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6656 Stock Chart & Stats
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥584.00
-¥9.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥499.00 - ¥1,588.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.30K
Average Volume (3M)110.73K
Market Cap
¥3.22B
Enterprise Value¥4.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥573.37M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.42
Next Earnings
Dec 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-6.14
Shares Outstanding4,031,200
10 Day Avg. Volume35,390
30 Day Avg. Volume110,730
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.25
Price to Book (P/B)2.80
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio-5.05
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue ReboundThe recent revenue rebound indicates recovering demand and renewed business activity after the prior-year decline. If this improvement persists, a larger revenue base can support operating leverage, strengthen customer reach, and provide a foundation for rebuilding consistent earnings over the next several quarters.
Return To ProfitabilityReturning to positive operating profit and net income marks a meaningful improvement in the earnings cycle. Sustained profitability would enhance internal funding capacity, support investment in the semiconductor business, and improve financial flexibility even though current margins remain modest.
Positive Equity And Stable AssetsPositive equity and a stable asset base provide a foundation for continuing operations and reduce the risk associated with an already leveraged capital structure. This balance-sheet support can help the company pursue its recovery while preserving some underlying financial stability through the cycle.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageRising debt-to-equity shows increasing reliance on borrowing and leaves less room to absorb a downturn. In a cyclical semiconductor environment, elevated leverage can constrain investment choices, increase financial obligations, and make future earnings more sensitive to operating volatility.
Negative Cash GenerationSharp negative operating and free cash flow materially weakens the company’s ability to fund operations and investment internally. The reversal from strongly positive cash flow in 2025 suggests volatility from working-capital swings or investment demands, which is especially concerning alongside high leverage.
Thin And Volatile ProfitabilityA thin net margin leaves limited protection against operational setbacks, while the history of swings between profit and loss reduces earnings visibility. This combination makes the recent recovery less durable until stronger, more consistent margins are demonstrated across reporting periods.
6656 FAQ
What was Inspec Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Inspec Inc. lowest stock price was ¥499.00 and its highest was ¥1588.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Inspec Inc.’s market cap?
Inspec Inc.’s market cap is ¥3.22B.
When is Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inspec Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 04, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were Inspec Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Inspec Inc. released its earnings results on Sep 11, 2026. The company reported -¥0.46 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Inspec Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Inspec Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Inspec Inc. pay dividends?
Inspec Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.31%. See more information on Inspec Inc. dividends here
What is Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Inspec Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Inspec Inc. have?
Inspec Inc. has 4,031,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Inspec Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Inspec Inc. reported an EPS of -¥0.46 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.251%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Inspec Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6656
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Company Description
Inspec Inc.
inspec Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of PCB inspection equipment and related equipment in Japan. The company offers inspection equipment comprising flexible substrates, PCB large boards, lead frames, touch panels, glass masks, jedec trays, substrates, and chip capacitors. It also provides various models, including substrate AOI, roll to roll AOI, automatic transport inspection product, and hardware and software options. The company was formerly known as Taiyo Mfg.Co.,Ltd. and changed its name to inspec Inc. in January 2001. inspec Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Semboku, Japan.