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Nichiden Corporation (9902) Stock Price & Analysis

9902 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3,065.00-¥5.00(-0.16%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥2.75K¥3K¥3.25K3 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 3,060.00 - JPY 3,125.00
52-Week Range
JPY 2,317.00 - JPY 3,325.00
Previous Close
JPY 3,060.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
53.96K
Market Cap
JPY 90.62B
Enterprise Value
JPY 68.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 22.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 4.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
15.7
Beta
0.66
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
3.09%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

The sustained increase in revenue indicates expanding business activity over several years rather than a single-period improvement. A return to mid-single-digit growth in 2026 supports continued scale and provides a foundation for maintaining profitability as the company develops its distribution operations.

Conservative Balance Sheet

Low and improving leverage gives Nichiden a substantial financial cushion and reduces pressure from debt obligations. The steady expansion of equity strengthens resilience and preserves flexibility to fund operations or pursue growth without relying heavily on additional borrowing.

Stable Profitability

Maintaining positive, broadly stable margins across recent years demonstrates that the business continues to convert revenue into earnings despite operating variability. This recurring profitability supports internal funding capacity and provides a durable base for shareholder returns and future investment.

Bears Say

Operating Margin Pressure

The downward operating-margin trend suggests that revenue growth is not translating proportionally into operating earnings. For a distribution business, this can limit profit expansion and leave results more sensitive to costs and sales volumes over the coming quarters.

Inconsistent Cash Conversion

Weak operating cash flow relative to earnings and volatile free cash flow make the timing and reliability of internally generated funds less predictable. This may constrain dependable reinvestment, distributions, or balance-sheet improvement even while reported profits remain positive.

Modest Shareholder Returns

Mid-single-digit return on equity indicates that Nichiden produces steady value from its capital base but does not generate especially strong returns. Combined with low leverage, this may limit earnings amplification and reduce the pace at which shareholder value can compound.

Nichiden Corporation News

9902 FAQ

What was Nichiden Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nichiden Corporation lowest stock price was ¥2317.00 and its highest was ¥3325.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Nichiden Corporation’s market cap?
Nichiden Corporation’s market cap is ¥90.62B.
When is Nichiden Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Nichiden Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Nichiden Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported ¥57.48 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Nichiden Corporation overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Nichiden Corporation pay dividends?
Nichiden Corporation pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥60 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.09%. See more information on Nichiden Corporation dividends here
What is Nichiden Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Nichiden Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nichiden Corporation have?
Nichiden Corporation has 30,000,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nichiden Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nichiden Corporation reported an EPS of ¥57.48 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.332%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nichiden Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9902
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