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Daily Journal Corp (DJCO)

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06/27/2025: DJCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
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Low$359.34
Current$419.02
high$602

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -15.14%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 577.17M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.46
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Price to earnings Ratio 5.46
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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

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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

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Daily Journal Corp

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

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  • 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

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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.

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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

competitor logo 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.

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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.

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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
Full time employees 400

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.