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9974 Stock Chart & Stats
¥6540.00
¥80.00(1.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥6540.00
¥80.00(1.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥5,970.00 - ¥8,200.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume23.80K
Average Volume (3M)18.13K
Market Cap
¥138.97B
Enterprise Value¥155.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥19.85B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥43.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.3
Beta0.28
Next Earnings
Oct 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)608.69
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)602.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥443.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthConsistent top-line expansion supports longer-term scale benefits for a supermarket chain: expanding sales increase purchasing leverage with suppliers, improve store-level absorption of fixed costs, and provide recurring operating cash to fund reinvestment and modest expansion over the next 2–6 months.
Stable Gross Margin And ROEGross margins holding near 28–29% and steady ROE around 10–12% indicate durable, grocery-level profitability. This stability underpins predictable operating earnings, supports consistent reinvestment in stores and merchandising, and helps the business withstand cyclical cost swings.
Manageable LeverageModerate leverage and rising equity create financial flexibility: a sub-0.4 debt/equity ratio limits interest burden and bankruptcy risk, preserves borrowing capacity for capex or store rollout, and supports investment without excessive strain on operating cash flows.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow VolatilityNegative and volatile free cash flow reduces financial resilience: it limits the company’s ability to deleverage, return capital, or absorb shocks. If FCF weakness persists due to heavy capex or working-capital draws, financing needs could rise and constrain strategic flexibility over coming quarters.
Margin CompressionA decline in net margin despite higher sales signals rising cost pressure or pricing challenges. For a low-margin grocery model, continued compression erodes the limited buffer available to absorb input cost increases or wage/rent inflation, jeopardizing sustainable profitability.
Rising Absolute DebtAn increase in absolute debt in the most recent year raises leverage risk if cash generation weakens. Combined with negative FCF and thin net margins, higher debt could strain interest coverage and reduce capacity for opportunistic investment or weathering cyclical slowdowns.
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 ¥138.97B.
When is BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 08, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were BELC Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
BELC Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 10, 2026. The company reported ¥110.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥110.14.
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 ¥66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.86%. 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 ¥110.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.886%.
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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