Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. (9017) Stock Price & Analysis

9017 Stock Chart & Stats

¥1,963.00¥0.00(0.00%)

At close: Nov 02 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 1,941.00 - JPY 1,969.00
52-Week Range: JPY 1,941.00 - JPY 2,164.00
Previous Close: JPY 1,963.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 1,107
Market Cap: JPY 7.54B
Enterprise Value: JPY 27.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 2.76B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 22.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 6.0
Beta: 0.06
Next Earnings: Nov 11, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 0.51%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue & Profit Recovery

Steady multi-year revenue growth and a return to positive net income reflect structural recovery in core passenger demand and better fare/mix dynamics. That improves cash flow runway, supports reinvestment in services and fleet, and materially reduces through-cycle business risk versus loss-making years.

Consistent Cash Generation

Sustained positive operating cash flow and multi-year free cash flow demonstrate the business converts operations into cash, enabling capital expenditure funding, debt reduction and service continuity. This structural cash generation enhances financial flexibility despite occasional volatility.

Improving Leverage & Returns

A clear deleveraging trend and rising return on equity show management is strengthening the capital base and extracting more value from invested capital. Gradual debt reduction and equity growth lower solvency risk and increase capacity for strategic investment or shock absorption over coming quarters.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Although improving, the company's debt burden is still material relative to equity, constraining strategic flexibility. High leverage heightens interest-rate and demand risks, may force prioritization of debt service over growth, and reduces resilience to sustained ridership or revenue shocks.

Choppy Free Cash Flow Conversion

Variable free cash flow and weak conversion versus reported earnings indicate working-capital swings or timing of capex. This inconsistency complicates reliable funding for dividends, fleet renewal or accelerated debt paydown, and increases the chance of needing external financing in down cycles.

Low Margins & Prior Losses

Persistently low net margins and a recent history of losses show limited pricing power and exposure to cost shocks. Low margins reduce the buffer against revenue downturns and mean operational or demand slips can quickly erode profitability, adding cyclicality to long-term earnings.

9017 FAQ

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

Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1941.00 and its highest was ¥2164.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥7.54B.

When is Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2026. The company reported ¥85.01 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥10 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.51%. See more information on Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

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

How many shares outstanding does Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. have?

Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. has 3,864,000 shares outstanding.

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

Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥85.01 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.355%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Niigata Kotsu Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9017

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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