Nikon (7731) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 7731 does

Nikon (7731) is a Japanese manufacturer of optical instruments and imaging equipment. The company operates through five segments: Imaging (digital cameras and cinema cameras), Precision Equipment (FPD exposure equipment), Healthcare (life-science microscopes and cell-culture observation), Components (industrial microscopes, X-ray/CT inspection systems, optical parts, and custom products such as EUV and space-related components), and Digital Manufacturing (metal 3D printers). Nikon serves customers in Japan, North America, Europe, China, Thailand, and internationally. The firm was incorporated in 1917 and is headquartered in Shinagawa, Japan. It is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is part of the Nikkei 225.

Key numbers explained

• Nikon trades at 1,873.5 JPY, up 0.81% today, with a 52-week range of 1,617.5 – 2,390 and a 9.6% price change over the past year.
• The forward P/E ratio of 17.7 compares the current price to expected future earnings; a lower figure can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to peers, while a higher one can imply higher growth expectations.
• The dividend yield is 1.07%, meaning the annual dividend represents about 1.07% of the current price; the ex-dividend date is 29 sept. 2026, and 196% of trailing earnings are paid out as dividends.
• Beta of 0.13 indicates the stock tends to move much less than the overall market, which can appeal to investors seeking lower volatility.
• Trailing twelve-month revenue is 683,22 mld. JPY, growing 3.8% year over year, while the profit margin is -13.8% and the operating margin is -0.6%, showing the company is currently unprofitable on an operating basis.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 36.9% shows that debt is a modest portion of the capital structure; the price-to-book ratio of 1.04 suggests the market price is close to the company's book value.
• The return on equity of -15.2% reflects negative earnings relative to shareholders' equity, a signal to watch alongside margin trends.

What to watch

Investors tracking Nikon (7731) often monitor the imaging and precision-equipment cycles, as demand for cameras and industrial optics can shift with consumer and business spending. The company's exposure to multiple regions means currency movements, particularly the yen, can affect reported results. The upcoming earnings release on 5 nov. 2026 will provide a fresh look at profitability and margin progress. Because Nikon is a component of the Nikkei 225, broader Japanese market sentiment and index rebalancing can influence its trading activity. For context on peers, investors may compare it with companies such as Honda Motor (7267) or Bridgestone (5108) when considering the Consumer Cyclical and Industrial space on the Tokyo Stock Exchange stocks page.