Japan Communications (TSE:9424) EV-to-FCF: (As of Sep. 07, 2026)

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TSE:9424 Japan Communications Inc TSE:9424
59 GF Score
Price 円120.00
GF Value 円240.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Japan Communications EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Japan Communications's Enterprise Value is 円18,611 Mil. Japan Communications's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Japan Communications's EV-to-FCF for today is .

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

TSE:9424' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1557.22   Med: -14.96   Max: 1372.48
Current: -26.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Japan Communications was 1372.48. The lowest was -1557.22. And the median was -14.96.

TSE:9424's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 263 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 16.18 vs TSE:9424: -26.16

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 (2026-09-07), Japan Communications's stock price is 円120.00. Japan Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4.580. Therefore, Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.20.


Japan Communications  (TSE:9424) 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.

Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=120.00/4.580
=26.20

Japan Communications's share price for today is 円120.00.
Japan Communications'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 円4.580.

* 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.


Japan Communications EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Japan Communications EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Communications'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.

Japan Communications EV-to-FCF Chart

Japan Communications Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -137.39 55.94 36.78 167.80 -28.12

Japan Communications Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 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 167.80 -1,604.82 0.00 0.00 -28.12

TSE:9424 vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Japan Communications'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.


Japan Communications EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:9424
59GF Score
Japan Communications Inc TSE:9424
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Japan Communications EV-to-FCF Calculation

Japan Communications's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=18610.572/0
=

Japan Communications's current Enterprise Value is 円18,611 Mil.
Japan Communications'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 円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 Japan Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08. GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:

  • EV-to-FCF:
  • GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Communications Business Description

Address 4-1-28 Toranomon Towers Office, 23rd Floor, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0001
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
59GF Score

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円120.00
Price
円240.08
GF Value