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West Japan Railway CoWJRYF +8.24%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 13.83. 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 906 Transportation companies, West Japan Railway Co ranks better than 56.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, West Japan Railway Co's enterprise value is $17,851 Mil.
West Japan Railway Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,389 Mil. Therefore, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WJRYF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -252.71 Med: 13.83 Max: 99.83
Current: 7.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of West Japan Railway Co was 99.83. The lowest was -252.71. And the median was 13.83.
WJRYF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 56.29% of 906
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.45
vs WJRYF: 7.70
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
West Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:WJRYF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
West Japan Railway Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
West Japan Railway Co's share price for today is $19.05.
West Japan Railway Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $1.673.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
West Japan Railway Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
West Japan Railway Co's current Enterprise Value is $17,851 Mil.
West Japan Railway Co's EBITDA 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 $2,389 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-EBITDA of 7.47 as of Aug. 31, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co. This is 46% below median its historical median of 13.83. According to the industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #396 out of 906 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.47 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 13.83. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.45. West Japan Railway Co's value of 7.47 is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #396 out of 906 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #396 out of 906 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts West Japan Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.45. West Japan Railway Co's value of 7.47 is 11.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.83 vs. the industry median of 8.45, West 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.45, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 7.47 is 11.6% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.45 — 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-EBITDA is 7.47, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 13.83. 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-EBITDA is 7.47, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 13.83 and 11.6% below the Transportation industry median of 8.45. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.47 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-EBITDA: 7.47 (46% below median its 10-year median of 13.83)
GF Value™: $20.92 vs. price of $19.05 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Transportation median (#396 of 906)
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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