SCAT Inc. (JP:3974)
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SCAT Inc.
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
¥645.00
▲(14.16% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/24/26
The score is driven primarily by a conservative, strengthening balance sheet and generally positive (though modest and somewhat volatile) profitability and cash flow. Technical indicators are neutral-to-mildly constructive with the stock holding above longer-term moving averages, while valuation looks reasonable with a moderate P/E and a supportive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong, Low-Leverage Balance Sheet
A materially reduced debt-to-equity ratio and high equity share provide durable financial flexibility, lowering solvency and refinancing risk. This conservative balance sheet supports investment, acquisitions, or dividends through cyclical downturns and underpins multi-quarter resilience.
Negative Factors
Revenue and Margin Volatility
Choppy top-line trends and volatile margins point to demand sensitivity and project or timing risk that impair profit predictability. Modest net margins limit the company’s buffer against cost shocks, making sustainable margin expansion and reinvestment harder to rely on across multiple quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong, Low-Leverage Balance Sheet
A materially reduced debt-to-equity ratio and high equity share provide durable financial flexibility, lowering solvency and refinancing risk. This conservative balance sheet supports investment, acquisitions, or dividends through cyclical downturns and underpins multi-quarter resilience.
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SCAT Inc. (3974) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥2.87B
Dividend Yield2.35%
Average Volume (3M)28.37K
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta (1Y)0.22
Revenue Growth0.40%
EPS Growth21.21%
CountryJP
Employees196
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryInformation Technology Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.06
Shares Outstanding5,764,000
10 Day Avg. Volume22,860
30 Day Avg. Volume28,370
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.16
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio9.30
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
SCAT Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
SCAT Inc. provides various IT solutions for beauty salons. The company offers Sacla, a POS cash register customer management system for beauty and hair salons; Mail Meister, a mobile email system; Reservation Meister, a web reservation system; and...
SCAT Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Oct 2025 | Oct 2024 | Oct 2023 | Oct 2022 | Oct 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.61B | 2.59B | 2.74B | 2.59B | 2.48B |
| Gross Profit | 1.04B | 997.69M | 1.09B | 1.08B | 1.02B |
| EBITDA | 337.55M | 339.66M | 412.09M | 305.18M | 293.42M |
| Net Income | 125.51M | 100.21M | 157.94M | 100.66M | 120.93M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 3.04B | 2.95B | 2.99B | 3.48B | 3.72B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.24B | 1.26B | 1.21B | 1.77B | 1.73B |
| Total Debt | 118.28M | 181.12M | 240.20M | 509.79M | 592.27M |
| Total Liabilities | 997.22M | 1.01B | 1.15B | 1.30B | 1.41B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.04B | 1.95B | 1.84B | 2.18B | 2.32B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 171.41M | 89.28M | 245.53M | 137.27M | 235.94M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 282.65M | 230.29M | 339.74M | 253.20M | 346.66M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -194.90M | -113.00M | -135.71M | 112.32M | -113.39M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -106.01M | -67.92M | -760.62M | -326.80M | -81.05M |
SCAT Inc. Technical Analysis
Positive
565.00
Price Trends
579.94
Positive
560.38
Positive
516.64
Positive
Market Momentum
1.11
Positive
46.80
Neutral
28.21
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:3974, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 565 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 585.35, below the 50-day MA of 579.94, and above the 200-day MA of 516.64, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.11 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 28.21 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:3974.
SCAT Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | ¥2.93B | 8.12 | ― | 3.28% | 9.68% | 25.15% | |
79 Outperform | ¥2.79B | 22.68 | ― | 2.86% | 5.74% | 5.97% | |
72 Outperform | ¥2.87B | 15.75 | ― | 2.35% | 0.40% | 21.21% | |
66 Neutral | ¥2.73B | 8.94 | ― | 0.69% | 12.15% | -33.34% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | ¥3.33B | 11.79 | ― | ― | 9.33% | 133.75% | |
61 Neutral | ¥3.01B | 15.80 | ― | 1.52% | 4.73% | 135.75% |
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SCAT Inc. Corporate Events
SCAT Inc. Outlines FY2026 Q1 Results and Medium-Term Plan Framework
Mar 13, 2026
SCAT Inc. released supplementary materials for its FY2026 first-quarter financial results, outlining financial highlights and plans for shareholder returns. The company also flagged key topics for discussion and presented an overview of its medium...
SCAT Inc. Delivers Strong Q1 Profit Growth and Confirms Stable Dividend Outlook
Mar 13, 2026
SCAT Inc. reported consolidated net sales of ¥660 million for the quarter ended Jan. 31, 2026, a 5.5% year-on-year increase, with operating profit up 52.6% to ¥44 million and profit attributable to owners of parent rising 57.9% to ¥...
SCAT Completes Treasury Stock Disposal for Restricted Stock Compensation
Feb 27, 2026
SCAT Inc. has completed the payment procedures for the disposal of treasury stock used as restricted stock compensation, following a resolution approved by its board earlier in February 2026. The move reflects the company’s continued use of ...
SCAT to Grant Restricted Treasury Shares to Directors and Auditor as Long-Term Incentive
Feb 10, 2026
SCAT Inc. has approved the disposal of 16,256 shares of its treasury stock as restricted stock compensation to four internal directors and one internal Audit Supervisory Board member, with a total disposal value of ¥9,298,432 at ¥572 pe...
SCAT Inc. Announces EPARK as Largest Shareholder After Stake Increase
Feb 4, 2026
SCAT Inc. announced a change in its major shareholders, confirming that EPARK, Inc. has become its largest shareholder following the submission of a large-scale shareholding change report to the Kanto Regional Finance Bureau in December 2025. EPAR...
SCAT Inc. Reshapes Board and Executive Lineup to Strengthen Governance and Beauty ICT Focus
Jan 28, 2026
SCAT Inc. has overhauled its governance structure following its 58th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on January 28, 2026, appointing six directors, including two independent outside directors, and confirming Hideo Nagashima as Representat...
SCAT Inc. Confirms Leadership and Governance Structure at 58th Shareholders’ Meeting
Jan 28, 2026
At its 58th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held on January 28, 2026, SCAT Inc. reported its business results and presented both consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, along with...
SCAT Inc. Raises Annual Dividend to 14 Yen Per Share
Dec 25, 2025
SCAT Inc. has resolved to pay a year-end dividend of 7 yen per share for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025, matching its interim dividend and bringing the total annual dividend to 14 yen per share, up from 13 yen in the previous year. The pay...
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