Gross Margin ImprovementA sustained rise in gross margin reflects structural improvement in cost controls and pricing power within the core homebuilding business. Higher gross margins provide durable buffer against input cost volatility, support reinvestment in product quality, and improve long-term profitability per unit sold.

Reduced Leverage / Strong Capital StructureLower leverage and a strong equity ratio materially improve balance sheet resilience in a cyclical real estate industry. Reduced debt reduces interest burden and refinancing risk, giving the company durable financial flexibility to fund projects, withstand downturns, and pursue selective growth initiatives.

Improving Operating MarginsRising EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate lasting operational efficiency gains from process, procurement, or design improvements in construction. Sustained margin expansion enhances cash generation capacity and competitive positioning, enabling better funding of customer service, product differentiation, and incremental growth investments.

Bears Say

Revenue DeclinePersistent revenue contraction undermines scale economics and suggests weakening demand or market share pressures in the core detached-home segment. Over several quarters this can erode pricing leverage, reduce fixed-cost absorption, and constrain the company's ability to invest in product development or geographic expansion.

Low Net Profit MarginA low net margin limits retained earnings and reduces capacity to self-fund growth, dividends, or debt reduction. In homebuilding, small margin cushions make earnings highly sensitive to cost overruns, interest changes, and project delays, increasing long-term earnings volatility despite operational improvements.

Weak Cash ConversionSubpar conversion of net income into operating and free cash flow constrains liquidity for land acquisition, working capital, and debt servicing. Over time poor cash conversion raises financing needs, heightens sensitivity to credit markets, and limits the company's ability to consistently fund projects or weather cyclical downturns.

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1431 FAQ

What was Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥562.00 and its highest was ¥838.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s market cap?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s market cap is ¥14.94B.

When is Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 8 days.

How were Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. released its earnings results on Nov 13, 2025. The company reported -¥12.884 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥12.884.

Is Lib Work Co.,Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Lib Work Co.,Ltd. pay dividends?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of ¥1.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.94%. See more information on Lib Work Co.,Ltd. dividends here

What is Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Lib Work Co.,Ltd. have?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. has 24,151,540 shares outstanding.

What happened to Lib Work Co.,Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. reported an EPS of -¥12.884 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.221%.

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Company Description

Lib Work Co.,Ltd.

Lib Work Co.,Ltd. primarily engages in the planning, construction, and sale of detached houses in Japan. The company provides real estate and web marketing business. It offers its services under the Palette, Z.E.N, and Icing name. The company was formerly known as SK-Home Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Lib Work Co.,Ltd. in April 2018. Lib Work Co.,Ltd. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Yamaga, Japan.