Japan Communications Inc. (9424) Stock Price & Analysis

9424 Stock Chart & Stats

¥106.00-¥2.00(-1.85%)

At close: Nov 02 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: JPY 104.00 - JPY 107.00
52-Week Range: JPY 102.00 - JPY 155.00
Previous Close: JPY 108.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 3.47M
Market Cap: JPY 18.11B
Enterprise Value: JPY 16.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing): JPY 6.90B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): JPY 5.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E): 26.0
Beta: 0.70
Next Earnings: Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Growth

Steady multi-year revenue expansion indicates continued demand for the company’s mobile communications services and supports a durable operating base. Although growth is slowing, the larger revenue platform can support recurring customer relationships and provide scale for future investment.

Positive Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow show that the business is currently converting its telecommunications operations into internally generated funds. This supports ongoing operations and investment while reducing reliance on external financing, even though recent cash-flow growth has moderated.

Continued Profitability

Continued profitability and a solid return on equity demonstrate that the company is generating earnings from its capital base despite recent pressure on margins. This provides an established earnings foundation and supports financial resilience over the next several quarters.

Bears Say

Margin Compression

Material declines in gross and net margins weaken the earnings quality of the company’s revenue growth. If the lower profitability profile persists, less revenue will translate into earnings and cash available for investment, debt reduction, or other strategic uses.

Higher Leverage

The sharp increase in debt has materially changed the company’s capital structure and reduces financial flexibility. Higher leverage can increase the burden on operating cash flow and leave fewer resources available to absorb continued margin pressure or fund growth initiatives.

Cash-Flow Volatility

Recent positive free cash flow is tempered by its year-over-year decline and the history of negative free cash flow. This uneven conversion pattern makes internally funded growth less dependable and can increase the need to rely on balance-sheet resources when investment needs rise.

Japan Communications Inc. News

Japan Communications Sets “Vision 2030” With Aggressive Growth Targets

An announcement from Japan Communications Inc. ( ($JP:9424) ) is now available. Japan Communications Inc. has unveiled its “Vision 2030” management policy, charting a long-term growth path built on a

6M ago9424

Japan Communications’ Largest Shareholder Trims Stake but Keeps Top Position

Japan Communications Inc. ( ($JP:9424) ) has shared an update. Japan Communications Inc. reported that The Master Trust Bank of Japan has reduced its stake but remains its largest shareholder,

6M ago9424

9424 FAQ

What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥102.00 and its highest was ¥155.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?

Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥18.11B.

When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

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

How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥0.95 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is 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 167,728,740 shares outstanding.

What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.95 in its last earnings report. 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

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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