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Central Japan Railway Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
Warning Sign:
Central Japan Railway Co displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.
GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.
A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Central Japan Railway Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.81.
Central Japan Railway Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.19.
As of today, Central Japan Railway Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.54.
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) Financial Strength Explanation
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.
Central Japan Railway Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
Central Japan Railway Co Financial Strength Related Terms
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.
Central Japan Railway Co Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.
Central Japan Railway Co has a Z-score of 1.54, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.54 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
* 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.
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength compare to UNP and CSX?
Central Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Central Japan Railway Co's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Financial Strength for a Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. Central Japan Railway Co's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.01, compared to a current price of $22.50 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.50 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.01.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $25.01 vs. price of $22.50 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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