Caster Co (TSE:9331) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:9331 Caster Co Ltd TSE:9331
22 GF Score
Price 円734.00
GF Value 円1,063.55
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Caster Co Profitability Rank?

Caster Co TSE:9331 -0.68% 22 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Feb. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:9331 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,063.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Caster Co has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Caster Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.44%. As of today, Caster Co's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


Caster Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSE:9331 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caster Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


Caster Co Profitability Rank vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caster Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caster Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


TSE:9331
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Caster Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Caster Co has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Caster Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=4.9 / 1121.519
=0.44 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Caster Co has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
Caster Co (TSE:9331) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Caster Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Caster Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 1.00.
Is Caster Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Caster Co's current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 1.00. Overall, Caster Co has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caster Co's Profitability Rank compare to RHI and KFY?
Caster Co's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. Historically, Caster Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 1.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Business Services company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Caster Co and its competitors. Caster Co's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caster Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co (TSE:9331) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,063.55, compared to a current price of 円734.00 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Caster Co's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caster Co (TSE:9331), the current Profitability Rank is 1 as of Feb. 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 Caster Co (TSE:9331) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caster Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円734.00 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,063.55. GuruFocus considers Caster Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9331:

  • Profitability Rank: 1 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,063.55 vs. price of 円734.00 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caster Co Business Description

Address 1-5-1 Otemachi, Otemachi First Square West Tower 1st & 2nd Floor, Caster Square Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, LIFORK Otemachi, Tokyo, JPN
Caster Co Ltd is engaged in business operations and operates two businesses: the BPaaS Business, which utilizes the resources of remote workers to act on behalf of and support companies' back-office operations, and the Other Business, which provides staffing and placement services, develops and provides business efficiency tools for e-commerce companies, and develops and operates products and services using generative AI.
22GF Score

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円734.00
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