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Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. (3139) Price & Analysis

3139 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3,465.00¥65.00(1.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
JPY 3,300JPY 3,400JPY 3,5003 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 3,420.00 - JPY 3,470.00
52-Week Range
JPY 3,065.00 - JPY 3,830.00
Previous Close
JPY 3,400.00
Volume
22.00K
Average Volume (3M)
29.25K
Market Cap
JPY 34.69B
Enterprise Value
JPY 70.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 11.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 47.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
9.8
Beta
0.49
Next Earnings
Jan 08, 2027
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 27, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.27%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Revenue Expansion

Rapid recent scaling, supported by continued prior-year growth, indicates expanding demand for Lacto Japan’s dairy products and ingredients. Sustained volume growth can strengthen supplier relationships, improve distribution efficiency, and support operating leverage over the next several quarters.

Improving Profitability

Improved operating and net margins show that the company has recently converted strong sales growth into better earnings. If product mix, pricing discipline, and procurement management remain effective, this provides a more durable earnings base despite the trading model’s low margins.

Solid And Improving Returns

Growing equity alongside improving return on equity suggests Lacto Japan is generating reasonable shareholder returns while expanding its capital base. This indicates underlying business productivity remains sound, even though higher leverage limits the full benefit of that performance.

Bears Say

Weak Recent Cash Generation

Recent negative operating and free cash flow indicates that reported earnings are not currently translating into liquidity. Working-capital needs or investment demands may continue to require financing, reducing resilience and limiting the company’s ability to fund growth internally.

Elevated Leverage

Debt above equity reduces financial flexibility for a distributor exposed to inventory and working-capital requirements. If cash generation remains weak, leverage could constrain investment, increase dependence on external funding, and amplify the effect of operating or procurement volatility.

Structurally Thin Margins

The low-margin trading model leaves limited room to absorb dairy cost inflation, foreign-exchange movements, logistics expenses, or customer pricing pressure. Even with recent improvement, small changes in procurement or selling spreads can materially affect sustainable profitability.

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3139 FAQ

What was Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3065.00 and its highest was ¥3830.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥34.69B.
When is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 14, 2026. The company reported ¥102.7 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥77.223 by ¥25.477.
Is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.27%. See more information on Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. have?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. has 10,050,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥102.7 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥77.223. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.287%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3139
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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