Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. (JP:4718)
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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
¥45.14B
Enterprise Value¥35.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥466.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)132.51
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 SheetExtremely low leverage and steady equity growth provide durable financial flexibility. With debt-to-equity near 0.03 and healthy ROE (~12–15%), the company can fund operations, weather enrollment cycles, and invest in growth or shareholder returns without raising costly debt.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRising free cash flow demonstrates reliable cash conversion that supports dividends, reinvestment and balance sheet strength. Sustained FCF growth over multiple years underpins long-term capital allocation flexibility and reduces reliance on external financing.
Material Margin ExpansionMeaningful margin improvement reflects scalable operations, pricing power, and cost control. Higher gross and operating margins increase resilience to revenue variability and create more sustainable profit generation, supporting long-term earnings and cash flow durability.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthSlowing top-line expansion versus prior multi-year gains suggests the business may be reaching a more mature phase. If enrollment and pricing gains decelerate further, margin improvements may be needed to sustain EPS growth, limiting medium-term upside without new initiatives.
OCF Consistently Below EBITDAPersistent OCF < EBITDA signals working-capital or timing pressure that can impair cash reliability. Over months, this can constrain free cash flow during seasonal peaks, complicate forecasting, and reduce headroom for discretionary spending despite strong reported EBITDA.
Revenue Concentrated In Tuition FeesHeavy dependence on tuition exposes revenue to enrollment trends, demographics, competition and regulatory changes. Structural shifts in student numbers or policy can materially impact revenue and utilization, increasing business cyclicality and execution risk over the medium term.
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 ¥45.14B.
When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 59 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, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥47.22.
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, beating 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. operates tutoring schools for elementary, middle, and high school students. It operates 180 schools; and 16 franchise schools under the KOBETSU SCHOOL brand. The company was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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