Nippon Chemi-Con Stock Hits Day Low Amid Price Pressure, Drops to JPY 1,428.00

Nippon Chemi-Con Corp. experienced significant activity on October 14, 2025, with the stock declining by 8.65% and reaching an intraday low of JPY 1,428.00. This performance stands in contrast to the Japan Nikkei 225, which saw a modest decline of 1.01% on the same day.
Over the past week, Nippon Chemi-Con's stock has decreased by 6.2%, while the Nikkei 225 gained 5.07%. In the longer term, the company's performance shows a mixed picture; it has increased by 32.2% over the past year, outperforming the Nikkei 225's 22.11% gain. However, the three-year performance reveals a decline of 25.04%, significantly lagging behind the Nikkei's 77.34% increase.

Financial metrics indicate a challenging environment for Nippon Chemi-Con, with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97 and a return on equity of just 0.79%. The company has reported negative results for the last seven consecutive quarters, with pre-tax profit and net profit both showing substantial declines. Additionally, raw material costs have risen by 12.81% year-over-year, further complicating the company's financial outlook.