Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
West Japan Railway Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
Warning Sign:
West 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.
West Japan Railway Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.
West Japan Railway Co's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.
As of today, West Japan Railway Co's Altman Z-Score is 1.21.
West Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:WJRYF) 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.
West Japan Railway Co has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.
West Japan Railway Co Financial Strength Related Terms
WJRYF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, West 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.
West Japan Railway Co Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West 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.
West Japan Railway Co has a Z-score of 1.21, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 1.21 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.
West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, West Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is West Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current Financial Strength of 5 is 25% above 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, West Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength compare to UNP and CSX?
West Japan Railway Co's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, West 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 West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. West Japan Railway Co's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above 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 West Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.11, compared to a current price of $18.23 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 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 $18.23 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.11.
GuruFocus considers West Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WJRYF:
Financial Strength: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: $21.11 vs. price of $18.23 (13.7% below fair value)
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.
68GF Score
Get the complete analysis for WJRYF
Financial Strength is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
WJRYF has been successfully added to your 
