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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¥1,311.00 - ¥3,780.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume1.70K

Average Volume (3M)143.69K

Market Cap

¥17.46B

Enterprise Value¥9.98K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.11B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥2.47B

Price to Earnings (P/E)25.7

Beta0.84

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield1.47%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)132.67

Shares Outstanding5,155,520

10 Day Avg. Volume121,360

30 Day Avg. Volume143,690

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)175

Revenue Forecast (FY)¥15.30B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue GrowthPositive revenue growth shows that the company continues to generate demand for its tungsten and hard-material products despite industrial cyclicality. Continued sales expansion can support operating leverage, customer retention, and reinvestment in specialized manufacturing capabilities over the next several quarters.

Conservative Balance SheetLow and declining leverage gives Nippon Tungsten financial flexibility to manage manufacturing cycles, fund necessary investment, and withstand weaker demand without excessive financing pressure. The growing equity base also provides downside protection and supports resilience over the medium term.

Stable Gross MarginsA stable gross margin suggests the company has maintained reasonable pricing and cost control at the product level, even as reported earnings weakened. This underlying consistency supports the durability of its specialized hard-material offering and leaves a base for profitability recovery.

Bears Say

Sharp Net Margin DeteriorationThe steep decline in net margin indicates that revenue is currently producing substantially less bottom-line profit. If the weaker profitability persists, it could constrain internal funding, reduce returns to shareholders, and limit the company’s ability to benefit from future sales growth.

Weak And Volatile Free Cash FlowThin and volatile free cash flow shows that reported earnings are not consistently converting into surplus cash after investment. This can reduce flexibility for capital allocation and make the business more sensitive to reinvestment requirements or working-capital swings during its industrial cycle.

Lower Returns On EquityThe sharp reduction in return on equity signals that the company is using its growing capital base less effectively than in earlier years. Persistently low returns could weaken shareholder value creation and indicate that stronger execution or improved operating profitability is needed.

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. News

Nippon Tungsten Posts Strong Q1 Earnings and Hikes Dividend Forecast

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:6998) ) has issued an announcement. Nippon Tungsten reported consolidated net sales of...

1M ago

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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...

4M 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...

7M 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...

10M 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...

1y 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...

2y ago

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Nippon Tungsten Reports Strong Quarter Start

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (JP:6998) has released an update. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. has reported a positive financial...

2y 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 ¥1311.00 and its highest was ¥3780.00 in the past 12 months.

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

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥17.46B.

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

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 50 days.

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

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported ¥114.58 earnings per share for the quarter.

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 ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.47%. 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 ¥114.58 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.593%.

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.