Waseda Academy Co., Ltd. (JP:4718)
:4718
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
¥38.96B
Enterprise Value¥30.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.91B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥466.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.9
Beta0.55
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 strong equity ratio provide durable financial flexibility, lowering default and refinancing risk. A 15.4% ROE indicates efficient use of equity capital, supporting reinvestment or shareholder returns while buffering the business through economic cycles.
Robust Cash GenerationSustained FCF growth and OCF well above net income show the business converts profits to cash reliably. That cash profile funds seasonality, program expansion, and working capital needs without heavy external financing, supporting steady operations and execution of medium-term plans.
Consistent Revenue And Healthy MarginsConsistent top-line growth with double-digit EBITDA/EBIT margins and a healthy gross margin indicates scalable classroom economics and disciplined cost control. These structural margins support profitability through enrollment cycles and provide room to invest in curriculum and instructor quality.
Bears Say
Cash Management WeaknessesDespite strong FCF growth, the report flags cash management as an area to improve and FCF-to-net-income of 1.39 suggests some inefficiency. Persistent working-capital or timing issues could constrain liquidity during peak investment or seasonal enrollment swings over the medium term.
Revenue ConcentrationHeavy reliance on tuition and seasonal course fees concentrates business risk on enrollment levels and pricing power in a competitive local market. Lack of diversified revenue streams increases vulnerability to demographic shifts, competition, or policy changes affecting school enrollment patterns.
Limited Public Guidance / CatalystsAbsence of earnings-call disclosures and no notable corporate events reduces investor visibility into strategy, targets, or new initiatives. Over the medium term this can limit confidence in management’s forward planning and obscure catalysts needed to sustain growth beyond core operations.
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 ¥38.96B.
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 39 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
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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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