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9424 Stock Chart & Stats
¥146.00
-¥1.00(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥146.00
-¥1.00(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥104.00 - ¥177.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.21M
Average Volume (3M)3.03M
Market Cap
¥18.02B
Enterprise Value¥17.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.5
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.59
Shares Outstanding166,838,750
10 Day Avg. Volume2,726,290
30 Day Avg. Volume3,033,013
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.65
Price to Book (P/B)4.61
Price to Sales (P/S)1.83
P/FCF Ratio21.59
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth And Profitability TurnaroundA sustained multi-year revenue uptrend to ~¥11.6B TTM and the shift from losses into consistent profitability indicate expanding customer adoption of its MVNO services. Durable subscription receipts support scale economics, recurring cash flows and strategic flexibility for product investment and partnerships over the medium term.
Improved Leverage / Balance Sheet StabilityDebt-to-equity falling to ~0.18 from ~0.55 reduces financial risk and interest burden, improving resilience to telecom cyclicality. A stronger balance sheet preserves capacity for strategic investments or technology spend without immediate external financing, supporting steady execution of MVNO strategy.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowPositive OCF and FCF demonstrate the subscription-based MVNO model is generating real liquidity. Sustainable cash generation funds working capital and reinvestment, provides a buffer against wholesale cost shocks, and reduces reliance on external financing for near-term growth initiatives.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionTTM net margin down to ~6.6% and compression in gross and operating margins point to durable margin pressure. For an MVNO, persistent increases in wholesale access costs or competitive price pressure can structurally reduce profitability, limiting cash available for investment and weakening returns on capital.
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow covering only ~54% of reported earnings and FCF at ~0.75x net income signals poor cash conversion. This makes reported profits less reliable for funding growth, raises exposure to working-capital swings, and increases the need for careful liquidity management over the medium term.
Meaningful Debt And Historical VolatilityAlthough leverage is improved, the prior sharp rise in debt and a remaining ~¥0.85B of debt show funding volatility. Historic swings imply episodes of stress; meaningful absolute debt can limit optionality for M&A or larger capex and may require refinancing under adverse conditions, constraining strategic flexibility.
Japan Communications Inc. News
9424 FAQ
What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥104.00 and its highest was ¥177.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap?
Japan Communications Inc.’s market cap is ¥18.02B.
When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 25 days.
How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported ¥0.335 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥0.335.
Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Japan Communications Inc. pay dividends?
Japan Communications Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Japan Communications Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Japan Communications Inc. have?
Japan Communications Inc. has 166,838,750 shares outstanding.
What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.335 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Japan Communications Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9424
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Company Description
Japan Communications Inc.
Japan Communications Inc. provides mobile communication services and mobile solutions in Japan, the United States, and internationally. It engages in the development and operation of an authentication platform for internet transactions; operation for telecommunication business; and development and research of technologies for MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) and MVNE (mobile virtual network enabler). The company is also involved in the development of network security solutions; and the development and sale of sub-sim and related solutions. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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