Nippon Paint (OTCMKTS:NPCPF) Hits New 1-Year Low - Here's Why

Key Points

• Nippon Paint hit a new 52-week low, trading as low as $6.0410 mid-day and falling about 9.8% from the prior close on thin volume (602 shares).
• Valuation and market metrics: market cap ~$14.06 billion, P/E ~11.62 and beta -0.21, suggesting a relatively modest valuation and low market volatility.
• Recent results and financial health: Q4 EPS $0.13 on $2.96 billion revenue with a net margin of 10.23% and ROE 11.09%; the company shows manageable leverage (debt/equity 0.71) and solid liquidity (quick ratio 1.78, current ratio 2.16).

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:NPCPF - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $6.0410 and last traded at $6.0410, with a volume of 602 shares. The stock had previously closed at $6.6950.

Nippon Paint Stock Down 9.8%

The company's fifty day moving average is $5.71 and its 200-day moving average is $4.55. The company has a market capitalization of $14.06 billion, a PE ratio of 11.62 and a beta of -0.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 1.78 and a current ratio of 2.16.

Nippon Paint (OTCMKTS:NPCPF - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Friday, February 13th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Nippon Paint had a net margin of 10.23% and a return on equity of 11.09%. The company had revenue of $2.96 billion during the quarter.

About Nippon Paint

Nippon Paint Holdings Co, Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of paints and coatings, with roots tracing back to its founding in 1881 in Osaka, Japan. The company develops, produces, and markets a broad portfolio of decorative paints for residential and commercial applications, as well as high-performance industrial coatings tailored to automotive, marine, aerospace, protective, and general industrial markets. Its product lines include emulsions, primers, topcoats, powder coatings, and specialty formulations designed to meet stringent performance and environmental standards.

Through a network of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and strategic alliances, Nippon Paint serves customers across Asia, Europe, North America, and other emerging markets.

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