Hokuetsu Corp. Hits Day Low of JPY 824 Amid Price Pressure

Hokuetsu Corp., a small-cap player in the Paper, Forest & Jute Products industry, has experienced significant volatility today, with the stock dropping by 14.02% as of October 30, 2025. The stock reached an intraday low of JPY 824.00, reflecting a challenging performance against the backdrop of the Japan Nikkei 225, which gained 2.17% on the same day.
Over the past week, Hokuetsu Corp. has seen a decline of 16.11%, and its performance over the last month has been similarly negative, with a drop of 17.37%. The company's year-to-date performance stands at a loss of 45.85%, and it has underperformed the Nikkei 225 across various time frames, including a staggering 46.06% decline over the past year.

Financial metrics indicate that Hokuetsu Corp. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27 and a return on equity of 5.94%. Despite a relatively attractive valuation with a price-to-book ratio of 0.76, the company has struggled with low profitability and flat net sales growth of 2.93% annually over the last five years. The stock's high dividend yield of 0.05% may provide some appeal, but the overall performance trends suggest a challenging environment for the company.