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West Japan Railway CoWJRYF +2.54%68 Median PS Value is $25.41 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 2367% above its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates WJRYF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Transportation companies, West Japan Railway Co ranks better than 68.23% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
West Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:WJRYF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
West Japan Railway Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
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19.56
/
25.41
=
0.77
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
West Japan Railway Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Japan Railway Co's Median PS Value 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.
WJRYF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.9666.
West Japan Railway Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $26.288.
* 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 (WJRYF) has a Median PS Value of $25.41 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 2367% above median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, West Japan Railway Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.74 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #196 out of 617 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is West Japan Railway Co's Median PS Value too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current Median PS Value of $25.41 is 2367% above median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.55. The Transportation industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. West Japan Railway Co's value of $25.41 is 2441% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #196 out of 617 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's Median PS Value compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, West Japan Railway Co ranks #196 out of 617 companies for Median PS Value. This puts West Japan Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. West Japan Railway Co's value of $25.41 is 2441% above this benchmark. Historically, West Japan Railway Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.74 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 1.00, West Japan Railway Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Transportation company?
The median Median PS Value among Transportation companies is 1.00, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Japan Railway Co's current Median PS Value of $25.41 is 2441% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Japan Railway Co's current Median PS Value is $25.41, which is 2367% above median its own 10-year median of 1.03. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.01, compared to a current price of $19.56 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $25.41, which is 2367% above median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 2441% above the Transportation industry median of 1.00. West Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF), the current Median PS Value is $25.41 as of Jul. 31, 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 (WJRYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.56 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.01.
GuruFocus considers West Japan Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WJRYF:
Median PS Value: $25.41 (2367% above median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: $21.01 vs. price of $19.56 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2441% above the Transportation median (#196 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WJRYF 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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