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3139 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3460.00
¥60.00(1.74%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥3460.00
¥60.00(1.74%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,065.00 - ¥4,275.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.00K
Average Volume (3M)80.31K
Market Cap
¥34.29B
Enterprise Value¥63.80K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥11.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥43.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS Estimate
77.22Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)327.41
Shares Outstanding10,050,200
10 Day Avg. Volume173,880
30 Day Avg. Volume80,306
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-26.00
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)343
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥196.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue ExpansionRapid recent scaling, supported by continued prior-year growth, indicates expanding demand for Lacto Japan’s dairy products and ingredients. Sustained volume growth can strengthen supplier relationships, improve distribution efficiency, and support operating leverage over the next several quarters.
Improving ProfitabilityImproved operating and net margins show that the company has recently converted strong sales growth into better earnings. If product mix, pricing discipline, and procurement management remain effective, this provides a more durable earnings base despite the trading model’s low margins.
Solid And Improving ReturnsGrowing equity alongside improving return on equity suggests Lacto Japan is generating reasonable shareholder returns while expanding its capital base. This indicates underlying business productivity remains sound, even though higher leverage limits the full benefit of that performance.
Bears Say
Weak Recent Cash GenerationRecent negative operating and free cash flow indicates that reported earnings are not currently translating into liquidity. Working-capital needs or investment demands may continue to require financing, reducing resilience and limiting the company’s ability to fund growth internally.
Elevated LeverageDebt above equity reduces financial flexibility for a distributor exposed to inventory and working-capital requirements. If cash generation remains weak, leverage could constrain investment, increase dependence on external funding, and amplify the effect of operating or procurement volatility.
Structurally Thin MarginsThe low-margin trading model leaves limited room to absorb dairy cost inflation, foreign-exchange movements, logistics expenses, or customer pricing pressure. Even with recent improvement, small changes in procurement or selling spreads can materially affect sustainable profitability.
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. News
3139 FAQ
What was Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3065.00 and its highest was ¥4275.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥34.29B.
When is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 14, 2026. The company reported ¥97.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥77.264 by ¥20.566.
Is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.33%. See more information on Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 77.22.
How many shares outstanding does Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. have?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. has 10,050,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥97.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥77.264. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.749%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3139
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Company Description
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, trades in agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food additives, food processing machinery, pharmaceuticals, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor and other beverages, and food products in Japan and internationally. The company offers whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, butter, ice cream, whey powder, whey protein concentrate, casein, caseinate, powdered milk mixtures, prepared butter mixtures, cocoa preparations, other milk preparations, lactose, condensed milk, processed egg products, natural cheese, processed cheese, processed meat products, fresh meat, processed food, and functional food ingredients. It also provides agency and brokerage services. The company serves food manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; and sports nutrition, and beauty and health industries. Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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