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Mitsubishi Pencil Company, Limited

Mitsubishi Pencil Company, Limited

14.66
USD
-2.59
(-15.01%)
857.14MMarket Cap
Oct 29Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
963.63
1,043.86
1,106.6
1,123.57
1,166.03
1,084.91
1,088.37
982.59
1,104.23
1,247.95
1,374.25
1,613.76
1,646.04
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
113.36
123.8
129
107.47
144.72
100.3
77.83
67.56
100.94
125.72
186.77
204.8
114.27
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
119.18
116.48
163.49
134.01
182.83
105.93
175.97
84.32
149.31
131.69
216.11
117.5
44.22
- -
Dividend per Share
13.17
14.72
17.66
18.4
21.36
27.84
29.91
30.36
31.35
32.47
36.36
42.88
50.84
- -
Book Value per Share
1,032.6
1,170.91
1,290.36
1,356.78
1,531.64
1,530.18
1,581.57
1,604.87
1,715.12
1,874.96
2,110
2,320.41
2,560.99
2,747.45
Tangible Book Value per Share
1,030.04
1,168.41
1,287.96
1,342.11
1,517.32
1,510.9
1,554.76
1,584.32
1,690.17
1,852.7
2,089.96
2,100.04
2,325.38
2,500.08
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
58
58
58
58
58
58
57
56
56
55
54
55
55
53
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
55,902
60,349
63,712
64,716
67,247
62,498
62,034
55,180
61,894
68,997
74,801
88,820
89,814
- -
Operating Margin (%)
15.04
17.07
18.6
15.25
17.62
14.28
11.61
9.95
12.15
13.4
15.84
13.72
10.79
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,423
1,442
1,667
1,844
1,849
1,999
2,324
2,452
2,501
2,704
2,649
4,449
5,453
- -
Net Income, GAAP
6,576
7,157
7,427
6,190
8,346
5,778
4,436
3,794
5,658
6,951
10,166
11,272
6,235
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
31.97
33.47
36.35
33.05
28.97
30.99
33
29.4
26.95
30.27
26.94
30.53
33.52
- -
Profit Margin (%)
11.76
11.86
11.66
9.56
12.41
9.25
7.15
6.88
9.14
10.07
13.59
12.69
6.94
- -
Working Capital
41,981
48,274
54,119
54,974
65,251
62,294
61,647
61,023
63,782
69,043
78,483
70,809
77,090
85,486
LT Debt
2
- -
- -
5
6,183
5,461
4,738
4,018
3,298
2,577
1,857
9,887
13,166
17,306
Total Equity
60,862
68,649
75,596
79,734
89,699
89,150
90,847
91,853
97,671
105,001
116,857
130,708
140,432
139,130
Return on Invested Capital (%)
9.67
10.08
10
8.23
9.29
6.26
4.91
3.93
5.43
6.01
7.44
6.33
4.28
- -
Return on Capital (%)
11.14
10.59
9.95
7.56
9.08
5.7
4.38
3.75
5.43
6.45
8.64
8.42
4.14
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
11.93
11.25
10.48
8.12
10.02
6.57
5.02
4.23
6.09
6.99
9.34
9.28
4.67
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'24
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
16,510
- -
1,730
LT Borrowings
1,497
- -
17,306
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
56
54
50
Market Capitalization
- -
147,143
139,343

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'24
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
104,308
- -
101,840
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
52,193
- -
48,179
Accounts Receivable, Net
20,022
- -
18,225
Inventories
29,170
- -
31,745
Total Current Liabilities
39,013
- -
16,354
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
16,510
- -
1,730
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
6.48%
8.88%
7.44%
Free Cash Flow
0.57%
3.52%
-62.69%
Net Income, GAAP
3.41%
16.88%
-44.69%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
3.86%
10.38%
1.12%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
10.45%
17.54%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
20,073
22,361
- -
- -
88,820
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
89,814
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
39.32
81.02
- -
- -
204.8
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
114.27
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
42.88
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
50.84
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Shigehiko Suhara
Full Time Employees
2,871
Sector
Consumer durables
Industry
Other consumer specialties
Address
5-23-37, Higashioi Tokyo TY Japan 140-8537
IPO Date
Sep 28, 1962
Website
mpuni.co.jp
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Business
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of writing instruments and related products. Its core product portfolio includes wooden and mechanical pencils such as the "Hi-uni" and "uni" series; ballpoint pens featuring oil-based ink models including the smooth-writing "JETSTREAM" and pressurized "uni POWER TANK" pens; water-based ink roller balls; multifaceted felt-tip pens and markers including the "POSCA," "PROCKEY," and "PROPUS WINDOW" series; and school and office supplies. The company also operates an industrial materials segment that utilizes its technologies in dispersion and firing for specialized inks, mechanical pencils, and container design. Additionally, Mitsubishi Pencil maintains a cosmetics business through its subsidiary Unicosmo Corporation, which manufactures pen-type cosmetics products by leveraging its expertise in writing instrument technology. The company’s products target a broad market ranging from students and professionals to industrial clients, with operations extending beyond Japan into international markets including the United States, Europe, and recently expanded presence in India. Recent major developments include the establishment of a joint venture with Indian writing instrument manufacturer Linc Limited, named UNI LINC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED. This venture commenced production in Gujarat, India, in late 2025, focusing initially on ballpoint pens tailored to the Indian market. This collaboration combines Mitsubishi Pencil’s advanced Japanese technology and global brand strength with Linc’s distribution network and local market knowledge, aiming to offer affordable, high-quality writing instruments and potentially expand into broader product categories. This strategic partnership supports Mitsubishi Pencil’s Long-Term Vision 2036 of becoming the world’s most expressive innovation company, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and accessibility in emerging markets. Founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1925, Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. It employs approximately 2,800 people worldwide and reported consolidated revenues near ¥88.8 billion. The company’s product strategy focuses on innovation in writing technologies and expanding its global footprint through strategic partnerships and market-specific product offerings, maintaining its position as a leading developer and manufacturer of premium writing instruments and related products.