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6178 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2485.50
¥36.00(1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥2485.50
¥36.00(1.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,392.00 - ¥2,539.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.71M
Average Volume (3M)6.59M
Market Cap
¥6.63T
Enterprise Value¥40.89M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥73.06T
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥33.34T
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Nov 12, 2026EPS Estimate
35.68Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)129.94
Shares Outstanding2,808,194,600
10 Day Avg. Volume6,362,420
30 Day Avg. Volume6,592,956
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.68
Price to Book (P/B)0.53
Price to Sales (P/S)0.46
P/FCF Ratio-0.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥2,550.00Price Target Upside2.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)144.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥12.75T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelJapan Post's exposure across postal/logistics, a nationwide post-office retail network, banking and life insurance creates multiple, semi-independent cash pools and cross-sell channels. This structural diversification smooths revenue mix and supports resilience against single-segment shocks over months.
Scale And Distribution NetworkVery large employee base and extensive branch footprint underpin last-mile logistics and in-person financial distribution. Scale supports operating leverage in parcel and agency businesses and provides durable customer access that's hard for new entrants to replicate.
Stable Profitability With Recent Operational ImprovementWhile margins are modest, the group has maintained relatively steady net income and showed an operating profit rebound in 2026. That indicates operational resilience and potential for incremental margin recovery from cost or efficiency initiatives over the coming months.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flows constrain internal funding for capex, dividends, and deleveraging. Over a multi-month horizon this raises reliance on external funding or intra-group transfers, reducing financial flexibility and increasing vulnerability to funding stress.
High LeverageA materially elevated debt-to-equity ratio increases sensitivity to interest-rate moves and funding-market volatility. High leverage limits strategic optionality, raises refinancing risk, and makes earnings and capital return plans more contingent on steady cash generation.
Flat-to-Declining Revenue And Thin MarginsStagnant or falling top-line alongside thin, volatile margins constrains sustainable profit-growth. With limited revenue momentum, the group faces pressure to extract efficiency gains to improve returns, making earnings durability sensitive to competitive and cost pressures.
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co News
6178 FAQ
What was JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥1392.00 and its highest was ¥2539.50 in the past 12 months.
What is JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s market cap?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥6.63T.
When is JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 12, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported ¥45.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥32.772 by ¥12.298.
Is JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd pay dividends?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.1%. See more information on JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd dividends here
What is JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 35.68.
How many shares outstanding does JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd have?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd has 2,808,194,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥45.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥32.772. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.793%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6178
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Company Description
JAPAN POST HOLDINGS Co Ltd
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. operates as a comprehensive service provider across Japan, primarily focusing on its extensive postal, financial, and insurance divisions. Its postal operations include traditional mail and parcel delivery services like Yu-Pack and Yu-Mail, along with international cargo transport and agency services. The company also sells a variety of products, including stamps, petroleum, and catalog merchandise, and undertakes tasks commissioned by local government entities. Within its financial segment, Japan Post Holdings offers a broad spectrum of banking services such as deposits, securities investment, remittances, credit cards, and personal loans. Its insurance arm provides both life and non-life coverage. Beyond these core services, the company is significantly involved in logistics and transportation, managing road, rail, ship, and air freight, freight forwarding, and 3PL (third-party logistics), as well as express delivery. This extends to truck cargo transportation, vehicle maintenance, and fleet management. Further diversifying its activities, Japan Post Holdings engages in real estate ownership, leasing, and development of residential and commercial properties, alongside asset management. It also provides various business support services, including management and financial consulting, telemarketing, direct mail planning and sales, and contracting for IT system design, development, and operation. Additionally, it sells post office advertising space and offers automobile liability insurance agency services. The company also maintains a hospitality and healthcare presence, operating 3 Teishin hospitals, MIELPARQUE hotels, and 35 Kanpo no Yado inns throughout Japan. Founded in Tokyo in 1871, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. boasts a long and established history as a foundational service institution in the country.
6178 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥2,550.00
▲(2.60% Upside)
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