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Japan CommunicationsTSE:9424 +0.84%59 PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.20 as of Sep. 07, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 51.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:9424 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円240.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Telecommunication Services companies, Japan Communications ranks worse than 74.03% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-09-07), Japan Communications's share price is
円120.00.
Japan Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4.58. Therefore, Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9424'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.94 Med: 51.69 Max: 208.59
Current: 26.2
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Japan Communications was 208.59. The lowest was 21.94. And the median was 51.69.
TSE:9424's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked worse than 74.03% of 258
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.905
vs TSE:9424: 26.20
During the past 13 years, Japan Communications's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 46.20% per year. The lowest was -23.60% per year. And the median was 35.65% per year.
Japan Communications's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円0.33.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4.58.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
Japan Communications PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Japan Communications PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
TSE:9424 vs VZ, TMUS, T: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Japan Communications PE Ratio (TTM) vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Communications's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Japan Communications's Share Price of today is 円120.00.
Japan Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 円4.58.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Japan Communications (TSE:9424) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.20 as of Sep. 07, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Japan Communications and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 51.69. Over the past decade, Japan Communications' PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 21.94 to 208.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #191 out of 258 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Japan Communications' PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Japan Communications' current PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 51.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.94 to a high of 208.59. The Telecommunication Services industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.91. Japan Communications' value of 26.20 is 64.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #191 out of 258 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Communications has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Communications' PE Ratio (TTM) compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Japan Communications ranks #191 out of 258 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Japan Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.91. Japan Communications' value of 26.20 is 64.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Communications' own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 21.94 to 208.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.69 vs. the industry median of 15.91, Japan Communications 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.91, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Japan Communications's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.20 is 64.7% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Japan Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Communications's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 51.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications (TSE:9424) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円240.08, compared to a current price of 円120.00 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 51.69 and 64.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 15.91. Japan Communications' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Communications (TSE:9424), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.20 as of Sep. 07, 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 Communications (TSE:9424) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円120.00 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円240.08.
GuruFocus considers Japan Communications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9424:
PE Ratio (TTM): 26.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 51.69)
GF Value™: 円240.08 vs. price of 円120.00 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#191 of 258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9424 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Communications Inc is a mobile virtual network operator. It creates the next generation internet to assist industrial structure through mobile technology. The company provides mobile platforms to handset manufacturers, IP-PBX makers, system integrators, and others.
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