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Japanese (NIKKEI) Railroads Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-0.2%
  • 3M3.7%
  • 1Y27.3%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Railroads industry is flat overall, with Seibu Holdings standing out by going down 4.6%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 27% in that time. Earnings are forecast to be flat in the coming years.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Railroads Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 13 Jan 2026JP¥19.4tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t12.3x11.2x1.2x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025JP¥19.2tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t11.8x11.1x1.2x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025JP¥18.7tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.8t12.6x10.6x1.1x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025JP¥18.9tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t12.9x11x1.2x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025JP¥19.1tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t12.8x11.1x1.2x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025JP¥17.2tJP¥16.0tJP¥1.7t11.5x10x1.1x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t11.1x10x1.1x
Tue, 27 May 2025JP¥16.8tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t10.9x9.9x1.1x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025JP¥17.4tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.5x10.6x1.1x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025JP¥16.9tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.7x10.4x1.1x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025JP¥15.9tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.2x9.7x1x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025JP¥15.4tJP¥14.7tJP¥1.5t10.8x10.4x1.1x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024JP¥16.1tJP¥15.2tJP¥1.6t11x10.3x1.1x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024JP¥16.9tJP¥15.1tJP¥1.6t11.9x10.8x1.1x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024JP¥16.1tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.2x11x1.1x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024JP¥15.8tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.3x10.8x1.1x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024JP¥14.9tJP¥14.4tJP¥1.4t13.2x10.6x1x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024JP¥15.7tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14.2x11.7x1.1x
Wed, 29 May 2024JP¥16.4tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14.3x12.2x1.2x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024JP¥16.7tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t16.2x14.2x1.2x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024JP¥18.3tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t17.9x15.5x1.3x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024JP¥17.8tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t17.5x15.1x1.3x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024JP¥17.8tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t20.1x16.8x1.3x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023JP¥17.1tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t19.1x16.1x1.2x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023JP¥16.5tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t18.8x15x1.2x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023JP¥16.3tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b21.2x17.1x1.2x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023JP¥17.8tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b23.6x18.7x1.3x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023JP¥16.5tJP¥13.2tJP¥927.6b21.9x17.8x1.2x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥12.9tJP¥838.9b24.2x20.1x1.3x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023JP¥16.3tJP¥12.7tJP¥831.4b23.2x19.6x1.3x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023JP¥16.2tJP¥12.2tJP¥710.4b29.6x22.8x1.3x
Mon, 27 Mar 2023JP¥14.7tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b25.8x23.3x1.2x
Wed, 22 Feb 2023JP¥14.5tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b25.6x22.9x1.2x
Fri, 20 Jan 2023JP¥14.7tJP¥11.5tJP¥583.9b31x25.1x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.1x


Total Market Cap: JP¥14.7tTotal Earnings: JP¥583.9bTotal Revenue: JP¥11.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Railroads Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Japanese Railroads industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 11.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 14.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Railroads industry have grown 44% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 12% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does Japanese Railroads compare with similar industries?

JP Market-0.30%
Industrials-0.085%
Transportation-0.20%
Railroads-0.23%
Trucking0.23%
Cargo Ground Transportation0.15%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
9022 Central Japan RailwayJP¥4.41k0.9%
+JP¥36.4b		57.9%PE8.1x
9020 East Japan RailwayJP¥4.20k0.4%
+JP¥16.9b		57.0%PE20.5x
9041 Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtdJP¥3.18k2.4%
+JP¥14.3b		-0.2%PE12.4x
9009 Keisei Electric RailwayJP¥1.31k1.5%
+JP¥9.4b		-7.6%PE8.8x
9044 Nankai Electric RailwayJP¥3.04k0.9%
+JP¥3.0b		27.1%PE13.8x

Latest News

9042
JP¥4,081.00
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings
7D
0.2%
1Y
4.8%

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Hankyu Hanshin Holdings' (TSE:9042) Returns On Capital

Jan 12
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Hankyu Hanshin Holdings' (TSE:9042) Returns On Capital
9024
JP¥4,236.00
Seibu Holdings
7D
-4.6%
1Y
32.3%

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024)

Jan 11
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024)
9001
JP¥2,705.50
Tobu Railway
7D
0.4%
1Y
7.3%

Is Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) A Risky Investment?

Jan 09
Is Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) A Risky Investment?
9020
JP¥4,200.00
East Japan Railway
7D
0.4%
1Y
57.0%

9020: Upgraded Guidance And Dividend Outlook Will Support Further Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target on East Japan Railway from ¥4,700 to ¥5,300, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News East Japan Railway revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, now expecting operating revenues of ¥3,058,000m, operating income of ¥405,000m, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥237,000m, and basic EPS of ¥209.98, compared with prior guidance of operating revenues of ¥3,023,000m, operating income of ¥387,000m, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥227,000m, and basic EPS of ¥200.66 (Corporate guidance).
9009
JP¥1,310.00
Keisei Electric Railway
7D
1.5%
1Y
-7.6%

Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:9009) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

Jan 07
Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:9009) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
9008
JP¥4,061.00
Keio
7D
-1.1%
1Y
11.3%

The Return Trends At Keio (TSE:9008) Look Promising

Jan 07
The Return Trends At Keio (TSE:9008) Look Promising
9005
JP¥1,817.00
Tokyu
7D
-1.0%
1Y
8.0%

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Tokyu Corporation's (TSE:9005) Low P/E

Jan 06
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Tokyu Corporation's (TSE:9005) Low P/E
9041
JP¥3,183.00
Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd
7D
2.4%
1Y
-0.2%

Is Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 05
Is Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) Using Too Much Debt?
9007
JP¥1,708.00
Odakyu Electric Railway
7D
-0.8%
1Y
22.2%

Odakyu Electric Railway (TSE:9007) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Dec 29
Odakyu Electric Railway (TSE:9007) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
9048
JP¥1,704.50
Nagoya Railroad
7D
-0.4%
1Y
2.2%

Nagoya Railroad (TSE:9048) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥40.00

Dec 25
Nagoya Railroad (TSE:9048) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥40.00
9003
JP¥2,864.50
Sotetsu Holdings
7D
0.5%
1Y
16.2%

Sotetsu Holdings (TSE:9003) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥35.00

Dec 16
Sotetsu Holdings (TSE:9003) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ¥35.00
9006
JP¥1,557.50
Keikyu
7D
-0.4%
1Y
24.5%

Keikyu (TSE:9006) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥23.00

Dec 10
Keikyu (TSE:9006) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥23.00
9023
JP¥1,598.00
Tokyo Metro
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-4.1%
9044
JP¥3,041.00
Nankai Electric Railway
7D
0.9%
1Y
27.1%

Nankai Electric Railway (TSE:9044) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00

Dec 07
Nankai Electric Railway (TSE:9044) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ¥25.00
9021
JP¥3,118.00
West Japan Railway
7D
-0.1%
1Y
16.5%
9022
JP¥4,409.00
Central Japan Railway
7D
0.9%
1Y
57.9%