Reported Earnings • May 09
Full year 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥187 (vs JP¥146 in FY 2025) Full year 2026 results: EPS: JP¥187 (up from JP¥146 in FY 2025). Revenue: JP¥13.7b (up 13% from FY 2025). Net income: JP¥439.0m (up 28% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 3.2% (up from 2.8% in FY 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥35.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2026. Payment date: 23 June 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 16% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). New Risk • Mar 04
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 5.6% 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 1.4% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (dividend per share is over 140x cash flows per share). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.6% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥4.10b market cap, or US$26.1m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to JP¥1,968, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.4x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Specialty Retail industry in Japan. Total returns to shareholders of 101% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Jan 31
Third quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥88.33 (vs JP¥70.84 in 3Q 2025) Third quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥88.33 (up from JP¥70.84 in 3Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥4.04b (up 8.0% from 3Q 2025). Net income: JP¥207.0m (up 25% from 3Q 2025). Profit margin: 5.1% (up from 4.4% in 3Q 2025). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Duyuru • Dec 18
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Jan 30, 2026 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on Jan 30, 2026 Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 10
Now 22% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 2.0% to JP¥1,568. The fair value is estimated to be JP¥1,287, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 7.1% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 7.1%. Reported Earnings • Nov 01
Second quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥32.86 (vs JP¥13.23 in 2Q 2025) Second quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥32.86 (up from JP¥13.23 in 2Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.31b (up 17% from 2Q 2025). Net income: JP¥77.0m (up 148% from 2Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.3% (up from 1.1% in 2Q 2025). 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 increased by 10% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2025. Payment date: 02 December 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 39% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 4.0%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Duyuru • Sep 18
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Oct 31, 2025 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Oct 31, 2025 Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: JP¥37.55 (vs JP¥31.58 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: JP¥37.55 (up from JP¥31.58 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: JP¥3.21b (up 17% from 1Q 2025). Net income: JP¥88.0m (up 19% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 2.7% (in line with 1Q 2025). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 24
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥146 (vs JP¥48.65 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥146 (up from JP¥48.65 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥12.2b (up 8.6% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥343.0m (up 201% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from 1.0% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Duyuru • Jun 17
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Jul 31, 2025 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Jul 31, 2025 Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥146 (vs JP¥48.65 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: JP¥146 (up from JP¥48.65 in FY 2024). Revenue: JP¥12.2b (up 8.6% from FY 2024). Net income: JP¥343.0m (up 201% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 2.8% (up from 1.0% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 8% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Duyuru • May 09
Buffalo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2025 Buffalo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 20, 2025. Duyuru • Mar 22
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on May 09, 2025 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on May 09, 2025 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2025. Payment date: 19 June 2025. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 4.5%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Feb 01
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥70.84 (vs JP¥63.58 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥70.84 (up from JP¥63.58 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥3.74b (up 15% from 3Q 2024). Net income: JP¥166.0m (up 11% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.4% (down from 4.6% in 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 33% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. New Risk • Jan 12
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk No financial data reported. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (JP¥2.96b market cap, or US$18.7m). Duyuru • Dec 17
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Jan 31, 2025 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Jan 31, 2025 Reported Earnings • Nov 02
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥13.23 (vs JP¥20.06 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥13.23 (down from JP¥20.06 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.83b (up 8.3% from 2Q 2024). Net income: JP¥31.0m (down 34% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.1% (down from 1.8% in 2Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 26% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 20
Upcoming dividend of JP¥30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 September 2024. Payment date: 02 December 2024. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 93%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Duyuru • Sep 18
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Oct 31, 2024 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Oct 31, 2024 Reported Earnings • Aug 02
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: JP¥31.58 (vs JP¥21.34 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: JP¥31.58 (up from JP¥21.34 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: JP¥2.74b (up 4.6% from 1Q 2024). Net income: JP¥74.0m (up 48% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 2.7% (up from 1.9% in 1Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 18% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 4% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 23
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥48.65 (vs JP¥142 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥48.65 (down from JP¥142 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.2b (up 3.9% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥114.0m (down 65% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 3.0% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Duyuru • Jun 21
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Jul 31, 2024 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 3:00 PM, Tokyo Standard Time on Jul 31, 2024 Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥48.65 (vs JP¥142 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: JP¥48.65 (down from JP¥142 in FY 2023). Revenue: JP¥11.2b (up 3.9% from FY 2023). Net income: JP¥114.0m (down 65% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 1.0% (down from 3.0% in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 9% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Duyuru • May 11
Buffalo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2024 Buffalo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 18, 2024. Duyuru • Mar 24
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on May 09, 2024 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on May 09, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 21 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 56% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Reported Earnings • Feb 02
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥63.58 (vs JP¥72.69 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥63.58 (down from JP¥72.69 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥3.26b (down 1.4% from 3Q 2023). Net income: JP¥149.0m (down 11% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 4.6% (down from 5.1% in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat whereas the company’s share price has increased by 5% per year. Duyuru • Dec 17
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Jan 31, 2024 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Jan 31, 2024 Reported Earnings • Nov 02
