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
¥2.21B
Enterprise Value¥2.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥567.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥235.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.14
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 margin signals strong unit economics and pricing power in the core offering. These margins provide a structural cushion to scale: if operating expenses stabilize, high gross profitability can translate into durable operating leverage and improved long-term cash generation.
Revenue Rebound & GrowthA pronounced revenue rebound (2025 up ~78%) and positive revenue growth metric indicate recovering demand and product-market fit. Durable top-line momentum improves prospects for achieving scale, absorbing fixed costs, and reducing reliance on external financing if the trend continues.
Healthcare IT Sector ExposureOperating in healthcare information services aligns with long-term structural tailwinds—digitization of care, data-driven workflows and recurring software demand. This sector positioning supports sustained addressable market expansion and recurring revenue potential over multiple years.
Bears Say
Deep, Persistent LossesA net margin near -85% reflects structural inability so far to convert gross profit into operating profitability. Persistent large losses erode equity, constrain strategic options, and mean sustained reliance on external funding, raising long-term dilution and viability risk without a clear path to breakeven.
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowConsistent negative operating and free cash flow indicate the business cannot self-fund growth or investment. Ongoing cash burn elevates financing risk, increases probability of dilution or costly debt, and limits capacity to invest in growth or product development sustainably over the medium term.
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in debt and debt-to-equity to ~2.22x reduces financial flexibility while earnings remain negative. Higher leverage raises fixed servicing costs and refinancing risk, constraining the firm's ability to weather prolonged losses and invest in scaling without worsening solvency metrics.
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 ¥2.21B.
When is Welby Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Welby Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 68 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.