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NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.(4272) Summary

4272
TSE Prime
NIPPON KAYAKU CO.,LTD.
1,725.0
JPY
-2.5
(-0.14%)
May 1, 3:30 pm JST
10.96
USD
May 1, 2:30 am EDT
Result
PTS
outside of trading hours
1,715.1
May 1, 9:15 pm JST
Summary Chart Historical News Financial Result
PER
12.5
PBR
0.94
Yield
3.48%
Margin Trading Ratio
3.91
Stock Price
May 1, 2026
Opening May 1, 9:00 am
1,719.0 JPY 10.94 USD
Previous Close Apr 30
1,727.5 JPY 10.75 USD
High May 1, 3:14 pm
1,726.0 JPY 10.97 USD
Low May 1, 9:14 am
1,708.0 JPY 10.87 USD
Volume
306,900
Trading Value
0.53B JPY 3.36M USD
VWAP
1721.06 JPY 10.94 USD
Minimum Trading Value
172,500 JPY 1,096 USD
Market Cap
0.28T JPY 1.76B USD
Number of Trades
851
Liquidity & Number of Trades
As of May 1, 2026
Liquidity
High
1-Year Average
1,274
1-Year High May 14, 2025
4,159
Margin Trading
Date Short Interest Long Margin Positions Ratio
Apr 24, 2026 44,200 202,700 4.59
Apr 17, 2026 34,100 196,900 5.77
Apr 10, 2026 27,100 195,100 7.20
Apr 3, 2026 44,800 193,600 4.32
Mar 27, 2026 23,700 200,300 8.45
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.