Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF 85 ROA % is 3.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks better than 65.12% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Central Japan Railway Co's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,360 Mil.
Central Japan Railway Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $68,280 Mil. Therefore, Central Japan Railway Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.1 Med: 4.37 Max: 6.38
Current: 5.26
During the past 13 years, Central Japan Railway Co's highest ROA % was 6.38%. The lowest was -2.10%. And the median was 4.37%.
CJPRF's ROA % is ranked better than 65.12% of 1015
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.45
vs CJPRF: 5.26
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
Central Japan Railway Co ROA % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a ROA % of 3.46% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 4.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #354 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's ROA % too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current ROA % of 3.46% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. The Transportation industry median ROA % is 3.45. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 3.46% is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #354 out of 1015 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's ROA % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #354 out of 1015 companies for ROA %. This puts Central Japan Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.45. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 3.46% is 0.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 3.45, Central Japan Railway Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Transportation company?
The median ROA % among Transportation companies is 3.45, based on 1,015 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Japan Railway Co's current ROA % of 3.46% is 0.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median ROA % is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current ROA % is 3.46%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.91, compared to a current price of $24.05 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 3.46%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 0.3% above the Transportation industry median of 3.45. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current ROA % is 3.46% 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.05 is trading 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.91.
GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
ROA %: 3.46% (21% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: $30.91 vs. price of $24.05 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% above the Transportation median (#354 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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