View Past PerformanceThis company listing is no longer activeThis company may still be operating, however this listing is no longer active. Find out why through their latest events.See Latest EventsLAC バランスシートの健全性財務の健全性 基準チェック /66LACの総株主資本は¥15.2B 、総負債は¥0.0で、負債比率は0%となります。総資産と総負債はそれぞれ¥24.3Bと¥9.1Bです。 LACの EBIT は¥2.4Bで、利息カバレッジ比率-156.7です。現金および短期投資は¥4.6Bです。主要情報0%負債資本比率JP¥0負債インタレスト・カバレッジ・レシオ-156.7x現金JP¥4.56bエクイティJP¥15.19b負債合計JP¥9.14b総資産JP¥24.34b財務の健全性に関する最新情報お知らせ • Jan 27LAC Co., Ltd. to Delist from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Effective February 25, 2025LAC Co., Ltd. will be delisted from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange effective from February 25, 2025, due to acquisition by a demand for share, etc. cash-out.分析記事 • Mar 29Here's Why LAC (TYO:3857) Can Manage Its Debt ResponsiblySome say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...分析記事 • Dec 28Is LAC (TYO:3857) Using Too Much Debt?David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...すべての更新を表示Recent updatesお知らせ • Jan 27LAC Co., Ltd. to Delist from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Effective February 25, 2025LAC Co., Ltd. will be delisted from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange effective from February 25, 2025, due to acquisition by a demand for share, etc. cash-out.お知らせ • Jan 17KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Completed the acquisition of 60.8% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥21.8 billion.KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) proposed to acquire remaining 68.4% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥24.6 billion on November 7, 2024. A cash consideration valued at ¥1160 per share will be paid by KDDI Corporation. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. acted as financial advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune LPC acted as legal advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. acted as financial advisor for KDDI Corporation. Nishimura & Asahi acted as legal advisor for KDDI Corporation. KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Completed the acquisition of 60.8% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥21.8 billion on January 15, 2025.お知らせ • Jan 03LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 13, 2025LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 13, 2025Reported Earnings • Nov 09First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.72 (vs JP¥4.61 in 1H 2024)First half 2025 results: EPS: JP¥8.72 (up from JP¥4.61 in 1H 2024). Revenue: JP¥26.4b (up 17% from 1H 2024). Net income: JP¥263.0m (up 89% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 1.0% (up from 0.6% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.お知らせ • Nov 08KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) proposed to acquire remaining 68.4% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥24.6 billion.KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) proposed to acquire remaining 68.4% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥24.6 billion on November 7, 2024. A cash consideration valued at ¥1160 per share will be paid by KDDI Corporation. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. acted as financial advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune LPC acted as legal advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. acted as financial advisor for KDDI Corporation. Nishimura & Asahi acted as legal advisor for KDDI Corporation.お知らせ • Sep 27LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 07, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 07, 2024Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 04 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 56% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%).Reported Earnings • Aug 13First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥1.23 loss per share (vs JP¥1.86 loss in 1Q 2024)First quarter 2025 results: JP¥1.23 loss per share (improved from JP¥1.86 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥13.2b (up 14% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥37.0m (loss narrowed 34% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.New Risk • Aug 05New minor risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.1% 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: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.1% average weekly change).Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 25%After last week's 25% share price decline to JP¥682, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.9x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the IT industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 24% over the past three years.お知らせ • Jun 28LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 09, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 09, 2024Reported Earnings • May 16Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥45.70 (vs JP¥4.87 loss in FY 2023)Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥45.70 (up from JP¥4.87 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥49.5b (up 12% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥1.38b (up JP¥1.53b from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from net loss in FY 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.お知らせ • May 15LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2024LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2024.お知らせ • Apr 22LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 14, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 14, 2024Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥14.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 24 June 2024. Payout ratio and cash payout ratio are on the higher end at 90% and 79% respectively. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%).分析記事 • Mar 06LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) Stock Rockets 27% But Many Are Still Ignoring The CompanyLAC Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3857 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 27% share price jump in the last month...Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 05Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥875, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.7x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the IT industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 6.9% over the past three years.Reported Earnings • Feb 10Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.76 (vs JP¥35.46 loss in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥7.76 (up from JP¥35.46 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥12.6b (up 17% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥234.0m (up JP¥1.30b from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.9% (up from net loss in 3Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Jan 06LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 08, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 08, 2024Reported Earnings • Nov 10Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.46 (vs JP¥5.60 in 2Q 2023)Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥6.46 (up from JP¥5.60 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.0b (up 8.0% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥195.0m (up 15% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.8% (in line with 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Sep 28LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 09, 2023LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 09, 2023Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per share at 3.4% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 04 December 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).Reported Earnings • Aug 09First quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥1.86 loss per share (vs JP¥4.94 loss in 1Q 2023)First quarter 2024 results: JP¥1.86 loss per share (improved from JP¥4.94 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.6b (up 14% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥56.0m (loss narrowed 62% from 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Jun 26LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2023LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 08, 2023Reported Earnings • Jun 24Full year 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.87 loss per share (vs JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022)Full year 2023 results: JP¥4.87 loss per share (down from JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥44.0b (up 3.2% from FY 2022). Net loss: JP¥147.0m (down 111% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.Reported Earnings • May 18Full year 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.87 loss per share (vs JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022)Full year 2023 results: JP¥4.87 loss per share (down from JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥44.0b (up 3.2% from FY 2022). Net loss: JP¥147.0m (down 111% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • May 14LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2023LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2023.Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥14.00 per share at 3.7% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 23 June 2023. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.7%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).Reported Earnings • Feb 14Third quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥35.46 loss per share (vs JP¥15.61 profit in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: JP¥35.46 loss per share (down from JP¥15.61 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.8b (down 1.5% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥1.07b (down 368% from profit in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Dec 15LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2023LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 13, 2023Board Change • Nov 16Less than half of directors are independentThere are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 3 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Michihiro Sasaki was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity.Reported Earnings • Nov 11Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥5.60 (vs JP¥5.67 in 2Q 2022)Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥5.60. Revenue: JP¥10.2b (up 4.7% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥169.0m (up 17% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from 1.5% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 02 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 52% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).Buying Opportunity • Sep 15Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock is up 7.1%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,031, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 17%.お知らせ • Sep 09LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 09, 2022LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 09, 2022Buying Opportunity • Aug 24Now 20% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock is up 3.9%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,031, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 17%.Reported Earnings • Aug 12First quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.94 loss per share (vs JP¥0.74 loss in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: JP¥4.94 loss per share (down from JP¥0.74 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.2b (up 2.6% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥149.0m (loss widened JP¥130.0m from 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year.お知らせ • Jul 01LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2022LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2022Reported Earnings • Jun 26Full year 2022 earnings releasedFull year 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥42.7b (down 2.4% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.40b (up 361% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 0.7% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses.Reported Earnings • May 16Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥53.59 (vs JP¥11.89 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥53.59 (up from JP¥11.89 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥42.7b (down 2.4% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.40b (up 361% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 0.7% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 24% per year.