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    Seraku (TSE:6199) Q4 Earnings Strengthen Its Case As A Cheap Stock

    Simply Wall St·10/16/2026 09:22:17
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    Seraku entered this Q4 2026 earnings print with a reputation as a steady, higher quality Japanese IT services stock trading on a discounted 10.9x P/E. The fresh numbers now require investors to test that thesis against the reported data. Basic earnings per share for the quarter were ¥46.36 on revenue of ¥6,606.24 million, while trailing net margin for the year was 7.3%. With the share price closing at ¥1,542 on 16 October, the market reaction still appears modest relative to the valuation gap and the profit profile reported.

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    Q4 2026 Earnings Summary

    • Revenue (Q4 2026 vs. Q4 2025): ¥6,606.24m vs. ¥6,230.49m (up about 6.0%)
    • Net Income (Excl. Extra Items, Q4 2026 vs. Q4 2025): ¥606.34m vs. ¥393.84m (up about 54.0%)
    • Basic EPS (Q4 2026 vs. Q4 2025): ¥46.36 vs. ¥29.48 (up about 57.0%)
    • Trailing Net Profit Margin (FY 2026 vs. FY 2025): 7.3% vs. 6.9% (margin level higher year on year)

    Ask Charlie what makes SERAKU’s earnings forecast turn negative.

    TSE:6199 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Oct 2026
    TSE:6199 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Oct 2026

    Seraku’s DX Story Backed By Earnings Trajectory

    For investors leaning into Seraku as a dependable digital transformation and cloud integrator, this set of figures broadly supports that story. Revenue of ¥6,606.24m and net income of ¥606.34m were ahead of the prior year’s Q4, and basic EPS climbed to ¥46.36. A trailing net margin of 7.3%, slightly higher than last year, fits the idea of a solid IT services provider slowly improving profitability while executing across DX, cloud, and cybersecurity themes.

    Where The Seraku Caution Flags Still Flicker

    Bears who worry about wage pressure or project work eating into profitability will not find fresh confirmation here. Margin edged up from 6.9% to 7.3%, so near term pressure looks contained rather than escalating. The stock’s 90 day gain of about 24.8% indicates that investors have been rewarding execution. This makes any future slips in utilization, engineer supply, or DX project timing more important to track if you are concerned about the staffing heavy parts of Seraku’s model.

    After a 90 day gain of about 24.8% and firmer margins, any stumble in Seraku’s DX execution or staffing model could matter more than usual. Review the independent risk analysis for SERAKU which shows 1 important warning sign to see whether this quarter’s clean snapshot masks deeper structural pressure points or emerging earnings fragility.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.