Nippon Steel (NISTF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nippon Steel Corporation (OTCMKTS:NISTF) is one of the world’s leading integrated steel producers, specializing in the manufacture and distribution of a broad range of steel products. The company’s core operations include ironmaking, steelmaking, rolling, and coating processes, delivering high-grade flat and long steel products. These offerings serve diverse end markets such as automotive, construction, shipbuilding, energy, and industrial machinery, with particular focus on advanced high-strength steels, electrical steel sheets, and corrosion-resistant coatings.

Founded in 1950 through the merger of Yawata Iron & Steel and Fuji Iron & Steel, Nippon Steel has grown into a global enterprise through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, including the 2012 integration with Sumitomo Metal Industries. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company operates an extensive network of production facilities across Japan, Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Comprehensive research and development centers support continuous innovation in steel technology, environmental efficiency, and digital manufacturing processes, positioning Nippon Steel at the forefront of the industry’s move toward decarbonization and resource optimization.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Hiroya Honda, Nippon Steel is committed to sustainable growth and corporate responsibility. The company emphasizes environmental stewardship through energy-saving initiatives and recycling programs, while maintaining stringent quality standards and safety protocols. Its global customer base benefits from an integrated supply chain, technical support services, and tailored solutions designed to meet evolving performance requirements in infrastructure, mobility, and energy transition projects.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.58 to $19.20
• 50-Day Range: $18.70 to $22.10
• 52-Week Range: $16.98 to $24.62
• Volume: 268,897 shs
• Average Volume: 13,515 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.71
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Nippon Steel Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Nippon Steel scored higher than 2% 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 Nippon Steel.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Nippon Steel is 0.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.54.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Nippon Steel is 0.71, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.52.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nippon Steel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 100.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nippon Steel has recently increased by 42.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Nippon Steel does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Nippon Steel does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nippon Steel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 100.7, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nippon Steel has recently increased by 42.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Nippon Steel has a news sentiment score of -1.00. 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 0.55 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Nippon Steel this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Nippon Steel to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 11.38% of the stock of Nippon Steel is held by institutions.

NISTF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NISTF shares performed this year?

Nippon Steel's stock was trading at $18.9350 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, NISTF shares have decreased by 1.2% and is now trading at $18.70.

How do I buy shares of Nippon Steel?

Shares of NISTF 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

• Today: 7/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/01/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Steel
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:NISTF
• CIK: 1140471
• Web: www.nssmc.com
• Phone: (136) 867-4111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 106,500
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.71
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A