Improved Gross MarginsThe rise in gross profit margin to 27.43% reflects durable improvements in cost control and construction execution. For a homebuilder, sustained higher gross margins enhance resilience to input-price swings and support long-term profitability even if top-line growth is uneven.

Reduced Leverage And Solid Equity BaseLower leverage and a strong equity ratio increase financial flexibility in a cyclical industry. A D/E of 0.81 and ROE near 10.5% indicate the company can fund projects, absorb downturns, and pursue opportunistic investments without excessive refinancing risk over the medium term.

Positive Free Cash Flow GrowthPositive free cash flow growth signals improving cash generation from operations and projects. Even with incomplete conversion, rising FCF supports capex, debt servicing and modest reinvestment, which is key for sustaining operations in residential construction over the next several quarters.

Bears Say

Declining Revenue TrendA multi-percent revenue decline points to weakening demand or reduced project volume. For a builder, sustained top-line contraction reduces scale, impairs fixed-cost absorption and can shrink backlog, making margin improvements harder to sustain and limiting durable growth prospects.

Low Net Margin And EPS DeteriorationA low net margin around 3% combined with steep EPS decline indicates limited earnings power and volatility. This constrains the company's ability to build reserves, invest in differentiation, or withstand cost pressures, increasing operational risk over the medium term.

Incomplete Cash Conversion Of EarningsLow OCF-to-net-income (0.28) and FCF gap imply much reported profit isn't realized as cash quickly. In construction, working-capital timing can persist; if unresolved, this reduces liquidity, stresses project funding and raises refinancing or execution risk over the next several quarters.

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What was Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥562.00 and its highest was ¥838.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s market cap?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s market cap is ¥15.15B.

When is Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 79 days.

How were Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥11.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥11.05.

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Lib Work Co.,Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of ¥1.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.94%. See more information on Lib Work Co.,Ltd. dividends here

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Lib Work Co.,Ltd. has 24,151,540 shares outstanding.

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Lib Work Co.,Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥11.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.216%.

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Company Description

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. primarily engages in the planning, construction, and sale of detached houses in Japan. The company provides real estate and web marketing business. It offers its services under the Palette, Z.E.N, and Icing name. The company was formerly known as SK-Home Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Lib Work Co.,Ltd. in April 2018. Lib Work Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Yamaga, Japan.