Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Growth Rank: 3 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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FRA:NJ5 Nippon Denko Co Ltd FRA:NJ5
70 GF Score
Price €2.36
GF Value €1.75
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What is Nippon Denko Co Growth Rank?

Nippon Denko Co FRA:NJ5 +2.61% 70 Growth Rank is 3 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:NJ5 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.75. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Nippon Denko Co has the Growth Rank of 3.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Nippon Denko Co Growth Rank Related Terms

FRA:NJ5 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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.

Nippon Denko Co Growth Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 3 mean?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a Growth Rank of 3 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank too high?
Nippon Denko Co's current Growth Rank of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Nippon Denko Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Nippon Denko Co's Growth Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Nippon Denko Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Steel company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Nippon Denko Co and its competitors. Nippon Denko Co's current Growth Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Denko Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) has a current Growth Rank of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.75, compared to a current price of €2.36 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Nippon Denko Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5), the current Growth Rank is 3 as of Sep. 17, 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 Nippon Denko Co (FRA:NJ5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Denko Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.36 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.75.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NJ5:

  • Growth Rank: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.75 vs. price of €2.36 (34.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NJ5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nippon Denko Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 5563:Japan
Address 4-16,1-chome, Yaesu, 4th Floor, Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8282
Nippon Denko Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ferroalloys. In addition, it is also involved in the electric power generation. The company's core business activities are categorized into four segments: Ferroalloys, Functional Materials, Environment, and Other. The company serves a diverse range of markets including power companies, agricultural cooperatives, local governments and companies discharging industrial waste.
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