Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Ltd

Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Ltd has a market price of 5,330 JPY and a market cap of 8,365,669,520 JPY, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 1.66 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.42. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.62 and cash and equivalents of 4,261,463,000 JPY, but it has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt of 6,695,279,000 JPY. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.34, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. The company's profitability is strong, with a return on equity (ROE) of 25.42% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.32%, both exceeding the typical benchmarks for the Specialty Chemicals industry. Operating income of 5,022,104,000 JPY and net income of 5,026,157,000 JPY reflect a healthy margin profile. The company's gross profit of 5,473,806,000 JPY and operating margin of 13.24% (calculated as operating income divided by revenue) suggest efficient cost management. Nippon Pigment Holdings Co Ltd operates in three geographical segments: Japan, Southeast Asia, and China. The Japan segment is the largest, with a focus on resin compounds, colorants for resins, processed colors, and pigment colors. The Southeast Asia segment is engaged in resin compounds and colorants for resins, while the China segment also focuses on resin compounds, colorants for resins, and processed colors. The company's revenue is concentrated in these three regions, with no significant diversification beyond them. The company's growth trajectory is positive, with a revenue of 37,921,166,000 JPY and a net income of 5,026,157,000 JPY. The company's free cash flow of 4,793,533,000 JPY indicates strong cash generation capabilities. The capital expenditure of -961,452,000 JPY suggests that the company is investing in its operations to support future growth. The company's operating cash flow is negative at -413,956,000 JPY, which may be due to timing of cash flows or working capital requirements. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests that the company may need to manage its liquidity carefully. The company's dilution risk is low, with shares outstanding basic and diluted both at 1,569,544. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34. Recent events and filings indicate that the company has a strong financial position, with a market price of 5,330 JPY and a market cap of 8,365,669,520 JPY. The company's last actual EPS was 3,327.97 JPY, and its last actual revenue was 37,921,170,000 JPY. The company's financial performance is in line with industry benchmarks, and it appears to be well-positioned for future growth.