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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: DJCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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0 | Hold |
0 | Under performing |
0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15.14% | Avg. Invested days 48 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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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 |
Analyst Ratings
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Upturn AI SWOT
Daily Journal Corp

Company Overview
History and Background
Daily Journal Corp, founded in 1888, began as a legal newspaper publisher. It has evolved into a technology and publishing company. Under Charlie Munger's leadership, it also became known for its investment portfolio.
Core Business Areas
- Journal and Newspaper Publishing: Publishes newspapers and websites covering legal and real estate news in California and Arizona.
- Software Solutions: Provides case management software systems and related products to courts and justice agencies through its Journal Technologies division.
- Investment Portfolio: Manages a significant investment portfolio of publicly traded securities.
Leadership and Structure
Gerald L. Salzman is the Chairman. The company is led by a management team overseeing its different divisions. Charlie Munger played a large role until his recent passing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Journal Technologies Software: Provides software solutions for courts and justice agencies. While exact market share data is unavailable, it competes with Tyler Technologies (TYL) and Thomson Reuters (TRI) in the government software space.
- Legal Newspapers and Websites: Publishes the Daily Journal and other publications. Market share data is fragmented, as it operates in niche regional markets. Competitors are local and regional news outlets.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The legal publishing industry is undergoing a digital transformation. The government software market is competitive with demand driven by efficiency and compliance needs.
Positioning
Daily Journal Corp is a small player in both the legal publishing and government software markets. Its investment portfolio provides financial stability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for court case management software is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Daily Journal Corp holds a small percentage of the total market and is positioned to grow within its niche.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong balance sheet due to investment portfolio
- Established brand in legal publishing
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Small size compared to competitors
- Reliance on investment portfolio for profitability
- Limited geographic scope
Opportunities
- Expansion of software solutions to new markets
- Acquisitions of smaller competitors
- Increased demand for digital legal information
Threats
- Competition from larger, more established companies
- Economic downturn impacting investment portfolio
- Technological changes disrupting publishing industry
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TYL
- TRI
- RELX
Competitive Landscape
Daily Journal Corp is a niche player facing larger, better-funded competitors. It differentiates itself through specialized solutions and established relationships.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been primarily driven by the performance of its investment portfolio and software division.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of its software solutions and the performance of its investment portfolio. Analyst estimates are not widely available due to the company's size.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding the capabilities of its Journal Technologies software.
Summary
Daily Journal Corp is a small company with a unique mix of publishing and software businesses, significantly influenced by its investment portfolio. It's financially stable, but faces competition from larger players. Future success depends on expanding its software and managing its investments wisely.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, Market research reports, Industry analysis
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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