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DAILY JOURNAL CORP (DJCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

529.95 USD
+0.4 (+0.08%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 8:25:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

DJCO gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 278 industry peers in the Software industry. DJCO has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. DJCO has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DJCO had positive earnings in the past year.
DJCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DJCO 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years DJCO reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 has a better Return On Assets (19.55%) than 94.96% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of DJCO (27.72%) is better than 91.73% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 1.10%, DJCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DJCO is significantly below the industry average of 10.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.10%) for DJCO is above the 3 year average (0.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 97.48% of its industry peers.
DJCO's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.40%, DJCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.38% of the companies in the same industry.
DJCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 89.70%, DJCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DJCO has remained more or less at the same level.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DJCO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, DJCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for DJCO has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DJCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 5.28. This indicates that DJCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
DJCO has a Altman-Z score of 5.28. This is in the better half of the industry: DJCO outperforms 71.22% 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.
DJCO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is in the better half of the industry: DJCO outperforms 66.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that DJCO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.07, DJCO is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 2.19
Altman-Z 5.28
ROIC/WACC0.1
WACC10.94%
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

A Current Ratio of 12.42 indicates that DJCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 12.42, DJCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.32% of the companies in the same industry.
DJCO has a Quick Ratio of 12.41. This indicates that DJCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of DJCO (12.41) is better than 95.32% 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 115.36% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, DJCO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.49% on average per year.
DJCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.54%.
DJCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.52% yearly.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.55, the valuation of DJCO can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DJCO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. DJCO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.55
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 61.48
EV/EBITDA -21.31
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

DJCO has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 (12/24/2025, 8:25:15 PM)

529.95

+0.4 (+0.08%)

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 Cap731.33M
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 7.55
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.24
P/FCF 61.48
P/OCF 61.29
P/B 2.1
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA -21.31
EPS(TTM)70.22
EY13.25%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)8.62
FCFY1.63%
OCF(TTM)8.65
OCFY1.63%
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 5.28
F-Score6
WACC10.94%
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.