Japan Communications Inc. (JP:9424)

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Japan Communications Inc.

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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¥120.00 - ¥193.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.21M

Average Volume (3M)3.03M

Market Cap

¥20.02B

Enterprise Value¥19.15B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.11B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B

Price to Earnings (P/E)27.9

Beta0.94

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

Revenue Turnaround And GrowthThe company completed a multi-year turnaround with recurring MVNO subscription revenue rising to ~¥11.6B TTM from ~¥3.5B in 2021. Durable top-line growth strengthens market position, enables scale economics for service delivery, and supports sustainable investment and product development over months.

Positive Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow (~¥1.32B TTM) and free cash flow (~¥0.99B TTM) indicate the business generates internal funds to support operations and reinvestment. This reduces reliance on external financing and bolsters resilience and strategic flexibility over a 2–6 month horizon.

Modest Leverage And Stronger Equity BaseCurrent leverage is modest (debt-to-equity ~0.18) with a meaningful equity cushion (~¥4.6B), improving financial flexibility versus 2025. A lower debt burden supports capacity for capex, customer acquisition, or M&A and lowers refinancing risk in the near-to-medium term.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionNet margin falling to ~6.6% from higher prior-year levels suggests rising wholesale or operating costs and/or pricing pressure in the MVNO market. Continued margin erosion would reduce the firm's ability to convert revenue into durable earnings and impair reinvestment and resilience to shocks.

Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow covers only ~54% of reported earnings and free cash flow is ~75% of net income, with slight negative FCF growth. This weak conversion heightens sensitivity to working-capital swings and limits internally available funds for growth or unexpected expenses.

Historic Leverage VolatilityDebt spiked in 2025 then declined, indicating past financing volatility. Even with current modest ratios, meaningful absolute debt (~¥0.85B) and inconsistent leverage history raise refinancing and operational risk during downturns or if cash generation weakens.

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 ¥120.00 and its highest was ¥193.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?

Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥20.02B.

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 68 days.

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

Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported ¥0.333 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.333.

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 ¥0.333 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., a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), provides mobile services in Japan. It develops and sells network security solutions; operates FinTech platform; and researches and develops technologies for MVNO and MVNE. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.