Revenue GrowthA durable 14% top-line gain indicates expanding product adoption or market share rather than a one-off spike. Sustained revenue growth provides a foundation for reinvestment, scale benefits and margin improvement over the next several quarters if execution remains steady.

Gross Margin StabilityStable ~66% gross margins point to a resilient business model and pricing power or efficient cost structure at the core service level. High, steady gross margins support long-term operating leverage as revenue grows and protect profitability against moderate cost pressure.

Cash Flow & Balance SheetA 121% jump in free cash flow combined with a ~58% equity ratio and reduced leverage (D/E 0.38) shows stronger self-funding capacity and financial flexibility. This durable cash generation lowers refinancing risk and supports capex, R&D or selective M&A over time.

Bears Say

Margin VolatilityThe sharp swing from large losses to modest profit signals operational volatility and sensitivity to cost or demand swings. If revenue growth slows or costs re-emerge, profitability could compress quickly; management must sustain discipline to lock in gains.

Past High Leverage RiskAlthough leverage improved to D/E 0.38, the firm's history of higher debt implies residual refinancing or covenant risk under stress. Future shocks or weaker cash flow could re-elevate funding costs and constrain strategic flexibility.

Small Scale In Competitive IndustryA 100-employee footprint in IT services limits capacity to scale large deals, diversify client base, or fund sustained R&D against bigger peers. Structural industry competition and scale advantages of larger firms can pressure margins and growth durability.

6538 FAQ

What was CareerIndex, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

CareerIndex, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥123.00 and its highest was ¥389.00 in the past 12 months.

What is CareerIndex, Inc.’s market cap?

CareerIndex, Inc.’s market cap is ¥5.85B.

When is CareerIndex, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

CareerIndex, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 66 days.

How were CareerIndex, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

CareerIndex, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2026. The company reported ¥12.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥12.07.

Is CareerIndex, Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts CareerIndex, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does CareerIndex, Inc. pay dividends?

CareerIndex, Inc. pays a Annually dividend of ¥5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.32%. See more information on CareerIndex, Inc. dividends here

What is CareerIndex, Inc.’s EPS estimate?

CareerIndex, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does CareerIndex, Inc. have?

CareerIndex, Inc. has 21,158,762 shares outstanding.

What happened to CareerIndex, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

CareerIndex, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥12.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.519%.

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Company Description

CareerIndex, Inc.

Disruptors, Inc. engages in the business of job recruitment and customer collecting agency services. It operates through the following segment: Marketing Business and Digital Transformation Business. The company was founded by Hirotaka Itakura on November 30, 2005 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.