LIKE, Inc. (JP:2462)
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2462 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1545.00
-¥6.00(-0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1545.00
-¥6.00(-0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,350.00 - ¥1,650.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume37.00K
Average Volume (3M)25.28K
Market Cap
¥30.38B
Enterprise Value¥33.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥8.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥12.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.6
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Jul 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.9%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.08
Shares Outstanding20,464,800
10 Day Avg. Volume29,670
30 Day Avg. Volume25,283
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.90
Price to Book (P/B)1.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.43
P/FCF Ratio13.81
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)149.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥66.87B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet De-riskingLower leverage and rising equity materially reduce financial risk and improve resilience to downturns. A healthier balance sheet increases flexibility for hiring, capex, or dividends and lowers refinancing risk, supporting stable operations and strategic investments over the next 2–6 months.
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowSustained positive FCF demonstrates the business can generate internal funding for operations and shareholder returns. Even with volatility, consistent FCF since 2021 underpins ongoing service delivery, payroll and working-capital needs, supporting medium-term stability and reinvestment.
Revenue Re-accelerationRenewed top-line momentum signals strengthening demand across staffing, childcare and eldercare services. Durable revenue re-acceleration supports scale, improves leverage on fixed costs, and provides a foundation for margin recovery if maintained over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Multi-year Margin ErosionSustained margin compression from 2021–2022 reduces core profitability and limits reinvestment capacity. Persistently lower operating and net margins erode return on capital and make earnings more sensitive to cost inflation or pricing pressure, hindering durable EPS improvement.
Moderate, Volatile Cash ConversionWeak cash conversion means reported profits translate into less cash available for debt paydown, capex or dividends. Volatility in FCF raises financing and operational risk and can constrain strategic flexibility if the pattern persists over several quarters.
Earnings Per Share WeaknessNegative EPS growth points to pressure on per-share profitability despite revenue gains. This signals operational or margin headwinds that could persist, limiting the company’s ability to sustainably increase shareholder returns or build retained earnings for strategic initiatives.
LIKE, Inc. News
2462 FAQ
What was LIKE, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
LIKE, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥1350.00 and its highest was ¥1650.00 in the past 12 months.
What is LIKE, Inc.’s market cap?
LIKE, Inc.’s market cap is ¥30.38B.
When is LIKE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
LIKE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 13, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were LIKE, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
LIKE, Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 13, 2026. The company reported ¥17.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥17.08.
Is LIKE, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts LIKE, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does LIKE, Inc. pay dividends?
LIKE, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.9%. See more information on LIKE, Inc. dividends here
What is LIKE, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
LIKE, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does LIKE, Inc. have?
LIKE, Inc. has 20,464,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to LIKE, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
LIKE, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥17.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.248%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LIKE, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:2462
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
LIKE, Inc.
LIKE Co., Ltd. provides a range of human resource services in Japan. The company's services include temporary staffing, outsourcing, recruitment, and educational support; and outsourced and public childcare services. It also operates nursing homes that offer nursing care related services. The company was formerly known as J-COM Holdings Co., Ltd. and changed its name to LIKE Co., Ltd. in December 2016. LIKE Co., Ltd. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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