Media Do Co Ltd

Media Do maintains a relatively strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to ¥10.75 billion, representing 20.7% of total assets. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total debt) is not explicitly provided, but the current ratio of 1.15 suggests a modest ability to meet short-term obligations. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 indicates a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt at ¥5.02 billion and total equity at ¥16.25 billion.

Profitability metrics for Media Do are modest. The company reported a net income of ¥244 million and an operating income of ¥448 million, translating to a return on equity (ROE) of 1.5% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.47%. These figures fall below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the publishing industry, where ROE and ROA are often higher due to the capital-light nature of content-based businesses.

The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its latest financials, with no geographic breakdown provided. This lack of diversification may expose the company to sector-specific risks, particularly in a volatile consumer publishing market. The absence of segment or geographic detail limits the ability to assess exposure to regional economic shifts or regulatory changes.

Media Do's growth trajectory appears subdued. With a revenue of ¥25.11 billion, the company has not provided forward-looking guidance, and no specific growth drivers are disclosed in the available data. Analysts have set a mean price target of ¥2,300, which is significantly higher than the current market price of ¥1,259, suggesting potential upside if the company can improve its earnings performance or expand its market share.

Risk factors for Media Do include low liquidity and low dilution risk, as per the risk assessment. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and its capital structure remains stable. However, the high price-to-earnings ratio of 78.32 suggests that the market is pricing in future growth that has not yet materialized in the company's financials. The absence of recent events or filings in the data limits the ability to assess near-term operational or strategic risks.

No recent events, such as earnings calls, regulatory filings, or strategic announcements, are disclosed in the available data. This lack of transparency may hinder investors' ability to assess the company's current strategic direction or operational performance. The absence of recent transcripts or filings also limits the ability to evaluate management's guidance or investor sentiment.

Analysts project 79.7% upside to a consensus price target of 2,300 JPY, rating the stock a strong buy.

Net income surged 33.3% year-over-year to 1.82 billion JPY in fiscal 2026, demonstrating strong profitability recovery.

Free cash flow increased 9.4% to 1.96 billion JPY in fiscal 2026, indicating improved operational cash generation.

Long-term debt declined significantly to 2.70 billion JPY in fiscal 2026, reducing leverage and strengthening the balance sheet.

Revenue grew 6.5% year-over-year to 108.54 billion JPY in fiscal 2026, showing top-line expansion momentum.

Gross profit declined to 9.82 billion JPY in fiscal 2026, reversing the growth trend seen in prior years.

The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31 is in the bottom quartile, indicating higher leverage than most peers.

Revenue ¥28.03B, +5,9% YoY; Operating income −195,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥28.03B, +5,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income −195,7% YoY
• ▍Net income −59,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.7%

Revenue ¥26.64B, +9,3% YoY; Operating income −14,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥26.64B, +9,3% YoY
• ▍Operating income −14,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −21,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.2%

Revenue ¥27.85B, +7,4% YoY; Operating income +24,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥27.85B, +7,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income +24,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +83,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.8%

Revenue ¥26.01B, +3,6% YoY; Operating income +41,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥26.01B, +3,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +41,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +235,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 3.1%

Revenue ¥26.47B; Operating income ¥299.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥26.47B
• ▍Operating income ¥299.0M
• ▍Net margin 1.7%

Revenue ¥24.39B; Operating income ¥598.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥24.39B
• ▍Operating income ¥598.0M
• ▍Net margin 1.6%

Revenue ¥25.94B; Operating income ¥597.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥25.94B
• ▍Operating income ¥597.0M
• ▍Net margin 1.1%

Revenue ¥25.11B; Operating income ¥448.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥25.11B
• ▍Operating income ¥448.0M
• ▍Net margin 1.0%

Revenue ¥108.54B, +6,5% YoY; Operating income −17,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥108.54B, +6,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −17,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +33,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +9,4% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.7%

Revenue ¥101.91B, +8,4% YoY; Operating income +376,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥101.91B, +8,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income +376,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +526,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +1 153,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.3%

Revenue ¥94.04B, −7,5% YoY; Operating income −75,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥94.04B, −7,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income −75,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −130,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −81,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin -0.3%

Revenue ¥101.67B, −2,9% YoY; Operating income −31,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥101.67B, −2,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income −31,6% YoY
• ▍Net income −33,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −46,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.0%