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NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.(4272) Summary

4272
TSE Prime
NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.
1,794.0
JPY
-4.5
(-0.25%)
Feb 3, 3:30 pm JST
11.54
USD
Feb 3, 1:30 am EST
Result
PTS
outside of trading hours
1,784.9
Feb 3, 3:24 pm JST
Summary Chart Historical News Financial Result
PER
13.2
PBR
0.99
Yield
3.34%
Margin Trading Ratio
3.91
Stock Price
Feb 3, 2026
Opening Feb 3, 9:04 am
1,718.5 JPY 11.05 USD
Previous Close Feb 2
1,798.5 JPY 11.61 USD
High Feb 3, 1:27 pm
1,794.0 JPY 11.54 USD
Low Feb 3, 9:05 am
1,700.0 JPY 10.93 USD
Volume
954,200
Trading Value
1.69B JPY 0.01B USD
VWAP
1768.01 JPY 11.37 USD
Minimum Trading Value
179,400 JPY 1,154 USD
Market Cap
0.29T JPY 1.85B USD
Number of Trades
3,068
Liquidity & Number of Trades
As of Feb 3, 2026
Liquidity
High
1-Year Average
1,352
1-Year High Feb 4, 2025
5,726
Margin Trading
Date Short Interest Long Margin Positions Ratio
Jan 23, 2026 18,900 130,800 6.92
Jan 16, 2026 17,700 119,100 6.73
Jan 9, 2026 20,700 108,700 5.25
Dec 26, 2025 20,400 97,800 4.79
Dec 19, 2025 43,000 136,300 3.17
Company Profile
NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD. has diversified from explosives to functional chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and automotive components. The company has a strong presence in anticancer drugs.
Sector
Chemicals
NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD. has a long history in the research, development, and manufacturing of explosives. Currently, its business areas are broadly categorized into Mobility & Imaging, Fine Chemicals, and Life Sciences. In the Mobility sector, the company manufactures automotive safety components such as inflators for airbags and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners. In the Imaging field, they produce materials for LCD displays and LCD projectors. The Fine Chemicals division primarily deals with functional materials, dye materials, and catalysts. In the Life Sciences sector, they manufacture and sell medical pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and agrochemicals. The company operates globally, establishing production and sales networks through overseas subsidiaries in various regions. Additionally, NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD. is engaged in the real estate leasing business.