DLE, Inc. (JP:3686)

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3686

DLE, Inc.

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DLE, Inc. (3686) Price & Analysis

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3686 Stock Chart & Stats

¥130.00

¥3.00(2.42%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥130.00

¥3.00(2.42%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥90.00 - ¥220.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume160.70K

Average Volume (3M)160.13K

Market Cap

¥4.65B

Enterprise Value¥3.97B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.25B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥29.00M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta1.09

Next Earnings

May 18, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-0.74

Shares Outstanding43,448,440

10 Day Avg. Volume146,490

30 Day Avg. Volume160,126

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-0.25

Price to Book (P/B)2.98

Price to Sales (P/S)2.73

P/FCF Ratio-12.34

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)N/A

Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage / Balance Sheet StrengthVery low debt-to-equity (~0.014) materially reduces financial distress risk and preserves optionality while the company pursues a turnaround. This durable capital-structure strength gives management time to execute strategic changes without immediate refinancing pressure.

Gross Margin RecoveryA meaningful rebound in gross margin (~37.7%) indicates improvement in core unit economics or pricing mix. Sustained higher gross margins provide a clear lever to restore profitability if operating expenses are controlled, improving the structural viability of the business.

Top-line StabilizationRevenue growth reversing into positive territory (FY2025 +3.6%) signals early stabilization of demand. Coupled with margin gains, this trend provides a durable foundation for recovery if maintained, reducing execution risk versus continued revenue decline.

Bears Say

Persistent Negative Cash FlowOperating and free cash flow remain negative across reported years, producing ongoing cash burn. This structural cash deficit forces reliance on external financing or equity, increasing dilution and funding risk and constraining the company's ability to self-fund growth or weather setbacks.

Large Operating And Net LossesSustained deep operating and net losses (EBIT ~-24.7%, net ~-36.8%) show the business has not yet converted revenue or gross-profit gains into sustainable earnings. These persistent losses threaten long-term viability absent consistent margin expansion or structural cost cutting.

Erosion Of Shareholder Returns / Funding RiskA deeply negative ROE (~-40%) indicates the company is destroying shareholder value rather than creating it. Over time, persistent negative returns increase pressure to raise capital or restructure, reducing strategic flexibility and creating long-term dilution or governance challenges.

3686 FAQ

What was DLE, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

DLE, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥90.00 and its highest was ¥220.00 in the past 12 months.

What is DLE, Inc.’s market cap?

DLE, Inc.’s market cap is ¥4.65B.

When is DLE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

DLE, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 48 days.

How were DLE, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

DLE, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 16, 2026. The company reported -¥0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥0.74.

Is DLE, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts DLE, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does DLE, Inc. pay dividends?

DLE, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is DLE, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

DLE, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does DLE, Inc. have?

DLE, Inc. has 43,448,440 shares outstanding.

What happened to DLE, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

DLE, Inc. reported an EPS of -¥0.74 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.226%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of DLE, Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3686

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Company Description

DLE, Inc.

DLE Inc. engages in the entertainment business in Japan. The company's activities include animation, live entertainment, music, mobile app and game development, and event planning; production management, concept designing, and other activities; and marketing solutions. It is also involved in the movies and television, and fashion businesses; and operation of in-house studios. The company was formerly known as Pasania, Ltd. and changed its name to DLE Inc. in October 2003. DLE Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. DLE Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation.