JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) YoY EPS Growth: 30.02% (As of Jun. 2026)

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JAPAF Japan Tobacco Inc JAPAF
83 GF Score
Price $42.30
GF Value $33.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Japan Tobacco YoY EPS Growth?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF -9.85% 83 YoY EPS Growth is 30.02% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 30.02%.

Japan Tobacco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.82.

Japan Tobacco YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth 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 Tobacco YoY EPS Growth Chart

Japan Tobacco Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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Japan Tobacco YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.843-0.656)/ | 0.656 |
=180.95 %

Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.823-0.633)/ | 0.633 |
=30.02 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 30.02% mean?
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a YoY EPS Growth of 30.02% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Japan Tobacco and its competitors.
Is Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Japan Tobacco's current YoY EPS Growth is 30.02%. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth compare to PM and MO?
Japan Tobacco's YoY EPS Growth of 30.02% can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for a Tobacco Products company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current YoY EPS Growth is 30.02%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.28, compared to a current price of $42.30 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 30.02%. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current YoY EPS Growth is 30.02% as of Jun. 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.30 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.28. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 30.02%
  • GF Value™: $33.28 vs. price of $42.30 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Japan Tobacco Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6927
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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