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

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3139 Stock Chart & Stats

¥3,460.00¥50.00(1.76%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
¥3.3K¥3.4K¥3.5KAug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 13Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
JPY 3,425.00 - JPY 3,470.00
52-Week Range
JPY 3,065.00 - JPY 3,830.00
Previous Close
JPY 3,400.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
33.86K
Market Cap
JPY 34.64B
Enterprise Value
JPY 70.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 11.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 47.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
9.9
Beta
0.47
Next Earnings
Jan 08, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 27, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.28%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Strong Revenue Growth

The sharp 2025 revenue increase, together with steady growth in earlier years, indicates expanding business scale across Lacto Japan’s dairy trading activities. A larger revenue base can improve purchasing efficiency, deepen customer relationships, and support sustained operating leverage over the next several quarters.

Improving Profitability

Improving operating and net margins show that the company converted its higher sales base into better reported profitability. If maintained, this progress can strengthen earnings resilience, provide more internal funding for operations, and improve the economics of the company’s distribution platform.

Broad Dairy Distribution Model

Lacto Japan serves multiple customer groups across food manufacturing, foodservice, and retail while handling procurement and distribution. This broad role in the dairy supply chain supports recurring commercial relevance and gives the company several channels through which to deploy its product and logistics capabilities.

Bears Say

Weak Recent Cash Generation

Recent negative operating and free cash flow means reported earnings are not currently translating into liquidity. Continued cash outflows could increase reliance on financing, constrain reinvestment, and reduce the company’s ability to absorb working-capital demands while sustaining revenue growth.

Meaningful Leverage

Debt-to-equity above 1.0 reduces financial flexibility, particularly while recent cash generation is weak. Higher leverage can increase dependence on continued access to financing and leave fewer resources available for growth or shareholder returns if operating conditions become less favorable.

Structurally Thin Margins

Thin gross and net margins leave limited room for procurement-cost increases, pricing pressure, or execution setbacks before earnings are affected. Although profitability improved, the low-margin trading model remains structurally sensitive to maintaining spreads and controlling operating expenses over time.

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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 ¥34.64B.
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 semiannual dividend of ¥66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.28%. 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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