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Japanese (NIKKEI) Railroads Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 07, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D1.2%
  • 3M2.8%
  • 1Y23.9%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, Railroads has been flat. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 23% over the past 12 months. In the next few years earnings are forecast to be pretty stable.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 07 Jan 2026JP¥19.5tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t12.2x11.3x1.2x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025JP¥19.1tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t11.8x11.1x1.2x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025JP¥18.3tJP¥16.2tJP¥1.8t12.4x10.4x1.1x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025JP¥19.0tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t13x11.1x1.2x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025JP¥18.7tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t12.6x10.9x1.2x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t11.4x10x1.1x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025JP¥16.7tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t10.9x9.9x1.1x
Wed, 21 May 2025JP¥16.7tJP¥15.6tJP¥1.5t11.3x11x1.1x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025JP¥16.8tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.3x10.3x1.1x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025JP¥16.8tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.6x10.3x1.1x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025JP¥15.8tJP¥15.3tJP¥1.6t12x9.7x1x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025JP¥15.9tJP¥15.3tJP¥1.6t12.2x10.1x1x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024JP¥16.3tJP¥15.2tJP¥1.6t10.9x10.4x1.1x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024JP¥16.7tJP¥15.0tJP¥1.5t11.8x11.1x1.1x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024JP¥15.8tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t11.9x10.8x1.1x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024JP¥15.8tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.4x10.9x1.1x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024JP¥15.6tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14.1x11.6x1.1x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024JP¥15.4tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14x11.4x1.1x
Thu, 23 May 2024JP¥16.2tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14x12x1.1x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024JP¥16.9tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t16.6x14.4x1.2x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024JP¥17.8tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t17.5x15.1x1.3x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024JP¥17.7tJP¥14.1tJP¥1.2t17.8x15x1.3x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024JP¥17.6tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t20x16.7x1.3x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t19x15.9x1.2x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t18.7x14.9x1.2x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b20.7x17.6x1.2x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023JP¥17.5tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b22.8x18.3x1.3x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.1tJP¥916.7b23.6x18.3x1.3x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023JP¥16.9tJP¥12.9tJP¥838.9b24.4x20.2x1.3x
Fri, 26 May 2023JP¥16.4tJP¥12.7tJP¥831.4b24x19.8x1.3x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023JP¥15.8tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b28.8x25.1x1.3x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023JP¥14.5tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b25.4x23x1.2x
Thu, 16 Feb 2023JP¥14.4tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b25.9x22.8x1.2x
Sat, 14 Jan 2023JP¥14.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥583.9b30.6x24.8x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

24.8x


Total Market Cap: JP¥14.5tTotal Earnings: JP¥583.9bTotal Revenue: JP¥11.5tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Railroads Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14.2x202420252026
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 14.2x.
  • 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 Market3.45%
Industrials4.50%
Transportation1.27%
Railroads1.19%
Cargo Ground Transportation2.36%
Trucking1.29%
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
9020 East Japan RailwayJP¥4.19k1.3%
+JP¥59.8b		52.0%PE20.4x
9024 Seibu HoldingsJP¥4.44k3.1%
+JP¥34.0b		32.2%PE5.6x
9022 Central Japan RailwayJP¥4.37k0.8%
+JP¥32.7b		48.9%PE8x
9042 Hankyu Hanshin HoldingsJP¥4.07k3.3%
+JP¥30.8b		-0.9%PE13.7x
9001 Tobu RailwayJP¥2.70k2.1%
+JP¥10.9b		2.4%PE10.5x

Latest News

9041
JP¥3,108.00
Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd
7D
1.2%
1Y
-6.4%

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

Jan 05
Is Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) Using Too Much Debt?
9049
JP¥7,390.00
Keifuku Electric RailroadLtd
7D
-0.9%
1Y
10.6%
9024
JP¥4,438.00
Seibu Holdings
7D
3.1%
1Y
32.2%

Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 23
Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
9001
JP¥2,696.00
Tobu Railway
7D
2.1%
1Y
2.4%

The Return Trends At Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) Look Promising

Dec 18
The Return Trends At Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) Look Promising
9020
JP¥4,185.00
East Japan Railway
7D
1.3%
1Y
52.0%

9020: Rising Dividend Payouts Will Likely Pressure Long Term Share Returns

Analysts have raised their price target on East Japan Railway from ¥2,700 to ¥2,900, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, improving profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple that supports a higher fair value despite a higher assumed discount rate. What's in the News Raised earnings guidance for FY ending March 31, 2026, with operating revenues now expected at JPY 3,058 billion, operating income at JPY 405 billion, and profit attributable to owners at JPY 237 billion, driven by stronger passenger revenues (Corporate Guidance; Key Developments).
9006
JP¥1,563.00
Keikyu
7D
1.9%
1Y
19.7%

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¥1,609.00
Tokyo Metro
7D
0.9%
1Y
-1.7%
9021
JP¥3,122.00
West Japan Railway
7D
-0.1%
1Y
12.5%
9042
JP¥4,073.00
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings
7D
3.3%
1Y
-0.9%
9022
JP¥4,371.00
Central Japan Railway
7D
0.8%
1Y
48.9%