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4438.T Tokyo Stock Exchange Software

Welby Inc

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2,1B JPY
P/E
EV / Rev
2,2x
Div yield
0,00 %
Op margin
-124,7 %
ROE
-13,1 %
Net margin
-123,4 %
Debt / equity
0,21
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About

Welby Inc provides software solutions, primarily operating in the Health Care Technology industry.

Business. Welby Inc (4438.T) is a software company operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm generates revenue through a subscription-based model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic presence are not disclosed. The company is listed under the ticker 4438.T.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorSoftware & IT Services
IndustrySoftware
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At a glance

Score
37
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-13,1 %
return on equity
Quality
58
quality score (0-100)

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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,1 %+0,7 %+2,5 %
    Energy+1,1 %+5,5 %+1,5 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,4 %+1,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+5,7 %+0,8 %
    Information Technology · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %+4,8 %+0,1 %
    Financials−0,5 %−3,5 %−0,1 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,8 %−0,3 %
    Consumer Staples−0,8 %+4,5 %−0,4 %
    Utilities−1,5 %−21,2 %−1,1 %
    Industrials−1,7 %−2,4 %−1,3 %
    Communication Services

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    Analysis

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-06-25 · SE
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
    • Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score37 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,58
    Data quality0,58 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Welby Inc (4438.T) is a software company operating within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm generates revenue through a subscription-based model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic presence are not disclosed. The company is listed under the ticker 4438.T.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorSoftware & IT Services
    IndustrySoftware
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Welby Inc has a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to 10,596,880,000 JPY, significantly exceeding its total liabilities of 329,918,000 JPY, resulting in a current ratio of 3.9. The company's price-to-book ratio is 2.34, indicating that the market values the company at a premium to its book value.

    The company's profitability is currently negative, with a net loss of 126,981,000 JPY and an operating loss of 128,358,000 JPY. Its return on equity is -13.11%, and return on assets is -9.78%, both significantly below the industry median for software companies. This suggests that Welby Inc is underperforming in terms of generating returns for its shareholders and asset utilization.

    Welby Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic breakdown provided. This lack of diversification may expose the company to higher risk if demand in its primary market fluctuates.

    Looking ahead, Welby Inc is expected to face challenges in improving its financial performance. The company's revenue outlook for the current fiscal year is not provided, but the negative net income and operating income suggest a need for significant operational improvements. The absence of detailed segment or geographic growth data limits the ability to assess specific growth drivers.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. However, the negative net income and operating income raise concerns about the company's ability to sustain operations without additional financing. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 indicates a relatively conservative capital structure.

    Recent financial filings and transcripts do not provide specific details on Welby Inc's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The company's performance is closely monitored by analysts, with the last actual EPS reported at -65.21 JPY and revenue at 635,720,000 JPY.

    Key takeaways
    • Welby Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.9.
    • The company is currently unprofitable, with a net loss of 126,981,000 JPY and an operating loss of 128,358,000 JPY.
    • Welby Inc's return on equity and return on assets are significantly negative, indicating poor performance.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
    • Welby Inc has a low risk of dilution and no immediate liquidity concerns.
    • The company's recent financial performance is below expectations, with a negative EPS and revenue below analyst estimates.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Welby Inc reported JPY 635.7 million revenue in FY2026, indicating a recovery from the previous year's decline.

    Gross profit increased to JPY 448.7 million in FY2026, suggesting improved top-line efficiency despite operating losses.

    Net income improved by 125.9% year-over-year in the latest reported period, showing a trend toward profitability.

    The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, which is below the software cohort median of 0.05.

    Dilution and liquidity risks are assessed as low, providing a stable capital structure for potential growth initiatives.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    Welby Inc posted a net loss of JPY 539.7 million in FY2026, continuing a pattern of unprofitability.

    Operating income remained negative at JPY 530.4 million in FY2026, highlighting persistent core business inefficiencies.

    Free cash flow was negative JPY 606.0 million in FY2026, indicating significant cash burn and liquidity pressure.

    The company faces high credit risk, signaling potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations or securing financing.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-02-13
    Q4 2025 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue ¥255.2M, +10,6% YoY; Operating income +55,6% YoY.

    Revenue¥255.2M+10,6 % YoY
    Operating income-¥123.9M+55,6 % YoY
    Net income-¥124.0M+55,7 % YoY
    Free cash flow
    EPS
    Operating cash flow-¥329.5M+45,4 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue¥255.2M
    Gross profit¥187.4M
    Operating income-¥123.9M
    Net income-¥124.0M
    Margins
    Gross margin73.4%
    Operating margin-48.5%
    Net margin-48.6%
    FCF margin
    Balance sheet
    Total assets¥1.05B
    Total liabilities¥781.9M
    Total equity¥272.3M
    Cash & equivalents¥711.4M
    Long-term debt¥605.7M
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow-¥329.5M
    CapEx-¥101.2M
    Free cash flow
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue ¥255.2MOperating costs ¥379.1MTax ¥151.0kNet income ¥124.0M
    Highlights
    • Revenue ¥255.2M, +10,6% YoY
    • Operating income +55,6% YoY
    • Net income +55,7% YoY
    • Net margin -48.6%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    ¥252,00
    Market cap
    ¥2.27B
    Enterprise value
    ¥1.41B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    2.2x
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    2.3x
    P / Tangible book
    2.3x
    Tangible book
    ¥968.4M
    Net cash
    ¥859.7M
    Current ratio
    3.9
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    -9.8%
    ROE
    -13.1%
    Cash conversion
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-124,7 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-123,4 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-13,1 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,21Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    Source documents
    • Welby Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Welby Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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