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Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF 74 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 398% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 74/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $24.46. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks better than 79.29% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Central Japan Railway Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 123.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Central Japan Railway Co was 337.70% per year. The lowest was -77.30% per year. And the median was 4.30% per year.
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Central Japan Railway Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.40% mean?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 398% above median its historical median of 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #180 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.40% is 398% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 21.40% is 336.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #180 out of 869 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 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #180 out of 869 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 21.40% is 336.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 4.90, 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 EBITDA Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.90, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.40% is 336.7% 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 EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.90 — 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 EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.40%, which is 398% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. 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?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 21.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.46, compared to a current price of $22.50 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.40%, which is 398% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 336.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.90. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 21.40% 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 $22.50 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.46.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 21.40% (398% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: $24.46 vs. price of $22.50 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 336.7% above the Transportation median (#180 of 869)
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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