Lion (4912) Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells consumer and industrial products in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥1,598.50 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥1,885.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥1,437.50 |
| Beta | -0.11 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.50% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.98% |
| 1 Year Change | 1.27% |
| 3 Year Change | 16.68% |
| 5 Year Change | -16.61% |
| Change since IPO | 158.22% |
Recent News & Updates
Analysis Article • May 14
Lion Corporation (TSE:4912) First-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for investors...
Narrative Update • May 04
4912: Subsidiary Transfers Will Reframe Chemical Segment And Support Future Upside
Analysts now set their price target for Lion at ¥2,034, slightly below the prior ¥2,037. This reflects small tweaks to fair value and long term assumptions around growth, margins and future P/E rather than any major shift in the outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 19
4912: Subsidiary Transfers Will Reframe Chemical Segment And Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Lion by about ¥6 to reflect slightly adjusted assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping the discount rate unchanged. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Feb 12, 2026, to review a notice regarding the transfer of consolidated subsidiaries in the chemical products business (Key Developments) Agenda includes considering the transfer of shares of two subsidiaries within the chemical products segment, which could reshape how that part of the business is structured (Key Developments) Investors may want to monitor follow up disclosures from this meeting for more detail on deal terms, timing and any impact on future reporting segments (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value was trimmed slightly from ¥2,043.64 to ¥2,037.27, reflecting modestly adjusted assumptions.Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 14
Lion Corporation (TSE:4912) First-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for investors...Narrative Update • May 04
4912: Subsidiary Transfers Will Reframe Chemical Segment And Support Future Upside
Analysts now set their price target for Lion at ¥2,034, slightly below the prior ¥2,037. This reflects small tweaks to fair value and long term assumptions around growth, margins and future P/E rather than any major shift in the outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 19
4912: Subsidiary Transfers Will Reframe Chemical Segment And Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Lion by about ¥6 to reflect slightly adjusted assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while keeping the discount rate unchanged. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Feb 12, 2026, to review a notice regarding the transfer of consolidated subsidiaries in the chemical products business (Key Developments) Agenda includes considering the transfer of shares of two subsidiaries within the chemical products segment, which could reshape how that part of the business is structured (Key Developments) Investors may want to monitor follow up disclosures from this meeting for more detail on deal terms, timing and any impact on future reporting segments (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value was trimmed slightly from ¥2,043.64 to ¥2,037.27, reflecting modestly adjusted assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 05
4912: Subsidiary Transfers Will Reshape Chemical Earnings Mix And Support Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained Lion's fair value and discount rate at previous levels, making only minor adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. As a result, the overall price target in ¥ terms remains stable.Analysis Article • Apr 03
Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Lion's (TSE:4912) Earnings
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...Narrative Update • Mar 21
4912: Subsidiary Share Transfer Plans Will Support Higher Future Earnings Mix
Analysts have lifted their price target on Lion by ¥40 to reflect updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a small adjustment to long term profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for Feb 12, 2026 to consider a notice regarding the transfer of consolidated subsidiaries.Narrative Update • Mar 07
4912: Subsidiary Transfer Plans And Firmer Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Lion up from ¥1,962.73 to ¥2,003.64, reflecting updated views on slightly different assumptions for revenue growth, a modestly adjusted profit margin outlook, and a revised future P/E of 22.17x. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026, to consider a notice regarding the transfer of consolidated subsidiaries.Narrative Update • Feb 21
4912: Profit Margin Outlook And Subsidiary Transfer Plans Will Support Upside
The analyst price target for Lion has increased from ¥1,911.11 to ¥1,962.73. This change reflects updated analyst views that balance a slightly higher discount rate and moderated revenue growth assumptions with a firmer profit margin outlook and a lower future P/E.Analysis Article • Feb 15
Earnings Beat: Lion Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
It's been a good week for Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Dec 16
Here's Why We Think Lion (TSE:4912) Is Well Worth Watching
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Nov 30
Lion's (TSE:4912) Dividend Will Be ¥15.00
Lion Corporation's ( TSE:4912 ) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥15.00 per share on 6th of March. This takes...Analysis Article • Nov 23
An Intrinsic Calculation For Lion Corporation (TSE:4912) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued
Key Insights Lion's estimated fair value is JP¥2,270 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Lion is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Oct 27
Lion (TSE:4912) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥15.00
The board of Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥15.00 per share on the 6th of...Narrative Update • Sep 18
Expanding Oral Health Care And AI Integration Will Drive Future Success
Despite a slight decrease in consensus revenue growth and a modest uptick in future P/E, analysts have only marginally raised Lion’s fair value target from ¥1892 to ¥1911. What's in the News Lion to establish a wholly owned consolidated subsidiary in India, as approved by its Board of Directors.Analysis Article • Sep 03
