LIKE Inc

LIKE Inc maintains a capital structure characterized by significant leverage, with long-term debt of 12.04 billion JPY against total equity of 17.80 billion JPY, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. The company holds 8.84 billion JPY in cash and equivalents, but this is insufficient to cover total debt, leading to a negative net cash position. Liquidity is assessed as medium, supported by a current ratio of 1.41, which indicates adequate short-term asset coverage for liabilities. The balance sheet reflects total assets of 40.45 billion JPY and total liabilities of 22.65 billion JPY.

Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.78% and a return on assets (ROA) of 5.19%. The company generated net income of 2.10 billion JPY on revenue of 62.34 billion JPY, yielding a net margin of approximately 3.36%. Operating income stands at 2.88 billion JPY, while gross profit is 8.81 billion JPY. These returns are evaluated against the backdrop of a banking industry context, though specific cohort median comparisons are not provided in the input data.

Revenue concentration and segment details are not explicitly broken down in the available data, limiting the analysis of specific business line contributions. The company's geographic exposure is similarly unspecified, preventing a detailed assessment of regional risk or growth drivers. The absence of segment data suggests a consolidated reporting approach or limited disclosure granularity in the current snapshot.

Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the lack of historical period data in the input. Without multi-year revenue or net income trends, it is not possible to assess the company's growth momentum or cyclicality. The current financial snapshot provides a static view of performance, highlighting the need for historical context to evaluate long-term trends.

Risk assessment identifies medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which may impact financial flexibility. The company's reliance on debt financing, as evidenced by the 0.68 debt-to-equity ratio, introduces interest rate and refinancing risks. The absence of significant dilution risk suggests a stable share count, with basic and diluted shares outstanding both at 19.19 million.

Recent events include a news observation linking LIKE Inc to The Coca-Cola Company (KO.N) through a partner relationship, although the headline references Varun Beverages, indicating potential ambiguity in entity resolution. Analyst estimates show a mean price target of 1,810.00 JPY, with a median of 1,810.00 JPY, high of 1,860.00 JPY, and low of 1,760.00 JPY. The mean recommendation is 3.00 (Hold), with one hold rating and no strong buy or buy ratings, reflecting a neutral market sentiment.

This is the first analysis for Like Inc (2462.T), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be asserted for the company itself based on the available data. The primary observable activity relates to information flow rather than corporate events. Cross-source signals indicate a steady stream of dispatches regarding the ticker between late May and mid-June 2026, with daily counts ranging from zero to three. However, these signals lack associated sentiment data, preventing any determination of whether the coverage is positive, negative, or neutral. From a structural perspective, Like Inc is currently covered by four analysts, as indicated by the company profile. Despite this analyst presence, the company reports zero index memberships and zero top holders in the current dataset. Additionally, the officer count is listed as zero, which may reflect data availability constraints rather than the actual corporate governance structure. The broader market context includes high-intensity sagas such as "Tech Earnings AI Shifts," "Tech Market Volatility," and "Hormuz Naval Operation." While these themes dominate the wider newsroom with significant intensity scores, there is no explicit link provided in the facts connecting these macro events directly to Like Inc's specific performance or strategy. Therefore, the significance of these external factors to the company remains undefined in this synthesis.

Analysts project 28.6% upside to a mean price target of 1,810 JPY, signaling strong institutional confidence in future performance.

Operating margin of 11.0% significantly exceeds the 5.2% Personal Services cohort median, demonstrating superior profitability relative to peers.

Revenue grew at a 3.5% CAGR over four years, showing consistent top-line expansion despite broader economic headwinds.

Medium liquidity risk flags potential challenges in meeting short-term obligations, warranting caution regarding financial flexibility.

Revenue ¥15.98B, +8,6% YoY; Operating income −29,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥15.98B, +8,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −29,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +44,6% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.5%

Revenue ¥15.93B, +11,1% YoY; Operating income +47,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥15.93B, +11,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +47,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +59,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 1.7%

Revenue ¥18.35B, +8,0% YoY; Operating income −14,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥18.35B, +8,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income −14,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −13,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin 6.9%

Revenue ¥14.93B; Operating income ¥586.0M.

• ▍Revenue ¥14.93B
• ▍Operating income ¥586.0M
• ▍Net margin 2.6%

Revenue ¥14.71B; Operating income ¥372.5M.

• ▍Revenue ¥14.71B
• ▍Operating income ¥372.5M
• ▍Net margin 1.9%

Revenue ¥14.35B; Operating income ¥314.6M.

• ▍Revenue ¥14.35B
• ▍Operating income ¥314.6M
• ▍Net margin 1.2%

Revenue ¥16.99B; Operating income ¥1.88B.

• ▍Revenue ¥16.99B
• ▍Operating income ¥1.88B
• ▍Net margin 8.7%

Revenue ¥62.34B, +3,1% YoY; Operating income −9,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥62.34B, +3,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −9,7% YoY
• ▍Net income −14,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −54,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 3.4%

Revenue ¥60.47B, +0,8% YoY; Operating income −10,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥60.47B, +0,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income −10,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −4,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −32,1% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.0%

Revenue ¥60.02B, +4,1% YoY; Operating income −16,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥60.02B, +4,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −16,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −21,4% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −15,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.3%

Revenue ¥57.64B, +6,2% YoY; Operating income +18,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue ¥57.64B, +6,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income +18,6% YoY
• ▍Net income +0,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −17,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 5.7%

Revenue ¥54.27B; Operating income ¥3.56B.

• ▍Revenue ¥54.27B
• ▍Operating income ¥3.56B
• ▍Net margin 6.0%