MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. (JP:3678)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,469.00
▼(-20.25% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:04/15/26
Overall score is driven by improving financial strength (solid cash generation and reduced leverage), partially offset by very weak technical momentum (below key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation is neutral-to-slightly supportive due to the dividend yield but tempered by a P/E around 22.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow across recent years provides durable internal funding for operations, deleveraging, and reinvestment. Strong FCF in 2025–2026 supports capital allocation flexibility, reduces refinancing risk, and underpins long-term financial resilience.
Negative Factors
Profitability volatility
Historic swings to a 2024 net loss highlight earnings instability; volatile profitability undermines cash flow predictability and complicates planning for investments, dividends, or debt reduction. Sustained margin normalization is required for reliable long-term returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow across recent years provides durable internal funding for operations, deleveraging, and reinvestment. Strong FCF in 2025–2026 supports capital allocation flexibility, reduces refinancing risk, and underpins long-term financial resilience.
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MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. (3678) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥19.43B
Dividend Yield2.01%
Average Volume (3M)35.01K
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.8
Beta (1Y)0.32
Revenue Growth6.50%
EPS Growth33.16%
CountryJP
Employees583
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryPublishing
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)12.20
Shares Outstanding15,205,174
10 Day Avg. Volume36,990
30 Day Avg. Volume35,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.31
Price to Sales (P/S)0.23
P/FCF Ratio10.35
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)102.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥117.10B
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 primarily makes money by providing digital content distribution services and related solutions across the digital publishing value chain. Key revenue streams include: (1) Distribution/wholesaling fees and margins earned by intermediating ...
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 102.81B | 108.54B | 101.91B | 94.04B | 101.67B | 104.72B |
| Gross Profit | 10.38B | 9.36B | 10.43B | 10.85B | 10.96B | 9.87B |
| EBITDA | 3.91B | 2.45B | 3.23B | 1.80B | 3.04B | 3.51B |
| Net Income | 1.94B | 1.82B | 1.36B | -319.00M | 1.06B | 1.58B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 53.40B | 56.93B | 53.16B | 51.61B | 50.88B | 52.51B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 13.43B | 14.01B | 13.59B | 11.00B | 10.13B | 11.40B |
| Total Debt | 3.35B | 2.70B | 3.90B | 5.38B | 6.62B | 5.57B |
| Total Liabilities | 35.47B | 37.70B | 35.45B | 35.40B | 34.10B | 35.59B |
| Stockholders Equity | 17.79B | 19.06B | 17.60B | 16.18B | 16.70B | 16.82B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.42B | 3.85B | 2.37B | 564.00M | 3.79B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 2.45B | 3.93B | 3.17B | 1.92B | 4.63B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -364.00M | 137.00M | -688.00M | -3.07B | -7.83B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -1.66B | -1.53B | -1.65B | -276.00M | 2.09B |
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Negative
1842.00
Price Trends
1605.04
Negative
1652.19
Negative
1710.58
Negative
Market Momentum
-57.52
Positive
26.64
Positive
2.20
Positive
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 1555.05, above the 50-day MA of 1605.04, and above the 200-day MA of 1710.58, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -57.52 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 26.64 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 2.20 is Positive, 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 | ¥3.92B | 10.37 | ― | 2.95% | 9.54% | 5.99% | |
74 Outperform | ¥15.17B | 10.61 | ― | 3.16% | -5.11% | -24.60% | |
63 Neutral | ¥8.93B | 14.53 | ― | 1.06% | 1.37% | -69.62% | |
62 Neutral | ¥19.43B | 13.78 | ― | 2.01% | 6.50% | 33.16% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
55 Neutral | ¥479.83B | 162.08 | ― | 0.98% | -1.21% | -83.48% | |
48 Neutral | ¥8.57B | 35.35 | ― | 1.02% | -8.40% | ― |
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MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
MEDIA DO Outlines FY2026 Results and Sets Earnings Forecast for FY2027
Apr 15, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. released a brief outline of its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending February 2026, highlighting consolidated earnings and performance in its core eBook distribution business. The company also reported o...
MEDIA DO Refreshes Board and Audit Lineup While Maintaining Core Leadership
Apr 13, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. has announced a refreshed management and governance lineup ahead of its May 27, 2026 annual general meeting, with all seven directors and one auditor reaching the end of their terms. The company plans to reappoint President and ...
MEDIA DO lifts full-year profit and sales but guides for margin pressure ahead
Apr 13, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. reported consolidated net sales of ¥108.5 billion for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2026, up 6.5% year on year, while operating profit slipped 0.9% to ¥2.45 billion and ordinary profit rose 8.0% to ¥2.55 bill...
MEDIA DO Says Hikari Tsushin Loses Affiliated Company Status After Stake Falls Below 20%
Apr 3, 2026
MEDIA DO Co., Ltd. disclosed that Hikari Tsushin, Inc. qualified as a controlling shareholder as of February 28, 2026, through indirect holdings amounting to 20.42% of its voting rights via several subsidiaries. The company emphasized that there a...
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...
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