Lion's (TSE:4912) Dividend Will Be ¥15.00
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥15.00 per share on the 6th of March. This...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Lion Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
TSE:4912 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Lion's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Investors in...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Lion Corporation (TSE:4912)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.7x Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) may be sending bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • May 31
Lion's (TSE:4912) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 4th of September to...Analysis Article • May 29
Investors Could Be Concerned With Lion's (TSE:4912) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • May 10
Lion Corporation Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 6.0% to...Analysis Article • May 01
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lion Corporation (TSE:4912)
Key Insights Lion's estimated fair value is JP¥1,874 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Lion's JP¥1,727 share...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Lion (TSE:4912) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥15.00
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Results: Lion Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
Shareholders of Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 17% to...Analysis Article • Feb 04
Capital Allocation Trends At Lion (TSE:4912) Aren't Ideal
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Lion Corporation's (TSE:4912) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Lion Corporation's ( TSE:4912 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25.1x might make it look like a strong sell right...
New Narrative • Jan 05
Tactical Alliance With Japan Activation Capital And Expansion Into High-Growth Markets To Boost Profitability
Profit structure reforms, including streamlined domestic production and strategic price revisions, aim to boost core operating income and net margins.Analysis Article • Nov 10
Lion Corporation Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) just released its latest third-quarter report and things are not looking great. Results...Analysis Article • Oct 21
A Look At The Fair Value Of Lion Corporation (TSE:4912)
Key Insights Lion's estimated fair value is JP¥1,577 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Analysis Article • Sep 08
Returns On Capital At Lion (TSE:4912) Have Hit The Brakes
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Lion (TSE:4912) Has Announced A Dividend Of ¥13.00
The board of Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥13.00 per share on the 5th of...Analysis Article • Jun 02
Lion (TSE:4912) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of ¥13.00
The board of Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 5th of September, with...Analysis Article • May 10
Results: Lion Corporation Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Last week, you might have seen that Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) released its quarterly result to the market. The...Analysis Article • May 03
Estimating The Fair Value Of Lion Corporation (TSE:4912)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Lion fair value estimate is JP¥1,428 Current share price of...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Lion (TSE:4912) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥13.00
The board of Lion Corporation ( TSE:4912 ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥13.00 per share on the 5th of...Shareholder Returns
| 4912 | JP Household Products | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | 1.3% | -11.1% | 42.1% |
Return vs Industry: 4912 exceeded the JP Household Products industry which returned -11.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 4912 underperformed the JP Market which returned 42.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 4912 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 4912 Average Weekly Movement | 3.9% |
| Household Products Industry Average Movement | 3.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: 4912 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 4912's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | 8,346 | Masayuki Takemori | www.lion.co.jp |
Lion Corporation manufactures and sells consumer and industrial products in Japan and internationally. It operates through Consumer Goods, Industrial Products, and Overseas segments. The company provides oral healthcare products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes and cleaning tools, dental rinses and mouthwashes, periodontitis ointments, and denture products; beauty care products, such as shampoos and conditioners, hand soaps, sanitizers, wet wipes, hygiene care, body washes, acne care, antiperspirants and deodorants, men’s care, and foot and heel care products, as well as oral health habit support program.
Lion Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| 4912 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥442.23b |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥27.77b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥427.06b |
15.9x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/S RatioIs 4912 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 4912 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥427.06b |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥229.38b |
| Gross Profit | JP¥197.68b |
| Other Expenses | JP¥169.91b |
| Earnings | JP¥27.77b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 100.37 |
| Gross Margin | 46.29% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.50% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 2.9% |
How did 4912 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.1%
Current Dividend Yield30%
Payout RatioDoes 4912 pay a reliable dividends?
See 4912 dividend history and benchmarks| Lion dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 02 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 34 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 99 days |
Does 4912 pay a reliable dividends?
See 4912 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 20:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Lion Corporation is covered by 19 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mitsuko Miyasako | Barclays |
| Kentaro Hosoda | BofA Global Research |
| Hiroki Watanabe | Citigroup Inc |