Nichias (NICFF) Stock Price & Analysis
NICFF Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $22.16 - $22.16
- 52-Week Range
- $11.57 - $25.48
- Previous Close
- $22.16
- Volume
- 85
- Average Volume (3M)
- 4
- Market Cap
- $3.97B
- Enterprise Value
- $696.87B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $61.71B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $11.00B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 18.9
- Beta
- 0.42
- Next Earnings
- Nov 10, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 30, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 3.52%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet
Very low leverage gives Nichias financial flexibility and limits interest-related pressure. Healthy ROE shows the company is producing solid returns without relying heavily on debt, supporting resilience through industrial cycles.
Improving Profitability
Meaningful margin expansion indicates improved earnings quality and operating efficiency. If sustained, stronger profitability can support internal investment, protect earnings during cost pressure, and enhance returns without requiring rapid revenue growth.
Improved Free Cash Flow
Stronger free cash flow and solid conversion of earnings provide resources for capital spending, dividends, debt management, or strategic investment. This improves financial self-funding capacity, although consistency remains important.
Bears Say
Moderate Revenue Growth
Limited top-line expansion constrains the pace at which Nichias can grow earnings and absorb fixed costs. Recent annual revenue contraction also suggests that margin gains may be doing more work than demand growth.
Uneven Cash Conversion
Cash generation is healthy overall but less dependable than reported earnings. Working-capital or timing effects can delay cash realization, reducing the funds available for investment and shareholder returns during weaker periods.
Inconsistent Return Progress
A healthy ROE is positive, but the lack of a consistent upward trend indicates that incremental profitability gains are not assured. Sustaining returns may require continued efficiency improvements as growth remains moderate.
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Company Description
Nichias
Nichias Corporation, a Japanese company, primarily manufactures and distributes thermal insulation materials, predominantly serving the Japanese market. Its operations are organized into five distinct segments: Energy and Industrial Plants, Industrial Products, Advanced Products, Autoparts, and Building Materials. The company's product line includes a variety of sealing solutions, such as non-asbestos and rubber gaskets, along with other types of packings and peripheral functional sealing materials. Nichias is also a supplier of an extensive array of thermal insulation products, spanning fiber-based goods, advanced high-performance insulators, heat-insulation boards, cryogenic insulation, and specialized materials for molten aluminum applications. Fluoropolymer materials are another key area, covering processed products, corrosion-resistant linings, tubes, hoses, and bellows. Beyond this, Nichias supplies filtration systems and environmental control equipment. For the automotive sector, its offerings include sealing, retaining, and sound-proofing materials, as well as heat-protection and control components. It also provides building materials designed for both residential and commercial construction. Complementing its manufacturing activities, the company undertakes specialized installation projects, such as hot and cold insulation, refractory applications, electric heater tracing, acoustic insulation, and aerogel heat-insulation. Rounding out its portfolio are miscellaneous items like furniture sliding pads, friction materials, and agricultural products. Nichias caters to a wide array of industries, including the electric power and gas sectors; waste incineration plants; chemical, petroleum refinery, and petrochemical industries; steel and non-ferrous metals manufacturing; aluminum casting and processing; the paper industry; building and housing construction; semiconductor and flat panel display production; food and pharmaceutical companies; medical equipment, electric equipment, and aerospace sectors; automobiles; shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair; and general industrial equipment, among others. Established in 1896, Nichias Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Conglomerates
- CEO
- Katsumi Kametsu
- Employees
- 6,424
- Website
- www.nichias.co.jp
- Address
- 6-1, Hatchobori 1-chome, Tokyo, TY, 104-8555, JP
Nichias (NICFF) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 14 | 1 | 4 |
| Technical Analysis | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 9 | 0 | 3 |