お知らせ • May 15LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2022LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2022.Board Change • Apr 27Less than half of directors are independentThere are 9 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 3 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 9 new directors. 1 experienced director. 2 highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). CEO, President & Representative Director Itsuro Nishimoto is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 1991. Independent Outside Director Michihiro Sasaki was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors.お知らせ • Apr 07LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 13, 2022LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 13, 2022Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥13.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 24 June 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).お知らせ • Feb 15LAC Co., Ltd. announced that it has received ¥3.29615 billion in funding from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., KDDI CorporationOn February 14, 2022, LAC Co., Ltd closed the transaction.Reported Earnings • Feb 10Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behindThird quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥15.61 (up from JP¥7.59 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.9b (up 1.6% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥399.0m (up 106% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 1.8% in 3Q 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 72%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.お知らせ • Jan 22LAC Co., Ltd. announced that it expects to receive ¥3.29615 billion in funding from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., KDDI CorporationLAC Co., Ltd. announced a private placement of 4,610,000 shares at an issue price of ¥715 per share for gross proceeds of ¥3,296,150,000 on January 21, 2022. The transaction will include participation from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. for 3,130,000 shares and KDDI Corporation for 1,480,000 shares. The transaction is expected to close on February 14, 2022. The company will received funding through third-party allotment of capital.Reported Earnings • Nov 11Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥5.67 (vs JP¥9.90 in 2Q 2021)The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥9.76b (down 5.5% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥145.0m (down 43% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 2.5% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥11.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 02 December 2021. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.2%).Reported Earnings • Aug 06First quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥0.74 loss per share (vs JP¥8.22 loss in 1Q 2021)The company reported a solid first quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥9.91b (up 7.9% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥19.0m (loss narrowed 91% from 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 19% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.Reported Earnings • Jun 27Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥11.89 (vs JP¥42.69 in FY 2020)The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥43.7b (up 8.0% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥304.0m (down 72% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 2.7% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year.Reported Earnings • May 14Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥11.89 (vs JP¥42.69 in FY 2020)The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥43.7b (up 8.0% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥304.0m (down 72% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 2.7% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.分析記事 • Apr 26Consider This Before Buying LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857) For The 2.3% DividendIs LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with growing earnings...分析記事 • Apr 12When Should You Buy LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857)?LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...分析記事 • Mar 29Here's Why LAC (TYO:3857) Can Manage Its Debt ResponsiblySome say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥13.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 22 June 2021. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%).分析記事 • Mar 16Is LAC Co., Ltd.'s (TYO:3857) Recent Stock Performance Influenced By Its Financials In Any Way?LAC's (TYO:3857) stock is up by 3.1% over the past week. Given that stock prices are usually aligned with a company's...お知らせ • Mar 12LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on May 12, 2021LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on May 12, 2021分析記事 • Mar 01How Much Did LAC's(TYO:3857) Shareholders Earn From Share Price Movements Over The Last Three Years?In order to justify the effort of selecting individual stocks, it's worth striving to beat the returns from a market...分析記事 • Feb 16What Do The Returns On Capital At LAC (TYO:3857) Tell Us?If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Reported Earnings • Feb 11Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥7.59 (vs JP¥8.61 in 3Q 2020)The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥10.8b (up 7.9% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥194.0m (down 12% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 2.2% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year.Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 11Revenue and earnings beat expectationsRevenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.7%, compared to a 8.8% growth forecast for the IT industry in Japan.分析記事 • Feb 03Is LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857) Popular Amongst Institutions?Every investor in LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Institutions...分析記事 • Jan 22Tread With Caution Around LAC Co., Ltd.'s (TYO:3857) 2.2% Dividend YieldDividend paying stocks like LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason - some...分析記事 • Jan 10At JP¥1,029, Is It Time To Put LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857) On Your Watch List?LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...