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3139 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3460.00
¥60.00(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3460.00
¥60.00(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,065.00 - ¥4,275.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.00K
Average Volume (3M)80.31K
Market Cap
¥33.79B
Enterprise Value¥63.80K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥11.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥43.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.3
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS Estimate
77.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)327.41
Shares Outstanding10,050,200
10 Day Avg. Volume173,880
30 Day Avg. Volume80,306
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-26.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)343
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥196.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthA material step-up in revenue in 2025 demonstrates the company’s ability to scale sales within its B2B ingredient distribution model. Durable volume growth helps absorb fixed costs, supports investment in logistics and supplier relationships, and underpins longer-term margin expansion if maintained.
Improving Returns On EquityROE improving alongside equity expansion indicates the firm is generating stronger returns on shareholder capital. Sustained ROE around these levels suggests operational efficiency gains and successful reinvestment, which supports durable shareholder value creation if profitability remains stable.
Stickiness Of B2B Distribution ServicesThe company’s combination of ingredient supply, procurement, quality coordination and logistics builds embedded, service-driven relationships with food manufacturers. These recurring, service-anchored contracts create durable revenue streams and higher switching costs versus pure commodity resellers.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationRecent negative operating and free cash flow represent a structural weakness: working-capital or investment demands are consuming liquidity. Continued cash outflows increase refinancing reliance and constrain capital allocation, limiting resilience to shocks and hindering durable balance sheet strength.
Elevated LeverageLeverage above 1.0 reduces financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity over the medium term. If cash generation stays weak, servicing and rolling debt could crowd out investments or force corrective measures that impair growth or margins in the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Structurally Thin MarginsLow gross and net margins make earnings highly sensitive to input-cost swings and pricing pressure. In a distribution business with commodity exposure, thin margins limit the buffer against cost inflation and competitive price moves, challenging stable long-term profitability without product mix shifts.
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. News
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 ¥4275.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥33.79B.
When is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported ¥97.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥77.264 by ¥20.566.
Is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price is currently 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 4.38%. 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 is 77.22.
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 ¥97.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥77.264. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.749%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3139
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Company Description
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, trades in agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food additives, food processing machinery, pharmaceuticals, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor and other beverages, and food products in Japan and internationally. The company offers whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, butter, ice cream, whey powder, whey protein concentrate, casein, caseinate, powdered milk mixtures, prepared butter mixtures, cocoa preparations, other milk preparations, lactose, condensed milk, processed egg products, natural cheese, processed cheese, processed meat products, fresh meat, processed food, and functional food ingredients. It also provides agency and brokerage services. The company serves food manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; and sports nutrition, and beauty and health industries. Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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