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Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF +10.07%81 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 5.30. 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 412 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 55.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.6 Med: 5.3 Max: 15.6
Current: 5.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Central Japan Railway Co was 15.60% per year. The lowest was -3.60% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
CJPRF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 55.58% of 412
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.4
vs CJPRF: 5.80
During the past 12 months, Central Japan Railway Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
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 dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Central Japan Railway Co was 0.12. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.07.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Central Japan Railway Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
JPY 16.000000
2026-03-30
2026-03-31
2026-06-24
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006286
JPY 16.000000
2025-09-29
2025-09-30
2025-12-01
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
JPY:USD 0.006758
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Central Japan Railway Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $24.766.
Central Japan Railway Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.208704.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Central Japan Railway Co was 1.18%. The lowest was 0.54%. And the median was 0.77%.
* 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.
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CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend 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 Dividend Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
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What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.80% mean?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.80% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #229 out of 412 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 5.80% is near median its 10-year median of 5.30. The Transportation industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 5.80% is 31% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #229 out of 412 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below 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 Dividend Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #229 out of 412 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 5.80% is 31% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.30 vs. the industry median of 8.40, 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 8.40, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend 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 Dividend Growth Rate of 5.80% is 31% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.40 — 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 Dividend Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.30. 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 Dividend Growth Rate is 5.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.30 and 31% below the Transportation industry median of 8.40. 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 Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.80% 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 Dividend Growth Rate: 5.80% (near median its 10-year median of 5.30)
GF Value™: $31.17 vs. price of $24.77 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% below the Transportation median (#229 of 412)
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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