Japan Petroleum Exploration Overview
- Year Founded
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1955
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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2,167
- Stock Symbol
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1662
- Investments
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18
- Share Price
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$10.06
- (As of Friday Closing)
Japan Petroleum Exploration General Information
Description
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
Contact Information
Website
www.japex.co.jpCorporate Office
- Sapia Tower, 1-7-12 Marunouchi
- Chiyoda-ku
- Tokyo, 100-0005
- Japan
Corporate Office
- Sapia Tower, 1-7-12 Marunouchi
- Chiyoda-ku
- Tokyo, 100-0005
- Japan
Japan Petroleum Exploration Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, Japan Petroleum Exploration’s stock price is $10.06. Its current market cap is $2.58B with 256M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.06 | $9.93 | $8.50 - $17.74 | $2.58B | 256M | 1.29M | $1.42 |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2026, Japan Petroleum Exploration has a trailing 12-month revenue of $2.06B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2026 | FY 2026 31-Mar-2026 | FY 2025 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 2,828,641 | 3,322,714 | 1,257,620 | 1,508,438 |
| Revenue | 2,064,151 | 2,257,994 | 2,551,389 | 2,255,266 |
| EBITDA | 740,769 | 722,402 | 1,040,498 | 656,039 |
| Net Income | 363,392 | 354,467 | 532,157 | 371,383 |
| Total Assets | 5,678,387 | 5,395,226 | 4,554,847 | 4,366,885 |
| Total Debt | 386,238 | 0 | 0 | 1,652 |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Competitors (24)
One of Japan Petroleum Exploration’s 24 competitors is Repsol, a Corporation company based in Madrid, Spain.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repsol | Corporation | Madrid, Spain | ||||
| ENEOS Holdings | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| APA | Corporation | Houston, TX | ||||
| Suncor Energy | Corporation | Calgary, Canada | ||||
| Murphy Oil | Corporation | Houston, TX |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Patents
Japan Petroleum Exploration Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-7931940-B1 | Apparatus for producing mixed fluids and method for injecting mixed fluids | Active | 08-Aug-2025 | ||
| WO-2026225483-A1 | Method for dissolving components in rocks, method for storing carbon dioxide underground, method for fixing carbon dioxide, method for storing fluid underground, method for recovering crude oil, and method for recovering natural gas | Pending | 21-Apr-2025 | ||
| JP-2026174953-A | Methods for dissolving components in rocks, methods for storing carbon dioxide underground, methods for fixing carbon dioxide, methods for storing fluids underground, methods for recovering crude oil, and methods for recovering natural gas. | Pending | 21-Apr-2025 | ||
| WO-2026192015-A1 | Method for injecting nanoparticles and method for recovering crude oil | Pending | 13-Mar-2025 | ||
| WO-2025258080-A1 | Amine-containing polymer membrane, production method therefor, and method for separating carbon dioxide | Pending | 14-Jun-2024 |
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Investments & Acquisitions (18)
Japan Petroleum Exploration’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Fundare Resources for . The deal was made on 01-Oct-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundare Resources | 01-Oct-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Energy Production | ||
| EMP Gebang | 22-May-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Products | ||
| Tunas Harapan (Gebang PSC Block Located In North Sumatra, Indonesia) | 22-May-2025 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Other Energy | ||
| Peoria Resources | 01-Apr-2025 | Corporate | Energy Exploration | ||
| PowerX (Electrical Equipment) | 06-Mar-2025 | Later Stage VC | Electrical Equipment |
Japan Petroleum Exploration ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
48.14 | Severe Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Japan Petroleum Exploration Exits (3)
Japan Petroleum Exploration’s most recent exit was on 06-Mar-2025 from PowerX (Electrical Equipment). The exit was categorized as with 13 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerX (Electrical Equipment) | 06-Mar-2025 | Completed |
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| Cross Energy | 01-Nov-2009 | Completed |
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| Energi Mega Pratama | 17-May-2007 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Completed |
Japan Petroleum Exploration Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundare Resources | Greenwood Village, CO | 2014 | |
| Japan Petroleum Exploration (Gas Manufacturing, Sales, and Gas Pipeline Businesses in Hokkaido) | Hokkaido, Japan |
Japan Petroleum Exploration FAQs
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When was Japan Petroleum Exploration founded?
Japan Petroleum Exploration was founded in 1955.
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Where is Japan Petroleum Exploration headquartered?
Japan Petroleum Exploration is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Japan Petroleum Exploration?
Japan Petroleum Exploration has 2,167 total employees.
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What industry is Japan Petroleum Exploration in?
Japan Petroleum Exploration’s primary industry is Energy Exploration.
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Is Japan Petroleum Exploration a private or public company?
Japan Petroleum Exploration is a Public company.
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What is Japan Petroleum Exploration’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Japan Petroleum Exploration is 1662.
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What is the current stock price of Japan Petroleum Exploration?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of Japan Petroleum Exploration is $10.06.
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What is the current market cap of Japan Petroleum Exploration?
The current market capitalization of Japan Petroleum Exploration is $2.58B.
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What is Japan Petroleum Exploration’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Japan Petroleum Exploration is $2.06B.
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Who are Japan Petroleum Exploration’s competitors?
Repsol, ENEOS Holdings, APA, Suncor Energy, and Murphy Oil are some of the 24 competitors of Japan Petroleum Exploration.
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What is Japan Petroleum Exploration’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Japan Petroleum Exploration’s EPS for 12 months was $1.42.
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