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Scala, Inc. (4845) Stock Price & Analysis

4845 Stock Chart & Stats

¥320.00¥6.00(1.91%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
JPY 320JPY 340JPY 3603 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep13 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
JPY 315.00 - JPY 322.00
52-Week Range
JPY 314.00 - JPY 401.00
Previous Close
JPY 314.00
Volume
64.90K
Average Volume (3M)
74.36K
Market Cap
JPY 5.69B
Enterprise Value
JPY 5.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
JPY 4.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
JPY 4.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
15.3
Beta
0.47
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2026
Dividend Yield
5.31%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Recovery

The return to double-digit revenue growth indicates renewed demand for Scala’s ICT and IT-enabled services after a period of contraction. If sustained, stronger sales can improve operating scale, support reinvestment in digital capabilities, and reinforce the company’s ability to serve business clients over the next several quarters.

Improved Leverage

The reduction in debt-to-equity shows meaningful balance-sheet repair following the 2024 stress period. Lower leverage should reduce financial strain and provide more flexibility to fund operations, invest in client solutions, and withstand variability in profitability without relying as heavily on additional borrowing.

Stable Gross Margins

Relatively stable gross margins suggest Scala retains a consistent level of value capture across its software, systems, and IT-enabled services. This provides a foundation for rebuilding earnings as revenue grows, while indicating that the core offering has not experienced a structural deterioration in unit economics.

Bears Say

Weakening Cash Generation

The sharp decline in operating and free cash flow raises concerns about earnings conversion and the durability of internally generated funding. With free cash flow covering only about 44% of net income, Scala may have less capacity to finance investment, dividends, or debt reduction without added balance-sheet pressure.

Profitability Volatility

Large swings from a 2024 loss to a 2025 margin peak and then a much lower 2026 margin indicate that earnings remain inconsistent. This volatility makes future profits harder to forecast, limits confidence in operating leverage, and could weaken the company’s ability to compound returns even if revenue continues recovering.

Moderate Leverage And Lower Returns

Although the balance sheet has stabilized, debt remains significant relative to equity and returns have cooled materially. The combination leaves Scala sensitive to further profit weakness: lower ROE reduces the efficiency of retained capital, while ongoing leverage can constrain financial flexibility and strategic investment.

Scala, Inc. News

4845 FAQ

What was Scala, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scala, Inc. lowest stock price was ¥314.00 and its highest was ¥401.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Scala, Inc.’s market cap?
Scala, Inc.’s market cap is ¥5.69B.
When is Scala, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Scala, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Scala, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ¥8.82 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Scala, Inc. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Scala, Inc. pay dividends?
Scala, Inc. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.31%. See more information on Scala, Inc. dividends here
What is Scala, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Scala, Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Scala, Inc. have?
Scala, Inc. has 17,770,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scala, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scala, Inc. reported an EPS of ¥8.82 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.466%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Scala, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4845
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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