Scala (TSE:4845) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 150% Above Median

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TSE:4845 Scala Inc TSE:4845
58 GF Score
Price 円330.00
GF Value 円349.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Scala GF Value Rank?

Scala TSE:4845 +0.61% 58 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4845 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円349.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Scala has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


TSE:4845 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Scala's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Scala GF Value Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Scala's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scala's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
Scala (TSE:4845) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Scala and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Scala's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Scala's GF Value Rank too high?
Scala's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Scala has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scala's GF Value Rank compare to QH and SHOP?
Scala's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Scala's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Software company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Scala and its competitors. Scala's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scala (TSE:4845) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円349.71, compared to a current price of 円330.00 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Scala's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Scala (TSE:4845), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Scala (TSE:4845) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scala stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円330.00 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円349.71. GuruFocus considers Scala to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4845:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (150% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: 円349.71 vs. price of 円330.00 (5.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4845 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scala Business Description

Address MK Building 3rd Floor, 3-3-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokoyo, JPN
Scala Inc is engaged in development, sales, and maintenance of SaaS and ASP related business software products. The company offers web services that supports corporate sites and EC sites using automatic voice response technologies.
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