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Nippon Paper (NIJPF) Stock Price & Analysis

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NIJPF Stock Chart & Stats

$8.17$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$7$8$9Dec 1Mar 30Jan 8Mar 19Apr 3Dec 15Jul 28
Day’s Range
$7.10 - $9.23
52-Week Range
$6.08 - $10.17
Previous Close
$8.17
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
$878.68M
Enterprise Value
$772.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$245.27B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$834.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.7
Beta
0.46
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
1.37%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Diversified Product Portfolio

The broad product portfolio serves industrial and consumer markets across printing, packaging, household tissue, pulp, and wood-based materials. This diversification can reduce reliance on any single paper grade or customer segment and provides multiple avenues for revenue resilience as demand patterns change.

Revenue And Earnings Recovery

Steady revenue growth and a return to profitability after the 2023 loss indicate that the business has regained operating traction. The latest acceleration supports near-term earnings durability, while improved margins provide a stronger base for reinvestment and continued recovery if pricing and demand remain supportive.

Consistent Operating Cash Flow

Consistently positive operating cash flow demonstrates that Nippon Paper's core activities are converting sales into cash despite earnings volatility. This supports ongoing operations, interest payments, and investment needs, providing a measure of financial flexibility even when free cash flow varies between reporting periods.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Debt remains high relative to shareholder capital, leaving the company exposed to greater financial risk than a lightly leveraged peer. Elevated leverage can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to operating downturns, and make balance-sheet improvement dependent on sustained earnings and cash generation.

Unstable Profitability

The swing from a sizable loss to renewed profitability shows recovery but not yet a consistently established earnings profile. Thin net income relative to revenue leaves results vulnerable to changes in costs, pricing, and industry conditions, which may limit confidence in durable returns over the next several quarters.

Volatile Free Cash Flow

Although operating cash flow is positive, uneven free cash flow indicates that capital spending and working-capital requirements can materially affect cash available for debt reduction or shareholder returns. This variability weakens confidence that Nippon Paper can steadily deleverage while funding its ongoing business needs.

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NIJPF FAQ

What was Nippon Paper’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nippon Paper lowest stock price was $6.08 and its highest was $10.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Nippon Paper’s market cap?
Nippon Paper’s market cap is $878.68M.
When is Nippon Paper’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Nippon Paper’s earnings last quarter?
Nippon Paper released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2026. The company reported $0.298 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Nippon Paper overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Nippon Paper pay dividends?
Nippon Paper pays a semiannual dividend of $0.063 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.37%. See more information on Nippon Paper dividends here
What is Nippon Paper’s EPS estimate?
Nippon Paper’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Nippon Paper have?
Nippon Paper has 116,254,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nippon Paper’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nippon Paper reported an EPS of $0.298 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nippon Paper?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NIJPF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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