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West Japan Railway Co has the GF Score of 65, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes West Japan Railway Co
might have
Poor future performance potential.
Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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West Japan Railway Co GF Score Related Terms
NGO:9021 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: GF Score Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway Co's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's GF Score falls into.
West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021) has a GF Score of 65 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.00. Over the past decade, West Japan Railway Co's GF Score has ranged from 15.00 to 78.00.
Is West Japan Railway Co's GF Score too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current GF Score of 65 is near median its 10-year median of 64.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.00 to a high of 78.00. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's GF Score compare to UNP and CSX?
West Japan Railway Co's GF Score of 65 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, West Japan Railway Co's own GF Score has ranged from 15.00 to 78.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Transportation company?
A good GF Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. West Japan Railway Co's current GF Score is 65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.00. 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 GF Score of 65. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,949.21, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 65, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.00. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (NGO:9021), the current GF Score is 65 as of Jul. 19, 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 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,949.21.
Key valuation signals for NGO:9021:
GF Score: 65 (near median its 10-year median of 64.00)
GF Value™: 円2,949.21 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (15.2% below fair value)
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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