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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
¥46.92B
Enterprise Value¥33.32K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥10.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥525.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.5
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.21%
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
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and consistent equity growth give the company durable financial flexibility. Minimal debt reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, supports capital allocation for stores, curricula, or buybacks, and underpins resilience through enrollment cycles while preserving credit optionality.
Sustained Margin ExpansionMeaningful improvement across gross, operating and net margins signals stronger pricing power, cost control and scalable operations. Higher sustainable margins improve cash generation, support reinvestment in programs and distribution, and increase resilience to slower top-line growth.
Growing Free Cash FlowRising free cash flow and high FCF share of earnings indicate strong cash conversion and internal funding capacity. This durable cash generation enables dividends, capex for selective expansion, or strategic investments without reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthRevenue growth has decelerated to mid-single digits in 2026 versus earlier faster expansion, reflecting a maturing core juku market. Sustaining material upside will require new products, geographic expansion, or higher penetration, otherwise returns rely more on margin gains than top-line expansion.
OCF Lags EBITDAOperating cash flow materially below EBITDA suggests working-capital drag or timing effects that can compress liquidity in tight periods. Persistent conversion gaps reduce spare cash available for investment or distribution despite healthy accounting profits, raising operational financing risk.
Revenue Concentrated In Tuition/enrollmentDependence on tuition and student enrollment makes performance sensitive to demographics, competition and retention. Structural declines in cohorts or intensified local competition could pressure long-term top line, requiring costly marketing or product diversification to sustain growth.
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 ¥46.92B.
When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported -¥6.96 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 2.21%. 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 -¥6.96 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.115%.
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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