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
¥31.11B
Enterprise Value¥33.94B
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)109.29
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)133.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥66.87B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet De-riskingSustained reduction in leverage and rising equity materially improves financial flexibility and lowers refinancing/default risk. This stronger balance sheet supports capital allocation for growth, cushions operating volatility, and increases resilience to cyclical staffing demand over months.
Consistent Positive Cash & EarningsPositive earnings and recurring free cash flow since 2021 indicate the core business generates cash to support operations, dividends and reinvestment. The 2025 revenue re-acceleration signals renewed client demand and underpins sustainable cash generation over the medium term.
Diversified Service MixA broad mix of staffing, childcare, eldercare and consulting spreads revenue across sectors and client types, reducing single-market exposure. Government-backed subsidies and social-services demand provide structural tailwinds in Japan, enabling stable demand and cross-selling opportunities.
Bears Say
Multi-year Margin ErosionSteady margin decline since 2021–2022 reduces operating leverage and long-term profitability. Persistent margin pressure suggests competitive pricing or cost growth that can compress returns, limiting reinvestment capacity and making performance sensitive to any revenue softness.
Moderate, Volatile Cash ConversionFree cash flow running at about half of net income and showing volatility points to working-capital timing and cash-quality issues. This curtails internal financing for growth, debt reduction, or higher dividends and raises execution risk over the medium term if volatility persists.
Compressed Net Margins & ReturnsA drop in net margin and stepped-down returns on equity weakens capital efficiency and long-run shareholder returns. Lower profitability reduces buffer against cost shocks and may constrain pricing power and investment, weighing on sustainable growth prospects over coming quarters.
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 ¥31.11B.
When is LIKE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
LIKE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 13, 2026 which is in 51 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?
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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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