BELC Co., Ltd. (JP: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
¥129.58B
Enterprise Value¥153.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥21.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥40.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.34
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
Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion—including a pronounced step-up in the most recent year—signals durable demand and effective execution of the store/product strategy. Sustained revenue growth supports scale benefits, supplier leverage and long-term investment in stores and logistics.
Stable Grocery-level MarginsRelatively steady gross margins around 28–29% indicate consistent procurement and shrink control in fresh and packaged categories. Stable margin structure underpins predictable earnings for a grocery model and supports the company's ability to sustain operations and incremental investments.
Manageable Leverage And Steady ROEModerate debt levels and consistently solid ROE (~10–12%) point to disciplined capital use and resilient profitability on shareholders' equity. This balance-sheet profile supports reinvestment capacity and reduces the likelihood of forced deleveraging in typical retail cycles.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowNegative and swingy free cash flow weakens the firm's ability to self-fund store investment, pay dividends or reduce debt. If volatility persists it heightens reliance on external financing and raises refinancing and liquidity risk over a multi-quarter horizon.
Recent Margin CompressionA downturn in net margin suggests rising input costs, pricing pressure, or higher operating expenses. Sustained compression would erode ROE and cash generation, forcing either cost restructuring or price moves that could weigh on volumes and long-term competitiveness.
Upward Drift In Absolute DebtIncreasing absolute debt, combined with weaker free cash flow, reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing exposure. Over several quarters this can limit strategic options for expansion, capex or shareholder returns if earnings or cash conversion slip.
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 ¥129.58B.
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 35 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 ¥62 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 chain of food supermarkets. The company offers meat and processed meat products; seafood products; fruit and vegetable processed products; eggs and dairy products; processed and frozen food products; kneading products; side dishes/breads; sweets and desserts; and other goods, as well as beverages and liquor. It also provides clothing and housing products; agricultural, water, and livestock products; and daily necessity products under the TOPVALU brand name. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Tsurugashima, Japan.
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