Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. (9046) Stock Price & Analysis

9046 Stock Chart & Stats

¥2,285.00¥28.00(1.24%)

At close: Oct 30 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 2,260.00 - JPY 2,298.00
52-Week Range: JPY 2,247.00 - JPY 2,608.00
Previous Close: JPY 2,257.00
Volume: 8,900
Average Volume (3M): 16.02K
Market Cap: JPY 18.37B
Enterprise Value: JPY 71.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 1.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 54.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 12.6
Beta: 0.31
Next Earnings: N/A
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield: 1.09%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improving Profitability

Sustained improvement in revenue, operating margin and net margin indicates stronger earnings conversion from the railway business. Higher profitability can improve resilience and support ongoing maintenance and service investment over the medium term.

Positive Operating Cash Flow

The rise in operating cash generation provides an important internal funding source for railway operations and capital needs. Although free cash flow is uneven, stronger operating inflows improve the company’s ability to sustain essential infrastructure spending.

Improving Capital Position

Equity growth and reduced leverage versus FY2021 show gradual balance-sheet improvement. This strengthens the capital base and reduces financial risk over time, even though debt remains elevated and continues to limit flexibility.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

The substantial debt burden leaves the railway operator more exposed to refinancing costs, interest-rate changes and earnings shocks. This can restrict investment flexibility and make weaker operating periods more consequential for long-term financial stability.

Inconsistent Free Cash Flow

Volatile free cash flow suggests that capital expenditure and reinvestment requirements can absorb operating cash generation. A negative result in FY2026 reduces internally funded flexibility and may increase reliance on borrowing or other financing.

Uneven Growth And Moderate Margins

Despite multi-year profit improvement, revenue growth has not been consistently smooth and margins remain only moderate relative to the company’s debt load. This limits the cushion available if passenger demand or operating costs weaken over the medium term.

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. News

Kobe Electric Railway Books Slight Revenue Gain but Projects Profit Decline for FY 2026

An announcement from Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) is now available. Kobe Electric Railway reported modest growth in operating revenue to ¥11.53 billion for the six months

3d ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Posts Profit Decline Amid Modest Revenue Growth

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) just unveiled an update. Kobe Electric Railway reported consolidated operating revenue of ¥5,862 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026,

3M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Details Ties to Hankyu Hanshin, Stresses Operational Independence

An update from Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) is now available. Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. disclosed its relationship with Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc., identifying HH as

4M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Gains Approval to Shift TSE Listing to Standard Market

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) has provided an update. Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd., a Japanese railway operator listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, provides

5M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway to Restructure Top Leadership with Chairman Role Change

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) has issued an update. Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. announced a leadership change, with current Representative Director and Chairman Nobuhiko Terada slated

5M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Lifts Profit and Dividend but Sees Earnings Cooling in FY2027 Forecast

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) has shared an update. Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. reported consolidated operating revenue of ¥23.3 billion for the year ended March 31,

5M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway to Revise Top Management Structure in June 2026

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) has provided an update. Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. announced a change in its top management, with current Representative Director and Chairman

5M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Lifts Earnings and Dividend but Signals Profit Dip Ahead

An announcement from Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) is now available. Kobe Electric Railway reported solid results for the year ended March 31, 2026, with operating revenue

5M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Books Offset Extraordinary Items With No Earnings Impact

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) has provided an announcement. Kobe Electric Railway said it booked both extraordinary income and extraordinary losses of ¥1,085 million in the fiscal

6M ago9046

Kobe Electric Railway Replaces Resigning Audit Committee Director to Maintain Governance Standards

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9046) ) has issued an announcement. Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. announced that Audit and Supervisory Committee member Makoto Nakanishi will resign on March

7M ago9046

9046 FAQ

What was Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥2247.00 and its highest was ¥2608.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥18.37B.

When is Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

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

How were Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2026. The company reported ¥45.127 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. overvalued?

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

Does Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. pays a Annually dividend of ¥25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.09%. See more information on Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. have?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. has 8,061,566 shares outstanding.

What happened to Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥45.127 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.713%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kobe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9046

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