West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Trading 7.8% Higher - Time to Buy?

Key Points

• West Japan Railway stock rose 7.8%, reaching a trading price of $24.85, despite a significant drop in session volume.
• The company reported a quarterly EPS of $0.67 and has a projected annual EPS of 1.36, indicating potential growth.
• With a market cap of $10.66 billion and a PE ratio of 14.25, West Japan Railway shows a solid financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01.

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY - Get Free Report) traded up 7.8% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as high as $24.85 and last traded at $24.85. 1,323 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 96% from the average session volume of 36,258 shares. The stock had previously closed at $23.05.

West Japan Railway Stock Performance

The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $22.10 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $20.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 0.88 and a quick ratio of 0.62. The company has a market cap of $10.66 billion, a PE ratio of 14.25 and a beta of 0.44.

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. West Japan Railway had a return on equity of 9.01% and a net margin of 6.66%. Research analysts anticipate that West Japan Railway will post 1.36 earnings per share for the current year.

West Japan Railway Company Profile

West Japan Railway Company provides railway transport services in Japan. The company operates through Mobility, Retail, Real Estate, Travel and Regional Solutions, and Other segments. The Mobility segment provides passenger transportation, station operation and management, cleaning and maintenance, construction, machinery and equipment installation, rolling stock and other facility construction services, as well as engages in the railway operations and electric works.

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