Lancers, Inc. (JP:4484)
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4484 Stock Chart & Stats
¥301.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥301.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥204.00 - ¥326.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume25.00K
Average Volume (3M)62.04K
Market Cap
¥4.55B
Enterprise Value¥3.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥674.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.9
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.61
Shares Outstanding16,245,228
10 Day Avg. Volume33,840
30 Day Avg. Volume62,036
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.03
Price to Book (P/B)3.23
Price to Sales (P/S)0.84
P/FCF Ratio12.44
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
Revenue GrowthA clear rebound in revenue (+16.7% YoY in FY2026) signals recovering demand and successful commercial traction after prior declines. Sustained revenue growth over several quarters improves operating leverage potential, supports scale of platform economics, and underpins medium-term profitability if management maintains execution.
Return To ProfitabilityTransitioning from losses to positive ROE (~6.5%) indicates the business has begun to generate acceptable returns on its equity base. This shift improves internal capital formation, enhances credibility with lenders and partners, and creates a more resilient foundation for reinvestment and strategic initiatives over the coming months.
Improved Cash GenerationOperating cash flow turned positive and free cash flow was strong in FY2026, with FCF closely matching net income. Improved cash conversion increases funding flexibility, reduces near-term financing needs, and supports capex or product investment, strengthening the company’s ability to fund growth from internal sources.
Bears Say
Thin MarginsVery low net margins and a decline in gross margin (~39%) limit the firm’s ability to absorb cost shocks and to reinvest incremental revenue into growth. Persistently thin margins reduce free cash flow upside and increase sensitivity to pricing pressure or rising operating expenses, constraining durable profitability expansion.
Rising LeverageAn increase in debt-to-equity raises financial risk and reduces balance-sheet flexibility. Given modest profitability and thin margins, higher leverage can elevate interest costs and constrain strategic choices, making capital allocation and opportunistic investments more dependent on external financing conditions.
Volatile Cash FlowMulti-year volatility in operating cash flow and a low coverage ratio (~0.23) imply unpredictable internal funding. This variability complicates budgeting and long-term planning, increases the likelihood of episodic financing needs, and weakens the reliability of cash generation as a durable source for growth investments.
Lancers, Inc. News
4484 FAQ
What was Lancers, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lancers, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥204.00 and its highest was ¥326.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lancers, Inc.’s market cap?
Lancers, Inc.’s market cap is ¥4.55B.
When is Lancers, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lancers, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Lancers, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lancers, Inc. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.43.
Is Lancers, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lancers, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lancers, Inc. pay dividends?
Lancers, Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lancers, Inc. dividends here
What is Lancers, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Lancers, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lancers, Inc. have?
Lancers, Inc. has 16,245,228 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lancers, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lancers, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.581%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lancers, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4484
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Company Description
Lancers, Inc.
Lancers, Inc. provides crowdsourcing services. It engages in the freelance talent platform business. The company offers Lancers, a freelance starrent platform that matches companies who want to work with individuals and who want to receive jobs online; Lancers Pro, a service for selected freelancers; Lancers Agent, a resident IT freelance service; and Lancers Outsourcing, a service to entrust media and content production to a director. It also provides Lancers Assistant, a service that allow to outsource a range of tasks, such as secretarial, sales, public relations, and production to a team of online assistants; and Lancers Enterprise, a centralized external human resources management system for corporations. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.