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Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF +10.07%81 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks better than 70.22% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Central Japan Railway Co's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Central Japan Railway Co was 15.40% per year. The lowest was -0.70% per year. And the median was 11.40% per year.
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.60% mean?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #285 out of 957 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.60% is near median its 10-year median of 11.40. The Transportation industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 11.60% is 93.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #285 out of 957 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #285 out of 957 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Central Japan Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 11.60% is 93.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Central Japan Railway Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 6.00, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 11.60% is 93.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.17, compared to a current price of $24.77 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 93.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.00. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.77 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.17.
GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 11.60% (near median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: $31.17 vs. price of $24.77 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% above the Transportation median (#285 of 957)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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