BELC Co., Ltd. (JP:9974)
:9974
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9974 Stock Chart & Stats
¥7290.00
-¥110.00(-1.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥7290.00
-¥110.00(-1.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥5,970.00 - ¥8,200.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume27.20K
Average Volume (3M)18.13K
Market Cap
¥128.75B
Enterprise Value¥155.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥21.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥40.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.3
Beta0.29
Next Earnings
Jul 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)593.02
Shares Outstanding20,867,800
10 Day Avg. Volume17,380
30 Day Avg. Volume18,130
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.41
Price to Book (P/B)1.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio-74.13
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)601
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥437.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion indicates durable demand or successful store/assortment execution. Over 2–6 months this supports predictable cash inflows, funds reinvestment in stores or logistics, and underpins scale benefits that can protect margins versus smaller competitors.
Stable Grocery-level Margins And ROEConsistent gross margins and steady ROE signal reliable retail economics and effective capital deployment. These durable profitability metrics suggest the business maintains supplier terms and cost control sufficient to generate acceptable returns and support strategic investments over time.
Consistently Positive Operating Cash FlowPersistent positive operating cash flow reflects genuine cash generation from core supermarket operations, reinforcing earnings quality and enabling working-capital management, routine capex and debt servicing without sole reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Bears Say
Volatile And Negative Free Cash FlowIntermittent or negative free cash flow reduces financial flexibility to fund expansion, pay dividends or absorb shocks. If driven by higher capex or working-capital strain, it raises refinancing and liquidity risk over the coming quarters, especially during broader cost pressure episodes.
Net Margin CompressionErosion of already-thin net margins highlights exposure to cost inflation, pricing pressure, or promotional intensity. Sustained compression would limit retained earnings, weaken return metrics, and force trade-offs between investment, pricing and cost-cutting that can hurt organic growth.
Upward Drift In Absolute DebtRising absolute debt, even from a moderate base, amplifies leverage risk if cash conversion weakens. Combined with volatile FCF, higher debt could constrain strategic flexibility, increase interest exposure, and pressure credit metrics when executing store investments or weathering demand slowdowns.
BELC Co., Ltd. News
9974 FAQ
What was BELC Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
BELC Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥5970.00 and its highest was ¥8200.00 in the past 12 months.
What is BELC Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥128.75B.
When is BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were BELC Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
BELC Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 10, 2026. The company reported ¥194.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥194.8.
Is BELC Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts BELC Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does BELC Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
BELC Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on BELC Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is BELC Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does BELC Co., Ltd. have?
BELC Co., Ltd. has 20,867,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to BELC Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
BELC Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥194.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.648%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BELC Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9974
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
BELC Co., Ltd.
Belc Co. Ltd. manages a widespread network of grocery supermarkets. The company offers a comprehensive selection of food items, including fresh and processed meats, seafood, produce (both fresh and prepared), dairy and egg products, various processed and frozen foods, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, sweets, and a full range of beverages, including alcoholic options. In addition to its food offerings, Belc also stocks non-food merchandise such as apparel, household goods, and other daily necessities, many of which are sold under its own TOPVALU brand. Established in 1959, the company's main office is located in Tsurugashima, Japan.
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