Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) GF Score: 93/100 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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TSE:4718 Waseda Academy Co Ltd TSE:4718
93 GF Score
Price 円2,425.00
GF Value 円2,115.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Waseda Academy Co GF Score?

Waseda Academy Co TSE:4718 +0.17% 93 GF Score is 93 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 82.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,115.08 (Modestly Overvalued).

Waseda Academy Co has the GF Score of 93, which implies that the company might have Highest outperformance 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:

1. Financial Strength : 9/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 10/10
4. GF Value Rank : 6/10
5. Momentum Rank : 7/10

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 Waseda Academy Co might have Highest outperformance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Waseda Academy Co  (TSE:4718) 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:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Waseda Academy Co GF Score Related Terms

TSE:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: GF Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy 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.

Waseda Academy Co GF Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy Co's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 93 mean?
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a GF Score of 93 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 82.00. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's GF Score has ranged from 29.00 to 96.00.
Is Waseda Academy Co's GF Score too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current GF Score of 93 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 82.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.00 to a high of 96.00. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's GF Score compare to EDU and TAL?
Waseda Academy Co's GF Score of 93 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own GF Score has ranged from 29.00 to 96.00 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 an Education company?
A good GF Score depends on the Education 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. Waseda Academy Co's current GF Score is 93, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 82.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,115.08, compared to a current price of 円2,425.00 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 93, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 82.00. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current GF Score is 93 as of Jul. 20, 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,425.00 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,115.08. GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:

  • GF Score: 93 (13% above median its 10-year median of 82.00)
  • GF Value™: 円2,115.08 vs. price of 円2,425.00 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Waseda Academy Co Business Description

Address 171-0022 9th floor, Diamond Gate Ikebukuro, 1-16-15 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 171-0014
Waseda Academy Co Ltd is engaged in the management of preparatory schools for elementary, junior high and high school students.
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