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DLE, Inc. (3686) Price & Analysis

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3686 Stock Chart & Stats

¥130.00

¥3.00(2.42%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥130.00

¥3.00(2.42%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥60.00 - ¥162.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume160.70K

Average Volume (3M)160.13K

Market Cap

¥2.69B

Enterprise Value¥3.96K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥818.33M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥300.00M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.02

Next Earnings

Aug 13, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-11.43

Shares Outstanding43,448,440

10 Day Avg. Volume146,490

30 Day Avg. Volume160,126

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.27

Price to Book (P/B)3.35

Price to Sales (P/S)3.04

P/FCF Ratio-6.64

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage / Financial FlexibilityHistorically low leverage through FY2022–FY2025 provides durable financial flexibility: it reduces near-term solvency risk, makes incremental borrowing or restructuring easier, and lengthens runway while management works to restore profitability, a lasting advantage vs highly levered peers.

Resilient Gross MarginsConsistently mid-to-high 20s–30s gross margins indicate underlying product or content economics that can sustain unit profitability. If fixed costs are controlled, these margins enable scalable recovery and make future operating leverage achievable once revenue stabilizes.

Lean Operating FootprintA small headcount implies a lean cost structure and operational agility. That reduces fixed-cost drag, eases restructuring, and can extend cash runway versus larger peers, giving management clearer options to pivot or concentrate spending on higher-return initiatives over months.

Bears Say

Chronic Negative Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flow across all reported years is a structural weakness: it forces reliance on external financing or asset sales, limits reinvestment, increases dilution risk, and materially constrains the firm's ability to scale or withstand further revenue shocks over the medium term.

Ongoing Operating And Net LossesSustained operating and net losses prevent internal capital accumulation and signal underlying cost-revenue mismatch. This chronic unprofitability undermines equity, reduces strategic optionality, and increases the probability management must pursue externally dilutive financing or deep cost restructuring.

Revenue Volatility And Recent ContractionSignificant revenue volatility and a ~19.5% decline in FY2026 indicate weak demand stability. Loss of scale pressures margins and cash flows, complicates planning, and reduces the chance of achieving sustained operating leverage absent a credible, structural recovery in top-line performance.

3686 FAQ

What was DLE, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

DLE, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥60.00 and its highest was ¥162.00 in the past 12 months.

What is DLE, Inc.’s market cap?

DLE, Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.69B.

When is DLE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

DLE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 11 days.

How were DLE, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

DLE, Inc. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -¥9.83 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥9.83.

Is DLE, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts DLE, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does DLE, Inc. pay dividends?

DLE, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is DLE, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

DLE, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does DLE, Inc. have?

DLE, Inc. has 43,448,440 shares outstanding.

What happened to DLE, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

DLE, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥9.83 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.854%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of DLE, Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3686

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Company Description

DLE, Inc.

DLE Inc. is a multifaceted Japanese entertainment company, engaging in a wide array of activities. Its core operations encompass animation production, live entertainment events, and musical endeavors, alongside the creation of mobile applications and games. The firm also offers services in production management, concept ideation, and comprehensive marketing solutions. Beyond these, DLE Inc. extends its reach into the film and television sectors, participates in fashion-related businesses, and oversees its own in-house studios. Founded in 2001 and based in Tokyo, Japan, the company was formerly named Pasania, Ltd. until its rebranding as DLE Inc. in October 2003. It currently operates as a subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation.