SCAT Inc. (JP:3974)
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3974 Stock Chart & Stats
¥565.00
-¥6.00(-1.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥565.00
-¥6.00(-1.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥372.73 - ¥669.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.40K
Average Volume (3M)28.37K
Market Cap
¥2.64B
Enterprise Value¥624.83M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥1.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥118.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)43.86
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
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative, Strengthening Balance SheetA materially lower debt load and improving leverage provide durable financial flexibility: the company can fund selective investments, sustain dividends, and absorb cyclical revenue weakness without pressing for external financing. This reduces financial risk and supports strategic optionality over months to years.
Sustainable Gross Margins And Operating ProfitabilityConsistently healthy gross margins around the high 30s to low 40s support core profitability and indicate an ability to capture value in service delivery. Stable operating profitability underpins reinvestment capacity and provides a structural cushion for earnings even if revenue growth lags in the medium term.
Positive Operating And Free Cash Flow TrendPositive operating and free cash flow over recent years—improving from weak 2020 levels—indicates the business can self-fund operations and return capital. Durable cash generation supports dividends, modest buybacks or reinvestment, helping long-term shareholder returns and financial stability.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash Conversion And FCF VolatilityVolatile free cash flow and weaker cash conversion versus net income imply working-capital swings or lumpy investments that can constrain reliable internal funding. This variability raises execution risk for capex, M&A or dividends and complicates medium-term planning and stress scenarios.
Choppy, Inconsistent Revenue GrowthIrregular top-line performance suggests demand sensitivity or project/timing volatility in the business model. That unpredictability makes forecasting and resource allocation harder, can amplify margin swings, and increases dependence on a few cyclical contracts or timing of project deliveries over the medium term.
Modest Net Margins Limit Earnings ResilienceLow single-digit net margins leave limited buffer against cost inflation, pricing pressure, or project overruns. Even with stable gross margins, modest bottom-line conversion constrains the firm's ability to self-fund growth and increases sensitivity of returns to modest revenue or cost shocks over the coming quarters.
SCAT Inc. News
3974 FAQ
What was SCAT Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
SCAT Inc. lowest stock price was ¥372.73 and its highest was ¥669.00 in the past 12 months.
What is SCAT Inc.’s market cap?
SCAT Inc.’s market cap is ¥2.64B.
When is SCAT Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
SCAT Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were SCAT Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
SCAT Inc. released its earnings results on Jun 12, 2026. The company reported ¥11.967 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥11.967.
Is SCAT Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SCAT Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does SCAT Inc. pay dividends?
SCAT Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥6.945 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.35%. See more information on SCAT Inc. dividends here
What is SCAT Inc.’s EPS estimate?
SCAT Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does SCAT Inc. have?
SCAT Inc. has 5,764,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to SCAT Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SCAT Inc. reported an EPS of ¥11.967 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.755%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SCAT Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:3974
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
SCAT Inc.
SCAT Inc. delivers a variety of information technology solutions, primarily targeting the beauty and hair salon industry. Their product lineup features Sacla, a specialized point-of-sale and customer relationship management system for salons; Mail Meister, a mobile-based email platform; and Reservation Meister, an online booking system. The company also provides i-SCAP EX, an exclusive sales management system designed for beauty material dealers, alongside support services for new salon launches and general business administration. Expanding its services, SCAT also offers accounting and financial business assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises. Furthermore, the firm is involved in the development and management of paid nursing care homes. Established in 1969, the company, headquartered in Oyama, Japan, was formerly known as Tbcscat Inc. before officially changing its name to SCAT Inc. in May 2023.
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