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West Japan Railway CoWJRYF +8.24%68 EV-to-EBIT is 14.42 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 14.48. GuruFocus rates WJRYF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Transportation companies, West Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 60.09% on this metric.
West Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:WJRYF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
West Japan Railway Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,568 Mil.
West Japan Railway Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,238 Mil.
* 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.
* 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.
West Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
West Japan Railway Co's current Enterprise Value is $17,851 Mil.
West Japan Railway Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,238 Mil.
* 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.
West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.42 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.48. According to the industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #524 out of 872 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.42 is near median its 10-year median of 14.48. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.18. West Japan Railway Co's value of 14.42 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #524 out of 872 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #524 out of 872 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places West Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.18. West Japan Railway Co's value of 14.42 is 18.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.48 vs. the industry median of 12.18, West 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.18, based on 872 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.42 is 18.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.92, compared to a current price of $19.05 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.48 and 18.4% above the Transportation industry median of 12.18. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.42 as of Aug. 31, 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 West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.05 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.92.
GuruFocus considers West Japan Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WJRYF:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.42 (near median its 10-year median of 14.48)
GF Value™: $20.92 vs. price of $19.05 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Transportation median (#524 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WJRYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Japan Railway, or JR West, is the main railway operator in Western Japan, headquartered in Osaka. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main assets are the Sanyo Shinkansen, which stretches from Osaka to Fukuoka, and the urban rail network in the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area. Its nearly 5,000 kilometers of rail track covers a third of Japan's population and a fifth of its land area. Rail operations contribute more than half of revenue, with most of the balance from retail operations, real estate investments, travel agencies, and hotels.
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