Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Japan Tobacco Inc. is one of the world’s largest tobacco companies, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with American Depositary Receipts trading over the counter under the symbol JAPAF. The company’s core business centers on the manufacture, marketing and sale of tobacco products, which include cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco. In recent years, Japan Tobacco has expanded its portfolio to include electronic nicotine delivery systems and heat-not-burn devices as part of its strategy to offer reduced-risk alternatives to traditional smoking.

Among its leading brands are Mevius (formerly Mild Seven), Winston and licensed varieties of Camel, alongside a range of imported premium offerings such as Natural American Spirit. Japan Tobacco invests in product development to enhance smoke-free and next-generation products, while maintaining a broad tobacco lineup that caters to diverse consumer preferences. The company’s research and development efforts also support innovation in oral tobacco and nicotine pouch formats.

Founded in 1985 through the privatization of Japan’s government monopoly on tobacco, Japan Tobacco has steadily grown through acquisitions and organic expansion. Over the decades, the firm has acquired regional tobacco businesses and forged licensing agreements to strengthen its presence in markets outside Japan. This evolution has positioned the company as the world’s third-largest tobacco manufacturer by sales volume, with a history of integrating acquired operations into its global supply chain.

Today, Japan Tobacco serves markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Beyond its tobacco division, the company operates a pharmaceutical segment that develops treatments for renal disease and other conditions, as well as a processed foods division offering seasonings and ready-to-eat products. Through its diversified business model and international footprint, Japan Tobacco continues to leverage scale and innovation in pursuing long-term growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $37.74 to $37.74
• 50-Day Range: $34.75 to $42.26
• 52-Week Range: $26.96 to $42.26
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 3,020 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.17
• Dividend Yield: 211.20%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Japan Tobacco Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Japan Tobacco scored higher than 3% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Japan Tobacco.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Japan Tobacco is 0.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.97.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Japan Tobacco is 0.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 891.61.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Japan Tobacco has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 85.34, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Japan Tobacco has recently increased by 9.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Japan Tobacco pays a meaningful dividend of 2.54%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Japan Tobacco does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Japan Tobacco is 35.34%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Japan Tobacco this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Japan Tobacco insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

24.69% of the stock of Japan Tobacco is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Today: 6/28/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Tobacco
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:JAPAF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.jt.com
• Phone: (133) 582-3111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 53,239
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.17
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A