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6278 Stock Chart & Stats
¥9030.00
¥85.00(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥9030.00
¥85.00(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥5,680.00 - ¥27,150.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.30K
Average Volume (3M)193.44K
Market Cap
¥306.30B
Enterprise Value¥210.80K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥14.22B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥219.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.3
Beta1.41
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)425.51
Shares Outstanding19,780,000
10 Day Avg. Volume167,400
30 Day Avg. Volume193,436
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.84
Price to Sales (P/S)3.67
P/FCF Ratio1.94K
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)565.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥52.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative, Debt-free Balance SheetThe essentially debt-free balance sheet (debt-to-equity near zero; total debt zero in 2025) materially increases financial resilience and strategic optionality. Over 2-6 months this supports capacity for prioritized capex, opportunistic M&A or buybacks, lowers refinancing risk and buffers against operating downturns.
High And Stable Profitability MarginsSustained gross margins around 40% and EBIT margins near 21–22% reflect durable pricing power and operational efficiency. These margins provide ongoing internal funding for R&D and capital needs, improve tolerance to input-cost shocks, and underpin long-term cash generation even if sales growth fluctuates.
Meaningful Recent Revenue AccelerationThe pickup to +14.6% revenue growth in 2025 indicates strengthening demand and market traction. When paired with strong margins, sustained top-line momentum can compound earnings and cash flow over time, enabling reinvestment in capacity and product development rather than relying on external financing.
Bears Say
Severe Free Cash Flow DeteriorationThe collapse of free cash flow to ~¥0.08B (≈1% of net income) signals weak cash conversion driven by heavy reinvestment or working-capital strain. This reduces distributable cash, constrains buybacks/dividends, and makes the firm's ability to fund strategic moves or weather shocks more dependent on volatile operating cash.
Cyclicality And Margin VolatilityA history of revenue decline (2023) and prior margin compression shows the business is exposed to cyclical demand and cost/mix swings. This reduces predictability of earnings and cash flow over time, necessitates conservative balance-sheet cushions, and complicates multi-period planning for investments or payouts.
Very Low Leverage May Cap ROE UpsideWhile conservative leverage reduces risk, the firm's minimal use of debt constrains return-on-equity potential (ROE in mid-to-high single digits). Over the medium term this trade-off can lead to lower shareholder return growth versus peers that judiciously deploy leverage to enhance capital efficiency.
Union Tool Co. News
6278 FAQ
What was Union Tool Co.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Union Tool Co. lowest stock price was ¥5680.00 and its highest was ¥27150.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Union Tool Co.’s market cap?
Union Tool Co.’s market cap is ¥306.30B.
When is Union Tool Co.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Union Tool Co.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Union Tool Co.’s earnings last quarter?
Union Tool Co. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported ¥163.78 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Union Tool Co. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Union Tool Co.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Union Tool Co. pay dividends?
Union Tool Co. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.73%. See more information on Union Tool Co. dividends here
What is Union Tool Co.’s EPS estimate?
Union Tool Co.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Union Tool Co. have?
Union Tool Co. has 19,780,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Union Tool Co.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Union Tool Co. reported an EPS of ¥163.78 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.608%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Union Tool Co.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6278
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Union Tool Co.
Union Tool Co. manufactures and distributes a diverse range of cutting implements, linear motion systems, and machinery for metal processing, catering to both the Japanese domestic market and international clients. Their extensive product line features drills and routers specifically designed for printed circuit boards (PCBs), alongside specialized PCB tooling equipment such as MDP drill pointers, ring setting devices, non-contact drill diameter and measuring instruments, and spindle run-out measurement systems. The company also provides carbide end mills, precision measuring apparatus, rolling dies, forging implements, and coating rods. Additionally, Union Tool Co. develops sensor technologies, including portable medical electrocardiographs, wearable heart rate monitors, analytical software, and various monitoring devices. Originally founded in 1955 as Union Chemical Research Co., Ltd., the firm officially became Union Tool Co. in 1971, and its corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.
Technical Analysis
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