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DAILY JOURNAL CORP (DJCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DJCO - US2339121046 - Common Stock

507.66 USD
-9.35 (-1.81%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
507.66 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, DJCO scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DJCO was compared to 276 industry peers in the Software industry. DJCO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. DJCO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year DJCO was profitable.
DJCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DJCO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: DJCO reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
DJCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDJCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

DJCO's Return On Assets of 19.55% is amongst the best of the industry. DJCO outperforms 95.29% of its industry peers.
DJCO's Return On Equity of 27.72% is amongst the best of the industry. DJCO outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
DJCO has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: DJCO outperforms 62.68% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DJCO is significantly below the industry average of 10.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (0.99%) for DJCO is below the current ROIC(1.10%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.55%
ROE 27.72%
ROIC 1.1%
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)6.58%
ROE(3y)-1.18%
ROE(5y)8.73%
ROIC(3y)0.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
DJCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDJCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of DJCO (122.18%) is better than 96.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DJCO has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.40%, DJCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.55% of the companies in the same industry.
DJCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 89.70%, DJCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
DJCO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.4%
PM (TTM) 122.18%
GM 89.7%
OM growth 3Y10.16%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-21.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
DJCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDJCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), DJCO is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for DJCO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DJCO has less shares outstanding
DJCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DJCO Yearly Shares OutstandingDJCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200K 400K 600K 800K 1M
DJCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDJCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

DJCO has an Altman-Z score of 5.20. This indicates that DJCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DJCO's Altman-Z score of 5.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DJCO outperforms 71.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DJCO is 2.19, which is a good value as it means it would take DJCO, 2.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DJCO (2.19) is better than 67.03% of its industry peers.
DJCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.07, DJCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 2.19
Altman-Z 5.2
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC10.9%
DJCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDJCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

DJCO has a Current Ratio of 12.42. This indicates that DJCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 12.42, DJCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 12.41 indicates that DJCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
DJCO has a better Quick ratio (12.41) than 95.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 12.42
Quick Ratio 12.41
DJCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDJCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DJCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 115.36%, which is quite impressive.
DJCO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.49% yearly.
DJCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.54%.
Measured over the past years, DJCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.52% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)115.36%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-38.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.54%
Revenue growth 3Y12.29%
Revenue growth 5Y7.52%
Sales Q2Q%33.79%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
DJCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDJCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.23, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DJCO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DJCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of DJCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say DJCO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE N/A
DJCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDJCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

DJCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.9
EV/EBITDA -23.89
DJCO Per share dataDJCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200 250

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of DJCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DJCO!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DAILY JOURNAL CORP

NASDAQ:DJCO (12/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 507.66 0 (0%)

507.66

-9.35 (-1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08
Earnings (Next)12-29 2025-12-29
Inst Owners74.68%
Inst Owner Change9.37%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap700.57M
Revenue(TTM)79.16M
Net Income(TTM)96.71M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %15.78%
Short Ratio0.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.23
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 8.85
P/FCF 58.9
P/OCF 58.71
P/B 2.01
P/tB 2.01
EV/EBITDA -23.89
EPS(TTM)70.22
EY13.83%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)8.62
FCFY1.7%
OCF(TTM)8.65
OCFY1.7%
SpS57.36
BVpS252.81
TBVpS252.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number632.01
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.55%
ROE 27.72%
ROCE 1.46%
ROIC 1.1%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 8.4%
PM (TTM) 122.18%
GM 89.7%
FCFM 15.03%
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)6.58%
ROE(3y)-1.18%
ROE(5y)8.73%
ROIC(3y)0.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)1.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y10.16%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-21.24%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.34%
GM growth 5Y-0.38%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 2.19
Debt/EBITDA 3.73
Cap/Depr 14.45%
Cap/Sales 0.05%
Interest Coverage 4.77
Cash Conversion 172.54%
Profit Quality 12.3%
Current Ratio 12.42
Quick Ratio 12.41
Altman-Z 5.2
F-Score6
WACC10.9%
ROIC/WACC0.1
Cap/Depr(3y)19.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.14%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)115.36%
EPS 3Y-11.49%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-38.27%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.54%
Revenue growth 3Y12.29%
Revenue growth 5Y7.52%
Sales Q2Q%33.79%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.18%
EBIT growth 3Y23.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-7.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-8.42%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

DAILY JOURNAL CORP / DJCO FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DJCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DJCO.


What is the valuation status for DJCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DAILY JOURNAL CORP (DJCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of DJCO stock?

DAILY JOURNAL CORP (DJCO) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.