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OTCMKTS:WJRYY

West Japan Railway (WJRYY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$19.36
+0.13 (+0.68%)
(As of 04/18/2024 ET)
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Today's Range
$19.36
▼
$19.65
50-Day Range
$19.23
▼
$22.17
52-Week Range
$18.05
▼
$23.10
Volume
50,542 shs
Average Volume
17,761 shs
Market Capitalization
$18.90 billion
P/E Ratio
12.14
Dividend Yield
1.45%
Price Target
N/A
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About West Japan Railway Stock (OTCMKTS:WJRYY)

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. The Retail segment sells goods; offers food and other wholesale operation services; and operates department stores. The Real Estate segment sells and leases real estate properties, as well as operates shopping centers and hotels. The Travel and Regional Solutions segment provides travel agency and regional solutions. The Other segment engages in the advertising and other businesses. The company is also involved in the operation of convenience stores, restaurants, and souvenir shops; and provision of credit cards and electronic money services. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

WJRYY Stock Price History

WJRYY Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | newsweek.com
Snake Causes Havoc on Japanese Bullet Train
April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com
Short Interest in West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Rises By 167.6%
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Locals, fans bid farewell to 101-year-old steam locomotive in southwest Japan
December 29, 2023 | msn.com
Japan sees heavy New Year holiday traffic after COVID-19 downgrade
December 27, 2023 | morningstar.com
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December 20, 2023 | bbc.com
Japan unveils Hello Kitty-themed bullet train
December 17, 2023 | bbc.com
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East-West Rail: Bicester to Bletchley phase 'on time'
November 17, 2023 | msn.com
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October 16, 2023 | msn.com
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October 11, 2023 | investing.com
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September 29, 2023 | bbc.com
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September 27, 2023 | bbc.com
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September 18, 2023 | stocknews.com
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August 26, 2023 | msn.com
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August 14, 2023 | msn.com
Typhoon forces suspension of bullet train between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka on Aug. 15
July 10, 2023 | msn.com
Heavy rainfall in western Japan halt bullet train services
June 24, 2023 | msn.com
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June 15, 2023 | forbes.com
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May 7, 2023 | msn.com
Strong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injured
April 25, 2023 | foxnews.com
Japan's high-speed train service temporarily suspended after suspicious object found near Hiroshima station
April 12, 2023 | msn.com
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April 9, 2023 | msn.com
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/31/2024
Today
4/19/2024
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2025
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
OTCMKTS
Sector
Transportation
Industry
Freight transportation arrangement
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
OTCMKTS:WJRYY
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.westjr.co.jp
Phone
(166) 376-6060
Fax
816-6375-8976
Employees
44,897
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
$1.5950
Trailing P/E Ratio
12.14
Forward P/E Ratio
16.55
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$655.11 million
Net Margins
6.73%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
9.69%
Return on Assets
3.09%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.12
Current Ratio
1.04
Quick Ratio
0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.33 billion
Price / Sales
1.83
Cash Flow
$4.72 per share
Price / Cash Flow
4.10
Book Value
$22.13 per share
Price / Book
0.87

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
976,010,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$18.90 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.32
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kazuaki Hasegawa (Age 67)
    President, Executive Officer & Representative Director
  • Yutaka Nakanishi
    Executive Officer & GM of Finance Department
  • Jun Fukushima
    General Manager of Corporate Communications Department
  • Hiroshi Muro
    Executive Officer & Senior GM of Marketing Dept. - Railway Operations Headquarters
  • Masatoshi Miwa (Age 58)
    Executive Officer, GM of Human Resource Strategy, Management Strategy & Director
  • Mr. Shoji Kurasaka (Age 62)
    Executive VP, Executive Officer & Representative Director
  • Mr. Fumito Ogata (Age 66)
    Executive VP, Executive Officer, GM of Community Development Headquarters & Representative Director
  • Keijiro Nakamura (Age 64)
    Exe. VP, Executive Officer, GM of Railway Headquarters and Railway Company & Representative Director
  • Hiroaki Maeda (Age 61)
    Man. Execu. Off., Dep. Head of Hea., GM of Saf. Pro. Dep., Hea. of Saf. Res. of Rai. Hea. & Dir.
  • Mr. Eiji Tsubone (Age 58)
    Managing Executive Officer, GM of Corporate Strategy Headquarters & Director

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WJRYY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WJRYY shares performed in 2024?

West Japan Railway's stock was trading at $20.83 at the start of the year. Since then, WJRYY shares have decreased by 7.1% and is now trading at $19.36.
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Are investors shorting West Japan Railway?

West Japan Railway saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,900 shares, an increase of 167.6% from the March 15th total of 3,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 19,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.
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How were West Japan Railway's earnings last quarter?

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $2.87 billion for the quarter. West Japan Railway had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.69% and a net margin of 6.73%.

Is West Japan Railway a good dividend stock?

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.42%. The dividend payout ratio is 17.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WJRYY will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.54% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

When did West Japan Railway's stock split?

West Japan Railway's stock split on the morning of Tuesday, April 9th 2024. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, April 9th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of West Japan Railway?

Shares of WJRYY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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