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During the past 12 months, Japan Pure Chemical Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -10.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -4.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.
During the past 13 years, Japan Pure Chemical Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. The lowest was -20.70% per year. And the median was -0.30% per year.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) EPS (Diluted) Explanation
EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Japan Pure Chemical Co EPS (Diluted) Related Terms
Japan Pure Chemical Co EPS (Diluted) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:4973 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EPS (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Japan Pure Chemical Co PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical Co's PE Ratio falls into.
EPS (Diluted) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Diluted EPS takes into account all of the outstanding dilutive securities that could potentially be exercised (such as stock options and convertible preferred stock) and shows how such an action would impact earnings per share.
Japan Pure Chemical Co's Diluted EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円309.20
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a EPS (Diluted) of 円309.20 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's EPS (Diluted) too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EPS (Diluted) is 円309.20. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's EPS (Diluted) compare to LIN and SHW?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's EPS (Diluted) of 円309.20 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Diluted) for a Chemicals company?
A good EPS (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, EPS (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Diluted) mean?
A high EPS (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (diluted) equals net income divided by the diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EPS (Diluted) is 円309.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.49, compared to a current price of 円4,910.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Diluted) is 円309.20. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Diluted) calculated?
EPS (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current EPS (Diluted) is 円309.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,910.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.49.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
EPS (Diluted): 円309.20
GF Value™: 円4,583.49 vs. price of 円4,910.00 (7.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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