Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY) Hits New 1-Year Low - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Japan Airlines hit a new 52-week low of $7.89 on Monday, trading down about 2.2% with 867 shares changing hands.
• Zacks Research downgraded the stock to a "strong sell" on Feb. 24, while analyst opinions remain mixed (one Strong Buy, one Sell) and MarketBeat shows an average rating of "Moderate Buy".
• The airline trades at a relatively low valuation with a market cap of $6.92 billion and a PE of 8.09; it reported quarterly EPS of $0.34 on $3.44 billion revenue and analysts expect about 0.8 EPS for the fiscal year.

Japan Airlines Ltd (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $7.89 and last traded at $7.89, with a volume of 867 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $8.15.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Zacks Research downgraded Japan Airlines from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".

Japan Airlines Trading Down 2.2%

The stock has a market cap of $6.92 billion, a PE ratio of 8.09 and a beta of 0.43. The business has a 50-day moving average of $9.01 and a 200 day moving average of $9.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 1.47.

Japan Airlines (OTCMKTS:JAPSY - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $3.44 billion during the quarter. Japan Airlines had a return on equity of 10.93% and a net margin of 6.57%. Equities research analysts predict that Japan Airlines Ltd will post 0.8 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Japan Airlines

Japan Airlines OTCMKTS: JAPSY is the flag carrier of Japan, providing both scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation services. The company operates a comprehensive network of domestic and international flights, connecting major cities across Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. In addition to its core passenger services, Japan Airlines offers charter operations, cargo logistics and maintenance support through its technical services division.

The airline’s network is centered on its primary hubs at Tokyo’s Haneda and Narita airports.

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