WOWOW INC. (JP:4839)
:4839
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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¥982.00 - ¥1,920.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.90K
Average Volume (3M)243.40K
Market Cap
¥27.93B
Enterprise Value-¥808.03M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥27.39B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥297.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.5
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Jul 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.53
Shares Outstanding28,844,400
10 Day Avg. Volume88,730
30 Day Avg. Volume243,403
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.26
Price to Book (P/B)0.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.46
P/FCF Ratio12.97
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 SheetMinimal debt and a sizable, stable equity base provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling the company to sustain operations, invest in content or weather industry cyclicality over multiple quarters without balance-sheet stress.
Improving Cash GenerationRising operating and free cash flow indicate stronger internal funding capacity and the ability to support capital needs, dividends, or content investment. Improved cash conversion over the latest year strengthens the sustainability of shareholder returns and strategic spend.
Subscription-based Recurring RevenueA subscription revenue model delivers recurring, predictable cash inflows and higher customer lifetime value versus pure ad models. This structural revenue base supports steady funding for programming, and allows focused retention and upsell strategies that persist beyond short-term cycles.
Bears Say
Profitability CompressionMaterial margin compression and a multi-year drop in net income signal structural pressure on profit drivers such as content costs or pricing power. Even with a partial rebound, lower margins reduce resilience to cost inflation and limit long-term reinvestment and return potential.
Volatile Cash Flow HistoryHistoric swings in free cash flow and inconsistent conversion from earnings heighten uncertainty about sustainable cash generation. This volatility can constrain multi-year planning for content investment, dividends, or strategic initiatives and increases reliance on steady subscriptions improving consistently.
Declining Returns On EquityA meaningful decline in ROE versus recent peaks suggests the company is not extracting the same earnings from its equity base. Persistently lower ROE can indicate weaker asset productivity or pricing pressure, which undermines long-term shareholder value creation.
WOWOW INC. News
4839 FAQ
What was WOWOW INC.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WOWOW INC. lowest stock price was ¥982.00 and its highest was ¥1920.00 in the past 12 months.
What is WOWOW INC.’s market cap?
WOWOW INC.’s market cap is ¥27.93B.
When is WOWOW INC.’s upcoming earnings report date?
WOWOW INC.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 24, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were WOWOW INC.’s earnings last quarter?
WOWOW INC. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported -¥67.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -¥67.43.
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 -¥67.43 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.383%.
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.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Wowow Inc. is a media enterprise specializing in broadcasting and related offerings throughout the country. The company is involved in both acquiring and producing program content, which it disseminates via multiple platforms, including satellite television, cable networks, satellite communication broadcasts, and internet protocol television (IPTV). Moreover, Wowow Inc. oversees the operation of three dedicated channels that feature a wide array of programming, such as movies, musical performances, and documentary films. In addition to its media distribution, the firm also provides telemarketing solutions. Founded in 1984, the company was initially named Satellite Broadcasting, Inc. before officially rebranding as Wowow Inc. in December 2000.
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