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BIC Cameras
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,729.00
▼(-3.68% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/10/26
The score is supported primarily by improving fundamentals (growth, better margins off a weak base, and reduced leverage) and a reasonable valuation with a ~2.6% dividend yield. These positives are tempered by weak technicals (price below key moving averages with negative MACD), indicating currently unfavorable momentum.
Positive Factors
Revenue and profit recovery
Steady revenue growth from 2023 through 2026, alongside a meaningful recovery in operating and net margins, indicates improving execution and demand. The stronger earnings base can support reinvestment, resilience, and continued improvement in profitability over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Structurally thin retail margins
A sub-2% net margin leaves limited room for execution errors, cost inflation, or aggressive pricing. Because small changes in gross margin or operating expenses can materially affect earnings, profitability may remain vulnerable even if sales continue to grow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue and profit recovery
Steady revenue growth from 2023 through 2026, alongside a meaningful recovery in operating and net margins, indicates improving execution and demand. The stronger earnings base can support reinvestment, resilience, and continued improvement in profitability over the next several quarters.
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BIC Cameras (3048) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥302.31B
Dividend Yield2.8%
Average Volume (3M)608.08K
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta (1Y)0.56
Revenue Growth6.84%
EPS Growth16.44%
CountryJP
Employees12,039
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)118.85
Shares Outstanding188,146,300
10 Day Avg. Volume776,600
30 Day Avg. Volume608,083
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.91
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.29
P/FCF Ratio9.38
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)117.58
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.08T
BIC Cameras Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Bic Camera Inc. operates as a leading Japanese retailer, providing an exceptionally diverse range of consumer products. Its comprehensive inventory encompasses core electronics such as household electrical appliances (including air conditioners, l...
How the Company Makes Money
BIC Camera primarily makes money through the retail sale of consumer electronics and related merchandise to individual customers via its physical stores and e-commerce operations. Revenue is generated when the company purchases products from manuf...
BIC Cameras Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
61
Positive
| Breakdown | Aug 2026 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.04T | 974.48B | 922.57B | 815.56B | 792.37B |
| Gross Profit | 280.58B | 260.51B | 243.65B | 217.87B | 213.84B |
| EBITDA | 48.30B | 41.86B | 35.36B | 21.45B | 25.97B |
| Net Income | 20.35B | 17.48B | 13.91B | 2.94B | 5.76B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 522.21B | 492.53B | 478.25B | 449.84B | 456.47B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 83.68B | 69.58B | 71.40B | 75.14B | 91.08B |
| Total Debt | 95.03B | 96.21B | 104.28B | 123.56B | 133.50B |
| Total Liabilities | 291.84B | 280.76B | 285.06B | 273.45B | 287.33B |
| Stockholders Equity | 185.12B | 168.58B | 152.45B | 137.38B | 131.56B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.51B | 20.16B | 38.48B | 4.93B | 17.75B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 39.52B | 25.36B | 41.99B | 10.08B | 25.32B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -15.13B | -14.77B | -30.07B | -11.12B | -18.08B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -10.33B | -15.99B | -23.66B | -13.58B | -26.57B |
BIC Cameras Technical Analysis
Positive
1795.00
Price Trends
1721.56
Negative
1701.72
Positive
1700.80
Positive
Market Momentum
6.68
Negative
49.77
Neutral
74.02
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3048, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1795 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1697.90, above the 50-day MA of 1721.56, and above the 200-day MA of 1700.80, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 6.68 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.77 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 74.02 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:3048.
BIC Cameras Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥383.00B | 7.31 | ― | 1.60% | 11.67% | 34.24% | |
74 Outperform | ¥251.97B | 12.62 | ― | 2.11% | 4.48% | 31.22% | |
63 Neutral | ¥253.76B | 13.99 | ― | 2.81% | 5.27% | 79.66% | |
62 Neutral | ¥302.31B | 14.46 | 11.38% | 2.80% | 6.84% | 16.44% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | ¥20.72B | 17.42 | ― | 4.11% | 0.66% | -1.96% | |
58 Neutral | ¥617.02B | 30.75 | 2.50% | 2.30% | 6.56% | -37.24% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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BIC Cameras Corporate Events
BIC CAMERA Lifts Dividends and Targets Higher Payouts to Shareholders
Oct 9, 2026
BIC CAMERA INC. has approved a proposal to raise its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2026, increasing the payment to 28 yen per share from a previous forecast of 23 yen. This move lifts the total annual dividend for the 2026...
BIC CAMERA Delivers Strong 2026 Earnings and Lifts Dividend as Growth Moderates
Oct 9, 2026
BIC CAMERA reported solid growth for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2026, with net sales rising 6.8% to ¥1,041.2 billion and operating profit climbing 24.4%. Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 16.5%, boosting earnings per sha...
BIC CAMERA Strengthens Top Management With New Representative Director
Aug 28, 2026
BIC CAMERA INC., a major Japanese retailer of consumer electronics and home appliances listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, is tightening its focus on logistics and corporate management as part of efforts to enhance competitiveness. Th...
Bic Camera boosts profits and raises dividend outlook for FY2026
Jul 14, 2026
Bic Camera reported nine-month consolidated net sales of ¥785.4 billion, up 7.6% year on year, with operating profit rising 35.8% to ¥33.3 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent climbing 31.1% to ¥19.8 billion. Earnings...
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