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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¥1,811.00 - ¥2,955.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.80K
Average Volume (3M)47.20K
Market Cap
¥38.73B
Enterprise Value¥29.35B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥466.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.9
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
May 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.07
Shares Outstanding19,012,451
10 Day Avg. Volume31,240
30 Day Avg. Volume47,196
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.28
Price to Book (P/B)2.49
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
P/FCF Ratio11.64
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)146.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥37.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and a 62% equity ratio give the company durable financial flexibility. With minimal debt and a 15.4% ROE, Waseda can absorb enrollment volatility, fund targeted campus or program investments, and maintain capital returns without stressing liquidity.
Consistent Revenue & EPS GrowthSteady revenue and above-single-digit EPS growth reflect resilient demand for supplementary education and effective cost controls. A recurring tuition model drives predictable cash inflows, supporting sustained reinvestment in curriculum and stable operating performance over the medium term.
Strong Cash Generation / FCF GrowthRobust operating cash conversion and large FCF growth enhance the firm's ability to finance capital needs, seasonal working capital, and shareholder distributions without external funding. High cash quality underpins strategic flexibility and resilience to short-term enrollment fluctuations.
Bears Say
Modest Net Profit MarginA net margin near 6.7% limits the buffer available to absorb cost inflation (labor, facilities) or to rapidly scale new initiatives. Lower absolute margins reduce retained earnings for growth and make performance more sensitive to small revenue declines or rising fixed costs.
Room For Improved Cash ManagementDespite strong FCF growth, the company acknowledgement of cash management gaps suggests timing or working-capital inefficiencies. Seasonal tuition receipts may create liquidity swings; suboptimal cash processes could constrain reinvestment timing or necessitate short-term financing.
High Revenue Dependence On Tuition/enrollmentConcentration in tuition-based revenue ties performance directly to enrollment trends and retention. With limited material non-tuition streams, the business is exposed to demographic shifts, competitive pressure, or behavioral changes in education spending, constraining diversification.
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 ¥1811.00 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 ¥38.73B.
When is Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 08, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported ¥30.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥30.07.
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 ¥35 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 ¥30.07 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.532%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:4718
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd.
Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. operates tutoring schools for elementary, middle, and high school students. It operates 180 schools; and 16 franchise schools under the KOBETSU SCHOOL brand. The company was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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