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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
¥19.18B
Enterprise Value¥20.02K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥7.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥5.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.8
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 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
Sustained Revenue GrowthConsistent multi-year revenue growth to ¥11.6B TTM indicates durable customer acquisition and deeper market penetration for its MVNO model. A rising revenue base supports scale efficiencies, improved bargaining power with host networks, and provides a foundation for long-term margin recovery and reinvestment.
Turnaround To Sustained ProfitabilityRecovering from prior losses to sustained profits shows successful operational execution and structural improvement. Ongoing profitability reduces solvency risk, enables internal funding for product development or service expansion, and signals management can run a viable MVNO at scale over the medium term.
Modest Leverage And Equity BaseLower leverage and a ¥4.6B equity base provide financial flexibility and a buffer against downturns. Improved debt metrics reduce interest burden and preserve capacity for targeted investments or working-capital needs, supporting strategic optionality and resilience across the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionCompression of gross, operating and net margins diminishes the cash generated per revenue unit and suggests structural pressure—either rising wholesale access costs or retail pricing competition. For an MVNO with inherently thin spreads, sustained margin erosion threatens profitability durability and investment capacity.
Weak Cash ConversionOperating cash flow covering only ~54% of earnings and FCF below net income indicates weak cash conversion. This constrains the company’s ability to self-fund capex, marketing, or debt reduction and increases reliance on external financing, raising medium-term liquidity and execution risks.
Meaningful Absolute Debt & Past VolatilityDespite current modest leverage, a meaningful absolute debt stock and a prior sharp increase in 2025 reflect balance-sheet volatility. If margins or cash flows deteriorate further, this debt level could constrain flexibility, increase refinancing risk, or trigger covenant stress over the coming quarters.
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 ¥19.18B.
When is Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Japan Communications Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 5 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, 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.
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, 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.
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