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Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd.
(9031)
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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
¥2,874.00
▲(2.79% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/18/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: improved profitability and a gradually strengthening balance sheet are offset by weak and volatile free cash flow. Technical indicators are bearish (below key moving averages with negative MACD), while the low P/E and dividend yield provide strong valuation support.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
Nishitetsu's mix of transport, real estate and lifestyle services creates durable cross-segment revenue streams and synergies. Rail and bus networks drive foot traffic for leasing and development, supporting recurring rental income and smoothing cash through cycles in its Fukuoka region franchise.
Negative Factors
Weak free cash flow
Persistent weak or negative free cash flow despite operating improvements means earnings do not reliably convert to cash. That constrains internal funding for capex, debt paydown or distributions, and may force asset sales or new borrowing to finance development and working-capital needs over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
Nishitetsu's mix of transport, real estate and lifestyle services creates durable cross-segment revenue streams and synergies. Rail and bus networks drive foot traffic for leasing and development, supporting recurring rental income and smoothing cash through cycles in its Fukuoka region franchise.
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Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (9031) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥229.84B
Dividend Yield1.68%
Average Volume (3M)293.86K
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.9
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth6.91%
EPS Growth58.54%
CountryJP
Employees18,687
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryRailroads
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)304.20
Shares Outstanding79,360,180
10 Day Avg. Volume144,310
30 Day Avg. Volume293,860
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)0.80
Price to Sales (P/S)0.48
P/FCF Ratio-3.63K
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)301.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥494.53B
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. operates primarily as a transportation and diversified services company within Japan. Its core offerings include rail networks, taxi services, and public and tourist bus transportation. The company maintains a subst...
How the Company Makes Money
The company earns revenue through multiple operating segments. (1) Transportation: It collects passenger fares from its railway lines and bus operations, along with related transport income such as commuter pass sales and other mobility-service re...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
60
Neutral
Cash Flow
42
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 445.49B | 474.16B | 443.50B | 411.65B | 494.64B | 427.16B |
| Gross Profit | 56.57B | 62.91B | 55.61B | 53.68B | 53.59B | 36.76B |
| EBITDA | 58.67B | 73.53B | 53.74B | 60.05B | 48.37B | 38.20B |
| Net Income | 23.59B | 32.16B | 20.81B | 24.72B | 18.37B | 9.87B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 765.84B | 820.85B | 782.13B | 727.00B | 685.79B | 734.50B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 50.51B | 46.87B | 51.32B | 69.62B | 72.80B | 70.83B |
| Total Debt | 357.56B | 362.99B | 366.16B | 316.84B | 334.87B | 347.79B |
| Total Liabilities | 509.82B | 527.80B | 526.08B | 491.16B | 483.91B | 555.41B |
| Stockholders Equity | 247.76B | 284.09B | 249.26B | 229.30B | 195.12B | 173.00B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -18.52B | -63.00M | -67.87B | 6.17B | 21.51B | 4.69B |
| Operating Cash Flow | -2.54B | 38.61B | 15.61B | 62.21B | 43.77B | 30.59B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -15.31B | -30.15B | -74.55B | -42.03B | -24.60B | -10.34B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 5.18B | -13.51B | 39.23B | -25.96B | -19.16B | -1.68B |
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis
Positive
2796.00
Price Trends
2860.60
Positive
2960.35
Negative
2741.47
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.95
Negative
60.32
Neutral
69.78
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9031, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2796 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2832.15, below the 50-day MA of 2860.60, and above the 200-day MA of 2741.47, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -0.95 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.78 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:9031.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
67 Neutral | ¥540.01B | 11.84 | 9.26% | 2.68% | 10.12% | 5.84% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | ¥308.07B | 12.46 | ― | 1.61% | 1.51% | 14.49% | |
60 Neutral | ¥43.00B | 10.63 | ― | 2.17% | 4.27% | 33.45% | |
58 Neutral | ¥229.84B | 6.87 | 12.70% | 1.68% | 6.91% | 58.54% | |
58 Neutral | ¥596.49B | 15.40 | 8.51% | 2.96% | -0.94% | -26.46% | |
57 Neutral | ¥573.22B | 10.32 | 9.94% | 2.49% | 3.80% | 11.76% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. Corporate Events
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Boosts Dividend as Profit Jumps, Warns of Lower Earnings Ahead
May 14, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad reported solid earnings growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with operating revenue up 6.9% to ¥474.2 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 54.5% to ¥32.2 billion, while return on e...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Plans Sharp Hike in Year-End Dividend
May 14, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad has proposed a significant increase in its year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, raising the planned payout from 25 yen to 45 yen per share, with total dividends rising to about 3.4 billion yen. The move...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Revamps Independent Committee for Takeover Defense
May 14, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. has adjusted the composition of its Independent Committee, which oversees responses to large-scale share acquisitions and takeover bids, after determining that existing member and outside director Kyoko Matsuoka no ...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Sets 17th Medium-term Plan to Advance Vision 2035
Mar 30, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad has approved the Nishitetsu Group 17th Medium-term Management Plan, a three-year roadmap running from fiscal 2026 to 2028 that represents the second phase of its long-term “NNR Group CYD Vision 2035.” The company ...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Sets 17th Medium-term Plan to Drive Growth Toward 2035 Vision
Mar 19, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad has approved the Nishitetsu Group 17th Medium-term Management Plan, a three-year program from FY2026 to FY2028 that forms the second phase of its long-term “NNR Group CYD Vision 2035.” Building on results from the...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad to Absorb Engineering Subsidiary to Bolster Rail Safety
Feb 27, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad will merge its wholly owned subsidiary Nishitetsu Engineering into the parent company via an absorption-type merger effective April 1, 2027, dissolving the engineering unit without issuing new shares or offering consideration...
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Lifts Profit Outlook on Strong Nine-Month Earnings
Feb 19, 2026
Nishi-Nippon Railroad reported strong consolidated results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with operating revenue up 8.5% year on year to ¥343.6 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent surging 71.9% to ¥27.8 bill...
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