Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): 21.85% (As of Jul. 12, 2026)


TSE:4718 Waseda Academy Co Ltd TSE:4718
85 GF Score
Price 円2,455.00
GF Value 円2,111.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Waseda Academy Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)?

Waseda Academy Co TSE:4718 +0.90% 85 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 21.85% as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,111.55 (Modestly Overvalued).

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based).

Note: Discounted Dividend model is only suitable for companies who have a consistant distribution history with more than 5 years. If the company's dividends does not remain steady over a long period, results may not be accurate due to the low consistency. The model is also only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-07-12), Waseda Academy Co's Predictability Rank is 4-Stars. Waseda Academy Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Dividend model is 円4035.19 and current share price is 円2455.00. Consequently,

Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) using Discounted Dividend model is 21.85%.

TSE:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) falls into.


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Waseda Academy Co Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) Calculation

Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Dividends Based)
=(3141.23-2455.00)/3141.23
=21.85 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Dividend model with default parameters.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 21.85% mean?
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 21.85% as of Jul. 12, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co.
Is Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 21.85%. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) compare to EDU and TAL?
Waseda Academy Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) of 21.85% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) for an Education company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) depends on the Education industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Dividends price. View historical data on Waseda Academy Co. Waseda Academy Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 21.85%. 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2,111.55, compared to a current price of 円2,455.00 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 21.85%. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based) is 21.85% as of Jul. 12, 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2,455.00 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,111.55. GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Dividends Based): 21.85%
  • GF Value™: 円2,111.55 vs. price of 円2,455.00 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100

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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円2,455.00
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