Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. (JP:4718)
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4718 Stock Chart & Stats
¥2274.00
-¥26.00(-1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥2274.00
-¥26.00(-1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,920.00 - ¥2,955.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.80K
Average Volume (3M)47.20K
Market Cap
¥46.14B
Enterprise Value¥35.47B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥466.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)132.51
Shares Outstanding19,012,451
10 Day Avg. Volume31,240
30 Day Avg. Volume47,196
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.54
Price to Book (P/B)2.27
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
P/FCF Ratio10.42
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)154.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥40.30B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and steadily growing equity provide durable financial resilience. Low debt reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk, preserves borrowing capacity for expansion or downturns, and supports stable capital allocation across enrollment cycles.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRising free cash flow and a high FCF-to-income ratio indicate reliable cash generation that funds dividends, reinvestment in centers and curriculum, and strategic initiatives without heavy external financing, strengthening long-term self‑funding capacity.
Margin Expansion With Steady Revenue GrowthSustained revenue growth alongside meaningful gross and operating margin expansion signals pricing power and operating leverage. Improved profitability increases resilience to cost shocks and provides recurring cash to invest in program quality and selective growth over multiple years.
Bears Say
Moderating Revenue GrowthA deceleration to mid-single-digit growth indicates the business may be entering a more mature phase. Slower organic top-line expansion limits earnings upside and increases reliance on higher margins or strategic expansion to sustain long-term EPS growth.
Operating Cash Flow Below EBITDAPersistent OCF<EBITDA reflects cash conversion inefficiencies tied to working capital or timing. This dynamic can constrain near-term liquidity, hinder ability to fund growth tactically, and raise operational risk during seasonal troughs despite healthy headline FCF.
Revenue Concentration On Tuition/enrollmentHeavy dependence on tuition and student enrollment exposes earnings to demographic trends, enrollment cycles, and competitive pricing. Without material service or geographic diversification, revenue sensitivity to enrollment poses a persistent structural risk.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. News
4718 FAQ
What was Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥1920.00 and its highest was ¥2955.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥46.14B.
When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported ¥47.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥47.22.
Is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.56%. See more information on Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. have?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. has 19,012,451 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥47.22 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.051%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4718
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Company Description
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. provides supplementary education through its network of tutoring centers, catering to students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The company manages 180 direct-operation schools and supports an additional 16 franchised establishments under the KOBETSU SCHOOL banner. Founded in 1974, its corporate headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan.
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