EJPRF (East Japan Railway Co) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

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EJPRF East Japan Railway Co EJPRF
75 GF Score
Price $23.69
GF Value $22.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is East Japan Railway Co Profitability Rank?

East Japan Railway Co EJPRF 75 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates EJPRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

East Japan Railway Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

East Japan Railway Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.65%. As of today, East Japan Railway Co's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


East Japan Railway Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


EJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, East Japan Railway Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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.


East Japan Railway Co Profitability Rank vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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East Japan Railway Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

East Japan Railway Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

East Japan Railway Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=407.379 / 5322.931
=7.65 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

East Japan Railway Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on East Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, East Japan Railway Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is East Japan Railway Co's Profitability Rank too high?
East Japan Railway Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, East Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does East Japan Railway Co's Profitability Rank compare to UNP and CSX?
East Japan Railway Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, East Japan Railway Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on East Japan Railway Co and its competitors. East Japan Railway Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% 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 East Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.46, compared to a current price of $23.69 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. East Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 East Japan Railway Co (EJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East Japan Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.69 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.46. GuruFocus considers East Japan Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for EJPRF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $22.46 vs. price of $23.69 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


East Japan Railway Co Business Description

Address 2-2-2 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 151-8578
East Japan Railway Company, or JR East, is the largest railway operator in Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987, though it wasn't fully privatized until 2002. It runs both long distance bullet trains, known as Shinkansen, and shorter municipal train routes around and from Tokyo. Its 7,400 kilometers of rail track covers half of Japan's population and a third of the country's land area. Two thirds of revenue is from transportation, with most of the rest from retail operations and real estate investments.
75GF Score

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