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DJCO

Daily Journal Corp

NASDAQ: DJCO · TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION

$528.76
-0.15% today

Updated 2026-04-30

Market cap
$734.15M
P/E ratio
7.87
P/S ratio
8.20x
EPS (TTM)
$67.73
Dividend yield
52W range
$349 – $675
Volume
0.1M

Daily Journal Corp (DJCO) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for DJCO.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 64 / 100
P/E (TTM)
7.9x
vs 5Y median of 7.9x
PEG
4.32
Elevated vs growth
Margin of Safety
-71.65%
Fair value $325.08 vs $528.76
EV / EBITDA
2.0x

DJCO historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in DJCO's own 5Y range.

NOW
3.2x
5Y Low
6.6x
25th
7.9x
Median
11.2x
75th
28.9x
5Y High
DJCO is trading more expensive than 53% of the last 5Y.
53th percentile · Above median

DJCO intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$528.76
Market value
Intrinsic value
$325.08
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
-71.65%
-38.5% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

DJCO valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

PEG above 2.0
PEG of 4.32 suggests price is running ahead of growth rate. Caution warranted.
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P/E in mid-range
P/E sits at the 53th percentile of the 5Y range. Neither cheap nor rich historically.
Premium to fair value
Price exceeds DCF intrinsic value by 71.7%. Limited downside protection.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 7.87x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 8.20x

Is DJCO overvalued in 2026?

Daily Journal Corp (DJCO) currently trades at $528.76 per share with a market capitalization of $734,147,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 64/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 7.9x, above its 5-year median of 7.9x. The PEG ratio of 4.32 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.

Looking at its own history, DJCO is currently trading more expensive than 53% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 53th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates DJCO's intrinsic value at $325.08 per share, against the current market price of $528.76. This implies a premium to fair value of -71.65%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.

The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: DJCO trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 64/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is DJCO overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 64/100, DJCO is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is DJCO's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates DJCO's intrinsic value at $325.08 per share, versus the current price of $528.76. This produces a margin of safety of -71.65%.

What P/E ratio does DJCO trade at?

DJCO trades at a P/E of 7.9x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 7.9x.

Is DJCO a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 64/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does DJCO's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, DJCO currently sits in the 53th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is DJCO's Smart Value Score?

DJCO's Smart Value Score is 64/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.