce financial risk and preserve funding flexibility. This gives NPC greater capacity to absorb operating weakness, maintain its asset base, and pursue investments without leverage-related constraints.

Healthy Operating Margins

Despite the recent downturn, NPC maintained healthy gross and operating margins in the latest annual period. This indicates the business still retains meaningful operating profitability, providing a foundation for recovery if revenue performance and operating leverage improve.

Prior Positive Cash Generation

NPC generated positive operating and free cash flow for three consecutive years before the latest reversal. That history demonstrates the business has previously converted operations into cash, offering a foundation for restoring cash generation if the current pressure moderates.

Bears Say

Sharp Revenue Contraction

The sharp 2026 revenue decline, following another down year, signals weakened demand or business activity rather than a single isolated fluctuation. Two consecutive years of contraction reduce visibility on near-term growth and can limit the company’s ability to absorb fixed operating costs.

Profitability And Returns Weakened

Lower net margin and a drop in return on equity show that NPC is earning less from both sales and its equity base. If sustained, this weaker profitability could constrain internal capital generation and reduce the effectiveness of the otherwise strong balance sheet.

Negative Cash Flow Reversal

The move from several years of positive cash generation to large negative operating and free cash flow is a material deterioration. It raises concerns about cash earnings stability, increases dependence on balance-sheet resources, and makes funding operations through the cycle less predictable.

NPC Incorporated News

6255 FAQ

What was NPC Incorporated’s price range in the past 12 months?
NPC Incorporated lowest stock price was ¥565.00 and its highest was ¥890.00 in the past 12 months.
What is NPC Incorporated’s market cap?
NPC Incorporated’s market cap is ¥14.45B.
When is NPC Incorporated’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were NPC Incorporated’s earnings last quarter?
NPC Incorporated released its earnings results on Oct 07, 2026. The company reported ¥23.12 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is NPC Incorporated overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does NPC Incorporated pay dividends?
NPC Incorporated pays a Annually dividend of ¥11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.49%. See more information on NPC Incorporated dividends here
What is NPC Incorporated’s EPS estimate?
NPC Incorporated’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does NPC Incorporated have?
NPC Incorporated has 22,052,425 shares outstanding.
What happened to NPC Incorporated’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NPC Incorporated reported an EPS of ¥23.12 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.199%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NPC Incorporated?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6255
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