Kyushu Railway Company (JP:9142)
:9142
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
¥4,018.00
▼(-2.00% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/13/26
The score is driven primarily by improved profitability and margins, but held back by persistent negative free cash flow and only moderate cash conversion. Technical indicators are neutral-to-soft (negative MACD and price below key longer-term moving averages), while valuation is supportive with a moderate P/E and solid dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue & profit recovery
Sustained revenue growth and a turnaround to positive net income indicate durable operational recovery and scale. Higher top-line and profitability provide recurring cash generation potential and resilience across cycles, supporting reinvestment in network and non-rail businesses.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative free cash flow
Consistent negative free cash flow despite operating improvement signals heavy, ongoing reinvestment needs. Over time this can strain internal funding for growth or dividends and create reliance on external financing, important for a capital-intensive railroad.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & profit recovery
Sustained revenue growth and a turnaround to positive net income indicate durable operational recovery and scale. Higher top-line and profitability provide recurring cash generation potential and resilience across cycles, supporting reinvestment in network and non-rail businesses.
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Kyushu Railway Company (9142) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥544.03B
Dividend Yield2.68%
Average Volume (3M)398.47K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta (1Y)0.22
Revenue Growth10.12%
EPS Growth5.85%
CountryJP
Employees14,677
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryRailroads
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)312.40
Shares Outstanding154,649,000
10 Day Avg. Volume378,690
30 Day Avg. Volume398,470
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.16
Price to Book (P/B)1.17
Price to Sales (P/S)1.16
P/FCF Ratio-44.36
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)347.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥520.28B
Kyushu Railway Company Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kyushu Railway Company engages in operating a network of railway lines in Japan. It operates through Transportation, Construction, Real Estate and Hotels, Retail and Restaurant, and Other segments. The Transportation segment provides railway; loca...
How the Company Makes Money
JR Kyushu generates revenue primarily from (1) Transportation services: it earns passenger fare and related railway service revenue from operating conventional rail lines and the Kyushu Shinkansen, including commuter, intercity, and tourist-orient...
Kyushu Railway Company Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
54
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 467.77B | 500.39B | 454.39B | 420.40B | 383.24B | 329.53B |
| Gross Profit | 197.06B | 213.08B | 183.99B | 159.42B | 133.49B | 92.21B |
| EBITDA | 103.03B | 74.04B | 97.39B | 82.07B | 66.16B | 32.97B |
| Net Income | 48.63B | 45.47B | 43.66B | 38.45B | 31.17B | 13.25B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.13T | 1.22T | 1.16T | 1.10T | 1.01T | 963.33B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 56.79B | 44.97B | 46.08B | 62.26B | 52.30B | 78.74B |
| Total Debt | 448.28B | 467.92B | 434.17B | 415.17B | 362.20B | 335.17B |
| Total Liabilities | 673.33B | 727.56B | 696.62B | 661.68B | 602.36B | 574.31B |
| Stockholders Equity | 457.58B | 493.93B | 456.51B | 441.43B | 406.05B | 388.33B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | -13.06B | -16.25B | -44.62B | -42.71B | -45.02B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 72.85B | 96.67B | 89.03B | 62.08B | 56.46B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -87.13B | -107.41B | -111.89B | -97.58B | -95.73B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 12.51B | -6.93B | 32.25B | 8.96B | 52.54B |
Kyushu Railway Company Technical Analysis
Negative
4100.00
Price Trends
3676.94
Negative
3799.96
Negative
3857.24
Negative
Market Momentum
-52.24
Positive
39.30
Neutral
18.16
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:9142, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 4100 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3604.70, above the 50-day MA of 3676.94, and above the 200-day MA of 3857.24, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -52.24 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.30 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 18.16 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for JP:9142.
Kyushu Railway Company Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | ¥3.32T | 5.98 | 11.29% | 0.74% | 9.52% | 22.53% | |
67 Neutral | ¥544.03B | 11.90 | 9.26% | 2.68% | 10.12% | 5.85% | |
62 Neutral | ¥1.20T | 8.99 | 11.29% | 3.00% | 8.07% | 15.81% | |
60 Neutral | ¥3.86T | 15.52 | 7.85% | 1.69% | 6.83% | 10.68% | |
58 Neutral | ¥221.99B | 6.57 | 12.70% | 1.68% | 6.91% | 58.68% | |
57 Neutral | ¥545.67B | 9.75 | 9.94% | 2.49% | 3.80% | 11.82% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% |
* General Sector Average
JP:9142
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3,522.00
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-5.94%
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Kyushu Railway Company Corporate Events
JR Kyushu Updates Medium-Term Plan and Sets Outlook Through FY27.3
May 12, 2026
Kyushu Railway Company has presented an update to its JR Kyushu Group Medium-Term Business Plan for 2025–2027, outlining its strategic direction and operational priorities for the coming years. The company aims to align its rail and related ...
Kyushu Railway Revamps Board and Executive Team to Advance Medium-Term Plan
May 11, 2026
Kyushu Railway Company has approved a slate of director candidates ahead of its 39th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 23, 2026, including the reelection of ten directors and the addition of three new directors, one of whom comes from...
JR Kyushu Raises Profitability Targets in Updated 2025–2027 Medium-Term Plan
May 11, 2026
Kyushu Railway Company has updated its JR Kyushu Group Medium-Term Business Plan for 2025–2027, reflecting stronger financial ambitions based on recent performance trends. The company remains focused on reinforcing its position as a key tran...
Kyushu Railway Hikes Annual Dividend and Reaffirms Shareholder Return Policy
May 11, 2026
Kyushu Railway Company’s board has approved a year-end dividend of ¥57.50 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with a record date of March 31, 2026, pending shareholder approval at the June 23 annual meeting. Together wit...
JR Kyushu posts higher FY2026 profits and lifts dividend as earnings and balance sheet strengthen
May 11, 2026
Kyushu Railway Company reported consolidated operating revenues of ¥500.4 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 10.1% year on year, with operating income rising 25.5% to ¥74.0 billion and net income attributable to owners of the ...
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