High Gross MarginsSustained gross margins near 70%–76% indicate structural product or service economics and pricing power. High gross margins provide durable earnings leverage, allowing the company to absorb SG&A and invest in growth while preserving operating profitability over the medium term.

Conservative Balance SheetZero reported debt materially reduces financial risk and gives management flexibility for strategic investment, M&A, or capital returns. A debt-free position improves resilience in downturns and lowers default/default-related costs, supporting long-term operational stability.

Positive Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow, with FCF roughly matching net income in 2025, shows the business converts profit into cash. This durable cash generation supports reinvestment, working-capital needs and strategic optionality without reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Earnings Volatility / Recent LossesA return from multi-year losses to profitability in 2025 highlights business sensitivity and execution risk. The recent loss history means margins and earnings lack demonstrated consistency, raising the chance that favorable 2025 results could reverse without sustained structural improvements.

Choppy Cash Flow GrowthAlthough absolute FCF is positive, a ~10% decline in FCF growth and year-to-year variability suggest working-capital swings or one-offs. That reduces predictability of internally generated funds for capex, acquisitions, or payouts, complicating longer-term planning and capital allocation.

Modest Operating ProfitabilityMargins improved but remain moderate: a ~6% EBIT margin limits the buffer against revenue shocks and constrains return on capital. Given prior losses, modest operating profitability means the company needs sustained revenue growth and margin stability to deliver durable returns to shareholders.

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. News

NETSTARS Swings to Profit and Projects Strong Growth for 2026

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NETSTARS Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Financial Turnaround for Nine Months Ending September 2025

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NETSTARS Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Financial Recovery in First Half of 2025

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NETSTARS Co., Ltd. Reports Strong Sales Growth in Q1 2025

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NETSTARS Co., Ltd. Reports 2024 Financial Results with Positive Sales Growth

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NETSTARS Co., Ltd. Projects Recovery After Losses

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5590 FAQ

What was NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥645.00 and its highest was ¥1363.00 in the past 12 months.

What is NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s market cap?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s market cap is ¥13.80B.

When is NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 85 days.

How were NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported ¥15.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥15.83.

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Does NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. pay dividends?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.

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NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. have?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. has 16,828,800 shares outstanding.

What happened to NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥15.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.192%.

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Company Description

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd.

NETSTARS Co.,Ltd. engages in the QR code payment business in Japan. The company offers StarPay, a multi-cashless payment solution that enables integrated application and management of payment services; StarPay-mini, a development platform for mini-apps; and StarPay Order provides cashless and cash register-free ordering system. It also provides regional point service; StarPay-Digital coupon; payment gateway for overseas financial institutions; and inbound promotion services. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Chuo, Japan.