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4718 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2274.00
-¥26.00(-1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2274.00
-¥26.00(-1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,920.00 - ¥2,955.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.80K
Average Volume (3M)47.20K
Market Cap
¥46.29B
Enterprise Value¥35.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥10.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥525.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.3
Beta0.53
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)134.61
Shares Outstanding19,012,451
10 Day Avg. Volume31,240
30 Day Avg. Volume47,196
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.54
Price to Book (P/B)2.27
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
P/FCF Ratio10.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)154.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥40.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin ExpansionMargins have expanded materially across gross, operating and net lines, reflecting improved pricing, cost control and operating leverage. This durable margin improvement boosts cash generation, supports reinvestment and dividends, and reduces sensitivity of profits to enrollment volatility.
Conservative Balance SheetWaseda's extremely low debt-to-equity and growing equity base provide strong financial flexibility and resilience. A conservative balance sheet lowers default risk, supports strategic investments or M&A and permits steady capital returns during downturns, enhancing long-term stability.
Strong Free Cash FlowFree cash flow has more than doubled and consistently represents a high share of net income, demonstrating robust cash conversion. This persistent cash generation funds operations, capex and shareholder returns without heavy borrowing, underpinning durable self-financing capacity.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthRevenue growth has slowed to mid-single digits after earlier faster expansion, indicating a maturing core tutoring market and reduced upside from organic expansion. Sustaining long-term earnings growth may require new services, geographic expansion or market-share gains to offset the calmer base.
OCF Below EBITDAOperating cash flow persistently trailing EBITDA points to working-capital timing or conversion inefficiencies. That gap can constrain liquidity through seasonal cycles, limit near-term reinvestment flexibility and create volatility in distributable cash despite strong headline profitability.
Revenue Concentration On TuitionThe company's heavy reliance on tuition and enrollment concentrates revenue risk in student demand, demographic trends and competitive intensity. Limited diversification raises exposure to enrollment declines, retention challenges or regulatory changes that can materially affect medium-term revenues.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. News
4718 FAQ
What was Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1920.00 and its highest was ¥2955.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥46.29B.
When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥47.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.56%. See more information on Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. have?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. has 19,012,451 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥47.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.051%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4718
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Company Description
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. provides supplementary education through its network of tutoring centers, catering to students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The company manages 180 direct-operation schools and supports an additional 16 franchised establishments under the KOBETSU SCHOOL banner. Founded in 1974, its corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.
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