Announcement • May 14
NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026 NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2026. Announcement • May 10
NEPON Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on May 14, 2026 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on May 14, 2026 Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥308 (vs JP¥164 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥308 (up from JP¥164 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.38b (up 2.6% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥295.0m (up 88% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 12% (up from 6.8% in 3Q 2025). The increase in margin was primarily driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 111 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥56.40 (vs JP¥14.64 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥56.40 (up from JP¥14.64 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥2.09b (flat on 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥54.0m (up 286% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 0.7% in 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 107 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Oct 28
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: JP¥1.44b (US$9.47m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.8x net interest cover). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (14% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 36% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (JP¥1.44b market cap, or US$9.47m). New Risk • Sep 24
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 8.6% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.8x net interest cover). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (8.6% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 36% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥1.84b market cap, or US$12.4m). Reported Earnings • Aug 08
First quarter 2026 earnings released: JP¥272 loss per share (vs JP¥168 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: JP¥272 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥168 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥1.02b (down 3.9% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: JP¥260.0m (loss widened 62% from 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 92 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • May 20
Full year 2025 earnings released: JP¥292 loss per share (vs JP¥66.84 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: JP¥292 loss per share (down from JP¥66.84 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥7.28b (down 6.4% from FY 2024). Net loss: JP¥280.0m (down JP¥344.0m from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 74 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • May 15
NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2025 NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 26, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 30 June 2025. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.1%). Announcement • Feb 28
NEPON Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 09, 2025 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 09, 2025 Reported Earnings • Feb 06
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥164 (vs JP¥125 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥164 (up from JP¥125 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.32b (flat on 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥157.0m (up 31% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from 5.2% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 08
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥14.62 (vs JP¥91.95 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥14.62 (down from JP¥91.95 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.09b (down 4.6% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥14.0m (down 84% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 4.0% in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Nov 06
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 8.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (11% operating cash flow to total debt). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.0% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.7% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥1.80b market cap, or US$11.7m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 05
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥1,880, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 36.7x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 43% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥168 loss per share (vs JP¥153 loss in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: JP¥168 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥153 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥1.06b (down 25% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥161.0m (loss widened 10% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Aug 07
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: JP¥1.44b (US$9.76m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.9x net interest cover). Market cap is less than US$10m (JP¥1.44b market cap, or US$9.76m). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.8% net profit margin). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 19% After last week's 19% share price decline to JP¥1,520, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.7x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 13
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥66.84 (vs JP¥298 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥66.84 (down from JP¥298 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥7.77b (down 2.7% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥64.0m (down 78% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.8% (down from 3.6% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 12
NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024 NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 27, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 01 July 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.9%). Announcement • Mar 02
NEPON Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 10, 2024 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 10, 2024 Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥125 (vs JP¥214 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥125 (down from JP¥214 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥2.30b (down 9.6% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥120.0m (down 42% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.2% (down from 8.1% in 3Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 24% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥1,758, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.7x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 42% over the past three years. Announcement • Dec 03
NEPON Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 02, 2024 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 02, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥91.85 (vs JP¥73.15 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥91.85 (up from JP¥73.15 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥2.19b (up 10% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥88.0m (up 26% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.0% (up from 3.5% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 56% After last week's 56% share price gain to JP¥2,314, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 71% over the past three years. Announcement • Aug 27
NEPON Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 06, 2023 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 06, 2023 Reported Earnings • Aug 09
First quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥152 loss per share (vs JP¥143 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: JP¥152 loss per share (further deteriorated from JP¥143 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥1.42b (up 16% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥146.0m (loss widened 6.6% from 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 29% After last week's 29% share price gain to JP¥1,826, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.1x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 34% over the past three years. Announcement • Jun 01
NEPON Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 04, 2023 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 04, 2023 Announcement • May 12
NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2023 NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2023. Reported Earnings • May 12
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥298 (vs JP¥198 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥298 (up from JP¥198 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥7.99b (up 6.8% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥285.0m (up 30% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 2.9% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 25% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥60.00 per share at 3.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 30 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 16% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.4%). Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥214 (vs JP¥191 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥214 (up from JP¥191 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.54b (up 12% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥205.0m (up 2.0% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 8.1% (down from 8.9% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 7 highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (4 non-independent directors). Executive Officer, General Manager of Sales Division and Director Masayuki Sekiguchi was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥73.06 (vs JP¥76.86 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥73.06 (down from JP¥76.86 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥1.99b (down 2.7% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥70.0m (down 24% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 3.5% (down from 4.5% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 26% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Oct 08
NEPON Inc. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 04, 2022 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 04, 2022 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 21
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥1,949, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.6x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 38% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 25
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to JP¥2,133, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.3x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Machinery industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 50% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 06
First quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥143 loss per share (vs JP¥138 loss in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: JP¥143 loss per share. Revenue: JP¥1.22b (up 19% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥137.0m (loss narrowed 17% from 1Q 2022). Announcement • Jul 28
NEPON Inc. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 04, 2022 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 04, 2022 Announcement • May 12
NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022 NEPON Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 29, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥198 (vs JP¥140 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥198 (up from JP¥140 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥7.49b (up 3.1% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥219.0m (up 30% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.3% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 5 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (4 non-independent directors). Executive Officer, General Manager of Sales Division and Director Masayuki Sekiguchi was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Apr 13
NEPON Inc. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 10, 2022 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 10, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 30 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Feb 05
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥191 (up from JP¥164 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.27b (flat on 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥201.0m (up 2.6% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 8.9% (up from 8.7% in 3Q 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 37% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Nov 07
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥76.80 (vs JP¥76.86 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a mediocre second quarter result with weaker profit margins, although earnings were flat and revenues improved. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥2.04b (up 3.8% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥92.0m (flat on 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.5% (down from 4.7% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 44% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 11% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 03
First quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥138 loss per share (vs JP¥156 loss in 1Q 2021) The company reported a solid first quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥1.03b (up 2.2% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥165.0m (loss narrowed 12% from 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 44% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥140 (vs JP¥158 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥7.26b (down 12% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥168.0m (down 11% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 2.3% (in line with FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 32% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 26 June 2021. Trailing yield: 2.0%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.1%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 08
New 90-day high: JP¥1,460 The company is up 4.0% from its price of JP¥1,400 on 10 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Feb 03
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥164 (vs JP¥126 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a decent third quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were weaker. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥2.25b (down 2.6% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥196.0m (up 30% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 8.7% (up from 6.5% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 22
New 90-day low: JP¥1,380 The company is down 9.0% from its price of JP¥1,515 on 23 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Announcement • Dec 19
NEPON Inc. to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 02, 2021 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 02, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 01
New 90-day low: JP¥1,383 The company is down 3.0% from its price of JP¥1,430 on 02 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Machinery industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Announcement • Oct 10
NEPON Inc. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Nov 05, 2020 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Nov 05, 2020 Announcement • Jul 05
NEPON Inc. to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Jul 29, 2020 NEPON Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on Jul 29, 2020