Welby Inc. (JP:4438)
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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¥260.00 - ¥558.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.50K
Average Volume (3M)3.91K
Market Cap
¥2.43B
Enterprise Value¥2.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥567.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥235.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-90.03
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 or cost advantages in the core business. Over the medium term this margin base can fund sales and R&D investment and supports potential operating leverage as revenue scales, increasing the odds of eventual profitability if fixed costs are managed.
2025 Revenue ReboundA sharp 2025 revenue rebound signals renewed demand or successful commercial traction following a downturn. If this recovery reflects durable customer adoption rather than one-off items, sustained top-line growth will improve absorption of fixed costs, enhance operating leverage, and make the path to break-even more attainable.
Lean Operating FootprintA small employee base combined with positive revenue growth suggests a relatively capital-light model and potential for scalable revenue per employee. This structural efficiency can support margin expansion over time and allows the company to grow sales with limited incremental SG&A, aiding long-term cash flow improvement if growth persists.
Bears Say
Deep Ongoing LossesVery large net losses are a structural concern: they erode equity, limit retained earnings, and make profitable operations a distant target without material cost or revenue inflection. Persistent negative margins also hamper strategic options, deter partners and talent, and increase execution risk over the medium term.
Chronic Negative Cash FlowConsistent negative operating and free cash flow indicates ongoing cash burn and reliance on external financing to fund operations. Over months to years this reduces financial flexibility, risks dilution or covenant pressure, and constrains the company’s ability to invest in growth initiatives or withstand market headwinds without new capital.
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in debt and a debt-to-equity around 2.22x materially raises financial risk given ongoing losses and cash burn. Higher fixed obligations reduce operational flexibility, increase refinancing and interest risk, and can accelerate solvency pressure if revenue or margins slip, making the capital structure a durable vulnerability.
4438 FAQ
What was Welby Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Welby Inc. lowest stock price was ¥260.00 and its highest was ¥558.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Welby Inc.’s market cap?
Welby Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.43B.
When is Welby Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Welby Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 65 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 -¥18.41.
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.
Welby Inc. provides digital health solutions that help patients to get medical care services. The company offers services in the areas of diabetes mellitus, lifestyle related disease, mental illness, autoimmune disease, neurological disease, rare disease, oncology, and pain. It also engages in the medical data survey business; and operates Welby My Carte platform. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.