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BELC Co., Ltd. (JP:9974)
:9974
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¥6,090.00 - ¥8,200.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume27.20K
Average Volume (3M)18.13K
Market Cap
¥156.50B
Enterprise Value¥179.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥21.47B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥40.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Apr 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)119.01
Shares Outstanding20,867,800
10 Day Avg. Volume17,380
30 Day Avg. Volume18,130
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.70
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.36
P/FCF Ratio29.21
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)658.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥460.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthFive-year revenue expansion to ¥387.8bn demonstrates durable top-line momentum and scale in core supermarket operations. Sustained sales growth supports purchasing leverage, reinvestment in stores and supply chain, and provides a stable platform to fund margin improvement and capex without relying on volatile one-time gains.
Improving Gross And Stable Operating MarginsRising gross margins and stable EBIT/EBITDA indicate structural improvements in procurement, pricing and operational efficiency. Sustained margin expansion provides durable profitability cushion against commodity and labor inflation and supports long-term competitiveness in the low-margin grocery sector.
Strong Cash Generation And Healthy Balance SheetOperating cash flow consistently outpacing net income and growing free cash flow, together with an improved equity ratio (~54.8%) and manageable leverage, give the company long-term flexibility to fund store renewal, strategic investments or weather downturns without excessive refinancing risk.
Bears Say
Thin Net Profit MarginA net margin around 3.2% leaves limited room for error versus rising costs or margin pressure from promotions and competition. Over the medium term this low profitability makes earnings more sensitive to commodity, wage or logistics shocks and constrains the pace of retained-earnings funded expansion.
Limited Revenue DiversificationReliance on in-store supermarket sales concentrates exposure to footfall, local competition and commodity cycles. Lack of meaningful e-commerce, private-label or alternate income streams limits higher-margin growth avenues and reduces resilience to structural shifts in consumer shopping behavior.
Need For Improved Cost And Debt ManagementAlthough leverage is manageable today, the firm’s own analysis highlights ongoing need to tighten cost control and monitor debt. Failure to improve these areas could erode the recent margin gains and constrain flexibility for store investment or competitive responses over the next several quarters.
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 ¥6090.00 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 ¥156.50B.
When is BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
BELC Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 10, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were BELC Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
BELC Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 09, 2026. The company reported ¥119.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥119.01.
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 ¥119.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.403%.
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. (9974) is a prominent retail company based in Japan, primarily engaged in the supermarket and grocery sector. The company operates a chain of supermarkets that offer a wide range of products, including fresh produce, processed foods, household goods, and health and beauty items. With a focus on providing quality products and customer service, BELC serves various regions, catering to the everyday needs of consumers and maintaining a strong presence in the Japanese retail market.
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