WJRYF (West Japan Railway Co) Growth Rank: 4 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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WJRYF West Japan Railway Co WJRYF
68 GF Score
Price $19.05
GF Value $20.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is West Japan Railway Co Growth Rank?

West Japan Railway Co WJRYF +8.24% 68 Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates WJRYF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

West Japan Railway Co has the Growth Rank of 4.

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.

West Japan Railway Co Growth Rank Related Terms

WJRYF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, West Japan Railway Co'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.

West Japan Railway Co Growth Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, West Japan Railway Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Japan Railway Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 4 mean?
West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF) has a Growth Rank of 4 as of Aug. 31, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, West Japan Railway Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is West Japan Railway Co's Growth Rank too high?
West Japan Railway Co's current Growth Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to UNP and CSX?
West Japan Railway Co's Growth Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, West Japan Railway Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Transportation 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 West Japan Railway Co and its competitors. West Japan Railway Co's current Growth Rank is 4, which is near 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.92, compared to a current price of $19.05 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 4, which is near 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 Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Japan Railway Co (WJRYF), the current Growth Rank is 4 as of Aug. 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 $19.05 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.92. GuruFocus considers West Japan Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WJRYF:

  • Growth Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $20.92 vs. price of $19.05 (8.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Co Business Description

Address 2-4-24 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-8341
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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