Lawson, Inc.
2651
Rank in Stocks
#2816
Lawson, Inc. is a leading Japanese retail enterprise that operates and... Lawson, Inc. is a leading Japanese retail enterprise that operates and franchises a vast network of convenience stores across Japan, China, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Hawaii, under its Lawson, Lawson Store 100, and Natural Lawson brands. The company's operations are divided into several key segments: domestic convenience stores, the Seijo Ishii supermarket business, entertainment-related activities, financial services, and its overseas ventures. Its convenience outlets offer a broad spectrum of products, encompassing ready-to-eat meals such as bento lunchboxes, rice balls, deep-fried snacks, and salads, alongside coffee and various sweets. Customers can also find over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, prescription medicines, cosmetics, and everyday household items. Beyond merchandise, Lawson provides services like event ticket sales and the distribution of music CDs, DVDs, and books, both in its physical stores and online. Additionally, the company manages a chain of supermarkets, oversees HMV stores, runs United Cinemas movie theaters, operates MACHI cafés, and provides ATMs within its Lawson locations, while also engaging in banking-related services. As of its latest reporting, Lawson, Inc. boasts 14,640 Lawson, Lawson Store 100, and Natural Lawson outlets in Japan. Its extensive portfolio also includes 389 United Cinema movie screens, 57 HMV stores, 24 nursing care consultation centers, 13,458 LAWSON ATMs, 154 Seijo Ishii supermarket locations, and 335 facilities identified as Lawson hospitals. Established in 1975, the company was initially known as Daiei Convenience Systems, Co. Ltd. before officially changing its name to Lawson, Inc. in June 1996. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Lawson, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation.
Share Price
$66.37
Last synced: 2024-07-23
Market Cap
$6.64B
Change (1 day)
-1.62%
Change (1 year)
0.00%
Country
JP
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Category
Consumer Defensive
P/E ratio for Lawson, Inc. (2651)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 19.84
According to Lawson, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 19.84. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of 18.06.
P/E ratio history for Lawson, Inc. from 2005 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 19.84 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 19.68 | 9.00% |
| 2023 | 18.06 | -32.71% |
| 2022 | 26.83 | -54.04% |
| 2021 | 58.39 | 104.77% |
| 2020 | 28.51 | 8.02% |
| 2019 | 26.40 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 26.07 | 22.42% |
| 2017 | 21.29 | -23.19% |
| 2016 | 27.72 | 15.96% |
| 2015 | 23.91 | 28.70% |
| 2014 | 18.58 | -10.43% |
| 2013 | 20.74 | 8.12% |
| 2012 | 19.18 | 21.35% |
| 2011 | 15.81 | -48.32% |
| 2010 | 30.59 | 72.82% |
| 2009 | 17.70 | -4.99% |
| 2008 | 18.63 | -17.31% |
| 2007 | 22.53 | 11.62% |
| 2006 | 20.19 | 0.66% |
| 2005 | 20.05 | 0.00% |
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A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.