Lancers, Inc. (JP:4484)
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4484 Stock Chart & Stats
¥301.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥301.00
¥0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥181.00 - ¥326.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume25.00K
Average Volume (3M)62.04K
Market Cap
¥4.52B
Enterprise Value¥3.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥674.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.8
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.51
Shares Outstanding16,245,228
10 Day Avg. Volume33,840
30 Day Avg. Volume62,036
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.35
Price to Book (P/B)2.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.74
P/FCF Ratio0.00
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryAfter multi-year losses, the company returned to positive EBIT and net income in 2024–2025. That indicates operational fixes and cost discipline that can be sustained if revenue stabilizes, giving management room to reinvest, deleverage, or fund strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Manageable Leverage And Growing EquityEquity expansion and mid-range debt-to-equity ratios suggest a healthier capital base than prior years. Manageable leverage improves financial flexibility, lowering refinancing risk and supporting investment or M&A optionality, provided earnings remain positive and cash conversion stabilizes.
High Gross MarginsSustained gross margins near 45–50% are consistent with a scalable software application model, allowing incremental revenue to drop to the bottom line faster than in low-margin businesses. This structural margin strength supports long-term profitability once top-line volatility is addressed.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue CollapseA 57% reported revenue decline in 2025 materially impairs visibility and the stability of core cash flows. Even with recent profitability, such a structural drop undermines recurring revenue assumptions and makes it difficult to rely on current operating results without clear signs of demand recovery.
Weak And Inconsistent Cash GenerationOperating cash flow swung negative in 2025 and free cash flow was nil, reversing prior positive cash conversion. Multi-year intermittency in CFO raises risk that earnings are not being converted to cash reliably, constraining investment, debt service, and the ability to withstand further revenue shocks.
Thin Operating And Net MarginsDespite positive EBIT, margins are razor-thin, leaving little buffer for cost inflation, sales reinvestment, or competitive pressure. Low margins magnify the impact of revenue volatility on profitability and cash flow, limiting the firm's resilience over the medium term.
Lancers, Inc. News
4484 FAQ
What was Lancers, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lancers, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥181.00 and its highest was ¥326.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lancers, Inc.’s market cap?
Lancers, Inc.’s market cap is ¥4.52B.
When is Lancers, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lancers, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Lancers, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Lancers, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥2.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥2.51.
Is Lancers, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lancers, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lancers, Inc. pay dividends?
Lancers, Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of ¥2 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Lancers, Inc. dividends here
What is Lancers, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Lancers, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lancers, Inc. have?
Lancers, Inc. has 16,245,228 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lancers, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lancers, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥2.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.334%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lancers, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4484
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Company Description
Lancers, Inc.
Lancers, Inc. provides crowdsourcing services. It engages in the freelance talent platform business. The company offers Lancers, a freelance starrent platform that matches companies who want to work with individuals and who want to receive jobs online; Lancers Pro, a service for selected freelancers; Lancers Agent, a resident IT freelance service; and Lancers Outsourcing, a service to entrust media and content production to a director. It also provides Lancers Assistant, a service that allow to outsource a range of tasks, such as secretarial, sales, public relations, and production to a team of online assistants; and Lancers Enterprise, a centralized external human resources management system for corporations. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.