FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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West Japan Railway Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Japan Railway Co's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (NGO:9021) has a FCF Yield % of 28.41 as of Jul. 04, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #78 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's FCF Yield % too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current FCF Yield % is 28.41. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.38. West Japan Railway Co's value of 28.41 is 548.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #78 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's FCF Yield % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #78 out of 1003 companies for FCF Yield %. This places West Japan Railway Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.38. West Japan Railway Co's value of 28.41 is 548.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Japan Railway Co's current FCF Yield % of 28.41 is 548.6% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Japan Railway Co's current FCF Yield % is 28.41. 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?
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a current FCF Yield % of 28.41. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,301.22, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 28.41 and 548.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021), the current FCF Yield % is 28.41 as of Jul. 04, 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 (NGO:9021) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,301.22.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9021:
FCF Yield %: 28.41
GF Value™: 円3,301.22 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (24.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 548.6% above the Transportation median (#78 of 1003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:9021 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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