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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¥973.00 - ¥1,920.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.90K
Average Volume (3M)243.40K
Market Cap
¥34.24B
Enterprise Value¥5.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥27.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥297.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.8
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
May 14, 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
Strong Balance SheetVery low leverage and a robust equity ratio give WOWOW long-term financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports steady capital allocation to content and technology, and allows resilience through cyclical subscriber or ad revenue changes.
Healthy Free Cash FlowSustained free cash flow growth provides a durable source of funding for content investment, dividend capacity, and strategic initiatives. Strong cash conversion cushions operational volatility and supports multi-month planning and reinvestment even with near-term margin pressures.
Recurring Subscription RevenueA subscription-based pay-TV model creates predictable, recurring revenue and higher customer lifetime value versus one-off sales. That steadiness supports long-term forecasting, retention-focused investing in original programming, and more stable cash flows across quarters.
Bears Say
Very Low Return On EquityROE near 1% signals weak effectiveness in converting shareholder capital into earnings. Persistently low ROE constrains the company's ability to generate returns above cost of capital, limiting reinvestment efficiency and reducing long-term shareholder value creation.
Declining Profitability MarginsFalling net and operating margins indicate structural pressure on profitability—likely from rising content, rights, or operating costs. Over months, compressed margins reduce free cash flow resilience and restrict the budget available for content, marketing, or technology upgrades.
Slow Revenue GrowthVery low top-line growth suggests market saturation or limited subscriber expansion. With constrained revenue expansion, the company faces difficulty achieving scale economies; this magnifies the impact of cost pressures and slows sustainable improvement in profitability.
WOWOW INC. News
4839 FAQ
What was WOWOW INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WOWOW INC. lowest stock price was ¥973.00 and its highest was ¥1920.00 in the past 12 months.
What is WOWOW INC.’s market cap?
WOWOW INC.’s market cap is ¥34.24B.
When is WOWOW INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
WOWOW INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 14, 2026 which is in 53 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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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