分析記事 • Dec 28Is LAC (TYO:3857) Using Too Much Debt?David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28New 90-day low: JP¥997The company is down 23% from its price of JP¥1,296 on 29 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is down 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,208 per share.分析記事 • Dec 16Declining Stock and Decent Financials: Is The Market Wrong About LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857)?It is hard to get excited after looking at LAC's (TYO:3857) recent performance, when its stock has declined 15% over...お知らせ • Dec 12LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 09, 2021LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 09, 2021Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 10New 90-day low: JP¥1,045The company is down 12% from its price of JP¥1,189 on 11 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,227 per share.分析記事 • Dec 04Are LAC's (TYO:3857) Statutory Earnings A Good Guide To Its Underlying Profitability?As a general rule, we think profitable companies are less risky than companies that lose money. Having said that...分析記事 • Nov 23LAC's(TYO:3857) Share Price Is Down 29% Over The Past Three Years.For many investors, the main point of stock picking is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But its...Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 18Revenue and earnings beat expectationsRevenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.5%, compared to a 8.2% growth forecast for the IT industry in Japan.Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 17New 90-day low: JP¥1,084The company is down 11% from its price of JP¥1,222 on 19 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,061 per share.Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 11Revenue and earnings beat expectationsRevenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.5%, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the IT industry in Japan.Reported Earnings • Nov 11Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥9.90The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥10.3b (up 6.9% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥253.0m (up 92% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.5% (up from 1.4% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year.Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 13New 90-day high: JP¥1,315The company is up 20% from its price of JP¥1,095 on 15 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 11% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,091 per share.お知らせ • Oct 04LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Nov 10, 2020LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Nov 10, 2020Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 25New 90-day high: JP¥1,291The company is up 4.0% from its price of JP¥1,240 on 26 June 2020. The Japanese market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the IT industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,112 per share.財務状況分析短期負債: 3857の 短期資産 ( ¥17.2B ) が 短期負債 ( ¥9.0B ) を超えています。長期負債: 3857の短期資産 ( ¥17.2B ) が 長期負債 ( ¥142.0M ) を上回っています。デット・ツー・エクイティの歴史と分析負債レベル: 3857は負債がありません。負債の削減: 3857負債比率が34.4%であった 5 年前と比べて負債がありません。債務返済能力: 3857には負債がないため、営業キャッシュフロー でカバーする必要はありません。インタレストカバレッジ: 3857には負債がないため、利息支払い の負担は問題になりません。貸借対照表健全な企業の発掘7D1Y7D1Y7D1YSoftware 業界の健全な企業。View Dividend企業分析と財務データの現状データ最終更新日（UTC時間）企業分析2025/02/25 10:45終値2025/02/21 00:00収益2024/12/31年間収益2024/03/31データソース企業分析に使用したデータはS&P Global Market Intelligence LLC のものです。本レポートを作成するための分析モデルでは、以下のデータを使用しています。データは正規化されているため、ソースが利用可能になるまでに時間がかかる場合があります。パッケージデータタイムフレーム米国ソース例会社財務10年損益計算書キャッシュ・フロー計算書貸借対照表SECフォーム10-KSECフォーム10-Qアナリストのコンセンサス予想+プラス3年予想財務アナリストの目標株価アナリストリサーチレポートBlue Matrix市場価格30年株価配当、分割、措置ICEマーケットデータSECフォームS-1所有権10年トップ株主インサイダー取引SECフォーム4SECフォーム13Dマネジメント10年リーダーシップ・チーム取締役会SECフォーム10-KSECフォームDEF 14A主な進展10年会社からのお知らせSECフォーム8-K* 米国証券を対象とした例であり、非米国証券については、同等の規制書式および情報源を使用。特に断りのない限り、すべての財務データは1年ごとの期間に基づいていますが、四半期ごとに更新されます。これは、TTM（Trailing Twelve Month）またはLTM（Last Twelve Month）データとして知られています。詳細はこちら。分析モデルとスノーフレーク本レポートを生成するために使用した分析モデルの詳細は当社のGithubページでご覧いただけます。また、レポートの使用方法に関するガイドやYoutubeのチュートリアルも掲載しています。シンプリー・ウォールストリート分析モデルを設計・構築した世界トップクラスのチームについてご紹介します。業界およびセクターの指標私たちの業界とセクションの指標は、Simply Wall Stによって6時間ごとに計算されます。アナリスト筋LAC Co., Ltd. 0 これらのアナリストのうち、弊社レポートのインプットとして使用した売上高または利益の予想を提出したのは、 。アナリストの投稿は一日中更新されます。4 アナリスト機関Kaname FujitaIchiyoshi Research Institute Inc.Makoto FukudaMarusan Securities Co. 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お知らせ • Jan 27LAC Co., Ltd. to Delist from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Effective February 25, 2025LAC Co., Ltd. will be delisted from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange effective from February 25, 2025, due to acquisition by a demand for share, etc. cash-out.
分析記事 • Mar 29Here's Why LAC (TYO:3857) Can Manage Its Debt ResponsiblySome say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
分析記事 • Dec 28Is LAC (TYO:3857) Using Too Much Debt?David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
お知らせ • Jan 27LAC Co., Ltd. to Delist from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Effective February 25, 2025LAC Co., Ltd. will be delisted from Standard Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange effective from February 25, 2025, due to acquisition by a demand for share, etc. cash-out.
お知らせ • Jan 17KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Completed the acquisition of 60.8% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥21.8 billion.KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) proposed to acquire remaining 68.4% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥24.6 billion on November 7, 2024. A cash consideration valued at ¥1160 per share will be paid by KDDI Corporation. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. acted as financial advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune LPC acted as legal advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. acted as financial advisor for KDDI Corporation. Nishimura & Asahi acted as legal advisor for KDDI Corporation. KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) Completed the acquisition of 60.8% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥21.8 billion on January 15, 2025.
