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Japan Communications Inc. (9424) Price & Analysis

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9424 Stock Chart & Stats

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

¥146.00

-¥1.00(-0.81%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range¥102.00 - ¥177.00

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.21M

Average Volume (3M)3.03M

Market Cap

¥19.79B

Enterprise Value¥16.87K

Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥6.90B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B

Price to Earnings (P/E)28.9

Beta0.77

Next Earnings

Nov 05, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)4.08

Shares Outstanding167,728,740

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

Steady Revenue GrowthSustained revenue expansion indicates continuing demand for the company’s mobile connectivity services. Although growth is slowing, a larger recurring revenue base can support scale, customer retention, and operating investment over the next several quarters.

Positive Free Cash FlowPositive operating and free cash flow provides internally generated funding for network capacity, customer acquisition, and other business needs. This reduces reliance on external capital, despite recent cash-flow moderation and historical volatility.

Solid Return On EquityA solid return on equity suggests the company is still using its capital base productively and generating meaningful earnings from shareholder funds. This supports the underlying business model, even as weaker margins and higher debt require attention.

Bears Say

Margin CompressionThe sustained decline in gross and net margins indicates pressure on the spread between service revenue and operating or wholesale network costs. If persistent, lower profitability can constrain reinvestment and reduce resilience to competitive pricing.

Higher Financial LeverageThe sharp increase in borrowing has materially changed the company’s capital structure and reduced financial flexibility. Higher leverage raises repayment and interest sensitivity, particularly if margin pressure persists or mobile-service growth slows.

Uneven Cash-Flow QualityRecent positive cash generation is offset by declining TTM free cash flow and prior volatility, showing that cash conversion is not yet consistently robust. Uneven internal funding could limit flexibility for growth initiatives or debt reduction.

Japan Communications Inc. News

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9424 FAQ

What was Japan Communications Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Japan Communications Inc. lowest stock price was ¥102.00 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 ¥19.79B.

When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 74 days.

How were Japan Communications Inc.’s earnings last quarter?

Japan Communications Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported ¥0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.

Is Japan Communications Inc. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Japan Communications Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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 167,728,740 shares outstanding.

What happened to Japan Communications Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Japan Communications Inc. reported an EPS of ¥0.95 in its last earnings report, missing 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.