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5279.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Construction Materials

Nihon Kogyo Co Ltd

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3,5B JPY
P/E
5,6x
EV / Rev
0,3x
Div yield
3,76 %
Op margin
-2,2 %
ROE
-0,6 %
Net margin
-1,7 %
Debt / equity
0,46
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About

Nihon Kogyo Co Ltd is a construction materials company that produces and distributes cement, concrete, and related products, primarily generating revenue through sales to construction and infrastructure projects in Japan.

Business. Nihon Kogyo Co Ltd (5279.T) is a Japanese company primarily engaged in the construction materials industry within the Basic Materials sector. The firm operates in the mineral resources space, focusing on the production and sale of commodity-grade materials. It is headquartered in Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryConstruction Materials
ActivityMineral Resources
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
5,6x
P/E
Analysts
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Profitability
-0,6 %
return on equity
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    Analysis

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    • Macro
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    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Nihon Kogyo Co Ltd (5279.T) is a Japanese company primarily engaged in the construction materials industry within the Basic Materials sector. The firm operates in the mineral resources space, focusing on the production and sale of commodity-grade materials. It is headquartered in Japan and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic revenue breakdowns are not available.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryConstruction Materials
    ActivityMineral Resources
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Nihon Kogyo's capital structure shows a market price of 1,101 JPY per share and a market cap of 3.21 billion JPY, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.43 and a price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.43. The company's liquidity position is characterized by 1.32 billion JPY in cash and equivalents, but its long-term debt of 3.47 billion JPY results in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 and a current ratio of 1.22. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of 1.91 suggests a relatively low valuation compared to revenue, but the negative EV/EBITDA of -87.54 indicates poor profitability.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -0.64% and a return on assets of -0.32%, both significantly below the industry median for construction materials firms. The company reported a net loss of 48.15 million JPY and an operating loss of 61.19 million JPY, reflecting a challenging operating environment. Gross profit of 536.02 million JPY is insufficient to cover operating expenses, contributing to the negative returns.

    Geographically, Nihon Kogyo's revenue is concentrated in Japan, with no disclosed international operations. The company's exposure to domestic construction and infrastructure demand is a key factor in its revenue stability. Segment-wise, the company operates as a single business unit focused on construction materials, with no material diversification across product lines.

    The company's growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue of 2.8 billion JPY in the latest period is below the analyst estimate of 16.32 billion JPY, suggesting a potential data discrepancy or a misalignment in expectations. The negative net income and operating income indicate a contraction in profitability, with no clear signs of improvement in the near term. The company's outlook for the current and next fiscal years is uncertain, with no disclosed guidance on revenue or earnings.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to the company's negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the basic shares outstanding. The company's financial leverage and negative returns increase credit risk, particularly in a capital-intensive industry.

    Recent events include the latest financial results showing a net loss and operating loss, which may impact investor sentiment. No recent filings or transcripts have been disclosed that provide additional insight into the company's strategic direction or operational performance.

    Key takeaways
    • Nihon Kogyo is a construction materials company with a weak profitability profile, as evidenced by a negative return on equity and return on assets.
    • The company's liquidity position is constrained by a negative net cash position after subtracting long-term debt.
    • Revenue is concentrated in Japan, with no material international diversification.
    • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a net loss and operating loss in the latest period.
    • The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk, but the company's financial leverage and negative returns increase credit risk.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Revenue grew 10.7% year-over-year to JPY 16.3 billion in FY2026, demonstrating strong top-line expansion momentum.

    Net income surged 46.8% to JPY 578 million in FY2026, significantly outpacing revenue growth rates.

    Operating income increased 31.2% to JPY 780 million in FY2026, indicating robust core business profitability improvements.

    Gross profit expanded to JPY 3.6 billion in FY2026, reflecting sustained margin strength across the fiscal period.

    The four-year net income CAGR of 20.6% highlights consistent and accelerating earnings growth trajectory.

    BEAR CASE · 1

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk according to current risk flag assessments.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-04-28
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue ¥4.96B, +1,5% YoY; Operating income −9,6% YoY.

    Revenue¥4.96B+1,5 % YoY
    Operating income¥304.0M−9,6 % YoY
    Net income¥249.5M+15,3 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow¥340.8M−48,8 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥4.96B
    Gross profit¥1.07B
    Operating income¥304.0M
    Net income¥249.5M
    Margins
    Gross margin21.6%
    Operating margin6.1%
    Net margin5.0%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥17.21B
    Total liabilities¥8.58B
    Total equity¥8.62B
    Cash & equivalents¥1.42B
    Long-term debt¥4.39B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow¥340.8M
    CapEx-¥714.8M
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥4.96BOperating costs ¥4.65BTax ¥54.5MNet income ¥249.5M
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥4.96B, +1,5% YoY
    • Operating income −9,6% YoY
    • Net income +15,3% YoY
    • Net margin 5.0%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    ¥1 191,00
    Market cap
    ¥3.21B
    Enterprise value
    ¥5.36B
    P/E
    5.6x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.3x
    EV / Op income
    6.9x
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.4x
    P / Tangible book
    0.4x
    Tangible book
    ¥7.53B
    Net cash
    -¥2.15B
    Current ratio
    1.2
    Debt / equity
    0.5
    ROA
    -0.3%
    ROE
    -0.6%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-2,2 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-1,7 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-0,6 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,46Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    Source documents
    • Nihon Kogyo Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Nihon Kogyo Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    5279.TCanonical
    Tokyo Stock Exchange · JPY

    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-04-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue JPY 4.96B · Net JPY 249.5M
    2026-04-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue JPY 16.32B · Net JPY 577.9M
    2026-01-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue JPY 4.50B · Net JPY 253.5M
    2025-10-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue JPY 3.80B · Net JPY 46.9M
    2025-07-25 15:16 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue JPY 3.06B · Net JPY 28.0M
    2025-04-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue JPY 4.89B · Net JPY 216.5M
    2025-04-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue JPY 14.75B · Net JPY 393.7M
    2025-01-24 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue JPY 4.19B · Net JPY 240.7M
    2024-10-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue JPY 2.87B · Net JPY -15.3M
    2024-07-26 13:00 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue JPY 2.80B · Net JPY -48.1M
    2024-04-30 13:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue JPY 13.67B · Net JPY 295.2M
    2023-04-28 12:30 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue JPY 11.34B · Net JPY 198.7M
    2022-04-28 13:00 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue JPY 11.77B · Net JPY 273.2M
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