MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. (JP:3678)
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MEDIA DO Co., Ltd.
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥1,909.00
▲(3.64% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:07/31/25
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. exhibits strong financial performance, with solid revenue growth and a robust balance sheet. Technical analysis indicates a stable short-term trend, although recent momentum indicators suggest caution. The stock's valuation is reasonable, offering both growth and income potential. No recent earnings call or corporate events data were available to further influence the score.
Positive Factors
Strong balance sheet
A high equity ratio and very low leverage provide lasting financial flexibility. This supports investment in platforms, cushions downturns, and enables strategic options (M&A, product builds) without needing costly external financing, strengthening durability of the business.
Negative Factors
Thin profitability margins
Low gross and EBITDA margins mean the business needs high volumes or fee expansion to drive meaningful profits. Structural cost increases or pricing pressure from platforms could compress margins further, limiting earnings resilience over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong balance sheet
A high equity ratio and very low leverage provide lasting financial flexibility. This supports investment in platforms, cushions downturns, and enables strategic options (M&A, product builds) without needing costly external financing, strengthening durability of the business.
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MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. (3678) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥23.87B
Dividend Yield2.01%
Average Volume (3M)35.01K
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.1
Beta (1Y)0.39
Revenue Growth6.10%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryJP
Employees583
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryPublishing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)20.15
Shares Outstanding15,205,174
10 Day Avg. Volume36,990
30 Day Avg. Volume35,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
P/FCF Ratio6.24
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)121.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥115.73B
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. engages in the eBook distribution business. It engages in the provision of flier content summary, digital comic coloring and comic production support, web design, eCommerce and data, and bibliographic information management serv...
How the Company Makes Money
MEDIA DO generates revenue through several key streams, primarily by charging fees for its digital distribution services, which include e-book and digital content delivery to various platforms. The company also earns revenue from digital rights ma...
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 102.81B | 101.91B | 94.04B | 101.67B | 104.72B | 83.54B |
| Gross Profit | 10.38B | 10.43B | 10.85B | 10.96B | 9.87B | 7.73B |
| EBITDA | 3.91B | 3.23B | 1.80B | 3.04B | 3.51B | 3.29B |
| Net Income | 1.94B | 1.36B | -319.00M | 1.06B | 1.58B | 1.52B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 53.40B | 53.16B | 51.61B | 50.88B | 52.51B | 43.19B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 13.43B | 13.59B | 11.00B | 10.13B | 11.40B | 12.70B |
| Total Debt | 3.35B | 3.90B | 5.38B | 6.62B | 5.57B | 6.65B |
| Total Liabilities | 35.47B | 35.45B | 35.40B | 34.10B | 35.59B | 31.02B |
| Stockholders Equity | 17.79B | 17.60B | 16.18B | 16.70B | 16.82B | 12.12B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.85B | 2.37B | 564.00M | 3.79B | 2.09B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 3.93B | 3.17B | 1.92B | 4.63B | 2.54B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 137.00M | -688.00M | -3.07B | -7.83B | -1.27B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.53B | -1.65B | -276.00M | 2.09B | 3.35B |
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1842.00
Price Trends
1621.10
Negative
1667.25
Negative
1718.46
Negative
Market Momentum
-14.31
Positive
41.69
Neutral
47.91
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3678, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1842 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1612.20, above the 50-day MA of 1621.10, and above the 200-day MA of 1718.46, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -14.31 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.69 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 47.91 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:3678.
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | ¥3.80B | 10.37 | ― | 2.95% | 1.41% | -6.45% | |
74 Outperform | ¥15.70B | 10.61 | ― | 3.16% | -7.41% | -17.57% | |
72 Outperform | ¥23.87B | 22.08 | ― | 2.01% | 6.10% | ― | |
63 Neutral | ¥9.40B | 14.53 | ― | 1.06% | 0.02% | -88.78% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
55 Neutral | ¥490.89B | 162.08 | ― | 0.98% | 1.96% | -45.28% | |
48 Neutral | ¥8.59B | 35.35 | ― | 1.02% | -8.03% | ― |
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MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Media Do Finalizes Seven Seas Entertainment Buyout and Corrects Deal Funding Structure
Mar 11, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese digital content distributor specializing in e-books and overseas expansion of manga and light novels, is deepening its North American footprint through its U.S. subsidiary Media Do International, Inc. The com...
Media Do Taps ¥12.8 Billion Loan to Fund Seven Seas Entertainment Acquisition
Mar 3, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. has resolved to secure up to ¥12.8 billion in financing from Mizuho Bank via an unsecured, six‑month loan with a floating interest rate, to be drawn down on March 6, 2026, and repaid in a lump sum at maturity. The fun...
MEDIA DO to Acquire Seven Seas Entertainment and Expand Global Reach of Japanese Books
Mar 1, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. is deepening its role in the global publishing ecosystem by combining its domestic eBook distribution network with new international capabilities, as it seeks to bring a wider range of Japanese manga and text-based literature to...
MEDIA DO to Acquire U.S. Manga Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment and Expand Global Content Gateway
Mar 1, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. will acquire 100% of the membership interests in U.S.-based Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC through its consolidated subsidiary Media Do International, Inc., converting the North American manga publisher into a consolidated subsid...
MEDIA DO Enhances Investor Disclosure With Regular Q&A on Q3 and 9-Month Results
Feb 27, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions and answers addressing key investor inquiries about its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of the fiscal year ending February 2026. The company position...
MEDIA DO Announces Leadership Change as Director Hiroshi Kanda Prepares to Step Down
Feb 25, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. announced a change in its top management, resolving at a February 25, 2026 Board of Directors meeting to alter the role of senior executive Hiroshi Kanda. Kanda, previously Vice President and CFO, has become a Director without r...
MEDIA DO Delivers Strong Profit Growth and Confirms Full-Year Outlook
Jan 14, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. reported solid growth for the nine months ended November 30, 2025, with net sales rising 6.7% year on year to ¥80.5 billion and operating profit increasing 12.9% to ¥1.9 billion. Ordinary profit climbed 20.1% to ¥...
MEDIA DO Designates Hikari Tsushin as Equity-Method Affiliate After Stake Tops 20%
Jan 9, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. has announced that diversified services group Hikari Tsushin, Inc. has become an “other affiliated company” and equity-method affiliate after its indirect voting rights in MEDIA DO, held through several subsidiaries,...
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