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West Japan Railway Company (WJRYF) Stock Price & Analysis

WJRYF Stock Chart & Stats

$17.95$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$18$19$203 Aug18 Aug28 Aug4 Sep27 Oct
Day’s Range
$17.95 - $17.95
52-Week Range
$14.30 - $25.03
Previous Close
$17.95
Volume
369
Average Volume (3M)
3
Market Cap
$8.92B
Enterprise Value
$2.82T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$199.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$1.65T
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.9
Beta
0.12
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.46
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2027
Dividend Yield
3.66%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Recovery

The substantial revenue recovery demonstrates renewed demand across JR West’s transportation and related businesses after the downturn. Continued growth in 2026 indicates that the enlarged revenue base is still expanding, supporting operating leverage and a stronger foundation for future earnings.

Profitability Improvement

A return to positive operating and net profitability materially strengthens the company’s earnings capacity. The improvement shows that recovered demand is translating into profits, while sustained margins provide resources for network investment, service quality, and station-area development.

Operating Cash Generation

The strong recovery in operating cash flow indicates that reported earnings are being supported by cash generated from the underlying railway and related businesses. This improves JR West’s ability to fund maintenance, capital projects, debt service, and shareholder distributions over the medium term.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Although leverage has improved, debt remains substantial relative to equity for an asset-heavy railway operator. This reduces financial flexibility, increases the importance of stable operating performance, and could constrain investment or shareholder returns if business conditions weaken.

Weak Free Cash Flow Conversion

Uneven free cash flow shows that significant capital spending absorbs a large portion of accounting earnings. The resulting modest cash conversion can limit internally funded growth and leave less surplus for debt reduction or distributions, particularly when infrastructure investment needs remain high.

Demand Sensitivity And Moderate Margins

The prior losses demonstrate meaningful sensitivity to changes in travel demand, while the current operating margin remains moderate for a capital-intensive railroad. This combination leaves earnings exposed to weaker utilization and limits the buffer available to absorb operational or economic pressure.

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WJRYF FAQ

What was West Japan Railway Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
West Japan Railway Company lowest stock price was $14.30 and its highest was $25.03 in the past 12 months.
What is West Japan Railway Company’s market cap?
West Japan Railway Company’s market cap is $8.92B.
When is West Japan Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
West Japan Railway Company’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 05, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 4 days.
How were West Japan Railway Company’s earnings last quarter?
West Japan Railway Company released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.545 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.477 by $0.068.
Is West Japan Railway Company overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does West Japan Railway Company pay dividends?
West Japan Railway Company pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.311 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.66%. See more information on West Japan Railway Company dividends here
What is West Japan Railway Company’s EPS estimate?
West Japan Railway Company’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does West Japan Railway Company have?
West Japan Railway Company has 455,561,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to West Japan Railway Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
West Japan Railway Company reported an EPS of $0.545 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.477. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.351%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of West Japan Railway Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WJRYF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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