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Medley (TSE:4480) Stock Can Profit Recovery Ease Debt Concerns

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Medley stock came into this earnings print riding strong momentum, up roughly a quarter over the past month, and already priced on a rich P/E of 44.3x. The headline today is a sharp swing back into profitability, with Q2 basic earnings per share at ¥51.58 on revenue of ¥12,494m. That kind of earnings reset can make an already emotional trade even more charged, especially when the company is carrying high debt and margins are only modestly above last year. The question now is whether this quarter steadies sentiment or simply raises the bar.

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Q2 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Revenue (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): ¥12,494m vs. ¥10,325m (up about 21%)
  • Net Income (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): ¥1,559m vs. ¥722m (up about 116%)
  • Basic EPS (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): ¥51.58 vs. ¥22.36 (up about 131%)
  • Trailing 12M Basic EPS (Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025): ¥59.15 vs. ¥69.55 (down about 15%)

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TSE:4480 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026
TSE:4480 Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2026

Medley bullish signals from earnings momentum

For investors leaning positive on Medley, this quarter gives some support. Revenue of ¥12,494m and net income of ¥1,559m both sit well above the prior year period, and basic EPS more than doubled to ¥51.58. That shift back into profit fits a digitizing healthcare story where scale can matter. The share price has also risen over the past 7, 30 and 90 days, which indicates the market is rewarding this earnings reset, at least for now.

Medley risks highlighted by profit mix and debt

The cautious side of the Medley story still has some backing. Trailing 12 month basic EPS of ¥59.15 is below last year, even after a strong Q2, which shows the profit recovery is recent rather than broad based. The company is also carrying high debt, so investors need to judge whether current earnings are enough to support that balance sheet if conditions become tougher. The latest quarter calms some worries, but it does not erase them.

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