LY Corporation
4689.TConsumer CyclicalTSEInternet Retail
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, LY Corporation (4689.T) is listed under Internet Retail. The company carries a $2.86T market cap, placing it firmly in the mega-cap category. The company offers LINE, a communication app; and Yahoo! JAPAN, an internet service that provides search, news, weather, shopping, auction, and other services.
Market Cap
$2.86T
Beta
0.58
P/E (TTM)
14.99
P/E (Fwd)
19.48
EPS (TTM)
$27.83
EPS (Fwd)
$21.42
ROE
7.9%
ROA
1.7%
Cash
$1.07T
Total Debt
$1.96T
Free CF
-$50.97B
52W Change
-20.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, 4689.T has $1.07T in cash with $1.96T in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$50.97B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 7.9%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $1.57T (2022) to $1.92T (2025), reflecting a 22% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of 0.58 suggests 4689.T is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence LY Corporation's trajectory.