Kakaku.com, Inc. (KKKUF) Research

Established in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Kakaku.com, Inc. delivers a comprehensive suite of online services across Japan, primarily centered on consumer purchasing support and restaurant discovery. Its flagship platform, kakaku.com, empowers users to compare prices for a vast array of products and services, encompassing electronics, home appliances, fashion, interior furnishings, automobiles, telecommunications, and insurance policies. Additionally, the company operates tabelog.com, a popular online destination for restaurant search and reservations. Beyond these core offerings, Kakaku.com manages numerous specialized online ventures. These include platforms for travel reviews and comparisons, an online residential real estate portal, a database for movies and showtimes, a photo-sharing service, various lifestyle and men's fashion media, and an information hub tailored for car enthusiasts. The company also provides financial content, such as FX market analysis, commentary, and forecasts, alongside a job classifieds board and media focusing on animation and Akihabara culture. Furthermore, it operates multiple comparison sites for transportation, facilitating comparisons for highway buses, bus tours, and even identifying the lowest prices for bus, airline, and bullet train tickets, complemented by an online publication dedicated to bus travel and sightseeing. Kakaku.com is also active within the finance industry.

Market snapshot

Symbol
KKKUF
Price
$20.64
Day change
0.00%
Market cap
$657.0B
P/E ratio
34.94x
52-week range
11.15-21.39
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Internet Content & Information
Next earnings
in 2 months

Recent news

  • Sweden's EQT launches $3.76 billion tender offer to take Japan's Kakaku.com private

    Swedish investment firm EQT ‌said on Tuesday it would launch a tender offer to take ​Japanese classifieds and marketplace ​platform Kakaku.com private, valuing the ⁠company at 593.51 billion ​yen ($3.76 billion).

  • Sweden's EQT explores takeover of Japan's Kakaku.com, source says

    Swedish private capital group EQT ‌is exploring a takeover of Japanese price comparison website operator Kakaku.com , a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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