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Daily Journal Corp (DJCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/24/2026: DJCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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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 Corporation (NASDAQ: DJCO) was founded in 1977 by Charles T. Munger and has evolved significantly over its history. Initially focused on publishing newspapers, it has since diversified its business operations. A key milestone was its substantial investment in Alibaba Group, which has driven significant value for the company. The company's strategic direction has been heavily influenced by its leadership's investment philosophy.
Core Business Areas
- Newspaper Publishing: Operates daily newspapers in California, including the flagship 'The Daily Journal'.
- Software and Services: Provides case management software and services to the legal and financial industries.
- Investments: Holds a significant portfolio of publicly traded equities, with a notable concentration in Alibaba Group.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership is closely associated with its major shareholder and former Chairman, Charles T. Munger. The organizational structure reflects its diversified business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- The Daily Journal Newspaper: A regional newspaper serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Market share in this segment is difficult to quantify precisely due to the niche nature of regional legal and business publications. Competitors include other local newspapers and online legal news sources.
- Case Management Software: Software solutions for legal professionals. Specific market share data is not publicly available, but it competes with established legal tech providers like Clio, MyCase, and PracticePanther.
- Investment Portfolio (Alibaba Group): While not a product, the company's substantial investment in Alibaba Group is a primary driver of its market valuation. This is an investment strategy rather than a product offering.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
Daily Journal Corp operates in several distinct industries: regional newspaper publishing, legal tech software, and investment management. The newspaper industry is mature and facing digital disruption. The legal tech sector is growing with increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions. The investment segment's performance is tied to the broader equity markets and specific company performance, like Alibaba.
Positioning
Daily Journal Corp's positioning is unique due to its diversified nature and significant investment holdings. Its newspaper segment is a legacy business, while its software segment targets a specialized market. Its investment arm, heavily influenced by Munger's philosophy, is a significant value driver.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for its newspaper segment is limited to its publication regions. The TAM for legal tech software is global and substantial, but DJCO's current market penetration is niche. The TAM for its investment portfolio is essentially the global equity markets, with its current position being a significant player due to its Alibaba stake.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Significant investment holdings, particularly in Alibaba Group, providing substantial unrealized gains.
- Experienced and value-oriented leadership influence.
- Established presence in regional newspaper publishing.
- Proprietary case management software for the legal industry.
Weaknesses
- Declining print media revenue and readership in its newspaper segment.
- Limited diversification outside of its core investment focus and niche software.
- Reliance on a few key investments for a large portion of its valuation.
- Relatively small market share in the competitive legal tech software space.
Opportunities
- Continued growth and appreciation of its investment portfolio.
- Expansion of its legal tech software offerings and customer base.
- Potential for strategic partnerships or acquisitions in its software division.
- Leveraging its brand and subscriber base for new digital content initiatives.
Threats
- Downturns in the equity markets impacting its investment portfolio.
- Increased competition in the legal tech software market.
- Further decline in advertising and subscription revenue for its newspapers.
- Regulatory changes affecting its investment holdings or operational segments.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- No direct publicly traded US company can be considered a direct competitor due to Daily Journal Corp's unique diversification and investment strategy.
- For Newspaper Publishing: Lee Enterprises (NASDAQ: LEE), Gannett (NYSE: GCI) - though DJCO's focus is niche.
- For Software: Clio (Private), MyCase (Private), PracticePanther (Private) - for legal case management software.
Competitive Landscape
Daily Journal Corp faces intense competition in each of its business segments. Its primary competitive advantage lies in its significant investment holdings which buffer its operational performance.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been largely erratic, heavily influenced by the performance of its investment holdings. Its core operating businesses have experienced slower, more stable growth.
Future Projections: Future projections are intrinsically linked to the performance of its investment portfolio and the strategic direction of its software business. Analyst coverage is limited.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives have focused on managing and potentially adjusting its significant investment portfolio and on enhancing its software offerings.
Summary
Daily Journal Corp is a unique entity driven primarily by its substantial investment portfolio, particularly its stake in Alibaba Group. While its core publishing and software businesses are stable, they are overshadowed by the performance of its investments. The company's future success is highly correlated with equity market performance and the growth of its key holdings, presenting both significant upside potential and considerable risk.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Financial News Outlets
- Industry Analysis Reports
Disclaimers:
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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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