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7988 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4844.00
¥34.00(0.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4844.00
¥34.00(0.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,998.50 - ¥2,781.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume285.20K
Average Volume (3M)463.32K
Market Cap
¥441.54B
Enterprise Value¥333.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥144.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥25.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
22.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.91%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)177.09
Shares Outstanding180,856,000
10 Day Avg. Volume508,050
30 Day Avg. Volume463,316
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.56
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)1.17
P/FCF Ratio14.71
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)182.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥369.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetA conservative and improving balance sheet gives Nifco resilience across the automotive cycle and flexibility to fund operations, investment, or shareholder returns. Growing equity and limited reliance on borrowing also reduce financial strain while supporting sustained profitability.
Established Revenue Base And MarginsMulti-year revenue expansion combined with healthy gross and operating margins indicates that Nifco has built a substantial operating base and retains value in its products. This supports reinvestment, customer servicing, and durable earnings capacity despite normal year-to-year fluctuations.
Designed-in Engineered ComponentsParts that are designed into vehicle platforms and qualified for production can generate repeat demand over customer production cycles. Proprietary designs, tooling capabilities, and manufacturing scale may strengthen customer integration and support recurring high-volume sales.
Bears Say
Volatile Net EarningsVolatile net profitability makes earnings power less predictable even though operating margins remain healthy. Sensitivity to cost, foreign exchange, mix, and other below-the-line items can complicate planning and may limit how reliably revenue growth translates into shareholder returns.
Uneven Cash ConversionInconsistent conversion of accounting earnings into cash can reduce internally generated funds available for investment, dividends, or debt reduction. Working-capital swings and investment needs may periodically pressure liquidity buildup, even though operating cash flow and free cash flow remain generally positive.
Recent Growth And Profit SlowdownA recent slowdown in revenue growth and lower profit generation could temper near-term operating leverage and reduce the pace of earnings compounding. If this pattern persists, Nifco may have less scope to expand margins or offset cost and mix pressures through volume growth.
Nifco Inc. News
7988 FAQ
What was Nifco Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nifco Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1998.50 and its highest was ¥2781.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nifco Inc.’s market cap?
Nifco Inc.’s market cap is ¥441.54B.
When is Nifco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nifco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Nifco Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Nifco Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported ¥23.865 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥51.02 by -¥27.155.
Is Nifco Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nifco Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Nifco Inc. pay dividends?
Nifco Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.91%. See more information on Nifco Inc. dividends here
What is Nifco Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Nifco Inc.’s EPS estimate is 22.9.
How many shares outstanding does Nifco Inc. have?
Nifco Inc. has 180,856,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nifco Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nifco Inc. reported an EPS of ¥23.865 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥51.02. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.38%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nifco Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:7988
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Company Description
Nifco Inc.
Nifco Inc. is a global producer and distributor of industrial plastic components, serving markets across Japan, the rest of Asia, North America, and Europe. The company provides an extensive array of products for various applications, including automotive parts for fuel systems, engines, vehicle exteriors and interiors, and electric powertrains. For residential use, their offerings encompass drawer soft-closers, push-to-open latches, earthquake-resistant latches, and door damping mechanisms. In the consumer electronics and office automation sectors, Nifco supplies items like various dampers, free-stop hinges, magnetic catches, and push latches. Furthermore, they contribute to the fashion and sports industries with fasteners such as side release buckles, cord stoppers, and other buckle types. Beyond its core plastic operations, Nifco also manufactures beds and engages in the import and retail of furniture. Originally incorporated in 1946, the company changed its name from Japan Industry Fastener Inc. to Nifco Inc. in December 1970, and its headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan.
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