Japan Communications Inc. (JP:9424)
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9424 Stock Chart & Stats
¥146.00
-¥1.00(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥146.00
-¥1.00(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥111.00 - ¥177.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.21M
Average Volume (3M)3.03M
Market Cap
¥19.02B
Enterprise Value¥17.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.0
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.59
Shares Outstanding166,838,750
10 Day Avg. Volume2,726,290
30 Day Avg. Volume3,033,013
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.65
Price to Book (P/B)4.61
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio21.59
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Multi-year TurnaroundRevenue rose from ~¥3.5B in 2021 to ~¥9.2B in 2025 and ~¥11.6B TTM while the company returned to sustained profitability. This demonstrates scalable customer acquisition and recurring plan revenue, improving predictability of cash flows and supporting strategic reinvestment over the next months.
Improved Leverage And Equity BaseLowered debt-to-equity and an equity base of ~¥4.6B materially reduce financial risk versus prior years. Modest leverage increases resilience to shocks, lowers refinancing pressure, and preserves capacity to fund investments or absorb short-term working capital swings across the next 2–6 months.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowConsistent positive OCF and FCF provide internal funding for capex, product development and working capital needs, reducing near-term reliance on external financing. This cash generation gives the company flexibility to support growth initiatives and buffer operational volatility over coming months.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionFalling gross, operating and net margins suggest rising costs or pricing pressure. As an MVNO, profitability is sensitive to wholesale network costs and retail pricing dynamics; sustained margin deterioration would limit reinvestment capacity and heighten earnings sensitivity over the medium term.
Weak Cash Conversion Of EarningsLow conversion of reported profits into operating and free cash implies working capital pressure or timing effects. That reduces the effective internal funding available for growth or debt reduction and increases vulnerability to shortfalls if revenue or margins weaken over the next few quarters.
Volatile Past Leverage And Meaningful Absolute DebtA history of volatile leverage and an outstanding debt stock near ¥0.85B create a reliability risk in funding. If cash generation slips or wholesale costs rise, the company may face renewed borrowing or refinancing needs that constrain strategic flexibility in the medium term.
Japan Communications Inc. News
9424 FAQ
What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥111.00 and its highest was ¥177.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?
Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥19.02B.
When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported ¥0.335 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.335.
Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Communications Inc. pay dividends?
Japan Communications Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Communications Inc. have?
Japan Communications Inc. has 166,838,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.335 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Communications Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9424
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Company Description
Japan Communications Inc.
As a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Japan Communications Inc. offers mobile telecommunications services across Japan. Beyond this core offering, the company is involved in several other key areas: it develops and markets network security solutions, manages a FinTech platform, and actively engages in research and development for technologies supporting both MVNOs and Mobile Virtual Network Enablers (MVNEs). Established in 1996, Japan Communications Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo.
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