Board Change • May 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 1 experienced director. 3 highly experienced directors. Independent Outside Director Akinori Fujimoto was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Mar 09
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: JP¥1.58b (US$9.97m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported January 2021 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$10m (JP¥1.58b market cap, or US$9.97m). Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Announcement • Mar 02
People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 16, 2026 People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 16, 2026. Announcement • Dec 27
People Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2026 Results on Mar 02, 2026 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2026 results on Mar 02, 2026 New Risk • Dec 26
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: JP¥1.56b (US$9.96m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported January 2021 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$10m (JP¥1.56b market cap, or US$9.96m). Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Announcement • Sep 23
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Dec 01, 2025 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Dec 01, 2025 Announcement • Jun 29
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Aug 29, 2025 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Aug 29, 2025 New Risk • Jun 03
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 7.4% 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 Latest financial reports are more than 1 year old (reported January 2021 fiscal period end). Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.4% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.17b market cap, or US$15.2m). Announcement • Apr 01
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jun 02, 2025 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jun 02, 2025 Announcement • Mar 18
People Co., Ltd. (TSE:7865) announces an Equity Buyback for 570,000 shares, representing 13.03% for ¥342 million. People Co., Ltd. (TSE:7865) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 570,000 shares, representing 13.03% of its issued share capital, for ¥ 342 million. The shares will be repurchased at ¥554 per share. The purpose of the program is to improve corporate governance and improve flexible capital policy that responds to changes in the business environment. As of January 20, 2025, there are 4,374,148 shares issued (excluding treasury stock) and 63,352 treasury shares. Announcement • Mar 03
People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 15, 2025 People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 15, 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 10
Upcoming dividend of JP¥10.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 17 January 2025. Payment date: 15 April 2025. Trailing yield: 8.9%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Announcement • Jan 03
People Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Mar 03, 2025 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Mar 03, 2025 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 05
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 19% to JP¥583. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥733, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Announcement • Sep 28
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Dec 02, 2024 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Dec 02, 2024 Announcement • Jul 04
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Aug 30, 2024 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Aug 30, 2024 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 25
Now 21% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 8.6% to JP¥893. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥740, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Announcement • Apr 03
People Co., Ltd. Tokyo SHS to be Deleted from OTC Equity People Co., Ltd. Tokyo SHS (Japan) will be deleted from OTC Equity effective April 02, 2024, due to inactive security. Announcement • Mar 31
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jun 03, 2024 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Jun 03, 2024 Announcement • Mar 03
People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 12, 2024 People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 12, 2024. Announcement • Jan 12
People Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Mar 01, 2024 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Mar 01, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Jan 11
Upcoming dividend of JP¥21.00 per share at 5.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 18 January 2024. Payment date: 15 April 2024. Trailing yield: 5.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Announcement • Oct 01
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Dec 01, 2023 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Dec 01, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Jan 12
Upcoming dividend of JP¥58.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 January 2023. Payment date: 14 April 2023. Trailing yield: 6.3%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Announcement • Jan 07
People Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Mar 03, 2023 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Mar 03, 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. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). External Director Masashi Ichikawa was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2010. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Announcement • Oct 05
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Dec 01, 2022 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Dec 01, 2022 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 37% share price gain to JP¥1,443, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.1x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Leisure industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 57% over the past three years. 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. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). External Director Masashi Ichikawa was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2010. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Jan 12
Upcoming dividend of JP¥40.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 January 2022. Payment date: 14 April 2022. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 79% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 5.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.1%). Announcement • Mar 07
People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 13, 2021 People Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Apr 13, 2021. Reported Earnings • Mar 07
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥75.67 (vs JP¥50.75 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥4.49b (up 20% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥331.0m (up 49% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 7.4% (up from 5.9% in FY 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 10% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 12
New 90-day high: JP¥1,336 The company is up 28% from its price of JP¥1,040 on 14 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Leisure industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Announcement • Dec 27
People Co., Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Mar 05, 2021 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results on Mar 05, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 18
New 90-day high: JP¥1,230 The company is up 14% from its price of JP¥1,080 on 18 September 2020. The Japanese market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Leisure industry, which is up 20% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Dec 05
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥31.77 The company reported a strong third quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: JP¥1.28b (up 14% from 3Q 2020). Net income: JP¥139.0m (up 30% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 11% (up from 9.5% in 3Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. 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 16% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Oct 10
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q3, 2021 Results on Dec 03, 2020 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2021 results on Dec 03, 2020 Reported Earnings • Oct 01
First half earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of JP¥254.0m, down 6.3% from the prior year. Total revenue was JP¥3.96b over the last 12 months, down 3.7% from the prior year. Announcement • Jul 17
People Co., Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Sep 29, 2020 People Co., Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Sep 29, 2020