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Daily Journal Corp (DJCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
01/09/2026: DJCO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.95% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 01/09/2026 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 577.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.46 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.46 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.84 | 52 Weeks Range 359.34 - 602.00 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 359.34 - 602.00 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 76.72 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 144.24% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.2% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.05% | Return on Equity (TTM) 37.54% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.46 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 159947042 | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.88 |
Enterprise Value 159947042 | Price to Sales(TTM) 7.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.1 | Shares Outstanding 1377430 | Shares Floating 1245634 |
Shares Outstanding 1377430 | Shares Floating 1245634 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.57 | Percent Institutions 66.14 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Daily Journal Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Daily Journal Corp (NASDAQ: DJCO) was founded in 1987 by Charles T. Munger. Initially focused on publishing business and financial news, the company has evolved significantly. A key milestone was its investment in the financial data company Y Combinator, and later, its substantial holdings in Alibaba Group.
Core Business Areas
- Publishing Operations: This segment includes the printing and publishing of newspapers, primarily the 'Wall Street Journal's Chinese edition' and other trade publications. It also involves providing business and financial news and information services.
- Investments: This segment has become increasingly dominant. The company strategically invests in publicly traded equities, notably its significant stake in Alibaba Group Holding Limited, and has also made venture capital investments.
Leadership and Structure
The company's structure is relatively lean. A key figure is Charlie Munger, who has served as Chairman and CEO. The board of directors oversees the company's strategic direction, with a strong emphasis on long-term value investing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Publishing Services: Newspaper and trade publication printing and distribution. Market share in this traditional publishing segment has been declining industry-wide due to the shift to digital media. Competitors include traditional media conglomerates and digital news platforms.
- Investment Portfolio: Primarily driven by its large stake in Alibaba Group. The performance of this offering is directly tied to the performance of the underlying investments. Competitors are essentially all other investment firms and individual investors seeking to capitalize on equity market growth.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The publishing industry faces ongoing disruption from digital media and declining print advertising revenue. The investment industry is highly competitive, driven by macroeconomic factors, investor sentiment, and the performance of underlying assets.
Positioning
Daily Journal Corp has strategically shifted its focus from traditional publishing to a highly concentrated investment strategy. Its competitive advantage lies in its significant holdings in high-conviction investments, particularly Alibaba, and the long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy championed by its leadership.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for its publishing segment is diminishing due to digital transformation. The TAM for its investment segment is effectively the global equity market. Daily Journal Corp's positioning within this TAM is as a concentrated, value-oriented investor, rather than a broad-based asset manager.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Significant investment in Alibaba Group providing substantial unrealized gains.
- Strong leadership with a proven track record in value investing.
- Lean operational structure with low overhead.
- Potential for significant capital appreciation from existing investments.
Weaknesses
- Highly concentrated portfolio, leading to significant idiosyncratic risk.
- Declining traditional publishing business.
- Dependence on the performance of a few key investments.
- Limited diversification.
Opportunities
- Further appreciation of Alibaba stock.
- Strategic deployment of excess capital into new high-conviction investments.
- Potential for dividend income from investments.
- Leveraging existing investment expertise.
Threats
- Regulatory risks impacting Alibaba Group.
- Geopolitical tensions affecting international investments.
- Downturns in the broader equity market.
- Continued secular decline in print media.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- The Motley Fool (US Stock Symbol: FOOL) - Private
- Dow Jones & Company (Part of News Corp - NASDAQ: NWS)
- Other investment firms and hedge funds
Competitive Landscape
In the publishing sector, DJCO faces competition from large media conglomerates and agile digital news providers. In its investment segment, it competes with a vast array of institutional and individual investors globally. Its competitive advantage is its concentrated, long-term value-driven approach, rather than breadth of services or market reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been largely driven by the appreciation of its investment portfolio, especially its stake in Alibaba. The publishing segment has experienced a secular decline.
Future Projections: Future projections are heavily dependent on the future performance of its investment portfolio. Analysts' projections for Daily Journal Corp are often tied to the outlook for Alibaba and the broader equity markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have focused on managing and potentially deploying capital from its investment holdings. The company has been relatively inactive in traditional business expansion.
Summary
Daily Journal Corp's strength lies in its significant investment in Alibaba, driven by skilled leadership. However, its heavy portfolio concentration poses a substantial risk. The declining publishing segment requires strategic attention, and the company must navigate market volatility and geopolitical factors impacting its key investments to sustain its performance.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry Analyst Reports (where publicly available)
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About Daily Journal Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-02-25 | Interim CEO & Chairman Mr. Steven Myhill-Jones | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 400 | Website https://www.dailyjournal.com |
Full time employees 400 | Website https://www.dailyjournal.com | ||
Daily Journal Corporation publishes newspapers and websites covering in California, Arizona, Utah, and Australia. It operates in two segments, Traditional Business and Journal Technologies. The company publishes 10 newspapers of general circulation, including Los Angeles Daily Journal, San Francisco Daily Journal, Daily Commerce, The Daily Recorder, The Inter-City Express, San Jose Post-Record, Orange County Reporter, Business Journal, The Daily Transcript, and The Record Reporter. It also provides specialized information services; and serves as an advertising and newspaper representative for commercial and public notice advertising. In addition, the company offers case management software systems and related products, including eCourt, eProsecutor, eDefender, and eProbation, which are browser-based case processing systems; eFile, a browser-based interface that allows attorneys and the public to electronically file documents with the court; and ePayIt, a service primarily for the online payment of traffic citations. It provides its software systems and related products to courts; prosecutor and public defender offices; probation departments; and other justice agencies, including administrative law organizations, city and county governments, and bar associations to manage cases and information electronically, to interface with other justice partners, and to extend electronic services to bar members and the public in 32 states and internationally. Daily Journal Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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