Hoya (HOCPY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hoya Corporation is a Tokyo‐based multinational company specializing in the manufacture and sale of precision optical products and advanced glass materials. The company’s core business activities encompass the design and production of ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, endoscopic imaging systems and photomasks for semiconductor and flat‐panel display manufacturing. Hoya’s product portfolio also includes high‐performance optical filters and components used in cutting‐edge imaging applications across consumer electronics and industrial sectors.

Organized into two principal operating segments—Life Care and Information Technology—Hoya’s Life Care division markets eyeglass lenses under a range of brand names, supplies contact lenses, and develops minimally invasive endoscopic equipment for medical diagnostics and surgery. The Information Technology segment produces photomasks, mask blanks and other lithography essentials for semiconductor foundries and display fabs, along with precision glass substrates used in optical thin‐film coatings.

Founded in 1941 as a specialist in optical glass, Hoya has since expanded its global footprint with manufacturing and R&D facilities in Japan, Europe, North America and Asia. Strategic acquisitions in medical imaging and semiconductor photomask businesses have broadened its technology base and positioned the company as a key supplier to both healthcare providers and high‐tech manufacturers worldwide.

Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in optics and materials science, Hoya continues to invest heavily in research and development. The company’s ongoing initiatives focus on digital healthcare solutions, next-generation lithography technologies and environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes, underscoring its commitment to innovation and long-term growth in core markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $129.36 to $134.48
• 50-Day Range: $113.35 to $134.39
• 52-Week Range: $97.49 to $148.27
• Volume: 11,381 shs
• Average Volume: 19,017 shs
• Market Capitalization: $44.43 billion
• P/E Ratio: 32.38
• Dividend Yield: 0.96%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Hoya Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hoya scored higher than 43% 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: 2.5 / 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 32.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 268.93.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hoya is 32.38, 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 416.54.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Hoya has a PEG Ratio of 2.77. 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 6.61. 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

0.01% 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 0.5, 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 291.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Hoya has a dividend yield of 0.95%, which is in 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 31.00%. 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

0.01% 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 0.5, 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 291.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Hoya has a news sentiment score of 1.08. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.95 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 at the start of the year. Since then, HOCPY shares have increased by 4.4% and is now trading at $129.50.

How were Hoya's earnings last quarter?

Hoya Corp. (OTCMKTS:HOCPY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 1st. The technology company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.01. The technology company earned $1.53 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.47 billion. Hoya had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.01% and a net margin of 23.57%.

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: 8/01/2025
• Today: 8/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025
• 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): $4.00
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.38
• Forward P/E Ratio: 35.38
• P/E Growth: 2.77
• Net Income: $1.35 billion
• Net Margins: 23.57%
• Pretax Margin: 30.53%
• Return on Equity: 21.01%
• Return on Assets: 16.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.03
• Current Ratio: 5.19
• Quick Ratio: 4.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.69 billion
• Price / Sales: 7.81
• Cash Flow: $4.72 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.45
• Book Value: $19.58 per share
• Price / Book: 6.61

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 343,120,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $44.43 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.91