LRE
LRE
Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd American Depositary SharesIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $93.05M ▲ | $0 | $9.78M ▲ | 10.51% ▲ | $0.72 ▲ | $14.69M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $33.37M ▼ | $0 ▲ | $-4.01M ▼ | -12.01% ▼ | $-0.29 ▼ | $-3.94M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $12.95B ▲ | $-1.09B ▼ | $481.79M ▲ | 3.72% ▲ | $41.87 ▲ | $1.06B ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $6.32B ▼ | $-1.04B ▲ | $90.55M ▼ | 1.43% ▼ | $6.64 ▼ | $523.28K ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $10.79B | $-1.1B | $394.78M | 3.66% | $28.9 | $697.68M |
What's going well?
Revenue exploded this quarter, and the company turned a large loss into a solid profit. Margins improved sharply, and there are no signs of dilution or unusual charges.
What's concerning?
The massive revenue swing suggests the business is volatile or seasonal. Lack of detail on costs and operating expenses makes it hard to judge underlying efficiency or sustainability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $18.39M ▼ | $142.77M ▼ | $107.94M ▼ | $34.89M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $346.26M ▼ | $19.93B ▲ | $16.34B ▲ | $3.6B ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $1.3B ▲ | $17.22B ▼ | $12.98B ▼ | $4.24B ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $618.91M ▼ | $17.49B ▲ | $13.75B ▲ | $3.74B ▲ |
| Q4-2023 | $786.37M | $15.82B | $13.07B | $2.75B |
What's financially strong about this company?
Debt has been slashed to a fraction of last quarter's level, and there is almost no goodwill or intangible risk. The company is now mostly tangible assets.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Cash is nearly gone, equity has almost disappeared, and the company has no current assets to pay bills. The business may have shrunk dramatically or is in distress.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2024 | $563.2M ▲ | $3.29B ▲ | $-1.93B ▼ | $-648.86M ▼ | $595.17M ▲ | $1.36B ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $90.55M ▼ | $-1.42B ▼ | $-385.29M ▼ | $1.64B ▲ | $-146.96M ▼ | $-1.78B ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $394.78M ▲ | $-376.66M ▲ | $-271.18M ▲ | $1.07B ▼ | $360.46M ▲ | $-639.03M ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $156.47M ▼ | $-738.21M ▲ | $-957.97M ▼ | $1.68B ▲ | $-2.74M ▼ | $-1.7B ▲ |
| Q4-2022 | $381.43M | $-1.57B | $63.25M | $1.65B | $148.22M | $-2.08B |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
LRE generated $3.29 billion in operating cash and $1.36 billion in free cash flow this quarter. Cash flow now easily covers all needs, and the company is no longer dependent on outside funding.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Much of the cash improvement comes from a one-time working capital swing, not from ongoing profits. Inventory and payables changes may not repeat, so future quarters could look different.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd American Depositary Shares's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Historically, LRE demonstrated the ability to grow revenue, maintain reasonable margins, and reinvest in an expanding portfolio of developments and hotels. Its brand architecture in luxury housing and family‑oriented hotels, combined with award‑winning design and strong customer reviews, points to real capability in product creation and execution. The company is also ahead of many traditional peers in using digital platforms and AI‑enabled tools to serve international buyers. Recent years show progress in generating positive operating and free cash flow and in reducing headline debt levels, even if through a painful reset.
The dominant risk is the extreme contraction in both the income statement and balance sheet in the latest year. Revenue, assets, equity, and cash have all shrunk to a fraction of prior levels, suggesting major restructuring, asset disposals, or financial stress. This raises questions about business continuity, the scope of operations that remain, and the company’s ability to fund future projects. Real estate and hospitality cyclicality, exposure to interest rates and tourism, and competition from much larger developers and hotel operators add to the risk picture. The absence of detailed disclosures around some cost lines in 2025 further complicates interpretation and reduces transparency.
The outlook is highly uncertain and depends largely on the nature and intent of the 2025 reset. If it represents a deliberate move to shed risky assets and refocus on a smaller but more resilient core—leveraging strong brands, design capabilities, and the Glocaly platform—then the company could gradually rebuild on a healthier base. If instead it reflects financial distress or loss of key assets and funding channels, future growth and even stability could be challenged. In the near term, the most realistic expectation is a focus on stabilizing operations, preserving liquidity, and selectively advancing only the most promising development and hotel projects, rather than a return to the rapid expansion seen before 2024.
About Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd American Depositary Shares
https://www.lead-real.co.jpLead Real Estate Co., Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, develops and sells luxury residential properties. The company develops single-family homes and condominiums. It operates hotels in Tokyo and leases apartment building units in Japan and Dallas, Texas. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $93.05M ▲ | $0 | $9.78M ▲ | 10.51% ▲ | $0.72 ▲ | $14.69M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $33.37M ▼ | $0 ▲ | $-4.01M ▼ | -12.01% ▼ | $-0.29 ▼ | $-3.94M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $12.95B ▲ | $-1.09B ▼ | $481.79M ▲ | 3.72% ▲ | $41.87 ▲ | $1.06B ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $6.32B ▼ | $-1.04B ▲ | $90.55M ▼ | 1.43% ▼ | $6.64 ▼ | $523.28K ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $10.79B | $-1.1B | $394.78M | 3.66% | $28.9 | $697.68M |
What's going well?
Revenue exploded this quarter, and the company turned a large loss into a solid profit. Margins improved sharply, and there are no signs of dilution or unusual charges.
What's concerning?
The massive revenue swing suggests the business is volatile or seasonal. Lack of detail on costs and operating expenses makes it hard to judge underlying efficiency or sustainability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2025 | $18.39M ▼ | $142.77M ▼ | $107.94M ▼ | $34.89M ▼ |
| Q2-2025 | $346.26M ▼ | $19.93B ▲ | $16.34B ▲ | $3.6B ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $1.3B ▲ | $17.22B ▼ | $12.98B ▼ | $4.24B ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $618.91M ▼ | $17.49B ▲ | $13.75B ▲ | $3.74B ▲ |
| Q4-2023 | $786.37M | $15.82B | $13.07B | $2.75B |
What's financially strong about this company?
Debt has been slashed to a fraction of last quarter's level, and there is almost no goodwill or intangible risk. The company is now mostly tangible assets.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Cash is nearly gone, equity has almost disappeared, and the company has no current assets to pay bills. The business may have shrunk dramatically or is in distress.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4-2024 | $563.2M ▲ | $3.29B ▲ | $-1.93B ▼ | $-648.86M ▼ | $595.17M ▲ | $1.36B ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $90.55M ▼ | $-1.42B ▼ | $-385.29M ▼ | $1.64B ▲ | $-146.96M ▼ | $-1.78B ▼ |
| Q4-2023 | $394.78M ▲ | $-376.66M ▲ | $-271.18M ▲ | $1.07B ▼ | $360.46M ▲ | $-639.03M ▲ |
| Q2-2023 | $156.47M ▼ | $-738.21M ▲ | $-957.97M ▼ | $1.68B ▲ | $-2.74M ▼ | $-1.7B ▲ |
| Q4-2022 | $381.43M | $-1.57B | $63.25M | $1.65B | $148.22M | $-2.08B |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
LRE generated $3.29 billion in operating cash and $1.36 billion in free cash flow this quarter. Cash flow now easily covers all needs, and the company is no longer dependent on outside funding.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Much of the cash improvement comes from a one-time working capital swing, not from ongoing profits. Inventory and payables changes may not repeat, so future quarters could look different.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd American Depositary Shares's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Historically, LRE demonstrated the ability to grow revenue, maintain reasonable margins, and reinvest in an expanding portfolio of developments and hotels. Its brand architecture in luxury housing and family‑oriented hotels, combined with award‑winning design and strong customer reviews, points to real capability in product creation and execution. The company is also ahead of many traditional peers in using digital platforms and AI‑enabled tools to serve international buyers. Recent years show progress in generating positive operating and free cash flow and in reducing headline debt levels, even if through a painful reset.
The dominant risk is the extreme contraction in both the income statement and balance sheet in the latest year. Revenue, assets, equity, and cash have all shrunk to a fraction of prior levels, suggesting major restructuring, asset disposals, or financial stress. This raises questions about business continuity, the scope of operations that remain, and the company’s ability to fund future projects. Real estate and hospitality cyclicality, exposure to interest rates and tourism, and competition from much larger developers and hotel operators add to the risk picture. The absence of detailed disclosures around some cost lines in 2025 further complicates interpretation and reduces transparency.
The outlook is highly uncertain and depends largely on the nature and intent of the 2025 reset. If it represents a deliberate move to shed risky assets and refocus on a smaller but more resilient core—leveraging strong brands, design capabilities, and the Glocaly platform—then the company could gradually rebuild on a healthier base. If instead it reflects financial distress or loss of key assets and funding channels, future growth and even stability could be challenged. In the near term, the most realistic expectation is a focus on stabilizing operations, preserving liquidity, and selectively advancing only the most promising development and hotel projects, rather than a return to the rapid expansion seen before 2024.

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Eiji Nagahara
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