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥20.06 (vs JP¥19.80 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥20.06 (up from JP¥19.80 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥2.61b (up 6.6% from 2Q 2023). Net income: JP¥47.0m (up 4.4% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.8% (in line with 2Q 2023). Duyuru • Sep 23
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Oct 31, 2023 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results on Oct 31, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • Sep 21
Upcoming dividend of JP¥25.00 per share at 3.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 September 2023. Payment date: 01 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 34% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.3%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.4%). Reported Earnings • Aug 01
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: JP¥21.34 (vs JP¥28.60 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: JP¥21.34 (down from JP¥28.60 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: JP¥2.62b (up 6.2% from 1Q 2023). Net income: JP¥50.0m (down 23% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 1.9% (down from 2.6% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Reported Earnings • Jun 25
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥142 (vs JP¥154 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥142 (down from JP¥154 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.8b (up 7.9% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥325.0m (down 7.4% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 3.5% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year and the company’s share price has also increased by 5% per year. Duyuru • Jun 17
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Jul 31, 2023 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Jul 31, 2023 Reported Earnings • May 10
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥142 (vs JP¥154 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: JP¥142 (down from JP¥154 in FY 2022). Revenue: JP¥10.8b (up 7.9% from FY 2022). Net income: JP¥325.0m (down 7.4% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 3.5% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 3% per year. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share at 3.6% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2023. Payment date: 20 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 13% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Reported Earnings • Feb 01
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥72.69 (vs JP¥83.14 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥72.69 (down from JP¥83.14 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥3.30b (up 14% from 3Q 2022). Net income: JP¥167.0m (down 12% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.1% (down from 6.5% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. 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 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Dec 23
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Jan 31, 2023 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Jan 31, 2023 Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 1 experienced director. 5 highly experienced directors. 2 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Independent Outside Director Hidehiro Ide was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2014. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 02
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥19.80 (vs JP¥19.80 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥19.80 (up from JP¥19.80 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.45b (up 4.0% from 2Q 2022). Net income: JP¥45.0m (flat on 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 1.9% in 2Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2022. Payment date: 01 December 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 25% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.6%. Lower than top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Duyuru • Sep 18
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Oct 31, 2022 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Oct 31, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jul 31
First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: JP¥28.60 (vs JP¥20.24 in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: EPS: JP¥28.60 (up from JP¥20.24 in 1Q 2022). Revenue: JP¥2.47b (up 8.6% from 1Q 2022). Net income: JP¥65.0m (up 41% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 2.6% (up from 2.0% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Reported Earnings • Jun 24
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥154 (vs JP¥127 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥154 (up from JP¥127 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.0b (up 5.8% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥351.0m (up 22% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 3.0% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Duyuru • May 12
Buffalo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2022 Buffalo Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Jun 17, 2022. Reported Earnings • May 11
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: JP¥154 (vs JP¥127 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: JP¥154 (up from JP¥127 in FY 2021). Revenue: JP¥10.0b (up 5.8% from FY 2021). Net income: JP¥351.0m (up 22% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 3.5% (up from 3.0% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 2 experienced directors. 4 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (7 non-independent directors). Director Shunsuke Fujita was the last 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: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Duyuru • Apr 08
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on May 09, 2022 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on May 09, 2022 Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2022. Payment date: 21 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 31% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.8%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.4%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). Reported Earnings • Feb 02
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: JP¥83.14 (up from JP¥7.92 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: JP¥2.91b (up 32% from 3Q 2021). Net income: JP¥189.0m (up JP¥171.0m from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.5% (up from 0.8% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 September 2021. Payment date: 01 December 2021. Trailing yield: 3.4%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.3%). Reported Earnings • Jun 26
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥127 (vs JP¥143 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¥9.45b (up 4.2% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥288.0m (down 10% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 3.5% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Reported Earnings • May 12
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS JP¥127 (vs JP¥143 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¥9.45b (up 4.2% from FY 2020). Net income: JP¥288.0m (down 10% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.0% (down from 3.5% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 23
Upcoming dividend of JP¥20.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 March 2021. Payment date: 22 June 2021. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Within top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (2.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.1%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 12
New 90-day high: JP¥1,194 The company is up 11% from its price of JP¥1,080 on 13 November 2020. The Japanese market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 7.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 27
New 90-day high: JP¥1,165 The company is up 8.0% from its price of JP¥1,081 on 29 October 2020. The Japanese market is up 14% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 07
New 90-day high: JP¥1,181 The company is up 4.0% from its price of JP¥1,131 on 09 July 2020. The Japanese market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 22
Upcoming Dividend of JP¥20.00 Per Share Will be paid on the 2nd of December to those who are registered shareholders by the 29th of September. The trailing yield of 3.6% is in the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers (3.1%), and it is higher than industry peers (1.3%). Duyuru • Sep 19
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q2, 2021 Results on Oct 30, 2020 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q2, 2021 results on Oct 30, 2020 Duyuru • Jun 19
Buffalo Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2021 Results on Jul 31, 2020 Buffalo Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2021 results on Jul 31, 2020