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¥6,540.00 - ¥8,200.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume27.20K
Average Volume (3M)18.13K
Market Cap
¥138.35B
Enterprise Value¥160.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥21.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥40.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Jul 13, 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)644.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥457.40B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion, including a large step-up in 2026, indicates durable demand traction and effective sales execution across stores. Persistent revenue growth increases operating scale, helping absorb fixed costs, support reinvestment in the network, and underpin multi-quarter earnings resilience.
Stable Margins & ROEGrocery-level gross margins and consistent ROE point to predictable cost structure and efficient use of capital. Margin stability and double-digit ROE support sustainable profitability even in competitive retailing, enabling the company to finance incremental growth and maintain shareholder returns over multiple quarters.
Manageable LeverageModerate leverage and a rising equity base provide financial flexibility for upkeep, selective expansion, or working-capital needs. This capital structure reduces refinancing risk and preserves borrowing capacity, making the firm better able to withstand cyclical pressures or invest in long-term initiatives.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash FlowNegative and inconsistent free cash flow reduces the firm's ability to self-fund capex, pay down debt, or return cash to shareholders without raising external financing. Over a multi-quarter horizon, weak cash conversion can constrain strategic initiatives and increase reliance on borrowing or equity.
Margin CompressionA recent deterioration in net margin suggests rising cost pressure or weakened pricing power. If structural, continued compression will erode earnings leverage from revenue growth and reduce internal funding for investments, pressuring profitability and returns over the coming quarters.
Rising Absolute DebtAn increase in absolute debt raises interest and refinancing obligations just as free cash flow weakened. This combination can squeeze financial flexibility, elevate leverage ratios if trends continue, and amplify downside risk should operating performance soften over the medium term.
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 ¥6540.00 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 ¥138.35B.
When is BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 13, 2026 which is in 56 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 ¥62 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
BELC Co., Ltd.
Belc CO., LTD. manages a chain of food supermarkets. The company offers meat and processed meat products; seafood products; fruit and vegetable processed products; eggs and dairy products; processed and frozen food products; kneading products; side dishes/breads; sweets and desserts; and other goods, as well as beverages and liquor. It also provides clothing and housing products; agricultural, water, and livestock products; and daily necessity products under the TOPVALU brand name. The company was incorporated in 1959 and is headquartered in Tsurugashima, Japan.
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