Declared Dividend • May 19
First half dividend of JP¥55.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥55.00. Ex-date: 17th September 2026 Payment date: 25th November 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (151% earnings payout ratio). However, it is covered by cash flows (78% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 63% per year over the past 3 years and payments have been stable during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 68% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has remained steady over the last 5 years so the company would need to improve on their historical growth rates. Reported Earnings • Apr 29
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥62.86 (vs JP¥59.84 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥62.86 (up from JP¥59.84 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥24.3b (down 1.7% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥434.0m (up 5.1% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.8% (in line with 2Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 35% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • Apr 21
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Apr 28, 2026 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Apr 28, 2026 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 March 2026. Payment date: 18 May 2026. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 4.9%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • Jan 28
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥32.30 (vs JP¥48.96 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥32.30 (down from JP¥48.96 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥23.3b (down 1.2% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥223.0m (down 34% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 1.4% in 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 40% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 44% per year. Declared Dividend • Jan 09
Final dividend of JP¥40.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥40.00. Ex-date: 18th March 2026 Payment date: 18th May 2026 Dividend yield will be 4.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (151% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 63% per year over the past 3 years and payments have been stable during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 68% to bring the payout ratio under control, which is more than the 8.5% EPS growth achieved over the last 5 years. Annonce • Dec 23
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jan 27, 2026 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jan 27, 2026 Reported Earnings • Oct 25
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥195 (vs JP¥49.77 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥195 (up from JP¥49.77 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥97.8b (flat on FY 2024). Net income: JP¥1.35b (up 269% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 1.4% (up from 0.4% in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 38% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Annonce • Oct 24
PLANT Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Dec 19, 2025 PLANT Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Dec 19, 2025. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 15
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.1% to JP¥1,601. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,327, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 45%. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥45.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 September 2025. Payment date: 25 November 2025. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 4.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Annonce • Sep 04
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Oct 24, 2025 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Oct 24, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 19
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 10% to JP¥1,609. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,321, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 45%. Reported Earnings • Jul 29
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥61.12 (vs JP¥48.84 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥61.12 (up from JP¥48.84 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥24.1b (flat on 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥422.0m (up 20% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.8% (up from 1.4% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 45% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 33% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • Jun 05
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jul 25, 2025 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jul 25, 2025 Declared Dividend • May 17
First half dividend of JP¥45.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥45.00. Ex-date: 18th September 2025 Payment date: 25th November 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (205% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 85% per year over the past 2 years and payments have been stable during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 128% to bring the payout ratio under control. However, EPS has declined by 26% over the last 5 years so the company would need to reverse this trend. Reported Earnings • Apr 26
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥59.82 (vs JP¥65.56 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥59.82 (down from JP¥65.56 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥24.7b (down 1.2% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥413.0m (down 15% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.0% in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 58% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to JP¥1,259, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 31x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 112% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 March 2025. Payment date: 19 May 2025. Trailing yield: 4.9%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Annonce • Mar 06
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Apr 25, 2025 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Apr 25, 2025 Reported Earnings • Jan 27
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥48.96 (vs JP¥55.22 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥48.96 (down from JP¥55.22 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥23.6b (down 1.6% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥338.0m (down 20% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 1.8% in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 59% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 34% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Declared Dividend • Jan 11
Final dividend of JP¥30.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥30.00. Ex-date: 18th March 2025 Payment date: 19th May 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth The dividend has increased by an average of 174% per year over the past 2 years and payments have been stable during that time. Annonce • Dec 03
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jan 24, 2025 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Jan 24, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Nov 22
Now 20% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at JP¥1,527. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,909, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 59%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 30
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 4.7% to JP¥1,511. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,911, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 59%. Reported Earnings • Oct 26
