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Nichias Corp

Construction & EngineeringVerified

Nichias Corp maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, indicating a conservative capital structure and low leverage. The company holds JPY 59.68 billion in cash and equivalents, which supports its operating cash flow of JPY 31.25 billion and free cash flow of JPY 26.07 billion. This liquidity profile suggests the company is well-positioned to fund operations and capital expenditures without significant external financing. The company's profitability is robust, with a return on equity (ROE) of 14.89% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.1%, both exceeding the typical thresholds for healthy performance in the construction and engineering industry. Operating income of JPY 38.57 billion and net income of JPY 32.07 billion reflect strong operational efficiency and cost control. Gross profit of JPY 70.77 billion further underscores the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations. Nichias Corp's revenue is concentrated in the construction and engineering services segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. The company's primary market is Japan, and its exposure to regional economic conditions may influence its performance. There is no indication of significant international operations or diversified product lines in the financial snapshot. The company's growth trajectory is supported by a strong free cash flow and capital expenditures of JPY 7.03 billion, indicating ongoing investment in infrastructure and operations. Analysts have provided a mean price target of JPY 3,105.61 and a median price target of JPY 3,166.68, with a mean recommendation of 1.67, suggesting a generally positive outlook. The absence of immediate liquidity or dilution flags further supports a stable growth environment. Risk factors for Nichias Corp are currently low, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution concerns. The company's low debt-to-equity ratio and strong cash reserves mitigate credit and liquidity risks. However, the construction and engineering industry is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, regulatory changes, and project-specific risks, which could affect future performance. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial performance and analyst estimates suggest a stable and predictable business model, with no significant near-term disruptions expected.

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Profile
CompanyNichias Corp
Ticker5393.T
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryConstruction & Engineering
AI analysis

Business. Nichias Corp is a Japanese construction and engineering company that provides industrial and commercial services, primarily focused on building products and infrastructure development.

Classification. Nichias Corp is classified under the Industrials sector, specifically in the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92.

Nichias Corp maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, indicating a conservative capital structure and low leverage. The company holds JPY 59.68 billion in cash and equivalents, which supports its operating cash flow of JPY 31.25 billion and free cash flow of JPY 26.07 billion. This liquidity profile suggests the company is well-positioned to fund operations and capital expenditures without significant external financing. The company's profitability is robust, with a return on equity (ROE) of 14.89% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.1%, both exceeding the typical thresholds for healthy performance in the construction and engineering industry. Operating income of JPY 38.57 billion and net income of JPY 32.07 billion reflect strong operational efficiency and cost control. Gross profit of JPY 70.77 billion further underscores the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations. Nichias Corp's revenue is concentrated in the construction and engineering services segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. The company's primary market is Japan, and its exposure to regional economic conditions may influence its performance. There is no indication of significant international operations or diversified product lines in the financial snapshot. The company's growth trajectory is supported by a strong free cash flow and capital expenditures of JPY 7.03 billion, indicating ongoing investment in infrastructure and operations. Analysts have provided a mean price target of JPY 3,105.61 and a median price target of JPY 3,166.68, with a mean recommendation of 1.67, suggesting a generally positive outlook. The absence of immediate liquidity or dilution flags further supports a stable growth environment. Risk factors for Nichias Corp are currently low, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution concerns. The company's low debt-to-equity ratio and strong cash reserves mitigate credit and liquidity risks. However, the construction and engineering industry is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions, regulatory changes, and project-specific risks, which could affect future performance. Recent events and filings do not indicate any material changes in the company's operations or financial position. The company's financial performance and analyst estimates suggest a stable and predictable business model, with no significant near-term disruptions expected.
Key takeaways
  • Nichias Corp has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06.
  • The company's profitability is robust, with a return on equity of 14.89% and a return on assets of 11.1%.
  • Nichias Corp's revenue is concentrated in the construction and engineering services segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
  • Analysts have provided a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of JPY 3,105.61 and a median price target of JPY 3,166.68.
  • The company's risk profile is low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyJPY
Revenue$256.51B
Gross profit$70.77B
Operating income$38.57B
Net income$32.07B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$31.25B
CapEx-$7.03B
Free cash flow$26.07B
Total assets$289.04B
Total liabilities$73.62B
Total equity$215.42B
Cash & equivalents$59.68B
Long-term debt$12.61B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$251.91B$36.29B$31.63B$21.90B
FY-1$256.51B$38.57B$32.07B$26.07B
FY-2$249.39B$34.70B$26.96B$15.63B
FY-3$238.12B$27.97B$21.40B$14.40B
FY-4$216.24B$25.02B$22.04B$13.75B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$307.12B$238.51B$57.72B
FY-1$289.04B$215.42B$59.68B
FY-2$290.79B$199.68B$56.38B
FY-3$266.91B$172.36B$59.43B
FY-4$246.92B$154.29B$54.60B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$23.94B-$8.73B$21.90B
FY-1$31.25B-$7.03B$26.07B
FY-2$19.17B-$12.84B$15.63B
FY-3$18.65B-$8.63B$14.40B
FY-4$25.07B-$9.60B$13.75B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$66.89B$11.63B$10.43B$9.56B
FQ-1$62.27B$7.53B$8.47B$3.32B
FQ-2$60.70B$7.92B$6.17B$6.03B
FQ-3$62.04B$9.21B$6.57B$3.00B
FQ-4$63.58B$8.45B$9.02B$9.38B
FQ-5$66.28B$10.76B$8.60B$5.56B
FQ-6$63.39B$8.83B$5.91B$6.04B
FQ-7$63.26B$10.52B$8.55B$5.09B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$307.12B$238.51B$57.72B
FQ-1$291.89B$225.02B$51.67B
FQ-2$289.76B$221.22B$60.45B
FQ-3$283.56B$214.81B$55.09B
FQ-4$289.04B$215.42B$59.68B
FQ-5$286.71B$209.78B$56.44B
FQ-6$290.36B$211.56B$62.38B
FQ-7$294.34B$206.00B$62.27B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$23.94B-$8.73B$9.56B
FQ-1$13.19B-$5.93B$3.32B
FQ-2$11.96B-$3.69B$6.03B
FQ-3$3.79B-$1.89B$3.00B
FQ-4$31.25B-$7.03B$9.38B
FQ-5$25.22B-$5.40B$5.56B
FQ-6$19.91B-$3.81B$6.04B
FQ-7$10.35B-$2.12B$5.09B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$215.42B
Net cash$47.07B
Current ratio3.2
Debt/Equity0.1
ROA11.1%
ROE14.9%
Cash conversion97.0%
CapEx/Revenue-2.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial & Commercial Services · cohort 5 companies
Metric5393Activity
Op margin15.0%9.5% medp25 4.9% · p75 12.7%top quartile
Net margin12.5%6.3% medp25 2.4% · p75 8.5%top quartile
Gross margin27.6%17.3% medp25 11.8% · p75 27.4%top quartile
CapEx / revenue-2.7%2.4% medp25 1.1% · p75 3.3%bottom quartile
Debt / equity6.0%49.8% medp25 35.3% · p75 104.1%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target3,105.61 JPY
Median price target3,166.68 JPY
High price target3,767.00 JPY
Low price target2,033.33 JPY
Mean recommendation1.67 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate165.66 JPY
Last actual EPS165.59 JPY
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-25 01:28 UTCJob: 12c712a8