Nippon Paper Industries Hits Day Low at JPY 1,045 Amid Price Pressure

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. experienced a significant decline today, with the stock dropping by 7.31% as it reached an intraday low of JPY 1,045.00. This performance stands in contrast to the Japan Nikkei 225, which fell by 2.5% on the same day. Over the past week, Nippon Paper has seen a decrease of 7.55%, while its monthly performance reflects a more substantial decline of 12.42%. Despite a year-to-date increase of 22.27%, the company's longer-term performance reveals challenges, with a 5-year decline of 13.7% and a 10-year performance also down by 13.7%. Key financial metrics indicate a weak long-term fundamental strength, highlighted by an average Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of just 1.18%. The company's net profit for the first nine months has decreased by 42.92%, and it carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, suggesting a high level of leverage. With a market capitalization of JPY 144,737 million, Nippon Paper operates within the Paper, Forest & Jute Products industry, facing notable headwinds in its financial performance.