JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) Growth Rank: 8 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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JAPAF Japan Tobacco Inc JAPAF
75 GF Score
Price $36.59
GF Value $32.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Japan Tobacco Growth Rank?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF -5.33% 75 Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Japan Tobacco has the Growth Rank of 8.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

JAPAF vs PM, MO, TPB: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Tobacco Growth Rank vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 8 mean?
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Growth Rank of 8 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank too high?
Japan Tobacco's current Growth Rank of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank compare to PM and MO?
Japan Tobacco's Growth Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current Growth Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.95, compared to a current price of $36.59 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Growth Rank is 8 as of Jul. 21, 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 Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.59 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.95. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

  • Growth Rank: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $32.95 vs. price of $36.59 (11% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Japan Tobacco Business Description

Address 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-6927
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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