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Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF +10.07%81 Cash-to-Debt is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.17. 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 1,004 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 84.56% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Central Japan Railway Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Central Japan Railway Cocouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.09
During the past 13 years, Central Japan Railway Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.22. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.17.
CJPRF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 84.56% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs CJPRF: 0.09
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Central Japan Railway Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Central Japan Railway Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Central Japan Railway Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #849 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.22. The Transportation industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 0.09 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #849 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Cash-to-Debt compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #849 out of 1004 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 0.09 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Japan Railway Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.09 to 0.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Central Japan Railway Co has consistently been below 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Transportation company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Transportation companies is 0.49, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Japan Railway Co's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.09 is 81.6% below 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Cash-to-Debt is 0.09, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 81.6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.49. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.09 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:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.09 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $31.17 vs. price of $24.77 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.6% below the Transportation median (#849 of 1004)
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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