West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Shares Gap Down – Here’s Why

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY)’s share price gapped down before the market opened on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $19.30, but opened at $18.3550. West Japan Railway shares last traded at $18.53, with a volume of 950 shares.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research cut West Japan Railway from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Sell”.

West Japan Railway Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.30 billion, a PE ratio of 9.85 and a beta of 0.13. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $17.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $18.88.

West Japan Railway Company Profile

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.