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4438 Stock Chart & Stats
¥279.00
¥1.00(0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥279.00
¥1.00(0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥231.00 - ¥558.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.50K
Average Volume (3M)3.91K
Market Cap
¥2.05B
Enterprise Value¥2.73K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥516.23M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥539.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-63.35
Shares Outstanding8,435,582
10 Day Avg. Volume3,070
30 Day Avg. Volume3,910
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.13
Price to Book (P/B)8.48
Price to Sales (P/S)3.63
P/FCF Ratio-6.95
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross MarginsSustained ~71% gross margins indicate strong unit economics and pricing power in the core product/service. This durable margin base provides room to cover fixed operating costs and invest in growth; if operating expenses are reined in, it supports a credible path to profitability over months.
Revenue ReboundA ~78% revenue rebound in 2025 shows meaningful demand recovery and better market traction after a weak prior year. Sustained top-line momentum improves leverage on fixed costs, enhances scale economics, and strengthens the company’s ability to execute strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Sizeable Asset BaseA ~¥1.05bn asset base provides a tangible buffer and operational resources to support the business through recovery and investment phases. These assets can improve borrowing capacity or be deployed to support product development and partnerships, enhancing strategic flexibility over coming months.
Bears Say
Deep Persistent LossesVery large net losses (net margin ~-85%) show the business is not converting gross profit into operating or net profitability. Persistent deep losses deplete equity, undermine stakeholder confidence, and create a high hurdle for management to achieve sustainable returns within a 2–6 month horizon without structural expense reductions or stronger revenue conversion.
Negative Cash Flow / Cash BurnConsistent negative operating and free cash flow (both ~-¥330m in 2025) indicate the company cannot self-fund operations or growth. Ongoing cash burn forces reliance on external financing, shortens runway, and limits strategic optionality, making operational plans vulnerable to funding availability over the medium term.
Elevated LeverageMaterially higher leverage (debt ~¥606m; D/E ~2.22x) raises solvency and refinancing risk, especially alongside sustained losses and cash burn. High fixed obligations reduce financial flexibility, increase interest burden, and make it harder to invest in growth or absorb revenue volatility over the next several months.
4438 FAQ
What was Welby Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Welby Inc. lowest stock price was ¥231.00 and its highest was ¥558.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Welby Inc.’s market cap?
Welby Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.05B.
When is Welby Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Welby Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Welby Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Welby Inc. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported -¥18.41 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Welby Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Welby Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Welby Inc. pay dividends?
Welby Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Welby Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Welby Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Welby Inc. have?
Welby Inc. has 8,435,582 shares outstanding.
What happened to Welby Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Welby Inc. reported an EPS of -¥18.41 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.051%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Welby Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4438
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Company Description
Welby Inc.
Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 2011, Welby Inc. specializes in developing digital healthcare solutions aimed at enhancing patients' access to and engagement with medical services. The company's extensive portfolio addresses a wide array of health conditions, encompassing diabetes mellitus, lifestyle-related diseases, mental health disorders, autoimmune and neurological diseases, rare conditions, oncology, and pain management. Furthermore, Welby is active in medical data surveying and operates its signature platform, Welby My Carte.