Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Weak margins and returns
About
Nippon Filcon Co., Ltd., established in 1916 and headquartered in Inagi, Japan, functions as a multifaceted manufacturer and provider of industrial equipment, components, and specialized solutions. Its extensive product portfolio features industrial filters and conveyor belts, including paper machine clothing, along with META-CAT systems designed for the recovery of precious and rare metals and the elimination of heavy metals. The company further supplies a variety of fibers, nonwoven fabrics, and industrial wire mesh products, crucial for screening, filtering, and conveying applications across numerous manufacturing industries. Nippon Filcon also delivers electronic components and photomasks, providing high-precision parts to clients in the electronics, automotive, office equipment, and medical sectors. This offering includes the production of stepper reticles and aligner masks vital for semiconductor and LCD manufacturing. Moreover, it supplies power generation equipment and constructs their installation frames. Beyond industrial goods, the company provides swimming pools for elementary and junior high schools, public entities, fitness centers, and hotels. Its contributions to infrastructure include "Gcon," a specialized high-density concrete used in breakwaters, and the import and sale of insulating joints essential for preventing corrosion and gas leaks in natural gas pipelines. Rounding out its operations, Nippon Filcon engages in real estate leasing, managing properties such as retail stores, condominiums, and parking facilities.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'cheap' on EV/EBITDA, trading at neut