The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 7.6M (2022) → 9.5M (2026)
Operating from its base in Saitama, Japan, Placo Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and distribution of plastic molding and recycling machinery. Its diverse product portfolio features inflation film molding equipment, blow molding machines, and a range of environmental technologies. These solutions are critical for manufacturing biodegradable plastics and automotive components, and also contribute significantly to efforts aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company was established in 1940.
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+52.0% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Revenue accelerating
+69.0% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Strong earnings growth
¥0/ year
↓ Declining (-100% vs prior year)
0.0% of revenue
R&D spend declining — could signal cost-cutting or efficiency
Cash flow positive
¥830M cash & investments
Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising
Placo Co. grew revenue 52% year-over-year and the growth rate is speeding up. That's the kind of momentum growth investors look for — the question is whether margins can follow.
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ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.
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FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.
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Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.
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