BELC Co., Ltd. (JP:9974)
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9974 Stock Chart & Stats
¥7290.00
-¥110.00(-1.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥7290.00
-¥110.00(-1.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥5,970.00 - ¥8,200.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume27.20K
Average Volume (3M)18.13K
Market Cap
¥131.25B
Enterprise Value¥153.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥21.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥40.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.3
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Jul 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)593.02
Shares Outstanding20,867,800
10 Day Avg. Volume17,380
30 Day Avg. Volume18,130
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.41
Price to Book (P/B)1.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio-74.13
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)601
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥437.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & ProfitabilitySteady top-line expansion—including a reported step-up in 2026—and maintained grocery-level gross margins (~28–29%) show scalable core sales and procurement discipline. Persistent revenue growth with stable margins supports market share gains, supplier leverage, and durable earnings capacity.
Balance Sheet HealthBalance sheet shows moderate, manageable leverage (debt/equity ~0.29–0.39) and rising equity, with ROE steady around 10–12%. This capital structure gives flexibility for store investment and weathering shocks, reducing refinancing risk and enabling steady returns over time.
Operating Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating cash flow indicates core retail operations convert sales into cash, supporting day-to-day liquidity and validating reported earnings quality. Reliable operating cash provides a durable funding source for inventory, working capital, and incremental capex even if free cash flow swings.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowFree cash flow volatility and a negative FCF in 2026 indicate capex or working-capital absorption outpacing cash from operations. This undermines reinvestment capacity, dividend resilience, and financial flexibility, making the company more reliant on debt or equity to fund growth or store rollouts.
Margin PressureNet margin compression in the latest year, despite higher sales, shows mounting cost pressure or pricing limits. With net margins already thin (~3%), further compression materially reduces ability to fund reinvestment or absorb input-cost shocks, weakening long-term profitability resilience.
Rising Absolute DebtAbsolute debt increased in 2026 versus 2025, which, combined with volatile FCF, raises leverage risk despite moderate ratios. Rising nominal debt can increase interest costs and limit strategic optionality for M&A or expansion if cash generation fails to normalize.
BELC Co., Ltd. News
9974 FAQ
What was BELC Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
BELC Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥5970.00 and its highest was ¥8200.00 in the past 12 months.
What is BELC Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥131.25B.
When is BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 10, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were BELC Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
BELC Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Apr 10, 2026. The company reported ¥194.8 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥194.8.
Is BELC Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts BELC Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does BELC Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
BELC Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on BELC Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is BELC Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does BELC Co., Ltd. have?
BELC Co., Ltd. has 20,867,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to BELC Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
BELC Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥194.8 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.648%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of BELC Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9974
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Company Description
BELC Co., Ltd.
Belc Co. Ltd. manages a widespread network of grocery supermarkets. The company offers a comprehensive selection of food items, including fresh and processed meats, seafood, produce (both fresh and prepared), dairy and egg products, various processed and frozen foods, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, sweets, and a full range of beverages, including alcoholic options. In addition to its food offerings, Belc also stocks non-food merchandise such as apparel, household goods, and other daily necessities, many of which are sold under its own TOPVALU brand. Established in 1959, the company's main office is located in Tsurugashima, Japan.
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