Hoya (HOCPY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hoya Corporation is a Japanese multinational company renowned for its expertise in optical technologies and healthcare solutions. Established in 1941 as a producer of precision glass substrates, Hoya has evolved into a diversified technology group operating through two primary segments: Life Care and Information Technology. The company’s offerings span a broad range of high-value products designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals, semiconductor manufacturers and optics-driven markets worldwide.

Within its Life Care segment, Hoya designs and manufactures advanced optical devices and medical instruments. Core products include intraocular lenses for cataract surgery, spectacle and contact lenses under well-known brand names, as well as high-resolution endoscopes used in minimally invasive diagnostics. The division also encompasses in vitro diagnostic systems and digital pathology platforms, leveraging the company’s strong R&D capabilities to develop tools that support precision medicine and improve patient outcomes.

Hoya’s Information Technology segment focuses on critical components for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company is a leading supplier of photomask blanks, which serve as templates for circuit patterns in semiconductor wafer fabrication. It further produces optical glass, precision molds, and wafer-level packaging substrates, all engineered to meet the shrinking dimensions and stringent quality requirements of today’s advanced chips. Hoya’s commitment to innovation is evident in its investments in silicon photonics, micro-optics and next-generation display materials.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Hoya maintains a global footprint with manufacturing facilities and sales offices across Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania. The company is led by President and CEO Yoshiharu Hirata, supported by an executive team with deep expertise in optics, healthcare and materials science. With a longstanding focus on research and collaboration, Hoya continues to explore new growth avenues, forging partnerships with medical institutions, semiconductor foundries and technology developers to drive industry advancement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $120.16 to $121.60
• 50-Day Range: $113.19 to $127.04
• 52-Week Range: $97.49 to $148.27
• Volume: 23,919 shs
• Average Volume: 25,835 shs
• Market Capitalization: $41.50 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.75
• Dividend Yield: 1.03%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Hoya Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hoya scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Hoya.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.48%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hoya are expected to grow by 11.48% in the coming year, from $3.66 to $4.08 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hoya is 31.75, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.90.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hoya is 31.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.83.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Hoya has a PEG Ratio of 2.41. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hoya has a P/B Ratio of 6.52. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Hoya has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hoya has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hoya has recently increased by 450.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Hoya pays a meaningful dividend of 1.02%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Hoya does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hoya is 32.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Hoya will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.39% next year. This indicates that Hoya will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Hoya has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hoya has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hoya has recently increased by 450.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Hoya has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Hoya this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hoya insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.12% of the stock of Hoya is held by institutions.

HOCPY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HOCPY shares performed this year?

Hoya's stock was trading at $124.00 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, HOCPY stock has decreased by 2.5% and is now trading at $120.96.

How were Hoya's earnings last quarter?

Hoya Corp. (OTCMKTS:HOCPY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 1st. The technology company reported $0.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.99 by $0.01. The technology company earned $1.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.50 billion. Hoya had a net margin of 23.22% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.43%.

Does Hoya have any subsidiaries?

Hoya subsidiaries include DAEJEON DAEMYUNG OPTICAL (HANGZHOU) CO. LTD., HOEV CO. LTD., HOYA CORPORATION USA, HOYA ELECTRONICS KOREA CO. LTD., HOYA ELECTRONICS MALAYSIA SDN.BHD., HOYA ELECTRONICS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., HOYA FINANCE B.V., and more.

How do I buy shares of Hoya?

Shares of HOCPY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/01/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PRODS - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HOCPY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.hoya.co.jp
• Phone: (136) 911-4811
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 36,571
• Year Founded: 1941

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.81
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.75
• Forward P/E Ratio: 33.05
• P/E Growth: 2.41
• Net Income: $1.33 billion
• Net Margins: 23.22%
• Pretax Margin: 29.35%
• Return on Equity: 20.43%
• Return on Assets: 16.17%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 4.90
• Quick Ratio: 4.21

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.69 billion
• Price / Sales: 7.30
• Cash Flow: $4.73 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 25.59
• Book Value: $18.54 per share
• Price / Book: 6.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 343,120,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $41.50 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.90