* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.31 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #39 out of 278 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.31. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 3.31 is 3794.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #39 out of 278 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's Buyback Yield % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #39 out of 278 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 3.31 is 3794.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.09, based on 278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Japan Railway Co's current Buyback Yield % of 3.31 is 3794.1% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current Buyback Yield % is 3.31. 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 $31.06, compared to a current price of $24.05 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.31 and 3794.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.09. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.31 as of Jul. 01, 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 $24.05 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.06.
GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.31
GF Value™: $31.06 vs. price of $24.05 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3794.1% above the Transportation median (#39 of 278)
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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