Line.O
LINE Corporation provides free messaging and calling services, along with a range of digital services including financial, commerce, and content offerings, primarily in Asia.
Business. LINE.O is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) that generates revenue primarily through rental income. The company is classified within the Real Estate sector and the Specialized REITs industry. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not available in the provided data.
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20 analysts · consensus HoldAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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LINE.O is a specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) that generates revenue primarily through rental income. The company is classified within the Real Estate sector and the Specialized REITs industry. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not available in the provided data.
LINE operates with a capital structure that shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.9, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.8, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The company's price-to-book ratio of 1.24 implies that the market values the company slightly above its book value. However, the company's return on equity of -1.21% and return on assets of -0.52% indicate poor profitability relative to its equity and asset base.
The company's operating income of $178 million is significantly lower than its gross profit of $1.72 billion, indicating high operating expenses. The net income is negative at $100 million, reflecting a net loss for the period. This performance is below the industry median for profitability metrics, suggesting that LINE is underperforming its peers in terms of generating returns.
LINE's revenue is primarily concentrated in Asia, with a significant portion derived from its messaging and digital services. The company's geographic exposure is heavily weighted towards the region, which may pose risks due to regulatory changes or economic downturns in key markets. The company's revenue concentration in a single region could limit its growth potential and increase its vulnerability to regional economic fluctuations.
The company's growth trajectory is mixed, with a current FY outlook showing a slight improvement in revenue. However, the next FY outlook is uncertain, with no clear direction provided. The company's revenue history shows a decline in net income, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability. The company's capital expenditure of $747 million suggests a commitment to long-term growth, but the negative free cash flow of $447 million indicates that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and investments.
The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, with the company's cash and equivalents of $65 million being insufficient to cover its total debt of $7.4 billion. The dilution risk is low, but the company's negative net income and high debt levels could lead to future dilution if the company needs to raise additional capital. The company's recent financial performance and risk profile suggest that it may need to take corrective actions to improve its financial health.
Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, indicate a mixed outlook for the company. The mean price target of $41.17 and median price target of $39.50 suggest that analysts are generally bearish on the stock. The mean recommendation of 2.90, with 11 hold ratings, further supports this view. The company's recent financial performance and risk factors may be influencing these analyst estimates and recommendations.
- LINE operates with a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 0.9, indicating a balanced capital structure.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.8 and negative free cash flow of $447 million.
- LINE's profitability is poor, with a return on equity of -1.21% and a net loss of $100 million.
- The company's revenue is heavily concentrated in Asia, which may pose regional economic and regulatory risks.
- Analysts are generally bearish on the stock, with a mean price target of $41.17 and a mean recommendation of 2.90.
- The company's capital expenditure of $747 million suggests a commitment to long-term growth, but the negative free cash flow indicates financial constraints.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,18 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 5,5B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 522,2M USD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
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Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- See Remarks. · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 13 118grant · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks. · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 30 690grant · 2026-04-01
- Chief Human Resources Officer · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 1 221grant · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 28 799grant · 2026-04-01
- Director, President & CEO · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 68 335grant · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 32 947grant · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks. · LTIP Units → Common StockAcquired 25 626grant · 2026-04-01
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- LINE.O Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Lineage Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$86M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,01 %$38M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$46M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$29M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$31M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$34M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$317M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$49M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$66M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$31M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$13M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 4 490 · 2026-06-09
- Director · Common StockOther 4 490 · 2026-06-09
- Director · Common StockOther 4 490 · 2026-06-09
- Director · Common StockOther 4 490 · 2026-06-09
- Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 205 @ $35,55$7K · 2026-04-24
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockOther 68 334 · 2026-04-01
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockOther 8 422 @ $32,76$276K · 2026-04-01
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Common StockOther 1 220 · 2026-04-01
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Common StockOther 1 516 @ $32,76$50K · 2026-04-01
- Chief Commercial Officer · Common StockOther 20 745 · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 676 @ $32,76$22K · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks. · Common StockOther 13 118 · 2026-04-01
- See Remarks. · Common StockOther 2 137 @ $32,76$70K · 2026-04-01
- Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 12 203 · 2026-04-01
- Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 276 @ $32,76$9K · 2026-04-01
- Director, Co-Executive Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockBought 13 300 @ $37,50$499K · 2026-03-12
- Director, Co-Executive Chairman, 10% owner · Common StockBought 11 222 @ $39,05$438K · 2026-03-09
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockOther 13 756 · 2026-02-23
- Director, President & CEO · Common StockOther 3 995 @ $38,30$153K · 2026-02-23
- See Remarks. · Common StockOther 5 405 · 2026-02-23
- See Remarks. · Common StockOther 2 127 @ $38,30$81K · 2026-02-23
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 4 258 · 2026-02-23
- See Remarks · Common StockOther 1 678 @ $38,30$64K · 2026-02-23
- See Remarks. · Common StockOther 3 767 · 2026-02-23
- See Remarks. · Common StockOther 1 514 @ $38,30$58K · 2026-02-23
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From filings & derived data- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 0.80xDerived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -2.1%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -1.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -0.6%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.21xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 8.1%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.6%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 88.4%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 88.4%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 24.5%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 85.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 34.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 150.1%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.3%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -4.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 2.8%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.9%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (annual): USD 747MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD -113MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 19.18BSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 5.36BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 943MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES -0SEC XBRL filing