お知らせ • Jan 03LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 13, 2025LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 13, 2025
Reported Earnings • Nov 09First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥8.72 (vs JP¥4.61 in 1H 2024)First half 2025 results: EPS: JP¥8.72 (up from JP¥4.61 in 1H 2024). Revenue: JP¥26.4b (up 17% from 1H 2024). Net income: JP¥263.0m (up 89% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 1.0% (up from 0.6% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 14% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth.
お知らせ • Nov 08KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) proposed to acquire remaining 68.4% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥24.6 billion.KDDI Corporation (TSE:9433) proposed to acquire remaining 68.4% stake in LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) for ¥24.6 billion on November 7, 2024. A cash consideration valued at ¥1160 per share will be paid by KDDI Corporation. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. acted as financial advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Anderson Mori & Tomotsune LPC acted as legal advisor for LAC Co., Ltd. Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. acted as financial advisor for KDDI Corporation. Nishimura & Asahi acted as legal advisor for KDDI Corporation.
お知らせ • Sep 27LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 07, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Nov 07, 2024
Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 04 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 56% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%).
Reported Earnings • Aug 13First quarter 2025 earnings released: JP¥1.23 loss per share (vs JP¥1.86 loss in 1Q 2024)First quarter 2025 results: JP¥1.23 loss per share (improved from JP¥1.86 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥13.2b (up 14% from 1Q 2024). Net loss: JP¥37.0m (loss narrowed 34% from 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
New Risk • Aug 05New minor risk - Share price stabilityThe company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Japanese stocks, typically moving 6.1% 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: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.1% average weekly change).
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 25%After last week's 25% share price decline to JP¥682, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.9x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the IT industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 24% over the past three years.
お知らせ • Jun 28LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 09, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Aug 09, 2024
Reported Earnings • May 16Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥45.70 (vs JP¥4.87 loss in FY 2023)Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥45.70 (up from JP¥4.87 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥49.5b (up 12% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥1.38b (up JP¥1.53b from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from net loss in FY 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings.
お知らせ • May 15LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2024LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 25, 2024.
お知らせ • Apr 22LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 14, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 14, 2024
Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥14.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 24 June 2024. Payout ratio and cash payout ratio are on the higher end at 90% and 79% respectively. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%).
分析記事 • Mar 06LAC Co., Ltd. (TSE:3857) Stock Rockets 27% But Many Are Still Ignoring The CompanyLAC Co., Ltd. ( TSE:3857 ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 27% share price jump in the last month...
Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 05Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%After last week's 16% share price gain to JP¥875, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 20.7x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the IT industry in Japan. Total loss to shareholders of 6.9% over the past three years.
Reported Earnings • Feb 10Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥7.76 (vs JP¥35.46 loss in 3Q 2023)Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥7.76 (up from JP¥35.46 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥12.6b (up 17% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥234.0m (up JP¥1.30b from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.9% (up from net loss in 3Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Jan 06LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 08, 2024LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Feb 08, 2024
Reported Earnings • Nov 10Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥6.46 (vs JP¥5.60 in 2Q 2023)Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥6.46 (up from JP¥5.60 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.0b (up 8.0% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥195.0m (up 15% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.8% (in line with 2Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 49% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Sep 28LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 09, 2023LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Nov 09, 2023
Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per share at 3.4% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 04 December 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).
Reported Earnings • Aug 09First quarter 2024 earnings released: JP¥1.86 loss per share (vs JP¥4.94 loss in 1Q 2023)First quarter 2024 results: JP¥1.86 loss per share (improved from JP¥4.94 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.6b (up 14% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: JP¥56.0m (loss narrowed 62% from 1Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Jun 26LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Aug 08, 2023LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Aug 08, 2023
Reported Earnings • Jun 24Full year 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.87 loss per share (vs JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022)Full year 2023 results: JP¥4.87 loss per share (down from JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥44.0b (up 3.2% from FY 2022). Net loss: JP¥147.0m (down 111% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
Reported Earnings • May 18Full year 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.87 loss per share (vs JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022)Full year 2023 results: JP¥4.87 loss per share (down from JP¥53.59 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥44.0b (up 3.2% from FY 2022). Net loss: JP¥147.0m (down 111% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 16% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • May 14LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2023LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 21, 2023.
Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥14.00 per share at 3.7% yieldEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 23 June 2023. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.7%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).
Reported Earnings • Feb 14Third quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥35.46 loss per share (vs JP¥15.61 profit in 3Q 2022)Third quarter 2023 results: JP¥35.46 loss per share (down from JP¥15.61 profit in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.8b (down 1.5% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥1.07b (down 368% from profit in 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Dec 15LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 13, 2023LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 13, 2023
Board Change • Nov 16Less than half of directors are independentThere are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 3 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 independent directors. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Outside Director Michihiro Sasaki was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity.
Reported Earnings • Nov 11Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥5.60 (vs JP¥5.67 in 2Q 2022)Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥5.60. Revenue: JP¥10.2b (up 4.7% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥169.0m (up 17% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.7% (up from 1.5% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.
Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥12.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 02 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 52% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%).
Buying Opportunity • Sep 15Now 21% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock is up 7.1%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,031, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 17%.
お知らせ • Sep 09LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 09, 2022LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 09, 2022
Buying Opportunity • Aug 24Now 20% undervaluedOver the last 90 days, the stock is up 3.9%. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,031, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.7% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 17%.
Reported Earnings • Aug 12First quarter 2023 earnings released: JP¥4.94 loss per share (vs JP¥0.74 loss in 1Q 2022)First quarter 2023 results: JP¥4.94 loss per share (down from JP¥0.74 loss in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.2b (up 2.6% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: JP¥149.0m (loss widened JP¥130.0m from 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 20% per year.
お知らせ • Jul 01LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 10, 2022LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 10, 2022
Reported Earnings • Jun 26Full year 2022 earnings releasedFull year 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥42.7b (down 2.4% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.40b (up 361% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 0.7% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses.
Reported Earnings • May 16Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥53.59 (vs JP¥11.89 in FY 2021)Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥53.59 (up from JP¥11.89 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥42.7b (down 2.4% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥1.40b (up 361% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 0.7% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 24% per year.
お知らせ • May 15LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2022LAC Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 22, 2022.
Board Change • Apr 27Less than half of directors are independentThere are 9 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, 3 were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 9 new directors. 1 experienced director. 2 highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). CEO, President & Representative Director Itsuro Nishimoto is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 1991. Independent Outside Director Michihiro Sasaki was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors.
お知らせ • Apr 07LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 13, 2022LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 13, 2022
Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥13.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 24 June 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 2.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%).
お知らせ • Feb 15LAC Co., Ltd. announced that it has received ¥3.29615 billion in funding from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., KDDI CorporationOn February 14, 2022, LAC Co., Ltd closed the transaction.
Reported Earnings • Feb 10Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behindThird quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥15.61 (up from JP¥7.59 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.9b (up 1.6% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥399.0m (up 106% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 3.6% (up from 1.8% in 3Q 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 72%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 40% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
お知らせ • Jan 22LAC Co., Ltd. announced that it expects to receive ¥3.29615 billion in funding from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd., KDDI CorporationLAC Co., Ltd. announced a private placement of 4,610,000 shares at an issue price of ¥715 per share for gross proceeds of ¥3,296,150,000 on January 21, 2022. The transaction will include participation from Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. for 3,130,000 shares and KDDI Corporation for 1,480,000 shares. The transaction is expected to close on February 14, 2022. The company will received funding through third-party allotment of capital.
Reported Earnings • Nov 11Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS JP¥5.67 (vs JP¥9.90 in 2Q 2021)The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥9.76b (down 5.5% from 2Q 2021). Net income: JP¥145.0m (down 43% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 2.5% in 2Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 38% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 20% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22Upcoming dividend of JP¥11.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 02 December 2021. Trailing yield: 2.5%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.2%).
Reported Earnings • Aug 06First quarter 2022 earnings released: JP¥0.74 loss per share (vs JP¥8.22 loss in 1Q 2021)The company reported a solid first quarter result with reduced losses, improved revenues and improved control over expenses. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: JP¥9.91b (up 7.9% from 1Q 2021). Net loss: JP¥19.0m (loss narrowed 91% from 1Q 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 19% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
Reported Earnings • Jun 27Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥11.89 (vs JP¥42.69 in FY 2020)The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥43.7b (up 8.0% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥304.0m (down 72% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 2.7% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year.
Reported Earnings • May 14Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥11.89 (vs JP¥42.69 in FY 2020)The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥43.7b (up 8.0% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥304.0m (down 72% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 0.7% (down from 2.7% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 21% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 13% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings.
分析記事 • Apr 26Consider This Before Buying LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857) For The 2.3% DividendIs LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with growing earnings...
分析記事 • Apr 12When Should You Buy LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857)?LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
分析記事 • Mar 29Here's Why LAC (TYO:3857) Can Manage Its Debt ResponsiblySome say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23Upcoming dividend of JP¥13.00 per shareEligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 22 June 2021. Trailing yield: 2.3%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%).
分析記事 • Mar 16Is LAC Co., Ltd.'s (TYO:3857) Recent Stock Performance Influenced By Its Financials In Any Way?LAC's (TYO:3857) stock is up by 3.1% over the past week. Given that stock prices are usually aligned with a company's...
お知らせ • Mar 12LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on May 12, 2021LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on May 12, 2021
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Reported Earnings • Feb 11Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥7.59 (vs JP¥8.61 in 3Q 2020)The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues improved. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥10.8b (up 7.9% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥194.0m (down 12% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 2.2% in 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 5% per year.
Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 11Revenue and earnings beat expectationsRevenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.7%, compared to a 8.8% growth forecast for the IT industry in Japan.
分析記事 • Feb 03Is LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857) Popular Amongst Institutions?Every investor in LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. Institutions...
分析記事 • Jan 22Tread With Caution Around LAC Co., Ltd.'s (TYO:3857) 2.2% Dividend YieldDividend paying stocks like LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason - some...
分析記事 • Jan 10At JP¥1,029, Is It Time To Put LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857) On Your Watch List?LAC Co., Ltd. ( TYO:3857 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
分析記事 • Dec 28Is LAC (TYO:3857) Using Too Much Debt?David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 28New 90-day low: JP¥997The company is down 23% from its price of JP¥1,296 on 29 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is down 1.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,208 per share.
分析記事 • Dec 16Declining Stock and Decent Financials: Is The Market Wrong About LAC Co., Ltd. (TYO:3857)?It is hard to get excited after looking at LAC's (TYO:3857) recent performance, when its stock has declined 15% over...
お知らせ • Dec 12LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Feb 09, 2021LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Feb 09, 2021
Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 10New 90-day low: JP¥1,045The company is down 12% from its price of JP¥1,189 on 11 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,227 per share.
分析記事 • Dec 04Are LAC's (TYO:3857) Statutory Earnings A Good Guide To Its Underlying Profitability?As a general rule, we think profitable companies are less risky than companies that lose money. Having said that...
分析記事 • Nov 23LAC's(TYO:3857) Share Price Is Down 29% Over The Past Three Years.For many investors, the main point of stock picking is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But its...
Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 18Revenue and earnings beat expectationsRevenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 8.5%, compared to a 8.2% growth forecast for the IT industry in Japan.
Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 17New 90-day low: JP¥1,084The company is down 11% from its price of JP¥1,222 on 19 August 2020. The Japanese market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the IT industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,061 per share.
Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 11Revenue and earnings beat expectationsRevenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 3.9%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 9.5%, compared to a 8.1% growth forecast for the IT industry in Japan.
Reported Earnings • Nov 11Second quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥9.90The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥10.3b (up 6.9% from 2Q 2020). Net income: JP¥253.0m (up 92% from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 2.5% (up from 1.4% in 2Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year.
Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 13New 90-day high: JP¥1,315The company is up 20% from its price of JP¥1,095 on 15 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the IT industry, which is up 11% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,091 per share.
お知らせ • Oct 04LAC Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Nov 10, 2020LAC Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Nov 10, 2020
Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 25New 90-day high: JP¥1,291The company is up 4.0% from its price of JP¥1,240 on 26 June 2020. The Japanese market is up 3.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the IT industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is JP¥1,112 per share.