Lead Co., Inc. (JP:6982)
:6982
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
¥583.00
▼(-1.85% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/17/26
Overall score is held back primarily by weak and inconsistent profitability (losses in 2025–2026) and meaningful leverage, despite a strong 2026 revenue rebound and improved operating cash flow. Technical indicators also remain bearish with the stock trading below key moving averages and negative MACD.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth Momentum
A strong 24.7% revenue rebound in 2026 indicates recovering end-market demand and improved top-line traction. Sustained revenue growth supports better fixed-cost absorption and scale economics, which can materially improve operating leverage and resiliency over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Inconsistent Profitability
The swing from modest profits in earlier years to operating and net losses in 2025–2026 highlights unstable earnings quality. Persistent negative operating profit undermines internal funding for growth, weakens retained earnings, and makes sustained margin recovery a prerequisite for long-term financial health.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue Growth Momentum
A strong 24.7% revenue rebound in 2026 indicates recovering end-market demand and improved top-line traction. Sustained revenue growth supports better fixed-cost absorption and scale economics, which can materially improve operating leverage and resiliency over the next several quarters.
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Lead Co., Inc. (6982) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥1.50B
Dividend Yield1.74%
Average Volume (3M)2.04K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth22.83%
EPS Growth33.81%
CountryJP
Employees174
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-49.87
Shares Outstanding2,632,960
10 Day Avg. Volume1,950
30 Day Avg. Volume2,043
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)0.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.30
P/FCF Ratio6.19
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
Lead Co., Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
The Lead Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells automotive parts, and electronic equipment related racks and cases in Japan. The company offers automotive parts, such as bumpers and doors, and handbrake levers; and system rack, electric case, ...
Lead Co., Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
44
Neutral
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.12B | 5.14B | 4.19B | 5.06B | 5.02B | 3.96B |
| Gross Profit | 494.78M | 461.55M | 514.24M | 647.83M | 716.99M | 261.82M |
| EBITDA | 256.21M | 429.31M | 278.17M | 509.35M | 726.52M | 303.81M |
| Net Income | -129.07M | -69.27M | -105.00M | 48.49M | 184.90M | -188.05M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 7.89B | 8.71B | 7.88B | 8.56B | 8.18B | 8.14B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.58B | 1.53B | 1.44B | 1.59B | 1.58B | 1.71B |
| Total Debt | 3.61B | 4.23B | 3.78B | 3.63B | 3.70B | 4.19B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.38B | 6.16B | 5.28B | 5.67B | 5.58B | 5.75B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.51B | 2.55B | 2.60B | 2.88B | 2.60B | 2.40B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 247.35M | -329.44M | 215.28M | 328.62M | 432.68M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 799.70M | 273.35M | 436.15M | 589.59M | 606.45M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -535.27M | -667.92M | -232.31M | -255.38M | -187.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -127.02M | 195.06M | -183.38M | -479.74M | -51.27M |
Lead Co., Inc. Technical Analysis
Negative
594.00
Price Trends
621.27
Negative
613.86
Negative
596.56
Negative
Market Momentum
-7.55
Positive
40.23
Neutral
43.70
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6982, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 594 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 603.65, below the 50-day MA of 621.27, and below the 200-day MA of 596.56, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -7.55 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 43.70 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:6982.
Lead Co., Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | ¥4.40B | 11.63 | ― | 4.39% | 5.23% | 37.58% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | ¥5.02B | 2.75 | ― | 4.51% | 1.51% | -274.52% | |
57 Neutral | ¥55.07B | 4.64 | ― | 0.99% | -0.22% | -2.98% | |
50 Neutral | ¥5.59B | 168.67 | ― | 2.46% | 5.99% | -86.64% | |
50 Neutral | ¥3.94B | -4.03 | ― | ― | -7.47% | -355.18% | |
48 Neutral | ¥1.50B | -22.10 | ― | 1.74% | 22.83% | 33.81% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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