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Japan Communications Inc. (9424) Price & Analysis

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9424 Stock Chart & Stats

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥102.00 - ¥157.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.21M

Average Volume (3M)1.96M

Market Cap

¥19.96B

Enterprise Value¥16.87B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.90B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B

Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7

Beta0.73

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)4.08

Shares Outstanding167,728,740

10 Day Avg. Volume2,507,600

30 Day Avg. Volume1,957,206

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

Steady Revenue GrowthSustained multi-year revenue expansion indicates continuing demand for the company’s mobile communications services. A growing revenue base can support operating investment, customer scale, and recurring service economics, even as the pace of growth moderates.

Positive Free Cash FlowPositive operating and free cash flow show that the business is currently converting operations into internal funding. This supports routine investment and financial obligations without relying entirely on external capital, although cash conversion is not yet best-in-class.

Solid Return On EquityA return on equity of roughly 16–18% indicates that the company continues to generate meaningful returns on its shareholder capital. This supports the case for an economically productive business, provided profitability and leverage remain manageable over time.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionThe substantial decline in gross and net margins shows that revenue growth is producing less profit than in earlier periods. Persistent margin pressure could reduce reinvestment capacity, weaken earnings resilience, and make the business more sensitive to operating cost changes.

Sharp Leverage IncreaseThe sharp move from very low debt to materially higher leverage increases financial obligations and reduces flexibility. A debt-to-equity ratio near 1.24 leaves less room to absorb weaker profitability, while interest and repayment demands can constrain future capital allocation.

Weaker Earnings TrendNegative EPS growth indicates that per-share earnings have deteriorated despite the company’s continuing revenue expansion. If this weakness persists, it would signal that growth is not translating efficiently into shareholder earnings and could limit internally funded progress.

Japan Communications Inc. News

Japan Communications Sets “Vision 2030” With Aggressive Growth Targets

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9424 FAQ

What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥102.00 and its highest was ¥157.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?

Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥19.96B.

When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 26 days.

How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥0.95 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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 167,728,740 shares outstanding.

What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.95 in its last earnings report. 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.

Japan Communications Inc. provides mobile communication services and mobile solutions in Japan, the United States, and internationally. It engages in the development and operation of an authentication platform for internet transactions; operation for telecommunication business; and development and research of technologies for MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and MVNE (mobile virtual network enabler). The company is also involved in the development of network security solutions; and the development and sale of sub-sim and related solutions. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.