Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. (JP:3139)
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3139 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3455.00
-¥36.00(-1.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3455.00
-¥36.00(-1.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥3,065.00 - ¥4,360.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume66.80K
Average Volume (3M)80.31K
Market Cap
¥32.39B
Enterprise Value¥64.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥10.36B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥43.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.3
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Jul 14, 2026EPS Estimate
77.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)430.58
Shares Outstanding10,050,200
10 Day Avg. Volume173,880
30 Day Avg. Volume80,306
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.22
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-26.00
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)347.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥197.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthA large, durable revenue step-up indicates strong product demand and successful distribution scaling. Sustained top-line growth supports margin leverage, capacity investments and brand expansion in Japan and nearby export markets, enabling longer-term earnings improvement if execution continues.
Improving Profitability And ROERising net margins and stronger ROE show the business is improving operational efficiency and capital allocation. If those trends persist, they enhance the firm's ability to fund growth, pay dividends and absorb shocks, strengthening long-term shareholder returns independent of short-term stock moves.
Stable Supplier PartnershipsIntegrated relationships with local farmers secure raw-material continuity and quality—critical in dairy. This structural supply alignment lowers procurement risk, supports private-label and branded volume commitments, and enables consistent production and product innovation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationRecent negative operating and free cash flow reduces internal funding for working capital and capex, increasing reliance on external financing. Over months this constrains flexibility, raises refinancing risk and may force trade-offs between growth investment and liquidity preservation if cash conversion doesn't recover.
Meaningful LeverageDebt-to-equity above 1x materially limits financial flexibility given the firm's volatile cash flows and thin margins. Higher leverage increases interest burdens and reduces the ability to absorb raw-material or demand shocks, making capital structure a persistent vulnerability until leverage falls.
Structurally Thin MarginsVery low gross and net margins leave earnings highly exposed to milk input costs, pricing competition, and logistics inflation. Without sustained margin expansion or product mix improvement, profitability gains are fragile and can be eroded quickly by commodity or distribution cost moves over the medium term.
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. News
3139 FAQ
What was Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥3065.00 and its highest was ¥4360.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥32.39B.
When is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 14, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported ¥77.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥77.2.
Is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.84%. See more information on Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 77.26.
How many shares outstanding does Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. have?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. has 10,050,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥77.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.09%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3139
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Company Description
Lacto Japan Co., Ltd.
Established in Tokyo in 1998, Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. engages in the procurement and global distribution of a diverse array of products. The company's primary offerings encompass various dairy ingredients, including full cream and skimmed milk powders, butter, cream, whey powder, whey protein concentrate, casein, caseinate, ice cream, and lactose items. They also supply an assortment of cheeses and prepared dairy mixtures, such as blends of milk powder and butter. Beyond its dairy focus, Lacto Japan's portfolio extends to other food categories like liquor, processed eggs, and both fresh and processed meat products. The firm is also involved in the trade of a wider range of goods, including agricultural and livestock commodities, processed items, food additives, food processing machinery, pharmaceuticals, quasi-pharmaceuticals, beverages, and general food products. Additionally, Lacto Japan provides various services, including agency, brokerage, consulting, and insurance. Its clientele consists mainly of food manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and retailers.
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