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NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.(4272) Summary

4272
TSE Prime
NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.
1,683.5
JPY
+12.5
(+0.75%)
Dec 15, 3:30 pm JST
10.86
USD
Dec 15, 1:30 am EST
Result
PTS
outside of trading hours
Summary Chart Historical News Financial Result
PER
12.4
PBR
0.95
Yield
3.56%
Margin Trading Ratio
3.91
Stock Price
Dec 15, 2025
Opening Dec 15, 9:00 am
1,683.5 JPY 10.80 USD
Previous Close Dec 12
1,671.0 JPY 10.72 USD
High Dec 15, 9:14 am
1,690.0 JPY 10.88 USD
Low Dec 15, 10:33 am
1,674.0 JPY 10.73 USD
Volume
437,400
Trading Value
0.74B JPY 4.75M USD
VWAP
1682.94 JPY 10.86 USD
Minimum Trading Value
168,350 JPY 1,086 USD
Market Cap
0.27T JPY 1.74B USD
Number of Trades
1,346
Liquidity & Number of Trades
As of Dec 15, 2025
Liquidity
High
1-Year Average
1,306
1-Year High Feb 4, 2025
5,726
Margin Trading
Date Short Interest Long Margin Positions Ratio
Dec 5, 2025 28,700 123,900 4.32
Nov 28, 2025 29,800 149,000 5.00
Nov 21, 2025 20,600 142,500 6.92
Nov 14, 2025 20,900 155,800 7.45
Nov 7, 2025 37,300 132,300 3.55
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.