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NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.(4272) Summary

4272
TSE Prime
NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.
1,790.5
JPY
-53.5
(-2.90%)
Mar 19, 3:30 pm JST
11.21
USD
Mar 19, 2:30 am EDT
Result
PTS
outside of trading hours
Summary Chart Historical News Financial Result
PER
13.1
PBR
0.98
Yield
3.35%
Margin Trading Ratio
3.91
Stock Price
Mar 19, 2026
Opening Mar 19, 9:00 am
1,805.0 JPY 11.29 USD
Previous Close Mar 18
1,844.0 JPY 11.62 USD
High Mar 19, 9:00 am
1,810.0 JPY 11.32 USD
Low Mar 19, 3:24 pm
1,790.0 JPY 11.20 USD
Volume
728,700
Trading Value
1.31B JPY 8.19M USD
VWAP
1794.15 JPY 11.23 USD
Minimum Trading Value
179,050 JPY 1,121 USD
Market Cap
0.29T JPY 1.80B USD
Number of Trades
1,580
Liquidity & Number of Trades
As of Mar 19, 2026
Liquidity
High
1-Year Average
1,341
1-Year High May 14, 2025
4,159
Margin Trading
Date Short Interest Long Margin Positions Ratio
Mar 13, 2026 21,900 210,600 9.62
Mar 6, 2026 34,500 210,100 6.09
Feb 27, 2026 33,700 233,600 6.93
Feb 20, 2026 33,800 196,100 5.80
Feb 13, 2026 23,200 169,700 7.31
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.