Central Japan Railway Company (DE:JAP)
FRANKFURT:JAP
JAP Stock Chart & Stats
€23.62
-€0.14(-0.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€23.62
-€0.14(-0.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€17.73 - €26.01
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)14.00
Market Cap
€17.30B
Enterprise Value€6.44T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€1.37T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€4.82T
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.78Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)492.02
Shares Outstanding1,001,177,100
10 Day Avg. Volume26
30 Day Avg. Volume14
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.32
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)1.97
P/FCF Ratio15.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€25.01Price Target Upside5.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)€10.87B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue & Profit RecoverySustained top-line expansion and a large swing to profitable operations indicate structural demand recovery and improved cost economics. High recent EBIT and net margins reflect durable operating leverage on the Tokaido Shinkansen corridor, supporting multi-year cash generation and reinvestment capacity.
Diversified Station & Real Estate IncomeNon-transport revenue from retail, leasing and real estate monetizes fixed infrastructure and reduces reliance on fares. These asset-backed, recurring income streams stabilize revenue through cycles, enhance overall margin resilience, and provide optionality for development-led value capture over the medium term.
Improving Leverage ProfileMeasured debt reduction and rising equity signal gradual balance-sheet repair, increasing financial flexibility. An improved debt-to-equity ratio supports capacity for necessary capex, credit stability and shareholder returns, making the company better positioned for multi-year investments and shocks.
Bears Say
High Absolute DebtDespite leverage improvements, very large absolute debt tied to capital-intensive rail assets constrains flexibility. High principal and interest obligations limit free cash available for discretionary investment or dividends and raise refinancing and macro shock vulnerability over the medium term.
Uneven Free Cash FlowVolatile free cash flow highlights timing and scale of capital spending and operating cycles. Inconsistent cash conversion reduces predictability of funds for capex, debt paydown and distributions, making long-term planning and deleveraging outcomes less certain despite recent positive FCF.
Cyclicality & Demand SensitivityEarnings are sensitive to passenger demand, tourism and business travel cycles. Historical swings to losses during downturns show revenue vulnerability to external shocks (economic slumps, health crises), reducing earnings visibility and increasing downside risk over planning horizons.
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JAP FAQ
What was Central Japan Railway Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Japan Railway Company lowest stock price was €17.73 and its highest was €26.01 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Japan Railway Company’s market cap?
Central Japan Railway Company’s market cap is €17.30B.
When is Central Japan Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Japan Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Central Japan Railway Company’s earnings last quarter?
Central Japan Railway Company released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported €0.532 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.366 by €0.167.
Is Central Japan Railway Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Japan Railway Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Central Japan Railway Company pay dividends?
Central Japan Railway Company does not currently pay dividends.
What is Central Japan Railway Company’s EPS estimate?
Central Japan Railway Company’s EPS estimate is 0.78.
How many shares outstanding does Central Japan Railway Company have?
Central Japan Railway Company has 1,001,177,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Japan Railway Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Japan Railway Company reported an EPS of €0.532 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.366. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.742%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Japan Railway Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:JAP
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Company Description
Central Japan Railway Company
Central Japan Railway Company engages in the railway and related businesses in Japan. The company operates through Transportation, Merchandise and Other, Real Estate, and Other segments. It primarily operates Tokaido Shinkansen, a transportation artery that links metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, as well as operates a network of 12 conventional lines centered on the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas. The company also provides bus, logistics, travel agency, advertising, linen supply, track maintenance, construction and construction consulting, and contracted accounting and financial services; and manufactures and maintains railway rolling stock and machinery. In addition, it is involved in the operation of a department store; wholesale and retail sales business; sale of food and beverages; leasing and sale of real estate; hotel business; and development, improvement, and maintenance of computer systems. Central Japan Railway Company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.
JAP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€25.01
▲(5.88% Upside)
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