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6859 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3355.00
-¥33.00(-1.24%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,893.00 - ¥4,790.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume34.20K
Average Volume (3M)69.88K
Market Cap
¥88.25B
Enterprise Value¥51.09K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥14.70B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥611.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)270.36
Shares Outstanding23,781,393
10 Day Avg. Volume67,030
30 Day Avg. Volume69,880
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.92
P/FCF Ratio17.73
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)278.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥72.67B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA very conservative, low‑leverage balance sheet provides durable financial flexibility: it lowers refinancing and solvency risk, supports continued R&D/capex and after‑sales service investments, and enables opportunistic M&A or shareholder returns without stressing liquidity through cycles.
Steady Revenue GrowthSustained multi‑year top‑line growth reflects persistent industrial demand for environmental test chambers across electronics, semiconductors and automotive end markets. Coupled with recurring after‑sales services, this supports predictable revenue base and long‑term customer relationships.
Improved Cash GenerationStronger operating and free cash flow in 2025–26 increases capacity to fund capex, service customers, and return capital. Improved cash conversion, if sustained, strengthens reinvestment ability and insulates the business from cyclical order timing common in capital equipment sectors.
Bears Say
Uneven Cash ConversionHistorical volatility in converting profits to cash—including a pronounced 2024 dip and free cash flow only half of net income in 2025—suggests working capital or timing risks. Persistent conversion gaps could constrain capital spending, dividends or buffer against downturns.
Margin Pressure In 2026Profit decline amid higher sales signals rising costs or adverse product mix. If structural (input costs, pricing or lower‑margin projects), such margin compression can erode returns, limit reinvestment and require efficiency gains to restore prior profitability levels.
Moderate Returns On EquityROE in the high single digits, while improved, remains modest for a capital‑equipment supplier. Without continued profit margin expansion or faster revenue growth, such returns may limit capital allocation flexibility and curb long‑term shareholder return potential versus higher‑return peers.
Espec Corp. News
6859 FAQ
What was Espec Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Espec Corp. lowest stock price was ¥2893.00 and its highest was ¥4790.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Espec Corp.’s market cap?
Espec Corp.’s market cap is ¥88.25B.
When is Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Espec Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were Espec Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Espec Corp. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported ¥118.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Espec Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Espec Corp.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Espec Corp. pay dividends?
Espec Corp. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥45 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.07%. See more information on Espec Corp. dividends here
What is Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Espec Corp.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Espec Corp. have?
Espec Corp. has 23,781,393 shares outstanding.
What happened to Espec Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Espec Corp. reported an EPS of ¥118.29 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.286%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Espec Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6859
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Company Description
Espec Corp.
Espec Corp. is a global producer and distributor of environmental testing equipment. The company's business activities are organized into three primary divisions: Equipment Business, Service Business, and Other Business. Its product line features a wide array of climate control solutions, including temperature and humidity chambers, rapid thermal cycle chambers, thermal shock chambers, and other specialized temperature chambers, as well as integrated network solutions. Espec also develops equipment for secondary batteries, sophisticated measurement and evaluation systems, devices for the semiconductor sector, and chambers for indoor farming and growth. Furthermore, the company provides comprehensive after-sales and engineering support, laboratory testing, and expert consulting. Its service offerings extend to analysis, calibration, and the rental and resale of equipment. Espec Corp. was established in Osaka, Japan, in 1947.
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