CJPRF (Central Japan Railway Co) ROCE %: 5.74% (As of Mar. 2026)


CJPRF Central Japan Railway Co CJPRF
85 GF Score
Price $24.05
GF Value $30.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Central Japan Railway Co ROCE %?

Central Japan Railway Co CJPRF 85 ROCE % is 5.74% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Central Japan Railway Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.74%.

Central Japan Railway Co  (OTCPK:CJPRF) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Central Japan Railway Co ROCE % Related Terms

Central Japan Railway Co ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Japan Railway Co's ROCE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Central Japan Railway Co ROCE % Chart

Central Japan Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROCE %
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Central Japan Railway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Central Japan Railway Co ROCE % Calculation

Central Japan Railway Co's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Mar. 2026 )  (A: Mar. 2025 )(A: Mar. 2026 )
=5407.981/( ( (69257.421 - 5248.595) + (68540.263 - 5873.747) )/ 2 )
=5407.981/( (64008.826+62666.516)/ 2 )
=5407.981/63337.671
=8.54 %

Central Japan Railway Co's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3616.524/( ( (68018.799 - 4711.83) + (68540.263 - 5873.747) )/ 2 )
=3616.524/( ( 63306.969 + 62666.516 )/ 2 )
=3616.524/62986.7425
=5.74 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 5.74% mean?
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a ROCE % of 5.74% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's ROCE % too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current ROCE % is 5.74%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.73. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 5.74% is 25.7% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to UNP and CSX?
Central Japan Railway Co's ROCE % of 5.74% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.73. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 5.74% is 25.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.73, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Japan Railway Co's current ROCE % of 5.74% is 25.7% below 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current ROCE % is 5.74%. 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 ROCE % is 5.74% and 25.7% below the Transportation industry median of 7.73. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current ROCE % is 5.74% 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:

  • ROCE %: 5.74%
  • GF Value™: $30.91 vs. price of $24.05 (22.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.7% below the Transportation median

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 Co Business Description

Address 1-1-4 Meieki, JR Central Towers, Nakamura-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, JPN, 450-6101
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.
85GF Score

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