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Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (6998) Price & Analysis

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6998 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1508.00

¥2.00(0.16%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥1508.00

¥2.00(0.16%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥1,262.00 - ¥2,578.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.70K

Average Volume (3M)12.05K

Market Cap

¥8.97B

Enterprise Value¥11.47B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥3.21B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.46B

Price to Earnings (P/E)33.3

Beta0.66

Next Earnings

Aug 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield2.76%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)55.61

Shares Outstanding5,155,520

10 Day Avg. Volume19,080

30 Day Avg. Volume12,046

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.60

Price to Book (P/B)0.73

Price to Sales (P/S)0.76

P/FCF Ratio74.88

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

Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a growing equity base give the company financial flexibility and downside protection typical of cyclical metal manufacturers. This conservatism supports funding for capex or working-capital swings without forcing distress financing, easing execution risk over 2–6 months.

Positive Operating Cash FlowConsistent operating cash generation (~¥1.0B) shows the business can convert core operations into cash, supporting near-term reinvestment and working-capital needs. Even with thin FCF, steady OCF underpins operational sustainability and enables tactical capex or order fulfilment.

Stable Revenue And Gross MarginModest revenue growth with a tight gross-margin band indicates durable demand for tungsten products and stable unit economics at the production level. This supports predictable manufacturing economics and planning, anchoring medium-term revenue resilience despite profit swings.

Bears Say

Eroding ProfitabilitySharp decline in net margin and weaker operating profitability versus 2022–2023 signals pressure below gross profit (SG&A, other expenses or one-offs). Reduced earnings power limits retained earnings and makes funding growth or dividends harder without operational remediation.

Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge swings and consistently low free cash flow relative to net income imply weak cash conversion and exposure to working-capital or reinvestment cycles. This volatility raises execution risk for capex, debt repayment and shareholder returns over the medium term.

Low Capital Returns (ROE)A marked decline in ROE reflects deteriorating capital efficiency and thin shareholder returns. Sustained low ROE can limit ability to attract capital, reduce investor confidence and signal that asset base growth is outpacing profitable reinvestment opportunities.

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. News

Nippon Tungsten Posts Profit Slump but Lifts Dividend and Signals Strong FY2027 Rebound

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has provided an update. Nippon Tungsten reported a modest 3.1% rise...

3M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Holds Earnings Steady on Flat Sales, Confirms Guidance and Dividend

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) just unveiled an update. For the nine months ended 31 December...

6M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Financial Decline Amid Market Challenges

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has provided an update. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported a decline...

9M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) just unveiled an announcement. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported its financial...

12M ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Strong Financial Performance for FY 2025

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has issued an update. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported an 8.1%...

1y ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Strong Financial Growth Amid Stock Split

An update from Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) is now available. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported...

1y ago

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6998 FAQ

What was Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1262.00 and its highest was ¥2578.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥8.97B.

When is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 4 days.

How were Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -¥56.2 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥56.2.

Is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.76%. See more information on Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. have?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. has 5,155,520 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥56.2 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.034%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6998

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Company Description

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd., founded in 1931 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, is a leading provider of rare metal and fine ceramic products. The company's expertise lies primarily in tungsten-based materials, developed through sophisticated powder metallurgical technology. Its diverse product range caters to numerous industrial applications. For instance, the automotive sector benefits from their tungsten wire, rods, ribbons, SC molybdenum, resistance welding electrodes, TD/TCP/Starter contacts, silicon nitride, and specialized roll press machines. They also produce various heavy alloys. In the realm of electric machinery and tools, Nippon Tungsten supplies discharge tungsten wire and electric discharge machining (EDM) electrodes. For demanding tooling applications, the company manufactures cemented carbides and advanced ceramic materials designed for superior wear and shock resistance, including NT die cutters and precision fine ceramic cutting tools. Other offerings include seal rings, sleeves, corrosion-resistant sliding materials, and porous ceramics essential for efficient workpiece transfer. Beyond its core materials manufacturing, Nippon Tungsten expands its business activities to include real estate leasing and management, renewable energy power generation, and the sale of electricity.