WOWOW INC. (JP:4839)
:4839
4839 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1489.00
-¥9.00(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1489.00
-¥9.00(-0.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥990.00 - ¥1,920.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.90K
Average Volume (3M)243.40K
Market Cap
¥35.57B
Enterprise Value¥6.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥27.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥297.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.8
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
May 15, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)62.08
Shares Outstanding28,844,400
10 Day Avg. Volume88,730
30 Day Avg. Volume243,403
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.42
Price to Sales (P/S)0.37
P/FCF Ratio12.21
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
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low debt-to-equity and a robust equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces bankruptcy risk, preserves borrowing capacity for content investment or strategic initiatives, and cushions the business against subscriber cyclicality and advertising swings over the medium term.
Healthy Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent free cash flow growth and healthy FCF-to-net-income conversion support self-funded content production, network maintenance and potential shareholder distributions. Reliable cash generation lowers dependence on external financing and enables steady reinvestment into the core pay-TV business.
Subscription-based Model & Solid Gross MarginA recurring subscription revenue model combined with a healthy ~32% gross margin yields predictable, sticky revenue and covers fixed programming and transmission costs. This structural revenue stability supports long-term planning and content investment despite slower top-line growth.
Bears Say
Declining Profitability / Low ROEA sharply reduced ROE and falling net margins indicate the business is converting less profit from its equity base. Persistently low returns constrain shareholder value creation, limit retained-earnings-driven growth and weaken the case for heavy reinvestment without operational improvements.
Weaker Cash Generation EfficiencyA declining operating-cash-flow-to-net-income ratio signals deterioration in earnings quality and cash conversion. Over time this reduces flexibility to fund content, capex or dividends from operations alone and increases reliance on balance sheet buffers or external financing for strategic needs.
Modest Revenue GrowthVery low organic top-line growth constrains scalability of fixed-cost leverage and limits margin expansion opportunities. In a sector where content investment is capital-intensive, weak revenue growth makes it harder to justify higher programming spend or to expand market share sustainably.
WOWOW INC. News
4839 FAQ
What was WOWOW INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WOWOW INC. lowest stock price was ¥990.00 and its highest was ¥1920.00 in the past 12 months.
What is WOWOW INC.’s market cap?
WOWOW INC.’s market cap is ¥35.57B.
When is WOWOW INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
WOWOW INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 15, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were WOWOW INC.’s earnings last quarter?
WOWOW INC. released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported ¥62.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥62.08.
Is WOWOW INC. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WOWOW INC.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does WOWOW INC. pay dividends?
WOWOW INC. pays a Annually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.17%. See more information on WOWOW INC. dividends here
What is WOWOW INC.’s EPS estimate?
WOWOW INC.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does WOWOW INC. have?
WOWOW INC. has 28,844,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to WOWOW INC.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
WOWOW INC. reported an EPS of ¥62.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.756%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WOWOW INC.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4839
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
WOWOW INC.
Wowow Inc. provides broadcasting and related services in Japan. It procures and produces programs through satellite broadcasting, as well as offers services through cable television, satellite communication broadcasting, and IPTV. In addition, it operates three broadcasting channels that broadcast movies, musics, and documentaries, as well as offers telemarketing services. The company was formerly known as Satellite Broadcasting, Inc. and changed its name to Wowow Inc. in December 2000. Wowow Inc. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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