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Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.

Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.

TTSE:4997
1,059.00
JPY
-15.00
(-1.40%)
78.33BMarket Cap
Nov 05Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
711.75
848.09
851.74
757.67
898.19
914.52
803.04
909.17
1,019.84
1,301.77
1,313.34
1,275.32
1,428.25
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
70.46
91.8
84.16
15.49
25.69
37.45
34.07
55.22
56.08
57.23
60.89
30.06
92.32
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
103.13
-2.65
72.32
41.73
23.4
-47.52
-16.9
55.36
-63.5
-46.43
-31.64
93.03
36.41
- -
Dividend per Share
9
14.99
15.99
14.99
14.99
14.97
14.99
11.5
15.03
15.56
17.07
19.09
24.14
- -
Book Value per Share
598.25
680.05
748.97
692.5
700.66
706.58
713.98
774.77
836.38
904.24
994.93
987.61
1,086.18
- -
Tangible Book Value per Share
584.48
628.75
646.56
570.89
583.6
619.71
634.55
722.39
782.59
852
936.21
962.34
1,037.11
- -
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
67
67
67
67
67
67
79
79
79
78
78
78
78
78
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
47,627
56,696
56,930
50,641
60,033
61,213
63,260
71,525
80,110
102,090
103,033
99,966
111,822
- -
Operating Margin (%)
15.64
16.59
17.48
8.74
5.82
6.82
5.25
9.76
7.19
8.56
7.22
8.58
9.73
- -
Depreciation Expense
1,118
1,588
1,884
1,828
1,991
1,806
1,829
1,719
1,719
1,908
2,102
2,279
2,521
- -
Net Income, GAAP
4,715
6,137
5,625
1,035
1,717
2,507
2,684
4,344
4,405
4,488
4,777
2,356
7,228
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
34.04
33.56
32.37
56.07
37.95
30.65
22.94
31.2
19.62
33.47
21.25
46.73
27.36
- -
Profit Margin (%)
9.9
10.82
9.88
2.04
2.86
4.1
4.24
6.07
5.5
4.4
4.64
2.36
6.46
- -
Working Capital
26,486
21,662
24,783
30,835
29,108
36,587
36,520
43,102
46,171
58,059
66,436
64,769
73,175
- -
LT Debt
2,300
2,300
9,020
13,415
12,419
10,349
8,255
7,729
7,354
15,482
21,633
16,940
18,209
- -
Total Equity
40,233
45,718
51,032
48,695
48,868
57,575
58,197
62,071
66,955
73,123
80,393
79,421
87,091
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
12.02
12.97
11.69
2.97
3.28
4.11
3.41
6.14
5.54
6.24
5.3
3.89
6.85
- -
Return on Capital (%)
11.82
13.25
10.04
1.63
2.86
3.91
4.01
6.41
5.57
5.48
6.55
3.17
8.48
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
12.6
14.36
11.78
2.15
3.69
4.89
4.8
7.41
6.96
6.58
6.41
3.03
8.9
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Capital Structure

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
ST Debt
9,969
10,207
- -
LT Borrowings
17,057
18,209
- -
LT Finance Leases
- -
- -
- -
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
78
78
78
Market Capitalization
78,639
78,326
78,404

Working Capital

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'26
Mar'26
Jun'27
Total Current Assets
110,670
117,848
- -
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
31,617
20,253
- -
Accounts Receivable, Net
29,409
47,049
- -
Inventories
42,513
40,916
- -
Total Current Liabilities
42,661
44,673
- -
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
9,969
10,207
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
5.68%
7.09%
9.66%
Free Cash Flow
-160.3%
-145.61%
-60.9%
Net Income, GAAP
26.5%
33.17%
206.79%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
7.51%
9.85%
11.86%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
16.32%
26.34%

Quarterly Revenue

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
99,966
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
111,822
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
30.06
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
92.32
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

JPY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
19.09
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
24.14
2027
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Hiroyuki Iwata
Full Time Employees
1,527
Sector
Process industries
Industry
Chemicals: agricultural
Address
Kyobashi OM Building Tokyo TY Japan 104-8386
IPO Date
Jul 5, 1963
Website
nichino.co.jp
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Business
Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based agrochemical manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and sale of crop protection products, including fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and miticides. The company also offers crop aid products such as bio-stimulants, chemical products for home gardening, greenery, and termite protection, as well as pharmaceuticals and animal health products, including topical anti-fungal agents. Its business segments extend to agrochemical residue analysis, chemical substance safety testing, golf course and amenity area planning services, production and logistics of agrochemicals, and cultivation and management of experimental fields and laboratories. The company operates globally with a strong presence in Japan, Europe, and other international markets. Founded in 1920, Nihon Nohyaku is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and functions through several subsidiaries, including Nichino Europe and Nichino India Pvt. Ltd. Recent major developments include Nihon Nohyaku's consolidation and expansion efforts in Europe through its subsidiary Nichino Europe, which has recently started handling products from Interagro to strengthen sales in the UK and Ireland markets. The company also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghent University in Belgium aimed at developing innovative and environmentally conscious agricultural solutions, focusing on eco-harmonized products and sustainability initiatives. In 2024, Nihon Nohyaku acquired a novel biofungicide to enhance its product portfolio. Additionally, it has pursued strategic collaborations to expand its market reach, including exploring partnerships in drone technology for agricultural applications in India aligned with the country’s "Make in India" policy. These moves underscore its strategic expansion and commitment to innovation in agrochemical technologies over the past 1-2 years. Nihon Nohyaku operates under the majority ownership of Adeka Corporation, which acquired a controlling stake in the company in 2022, reinforcing its position in the agrochemical and life sciences sectors. This diversified product and service portfolio, coupled with recent strategic alliances and product acquisitions, positions Nihon Nohyaku as a comprehensive life sciences company specializing in crop protection, agricultural materials, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, and wood preservatives on a global scale.