Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
NIC Autotec, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes aluminum profile systems and factory automation (FA) equipment, serving markets both within Japan and globally. Its adaptable aluminum profiles are utilized across diverse commercial and industrial applications. The company's extensive FA equipment range includes washing apparatus for items such as boxes, batches, and cups; a variety of conveyor systems, from automatic cartoners and palletizing stackers to free-flow conveyors; sophisticated screening and inspection tools for assessing dimensions and running torque; and specialized clean booth solutions. This advanced factory automation machinery finds application in environments spanning machine processing facilities, semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing sites, and pharmaceutical and food production plants. Established in 1971, the company, originally named Nishikawa Seiki Inc., adopted its current moniker, NIC Autotec, Inc., in April 1985. It maintains its primary corporate office in Toyama, Japan.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITD.