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Restar (TSE:3156) Stock Can Devices Momentum Sustain Its EPS Surge

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

Restar stock went into this earnings print on a tear, with the share price up roughly 48% over the past three months and closing at ¥4,415 just as the numbers hit. The headline, though, is not the chart. It is the profit engine. Quarterly basic earnings per share landed at ¥193.12 on revenue of ¥191,420m, while trailing 12 month earnings per share reached ¥454.28. For a company often treated as a low multiple value story on a single digit P/E, this kind of earnings power is what now sets the tone for the rest of the year.

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Q1 2027 Earnings Summary

  • Revenue (Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥191,420m vs. ¥139,043.5m (higher year on year)
  • Net Income, excl. extra items (Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥5,430m vs. ¥838m (higher year on year)
  • Basic EPS (Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥193.12 vs. ¥29.80 (higher year on year)
  • Trailing 12 month Basic EPS (Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026): ¥454.28 vs. ¥167.89 (higher over the last 12 months)

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TSE:3156 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026
TSE:3156 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026

Restar bull case, Devices momentum versus Systems drag

Bulls argue that Restar now offers improved earnings visibility as Devices momentum tied to AI demand offsets a weaker Systems portfolio. The latest quarter goes some way toward that claim. Revenue reached ¥191,420m and net income excluding extra items was ¥5,430m, which supports the idea of a stronger profit engine, helped by the Devices BU. Basic EPS of ¥193.12 and trailing 12 month EPS of ¥454.28 show that recent profitability is not just a one off spike. The 90 day share price move of about 48% and 30 day gain of about 15% suggest investors have already started to price in this improved backdrop. What is still unproven is how much of this earnings power comes from AI related Devices strength versus temporary factors, and whether Systems reorganization is yet lifting margins.

Restar bear case, Systems risk and execution clock

The bear case centers on Systems margin pressure, execution risk on M&A and the short runway left under the Medium Term Plan. The latest results do not show a visible hit from Systems, yet they also do not confirm that Eco solutions margins or the broader Systems BU are back on firm footing. Management still needs to show that new IT and Engineering units can improve the sales mix rather than simply reshuffle it. Bears also worry that Devices is tied to semiconductor and AI cycles. The sharp EPS step up and strong share price run over the last three months raise the bar for future quarters. If Devices growth slows or Systems restructuring delivers only modest gains, it becomes harder for Restar to maintain the current earnings profile and return metrics.

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