3139:TSE:TSE-Lacto Japan Co Ltd (JPY)

COMMON STOCK | Packaged Foods |

Last Closing

USD 2700

Change

+33.00 (+1.24)%

Market Cap

USD 28.49B

Volume

0.04M

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Lacto Japan Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, trades in agricultural and livestock products, processed products, food additives, food processing machinery, pharmaceuticals, quasi-pharmaceuticals, liquor and other beverages, and food products in Japan and internationally. The company offers whole milk powder, skimmed milk powder, butter, cream, whey powder, whey protein concentrate, casein, caseinate, powdered milk mixtures, prepared butter mixtures, cocoa preparations, other milk preparations, lactose, condensed milk, processed egg products, natural cheese, processed cheese, processed meat products, fresh meat, processed food, and functional food ingredients. It also provides agency and brokerage services. The company serves food manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers; and sports nutrition, beauty and health food, nursing care, and food industries. Lacto Japan Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Packaged Foods) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 40.70% 97% N/A 90% A-
Dividend Return 3.96% 93% A 79% B-
Total Return 44.66% 97% N/A 90% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 40.99% 97% N/A 90% A-
Dividend Return 3.97% 94% A 79% B-
Total Return 44.96% 97% N/A 90% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -24.69% 14% F 24% F
Dividend Return 6.30% 30% F 19% F
Total Return -18.38% 15% F 23% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -6.72% 7% C- 14% F
Dividend Return -5.07% 8% B- 15% F
Total Return 1.65% 58% F 42% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.45% 49% F 63% D
Risk Adjusted Return -21.64% 12% F 15% F
Market Capitalization 28.49B 52% F 58% F

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector