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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/05/2025: DJCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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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 -29.15% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
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. was founded in 1888. Initially a legal newspaper publisher, it has diversified into software for courts and government agencies through its Journal Technologies subsidiary. Charlie Munger serves as Chairman.
Core Business Areas
- Publications: Publishes newspapers and websites covering legal news and real estate information, primarily in California and Arizona.
- Software: Develops and sells case management software and related systems to courts, prosecution offices, public defenders, and other government agencies.
- Investments: Holds a portfolio of marketable securities, including substantial investments in companies like Bank of America and Wells Fargo. This portfolio has become a significant component of its overall value.
Leadership and Structure
Charlie Munger serves as Chairman. The CEO is Gerald L. Salzman. The company operates with a relatively lean corporate structure, with key operational decisions handled by the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SaaS case management software: Provides SaaS software for courts and government. Daily Journal Corp does not release market share data for its SaaS product. Competitors include Tyler Technologies (TYL), NEC Corporation (NIPNF), and Thomson Reuters (TRI).
- Newspapers: Daily newspapers and websites focused on legal and business news. Does not release market share data. Competitors include ALM Media, Bloomberg Industry Group, and Law.com.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The legal publishing industry faces challenges from digital media and online information services. The government software market is growing as agencies modernize their IT infrastructure.
Positioning
Daily Journal Corp. occupies a niche position in both legal publishing and government software. Its software business focuses on specific segments, offering specialized solutions. Their advantage is their strong brand reputation in legal publishing and low operating expenses.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for the case management software industry is expected to be in the billions, with steady growth. Daily Journal Corp. is a small player in this market, but with a growing TAM, has the potential for further growth.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation in legal publishing
- High insider ownership
- Valuable investment portfolio
- Low operating expenses
Weaknesses
- Limited geographic diversification
- Dependence on Charlie Munger's leadership
- Small market share in software
- Slower revenue growth than competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding software sales to new jurisdictions
- Acquiring complementary software businesses
- Leveraging investment portfolio for growth
- Increased government spending on technology
Threats
- Competition from larger software vendors
- Decline in print media advertising revenue
- Economic downturn impacting government budgets
- Cybersecurity threats to software systems
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TYL
- RELX
- TRI
- NIPNF
Competitive Landscape
Daily Journal faces intense competition from larger, well-funded companies in both the software and publishing industries. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized expertise and established relationships in specific niches.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historically, Daily Journal's growth has been modest, primarily driven by its software business and investment gains. Revenue growth has been slow.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued expansion of the software business and the performance of its investment portfolio. Analyst estimates are not readily available due to limited analyst coverage.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on modernization of software products, targeted sales efforts in new jurisdictions, and strategic management of the investment portfolio.
Summary
Daily Journal Corp is a niche player with two primary business lines of legal publishing and governmental software. The company is supported by a substantial investment portfolio managed by Charlie Munger. Their strengths include high insider ownership and low costs but their weaknesses are slow growth and heavy reliance on key personnel. Future success depends on continued investment gains and expansion of the software business.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q), Market research reports, Analyst reports (where available), Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available public information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. All financial data should be cross-validated.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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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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