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥49.77 (vs JP¥23.42 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥49.77 (up from JP¥23.42 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥98.6b (up 1.1% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥365.0m (up 100% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from 0.2% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 59% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 29% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • Oct 24
PLANT Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Dec 19, 2024 PLANT Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Dec 19, 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 12
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 September 2024. Payment date: 20 December 2024. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.9%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Annonce • Aug 27
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Oct 24, 2024 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Oct 24, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 15
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 14% to JP¥1,508. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,255, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 61%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to JP¥1,265, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 52.6x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 100% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥48.82 (vs JP¥53.89 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥48.82 (down from JP¥53.89 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥24.3b (down 1.2% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥352.0m (down 16% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.4% (down from 1.7% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 61% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 26% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • Jul 24
PLANT Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7646) announces an Equity Buyback for 200,000 shares, representing 2.82% for ¥400 million. PLANT Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7646) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 200,000 shares, representing 9.7% of its issued share capital, for ¥400 million. The purpose of the program is to improve capital efficiency and strengthen shareholder returns by acquiring treasury stock. The program will run up to September 20, 2024. As of June 20, 2024, the company had 7,104,044 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 625,676 shares in treasury. Annonce • Jun 06
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jul 24, 2024 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Jul 24, 2024 Declared Dividend • May 05
First half dividend of JP¥30.00 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of JP¥30.00. Ex-date: 19th September 2024 Payment date: 20th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (49% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (10% cash payout ratio). The company is yet to establish a track record of dividend growth or stability as it hasn't paid a regular dividend for at least 2 years. Earnings per share has grown by 52% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Apr 26
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥65.55 (vs JP¥51.83 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥65.55 (up from JP¥51.83 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥25.0b (up 4.2% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥488.0m (up 20% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 1.7% in 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 56% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 34% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 March 2024. Payment date: 20 May 2024. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.5%). Annonce • Feb 24
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Apr 25, 2024 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Apr 25, 2024 Reported Earnings • Jan 26
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥55.22 (vs JP¥56.83 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥55.22 (down from JP¥56.83 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥23.9b (up 4.0% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥423.0m (down 6.4% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 2.0% in 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 49% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 30% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to JP¥1,720, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 72.1x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 159% over the past three years. Annonce • Nov 29
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jan 24, 2024 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jan 24, 2024 Annonce • Oct 25
PLANT Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Dec 19, 2023 PLANT Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Dec 19, 2023. Annonce • Oct 24
PLANT Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7646) announces an Equity Buyback for 750,000 shares, representing 9.7% for ¥1,000 million. PLANT Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7646) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 750,000 shares, representing 9.7% of its issued share capital, for ¥1,000 million. The purpose of the program is to to enhance shareholder returns and improve capital efficiency, while also being agile in responding to changes in the business environment to carry out company's capital policy. The program will run up to September 20, 2024. As of September 20, 2023, the company had 7,729,720 issued shares (excluding treasury stock) and 360,280 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥23.42 (vs JP¥40.51 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥23.42 (down from JP¥40.51 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥97.5b (up 2.3% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥183.0m (down 44% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 0.3% in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 37% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Oct 23
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥7.42b market cap, or US$49.5m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 23
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 23% After last week's 23% share price gain to JP¥955, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.5x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Consumer Retailing industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 24% over the past three years. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 12
Upcoming dividend of JP¥17.00 per share at 1.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 September 2023. Payment date: 20 December 2023. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.6%). Annonce • Sep 01
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Oct 23, 2023 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Oct 23, 2023 Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥53.88 (vs JP¥50.50 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥53.88 (up from JP¥50.50 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥24.6b (up 2.0% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥417.0m (up 3.5% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (in line with 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 1% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annonce • Jun 01
