West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Trading Down 4.1% – Time to Sell?

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYYGet Free Report) was down 4.1% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $19.1588 and last traded at $19.1588. Approximately 420 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 98% from the average daily volume of 21,621 shares. The stock had previously closed at $19.97.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Zacks Research raised shares of West Japan Railway from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

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West Japan Railway Price Performance

The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $20.81 and its 200-day simple moving average is $20.44. The stock has a market cap of $8.99 billion, a PE ratio of 11.21 and a beta of 0.26. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05.

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYYGet Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.07. West Japan Railway had a net margin of 6.75% and a return on equity of 10.34%. The firm had revenue of $3 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.04 billion. West Japan Railway has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.680-1.680 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that West Japan Railway will post 1.36 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About West Japan Railway

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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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