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Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. (9978) Price & Analysis

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9978 Stock Chart & Stats

¥49.00

¥0.00(0.00%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥49.00

¥0.00(0.00%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥43.00 - ¥75.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume42.00K

Average Volume (3M)547.90K

Market Cap

¥1.97B

Enterprise Value¥6.47K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.53B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥3.90B

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta0.71

Next Earnings

Oct 21, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)-3.33

Shares Outstanding43,849,840

10 Day Avg. Volume911,030

30 Day Avg. Volume547,896

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.04

Price to Book (P/B)2.43

Price to Sales (P/S)0.19

P/FCF Ratio-45.86

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

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Stable Gross MarginGross margins holding in the high‑20% range indicate stable product economics and supplier/pricing dynamics. For a specialty books retailer, consistent gross margin suggests core merchandise retains markup and cost pass-through ability, providing a structural buffer while management addresses operating cost and sales declines.

Proven Cash GenerationEpisodes of strong operating and free cash flow (notably 2024 and 2020) show the business can convert sales into liquidity when working capital and expenses are managed. This recurring capability provides a structural upside for deleveraging, refinancing or reinvesting if management can restore sales and stabilize margins.

Owned Retail & DistributionOwning bookstore operations and distribution channels gives the company entrenched local reach, inventory control, and customer touchpoints. This structural footprint supports omnichannel strategies, captive merchandising, and potential loyalty advantages versus pure-play competitors if the firm modernizes in-store and online integration.

Bears Say

Multi-year Revenue DeclineSustained revenue decline from 2020–2025 signals structural demand loss or intensifying competition that reduces scale. Persistent top-line erosion undermines fixed-cost absorption and supplier leverage, making it harder to restore margins and increasing the probability that strategic changes must be substantial to reverse trends.

Very High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio near 3x–4x leaves the company financially constrained. High leverage increases interest costs, reduces flexibility to invest in transformation or store upgrades, and raises solvency risk if sales remain weak, limiting management's ability to pursue structural initiatives without external capital.

Return To Losses & Negative FCFReverting to net losses and negative free cash flow in 2025 removes internal funding for operations and debt reduction. This combination weakens liquidity, heightens refinancing risk, and forces reliance on external financing or asset sales, constraining the company's capacity to execute a durable turnaround.

9978 FAQ

What was Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥43.00 and its highest was ¥75.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥1.97B.

When is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 21, 2026 which is in 57 days.

How were Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 15, 2026. The company reported ¥0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.81.

Is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. have?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. has 43,849,840 shares outstanding.

What happened to Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥0.81 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9978

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Company Description

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

Bunkyodo Group Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in the wholesale and retail sale of books, magazines, compact discs (CDs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), stationery, hobby products, game-related goods, and other products. It also operates a chain of software media shops which provides video device rental services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan.