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
¥42.16B
Enterprise Value¥32.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥466.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta0.53
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
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage and consistent equity growth give the company durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports investment in centers, steady dividends and resilience to enrollment shocks, enabling long-term stability without reliance on external debt financing.
Sustained Margin ExpansionMeaningful margin gains indicate structural improvements in pricing, cost control, and operational efficiency. Higher and more sustainable margins increase earnings durability per student and reduce sensitivity to modest revenue slowdowns, supporting long-term profitability.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRising free cash flow and a high FCF-to-net-income ratio demonstrate healthy cash conversion and internal funding capacity. This supports reinvestment, dividend payments, and strategic initiatives while providing a buffer against timing-driven working-capital swings.
Bears Say
Revenue Concentration RiskRevenue heavily tied to tuition and enrollment cycles creates structural exposure to demographic shifts, competition and economic stress. Limited product/service diversification means sustained enrollment declines would meaningfully pressure top-line and long-run cash flows.
Moderating Revenue GrowthA slower top-line trajectory signals a more mature growth profile, constraining the pace at which scale can drive earnings expansion. Even with margin gains, limited revenue momentum may cap long-term operating leverage and strategic expansion capacity.
OCF Below EBITDA / Working-capital DragPersistent gap between OCF and EBITDA suggests cash conversion is affected by receivables, seasonality or timing. In stress or tighter funding environments, working-capital drag could constrain near-term liquidity despite strong reported profits.
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 ¥42.16B.
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 75 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 ¥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 ¥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. 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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