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Japan Communications Inc. (9424) Price & Analysis

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9424 Stock Chart & Stats

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥102.00 - ¥157.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.21M

Average Volume (3M)2.19M

Market Cap

¥20.29B

Enterprise Value¥16.87K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.90B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B

Price to Earnings (P/E)29.4

Beta0.75

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)4.08

Shares Outstanding167,728,740

10 Day Avg. Volume2,025,390

30 Day Avg. Volume2,185,970

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

Steady Revenue GrowthRevenue has risen steadily to about ¥12.1B TTM, showing ongoing demand for the company’s mobile communications services. Continued top-line expansion can support scale, customer investment, and operating resilience over the next several quarters, even as growth moderates.

Positive Free Cash FlowPositive operating and free cash flow demonstrate that the business is converting revenue into internally generated funding. This supports ongoing operations and investment without relying entirely on external capital, although the recent decline means cash generation should be monitored.

Continued ProfitabilityContinued profitability provides a foundation for sustaining the business and funding its mobile communications operations. Although margins are below prior peaks, remaining profitable and maintaining positive earnings gives the company greater resilience than an unprofitable growth model.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionMeaningful gross and net margin compression indicates that less revenue is being retained as profit than in earlier periods. If this persists, it can reduce reinvestment capacity, weaken earnings growth, and make the business more sensitive to changes in operating costs.

Higher LeverageThe sharp increase in debt has materially changed the company’s capital structure and reduced financial flexibility. Higher leverage can increase financing obligations and constrain future investment choices, particularly while profitability is already under pressure from declining margins.

Weaker Cash-Flow QualityRecent free cash flow has weakened and historical cash generation has been volatile, including a negative period. This makes internally funded growth less dependable and could require tighter capital allocation if weaker cash conversion continues alongside margin pressure.

Japan Communications Inc. News

Japan Communications Sets “Vision 2030” With Aggressive Growth Targets

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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 ¥157.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?

Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥20.29B.

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

Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 48 days.

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?

According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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

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Company Description

Japan Communications Inc.

Japan Communications Inc. provides mobile communication services and mobile solutions in Japan, the United States, and internationally. It engages in the development and operation of an authentication platform for internet transactions; operation for telecommunication business; and development and research of technologies for MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and MVNE (mobile virtual network enabler). The company is also involved in the development of network security solutions; and the development and sale of sub-sim and related solutions. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.