West Japan Railway Co (FRA:WEJ) EV-to-FCF: (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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FRA:WEJ West Japan Railway Co FRA:WEJ
64 GF Score
Price €15.50
GF Value €18.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is West Japan Railway Co EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, West Japan Railway Co's Enterprise Value is €14,904 Mil. West Japan Railway Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0 Mil. Therefore, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WEJ' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 7.74
Current: 7.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of West Japan Railway Co was 7.74. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

FRA:WEJ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
72.21% of 673 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.28 vs FRA:WEJ: 7.74

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.

As of today (2026-07-23), West Japan Railway Co's stock price is €15.50. West Japan Railway Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.599. Therefore, West Japan Railway Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.69.


West Japan Railway Co  (FRA:WEJ) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=15.50/1.599
=9.69

West Japan Railway Co's share price for today is €15.50.
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 €1.599.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


West Japan Railway Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


West Japan Railway Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF 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.

West Japan Railway Co EV-to-FCF Chart

West Japan Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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West Japan Railway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.91

FRA:WEJ vs UNP, CSX, NSC: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


FRA:WEJ
64GF Score
West Japan Railway Co FRA:WEJ
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West Japan Railway Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

West Japan Railway Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=14904.273/0
=

West Japan Railway Co's current Enterprise Value is €14,904 Mil.
West Japan Railway Co's Free Cash Flow 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 €0 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.

Is West Japan Railway Co (FRA:WEJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €15.50 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.75. GuruFocus considers West Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WEJ:

  • EV-to-FCF:
  • GF Value™: €18.75 vs. price of €15.50 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WEJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


West Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 2-4-24 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8341
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.
64GF Score

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