West Japan Railway Company (JP:9021)
:9021
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9021 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3230.00
-¥17.00(-0.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3230.00
-¥17.00(-0.61%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,453.00 - ¥3,577.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.36M
Average Volume (3M)1.49M
Market Cap
¥1.19T
Enterprise Value¥2.56T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥94.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥1.53T
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
75.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)265.13
Shares Outstanding455,561,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,561,430
30 Day Avg. Volume1,490,756
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.72
Price to Book (P/B)1.19
Price to Sales (P/S)0.78
P/FCF Ratio18.29
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥3,100.00Price Target Upside-4.02% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)229.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.85T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Network Scale & Station-area BusinessesJR West's integrated station ecosystem and real-estate operations monetize high footfall around hubs, providing recurring non-rail revenue streams tied to structural urban demand. This diversification leverages network effects and supports stable cash flows beyond ticket sales.
Strong Revenue RecoveryRevenue nearly doubled from 2021 to 2026 and continues to grow, reflecting durable demand recovery for both Shinkansen and conventional services. Sustained top-line expansion improves operating leverage potential and underpins longer‑term cash generation and investment capacity.
Improved Operating Cash Flow & Positive FCFMaterial OCF recovery to 361.6B and positive FCF in 2026 show restoration of core cash generation after pandemic losses. Stronger operating cash flow enhances ability to fund maintenance, reinvest in network assets, and service debt, improving financial resilience over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Asset IntensityJR West remains a capital‑intensive operator carrying substantial debt relative to equity. Even with improvement, leverage limits financial flexibility, increases interest burden sensitivity, and constrains ability to absorb demand shocks or accelerate opportunistic investments without raising new funding.
Uneven Free Cash Flow And Capex IntensityFCF variability driven by heavy and lumpy capex cycles creates unpredictability in surplus cash available for debt reduction or returns. Recurring reinvestment needs mean earnings are frequently absorbed by maintenance and upgrades, limiting sustained deleveraging or discretionary allocation.
Moderate Margins & Historical Earnings VolatilityMargins, while improved, are moderate for a capital-intensive railroad and prior losses show earnings can swing materially with traffic patterns. Limited margin buffer increases vulnerability to ridership declines, fuel or labor cost rises, and reduces capacity to absorb cyclical downturns.
West Japan Railway Company News
9021 FAQ
What was West Japan Railway Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
West Japan Railway Company lowest stock price was ¥2453.00 and its highest was ¥3577.00 in the past 12 months.
What is West Japan Railway Company’s market cap?
West Japan Railway Company’s market cap is ¥1.19T.
When is West Japan Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
West Japan Railway Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were West Japan Railway Company’s earnings last quarter?
West Japan Railway Company released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported ¥14.9 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥5.049 by ¥9.851.
Is West Japan Railway Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts West Japan Railway Company’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does West Japan Railway Company pay dividends?
West Japan Railway Company pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3%. 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 75.11.
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 ¥14.9 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥5.049. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.454%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of West Japan Railway Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9021
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Company Description
West Japan Railway Company
Based in Osaka, Japan, West Japan Railway Company, founded in 1987, primarily delivers passenger rail transportation services across the country. The company's operations span several key divisions: Transportation Operations, Retail Business, Real Estate Business, and various Other Businesses. It maintains a substantial railway infrastructure, extending 4,903.1 kilometers in total, comprising 812.6 kilometers of high-speed Shinkansen routes and 4,090.5 kilometers of conventional lines, facilitating travel through 1,174 stations. Additionally, it offers supplementary bus and ferry services. Beyond its core transport functions, the company engages extensively in retail, including the sale of goods, food service provision, wholesale distribution, and other retail initiatives. This encompasses the management of department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, souvenir shops, and shopping centers. Its real estate portfolio involves property sales and leasing. JR West also holds interests in hospitality (hotels), financial services (credit cards, electronic money), travel arrangements, rolling stock and equipment manufacturing, electrical contracting, construction, information technology solutions, and advertising.
9021 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥3,100.00
▼(-4.02% Downside)
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