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2481 Stock Chart & Stats
¥691.00
-¥4.00(-0.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥691.00
-¥4.00(-0.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥625.00 - ¥829.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.70K
Average Volume (3M)1.98K
Market Cap
¥3.55B
Enterprise Value¥1.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥2.43B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.2
Beta0.01
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)78.16
Shares Outstanding5,575,320
10 Day Avg. Volume870
30 Day Avg. Volume1,980
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.48
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)1.06
P/FCF Ratio10.08
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
Debt-free Balance SheetA debt-free balance sheet with steadily rising equity provides durable financial flexibility, reducing default risk and supporting capital allocation for dividends, share buybacks, or strategic investments. This conservatism underpins long-term resilience across economic cycles and industry downturns.
Sustained Revenue ExpansionMulti-year top-line growth indicates persistent demand for the company’s local advertising and distribution reach. Structural expansion of circulation and advertiser relationships supports recurring revenue, making underlying sales trends a reliable foundation for mid-term earnings stability and strategic planning.
Positive Free Cash FlowFree cash flow near parity with net income shows the business can convert profits into cash, enabling sustained shareholder returns and reinvestment capacity. Positive FCF supports durable funding for operations, modest capex and dividends without reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Operating Cash ConversionWhen operating cash flow trails reported earnings, reported profits may be less reliable as indicators of liquidity. This inconsistency increases uncertainty around the company’s ability to fund working capital swings or support investments, reducing predictability of cash available for strategic uses.
Margin And ROE NormalizationDeclining margins and falling ROE signal pressures on profitability and capital efficiency. If margins normalize lower, the company will generate less incremental profit from revenue growth, limiting internal funding for growth initiatives and reducing long-term return on shareholder capital.
Print-centric, Limited Digital DiversificationHeavy reliance on print and local ad sales exposes the company to secular declines in print advertising and shifting advertiser budgets toward digital. Lack of disclosed digital diversification suggests structural revenue risk unless management executes a durable shift to digital products and services.
2481 FAQ
What was Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥625.00 and its highest was ¥829.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥3.55B.
When is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 5 days.
How were Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 24, 2026. The company reported ¥47.76 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥47.76.
Is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥20 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.11%. See more information on Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. have?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. has 5,575,320 shares outstanding.
What happened to Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥47.76 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.304%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2481
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Townnews-Sha Co., Ltd.
Townnews-Sha Co.,Ltd. engages in the publishing business in Japan. It issues Town News, a local information paper and selling advertising space on local politics, economy, society, culture, sports, and other topics. It also publishes commemorative magazines, various printed materials, and engages in operation of website and video production. In addition, it provides Political village, database of politicians in the newspaper's publishing area; RareA, neighborhood information site; and Town News for LINE, distribution service. Further, it engages in the regional production and public private partnership projects. Townnews-Sha Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.
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