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jul 24, 2023 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Jul 24, 2023 Reported Earnings • Apr 26
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥51.82 (vs JP¥49.24 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥51.82 (up from JP¥49.24 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥24.0b (flat on 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥406.0m (up 3.0% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from 1.6% in 2Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 10
Upcoming dividend of JP¥5.00 per share at 1.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 March 2023. Payment date: 22 May 2023. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). In line with average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • Jan 24
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥56.82 (vs JP¥26.02 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥56.82 (up from JP¥26.02 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥23.0b (flat on 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥452.0m (up 116% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.0% (up from 0.9% in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annonce • Nov 27
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Jan 23, 2023 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Jan 23, 2023 Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 6 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (12 non-independent directors). External Director Nobutaka Ichihashi was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Annonce • Oct 26
PLANT Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7646) announces an Equity Buyback for 250,000 shares, representing 3.09% for ¥175 million. PLANT Co.,Ltd. (TSE:7646) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 250,000 shares, representing 3.09% of its issued share capital for ¥175 million. The purpose of the program is to enhance shareholders returns and improving capital efficiency. The program also helps the company in mobilizing to respond to changes in the business environment to carry out a strategic capital policy. The program will run up to April 28, 2023. As of September 20, 2022, the company had 8,090,000 shares outstanding and 110,280 shares in treasury. Reported Earnings • Oct 25
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥40.51 (vs JP¥144 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥40.51 (down from JP¥144 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥95.3b (flat on FY 2021). Net income: JP¥324.0m (down 72% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 1.2% in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 88% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 09
Upcoming dividend of JP¥17.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 September 2022. Payment date: 20 December 2022. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in October 2011. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 1.6%. Annonce • Sep 01
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Oct 24, 2022 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Oct 24, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥50.49 (vs JP¥52.04 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥50.49 (down from JP¥52.04 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥24.1b (down 1.1% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥403.0m (down 3.6% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.7% (in line with 3Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 104% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annonce • Jun 01
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Jul 25, 2022 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2022 results on Jul 25, 2022 Reported Earnings • Apr 27
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥49.23 (vs JP¥29.13 in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥49.23 (up from JP¥29.13 in 2Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥23.9b (up 1.2% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥394.0m (up 68% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 1.0% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 107% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 6 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (12 non-independent directors). External Director Nobutaka Ichihashi was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2015. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Annonce • Apr 08
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Apr 25, 2022 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2022 results on Apr 25, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 10
Inaugural dividend of JP¥5.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 March 2022. Payment date: 23 May 2022. The company is not currently making a profit and there are not enough cash flows to support it either. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in April 2012. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 1.6%. Reported Earnings • Jan 25
First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥26.02 (down from JP¥32.37 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥22.8b (down 1.8% from 1Q 2021). Net income: JP¥209.0m (down 20% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 0.9% (down from 1.1% in 1Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥144 (vs JP¥130 in FY 2020) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥96.2b (flat on FY 2020). Net income: JP¥1.16b (up 11% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from 1.1% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 09
Inaugural dividend of JP¥13.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 16 September 2021. Payment date: 21 December 2021. The company last paid an ordinary dividend in April 2012. The average dividend yield among industry peers is 1.4%. Reported Earnings • Jul 27
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥52.02 (vs JP¥71.20 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥24.4b (down 3.3% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥418.0m (down 27% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.7% (down from 2.3% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 24
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥29.13 (vs JP¥18.30 in 2Q 2020) The company reported a decent second quarter result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥23.6b (flat on 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥234.0m (up 59% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.0% (up from 0.6% in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Annonce • Feb 28
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Apr 30, 2021 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Apr 30, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 20
New 90-day low: JP¥733 The company is down 11% from its price of JP¥825 on 22 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Retailing industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 07
New 90-day low: JP¥758 The company is down 3.0% from its price of JP¥785 on 08 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Consumer Retailing industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Annonce • Nov 29
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Jan 29, 2021 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on Jan 29, 2021 Annonce • Aug 30
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Oct 30, 2020 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Oct 30, 2020 Annonce • Jun 28
PLANT Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2020 Results on Jul 31, 2020 PLANT Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2020 results on Jul 31, 2020 
