Zacks Research upgraded shares of West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY – Free Report) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.
West Japan Railway Stock Down 0.3%
West Japan Railway stock opened at $17.95 on Tuesday. West Japan Railway has a 1-year low of $15.08 and a 1-year high of $23.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.75 and a beta of 0.13. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $17.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of $18.80.
West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.06. West Japan Railway had a net margin of 6.41% and a return on equity of 9.36%. The business had revenue of $2.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.66 billion. West Japan Railway has set its FY 2027 guidance at 1.401-1.401 EPS. On average, analysts predict that West Japan Railway will post 1.4 earnings per share for the current year.
About West Japan Railway
West Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS: WJRYY), commonly known as JR West, is one of the regional passenger railway operators formed in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. Headquartered in Osaka, JR West manages a comprehensive rail network across western Honshu, providing vital transportation links that facilitate daily commuting, intercity travel, and regional tourism. As an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)–listed issuer, the company offers international investors access to its operations through trading on OTC markets in the United States.
JR West’s core business centers on passenger rail services, including high-speed Shinkansen lines and an extensive range of conventional rail routes.
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