Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. (4718) Price & Analysis

4718 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,759.00¥112.00(4.23%)

At close: Oct 30 4:00 PM EDT

Day’s Range: JPY 2,697.00 - JPY 2,774.00
52-Week Range: JPY 1,920.00 - JPY 2,831.00
Previous Close: JPY 2,647.00
Volume: 14.80K
Average Volume (3M): 48.41K
Market Cap: JPY 52.03B
Enterprise Value: JPY 33.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 10.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 516.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E): 19.3
Beta: 0.50
Next Earnings: Nov 02, 2026
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 2.36%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue And Margin Expansion

Sustained revenue growth alongside expanding gross, operating, and net margins indicates improving operating economics rather than growth purchased at declining profitability. This combination can strengthen internal funding capacity and support more durable earnings progression over the next several quarters.

Very Conservative Balance Sheet

Minimal leverage reduces interest burden and balance-sheet risk, giving the company greater flexibility to withstand operating volatility or invest in its education centers and services. Consistent equity growth and healthy reported ROE also show profitability has not depended heavily on debt financing.

Strong Free Cash Flow Generation

Rising free cash flow and generally strong conversion of net income into cash provide resources for reinvestment, shareholder returns, and financial resilience. This cash-generation profile makes the business less dependent on external funding as it develops its tutoring operations.

Bears Say

Moderating Revenue Growth

The slower latest growth rate suggests Waseda Academy is moving toward a more mature expansion profile, which may make future earnings growth increasingly dependent on margin gains or higher student and program penetration. That can limit the pace of compounding over the medium term.

Operating Cash Flow Trails EBITDA

Although overall cash generation is strong, recurring operating cash flow below EBITDA indicates that reported operating earnings do not fully translate into cash each period. If this pattern persists, working-capital effects or timing differences could constrain funds available for reinvestment and distributions.

Net Margin Remains Modest

Profitability has improved substantially, but a 6.6% net margin still leaves less room than a higher-margin model to absorb cost increases or enrollment weakness. The relatively modest bottom-line margin means continued operational improvement remains important to sustain earnings growth.

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. News

Waseda Academy to Absorb Noda Gakuen in Exam-Prep Merger

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) has shared an update. Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. has approved an absorption-type merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Noda Gakuen Co., Ltd., effective

6d ago4718

Waseda Academy Lifts Earnings and Dividend Forecasts on Strong Enrollment

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) has issued an announcement. Waseda Academy revised its earnings outlook for the six months to September 30, 2026 and the full fiscal year

6d ago4718

Eishinkan Increases Stake to Become Major Shareholder in Waseda Academy

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) has provided an update. Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. has announced a change in its major shareholders following confirmation of the shareholder register as

3w ago4718

Waseda Academy Completes ¥1.49 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) just unveiled an announcement. Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. has completed a share repurchase program authorized by its board on July 31, 2026, acquiring

3M ago4718

Waseda Academy Launches ¥1.5 Billion Share Buyback to Boost Capital Efficiency

An update from Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) is now available. Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback, aiming to

3M ago4718

Waseda Academy to Dispose Treasury Shares for Performance-Based Stock Incentives

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) just unveiled an announcement. Waseda Academy has approved the disposal of 90,000 treasury shares, worth about ¥231 million, to trust accounts at The

3M ago4718

Waseda Academy Bolsters Performance-Based Stock Incentive Trusts for Executives and Staff

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) has issued an update. Waseda Academy Co., Ltd., listed on the TSE Prime, operates in the education services industry, focusing on preparatory and

3M ago4718

Waseda Academy posts Q1 loss but keeps upbeat full-year forecast and higher dividend plan

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) has issued an update. Waseda Academy reported consolidated net sales of ¥7,719 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 9.9%

3M ago4718

Waseda Academy Sets Three-Year Plan to Become Japan’s Top Tutoring School

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ) just unveiled an update. Waseda Academy has unveiled a three-year medium-term management plan covering fiscal years 2027 to 2029 as it targets a

5M ago4718

Waseda Academy Overhauls Board and Executive Lineup Ahead of June Shareholders Meeting

The latest announcement is out from Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:4718) ). Waseda Academy has announced changes to its leadership structure, with the board resolving new director and executive

5M ago4718

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 ¥2831.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥52.03B.

When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

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.

Is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.36%. 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. 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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