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Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF 87 Equity-to-Asset is 0.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.46. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 51.93% on this metric.
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Central Japan Railway Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Central Japan Railway Co Equity-to-Asset 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.
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Central Japan Railway Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Central Japan Railway Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.47 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Central Japan Railway Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #525 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.47 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.48. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 0.47 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #525 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's Equity-to-Asset compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #525 out of 1011 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 0.47 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Japan Railway Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.34 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Japan Railway Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.47 is 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.47, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.47. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.47, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 6% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.47 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.47 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $24.46 vs. price of $22.50 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Transportation median (#525 of 1011)
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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