Japan Communications Inc. (JP:9424)
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9424 Stock Chart & Stats
¥146.00
-¥1.00(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥146.00
-¥1.00(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥111.00 - ¥177.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.21M
Average Volume (3M)3.03M
Market Cap
¥18.85B
Enterprise Value¥17.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.8
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.59
Shares Outstanding166,838,750
10 Day Avg. Volume2,726,290
30 Day Avg. Volume3,033,013
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.65
Price to Book (P/B)4.61
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio21.59
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthSustained multi‑year revenue growth demonstrates durable customer adoption of the company’s MVNO plans and growing scale. Higher recurring subscription revenue increases operating leverage potential, supports ongoing investment in product and distribution, and improves resilience over the next several months.
Balance Sheet HealthModest and improving leverage provides financial flexibility to fund growth or absorb shocks without heavy refinancing risk. A stronger equity base and lower debt ratio reduce solvency risk, enabling strategic spending or opportunistic investments while preserving capital structure stability.
Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow indicate the core MVNO business converts revenue into cash. This cash generation supports capex, working capital, and strategic initiatives without immediate external financing, enhancing the company’s ability to sustain operations and invest over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin PressureRecent margin erosion suggests competitive pricing or rising wholesale/network costs are pressuring profitability. Sustained margin compression would reduce reinvestment capacity and lower returns, making the business more sensitive to cost shocks and limiting long‑term earnings durability.
Cash ConversionEarnings are not fully backed by cash, indicating weaker cash conversion that may reflect working capital swings or timing effects. Persistent cash conversion below net income constrains internal funding for growth, dividends, or debt reduction, and raises sensitivity to operational disruptions.
Host-network DependenceStructural reliance on third‑party network wholesalers limits pricing power and exposes margins to contract terms or regulatory changes. That dependence can cap differentiation and makes long‑term profitability vulnerable to renegotiation, capacity costs, or shifts in host operator strategies.
Japan Communications Inc. News
9424 FAQ
What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥111.00 and its highest was ¥177.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?
Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥18.85B.
When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported ¥0.333 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.333.
Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Communications Inc. pay dividends?
Japan Communications Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Communications Inc. have?
Japan Communications Inc. has 166,838,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.333 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Communications Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9424
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Company Description
Japan Communications Inc.
As a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Japan Communications Inc. offers mobile telecommunications services across Japan. Beyond this core offering, the company is involved in several other key areas: it develops and markets network security solutions, manages a FinTech platform, and actively engages in research and development for technologies supporting both MVNOs and Mobile Virtual Network Enablers (MVNEs). Established in 1996, Japan Communications Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Tokyo.
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