JAPAF (Japan Tobacco) Momentum Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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JAPAF Japan Tobacco Inc JAPAF
83 GF Score
Price $42.30
GF Value $33.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Japan Tobacco Momentum Rank?

Japan Tobacco JAPAF -9.85% 83 Momentum Rank is 5 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Japan Tobacco has the Momentum Rank of 5.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Japan Tobacco Momentum Rank Related Terms

JAPAF vs PM, MO, TPB: Momentum Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 5 mean?
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a Momentum Rank of 5 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Japan Tobacco's Momentum Rank too high?
Japan Tobacco's current Momentum Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's Momentum Rank compare to PM and MO?
Japan Tobacco's Momentum Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products industry. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 Momentum Rank for a Tobacco Products company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Tobacco Products industry context. However, Momentum 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Japan Tobacco and its competitors. Japan Tobacco's current Momentum Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 $33.27, compared to a current price of $42.30 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current Momentum Rank is 5 as of Aug. 16, 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 $42.30 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.27. GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JAPAF:

  • Momentum Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $33.27 vs. price of $42.30 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 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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