LIKE, Inc. (JP:2462)
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2462 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1545.00
-¥6.00(-0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1545.00
-¥6.00(-0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,350.00 - ¥1,650.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.00K
Average Volume (3M)25.28K
Market Cap
¥27.17B
Enterprise Value¥31.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥8.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥12.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Jul 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)109.29
Shares Outstanding20,464,800
10 Day Avg. Volume29,670
30 Day Avg. Volume25,283
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.90
Price to Book (P/B)1.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.43
P/FCF Ratio13.81
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)146.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥69.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Material Balance-sheet De‑riskingA sustained reduction in leverage and rising equity materially lowers financial risk and increases strategic optionality. With debt-to-equity below 0.7, the company has greater capacity to absorb downturns, finance selective M&A or capex, and maintain distributions without compromising solvency over the coming 2–6 months.
Revenue Re-acceleration In 2025Re-accelerating top-line growth signals regained demand or improving commercial execution across staffing, childcare and eldercare services. Sustainable revenue momentum helps spread fixed costs, supports scale advantages, and provides a platform for margin recovery if underlying demand proves durable over the medium term.
Consistent Positive Free Cash Flow Since 2021Consistent positive free cash flow since 2021 demonstrates the business can generate cash after reinvestment, enabling deleveraging, dividend support, or targeted reinvestment. Even with volatility, a persistent FCF profile reduces reliance on external financing and underpins long-term financial flexibility.
Bears Say
Multi‑year Margin CompressionSteady erosion of gross and operating margins is a structural concern: it reduces earnings power per revenue and limits reinvestment capacity. If pricing or cost pressures persist, margin decline will cap return on capital and make it harder to translate revenue growth into durable profit expansion.
Moderate, Volatile Cash ConversionVolatile cash conversion and FCF materially below net income weaken the firm’s ability to fund dividends, capex or further deleveraging consistently. Working-capital timing or recurring cash swings increase refinancing and operational risk, limiting strategic initiatives during weaker cash periods.
Declining Returns On Equity And ProfitabilityA step-down in ROE coupled with margin compression indicates lower profitability and efficiency versus prior years. Reduced returns signal the business may face structural competitiveness or cost issues, lowering long-term shareholder value creation and constraining the pace of capital returns or reinvestment.
LIKE, Inc. News
2462 FAQ
What was LIKE, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
LIKE, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1350.00 and its highest was ¥1650.00 in the past 12 months.
What is LIKE, Inc.’s market cap?
LIKE, Inc.’s market cap is ¥27.17B.
When is LIKE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
LIKE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 13, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were LIKE, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
LIKE, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 13, 2026. The company reported ¥17.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥17.08.
Is LIKE, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts LIKE, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does LIKE, Inc. pay dividends?
LIKE, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.9%. See more information on LIKE, Inc. dividends here
What is LIKE, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
LIKE, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does LIKE, Inc. have?
LIKE, Inc. has 20,464,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to LIKE, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
LIKE, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥17.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.248%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LIKE, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2462
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
LIKE, Inc.
LIKE Co., Ltd. is a Japanese enterprise that delivers a diverse array of human capital solutions. Its primary offerings encompass workforce services such as temporary placements, external contracting, talent acquisition, and educational assistance. Furthermore, the company manages both outsourced and public childcare facilities. It also operates residential care homes that provide comprehensive nursing services. Established in 1993, LIKE Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The firm was formerly known as J-COM Holdings Co., Ltd. until it adopted its current name in December 2016.
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