Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. (JP:9978)
:9978
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9978 Stock Chart & Stats
¥49.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥49.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥43.00 - ¥75.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume42.00K
Average Volume (3M)547.90K
Market Cap
¥1.97B
Enterprise Value¥4.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥260.02M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥4.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Jul 09, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.74
Shares Outstanding43,849,840
10 Day Avg. Volume911,030
30 Day Avg. Volume547,896
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)2.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-45.86
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
Gross Margin StabilityStable gross margins in the high‑20% range indicate the company's product economics and supplier/price structure remain intact. That durability gives management room to address SG&A and operating leverage; if revenue stabilizes, margin conservation supports quicker profit recovery without large changes to core sourcing.
Occasional Strong Cash GenerationThe business has demonstrated it can produce sizable operating and free cash flow in stronger years, showing underlying cash conversion potential. This historical capacity provides a credible path to fund capex, reduce leverage, or support restructuring when sales recover, making liquidity improvements achievable over several quarters.
Physical Retail FootprintA store-based retail network delivers recurring customer access, merchandising and cross-sell opportunities that are durable competitive assets. Physical presence supports brand, local inventory turnover and adjacent product sales, which can sustain revenue streams and enable targeted margin improvement initiatives over the medium term.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclinePersistent yearly revenue declines erode scale and market relevance, increasing per-unit fixed costs and pressuring operating leverage. Continued shrinkage reduces bargaining power with suppliers, limits reinvestment capacity and makes margin recovery more difficult absent a clear strategic turnaround or new revenue streams.
High LeverageVery high debt‑to‑equity materially constrains financial flexibility for a specialty retailer facing weak sales. Elevated leverage raises interest expense sensitivity, limits ability to fund restructuring or growth, and increases refinancing risk if cash generation stays volatile, making durable recovery dependent on deleveraging.
Weak Cash Flow & 2025 LossesThe shift to minimal operating cash flow and negative free cash flow in 2025, coupled with net losses, undermines the company's capacity to service debt and fund investments internally. This structural cash weakness increases reliance on external financing and constrains strategic options over the next several quarters.
9978 FAQ
What was Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥43.00 and its highest was ¥75.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥1.97B.
When is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 46 days.
How were Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported ¥1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥1.19.
Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. have?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. has 43,849,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥1.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.083%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9978
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Company Description
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. operates various wholesale and retail stores in Japan. The company's stores offer books, magazines, textbooks, stationery, miscellaneous goods, hobby products, etc. It is also involved in the provision of government services, such as war strategy and guidance, as well as education services comprising programming classes and learning support services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.
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