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Japan Communications Inc. (9424) Price & Analysis

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9424 Stock Chart & Stats

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥104.00 - ¥177.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.21M

Average Volume (3M)3.03M

Market Cap

¥18.18B

Enterprise Value¥17.82B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.11B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B

Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5

Beta0.93

Next Earnings

Jul 30, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)4.59

Shares Outstanding166,838,750

10 Day Avg. Volume2,726,290

30 Day Avg. Volume3,033,013

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio-2.65

Price to Book (P/B)4.61

Price to Sales (P/S)1.83

P/FCF Ratio21.59

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

Sustained Revenue GrowthRevenue growth from ¥3.5B in 2021 to ¥11.6B TTM signals durable demand for the company’s MVNO offerings. Persistent top-line expansion supports scale economies, better supplier bargaining power, and enlarged addressable base that underpins lasting unit-cost improvements and growth optionality.

Multi-year Profitability TurnaroundTransitioning from losses to sustained profitability through 2023–2025 reflects durable operational improvements and management execution. Ongoing profitability reduces structural risk, enables reinvestment in product/distribution, and improves credit access for medium-term strategic moves.

Improved Leverage And Balance SheetA lower TTM debt-to-equity (~0.18) and ~¥4.6B equity base provide financial flexibility. Modest leverage reduces interest burden and preserves capacity for investment or to withstand industry cycles, supporting sustainable operations over the next several months.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionNet margin decline and compression in gross and operating margins point to rising costs or pricing pressure. For an MVNO exposed to wholesale network costs and tight retail pricing, sustained margin deterioration would weaken cash generation and limit reinvestment or defensive pricing flexibility.

Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash covers only about half of reported earnings and FCF trails net income. Weak cash conversion reduces the reliability of earnings to fund capex, strategic initiatives or buffers, increasing dependence on external financing if the trend persists or working capital needs rise.

Inconsistent Leverage HistoryAlthough leverage improved recently, the sharp 2025 increase and still-meaningful total debt (~¥0.85B) indicate volatility in capital structure. This inconsistency raises refinancing and covenant risks and may constrain strategic flexibility if margins remain pressured.

Japan Communications Inc. News

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9424 FAQ

What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥104.00 and its highest was ¥177.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?

Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥18.18B.

When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 24 days.

How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported ¥0.335 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.335.

Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Japan Communications Inc. pay dividends?

Japan Communications Inc. does not currently pay dividends.

What is Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate?

Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Japan Communications Inc. have?

Japan Communications Inc. has 166,838,750 shares outstanding.

What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.335 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Communications Inc.?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9424

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Company Description

Japan Communications Inc.

Japan Communications Inc. provides mobile communication services and mobile solutions in Japan, the United States, and internationally. It engages in the development and operation of an authentication platform for internet transactions; operation for telecommunication business; and development and research of technologies for MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and MVNE (mobile virtual network enabler). The company is also involved in the development of network security solutions; and the development and sale of sub-sim and related solutions. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.