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Japanese (NIKKEI) Railroads Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D0.05%
  • 3M-3.4%
  • 1Y14.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Railroads industry has dropped 1.5%, driven by Seibu Holdings declining 6.7%. In the past year, the industry has gained 15%. 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, 14 Apr 2026JP¥18.8tJP¥16.5tJP¥1.7t12.9x10.9x1.1x
Thu, 12 Mar 2026JP¥19.2tJP¥16.5tJP¥1.7t12.9x11.1x1.2x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026JP¥19.9tJP¥16.5tJP¥1.7t13.1x11.5x1.2x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026JP¥19.3tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t12.1x11.2x1.2x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025JP¥19.2tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t11.9x11.1x1.2x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025JP¥18.2tJP¥16.2tJP¥1.8t12.5x10.4x1.1x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025JP¥19.5tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t13.1x11.4x1.2x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025JP¥18.9tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t12.5x11x1.2x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t11.2x10x1.1x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025JP¥16.9tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t10.9x10x1.1x
Mon, 19 May 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.6tJP¥1.5t11.4x11.2x1.1x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025JP¥16.5tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.2x10.1x1.1x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025JP¥16.9tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.7x10.3x1.1x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025JP¥15.7tJP¥15.3tJP¥1.6t11.8x9.7x1x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025JP¥15.9tJP¥15.3tJP¥1.6t11.8x10.2x1x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024JP¥16.4tJP¥15.2tJP¥1.6t11x10.5x1.1x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024JP¥16.7tJP¥15.0tJP¥1.5t11.8x11x1.1x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024JP¥16.1tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.5x11x1.1x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024JP¥15.9tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.6x10.9x1.1x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024JP¥15.6tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14.1x11.6x1.1x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024JP¥15.2tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t13.9x11.3x1.1x
Tue, 21 May 2024JP¥16.3tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t13.9x12.1x1.1x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024JP¥17.1tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t16.5x14.5x1.2x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024JP¥17.8tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t17.5x15.1x1.3x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024JP¥17.4tJP¥14.1tJP¥1.2t17.5x14.8x1.2x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024JP¥17.4tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t19.5x16.4x1.3x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023JP¥16.9tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t18.9x15.9x1.2x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t18.3x14.9x1.2x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b21.7x17.6x1.2x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023JP¥17.1tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b22.1x17.9x1.3x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥12.9tJP¥842.0b23.6x20x1.3x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023JP¥16.9tJP¥12.9tJP¥838.9b24.4x20.2x1.3x
Wed, 24 May 2023JP¥16.9tJP¥12.7tJP¥831.4b24.5x20.3x1.3x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023JP¥15.8tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b28.7x25x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25x


Total Market Cap: JP¥15.8tTotal Earnings: JP¥632.1bTotal Revenue: JP¥12.1tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Railroads Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 13.1x202420252026
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 10.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 13.1x.
  • 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 40% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 11% 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 Market2.38%
Industrials2.90%
Transportation0.28%
Railroads0.05%
Cargo Ground Transportation3.11%
Trucking-0.61%
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¥4.23k4.5%
+JP¥175.8b		47.4%PE7.5x
9031 Nishi-Nippon RailroadJP¥3.16k0.3%
+JP¥604.1m		46.6%PE7.4x
9012 Chichibu RailwayJP¥2.19k3.7%
+JP¥115.8m		9.5%PE14.1x
9049 Keifuku Electric RailroadLtdJP¥7.27k0.3%
+JP¥39.7m		19.2%PE7.7x

Latest News

9005
JP¥1,871.00
Tokyu
7D
-2.0%
1Y
6.7%

9005: Ongoing Share Buybacks And Higher Payout Will Support Stable Shareholder Returns

Analysts now place Tokyu's fair value at ¥2,168.57 per share, compared with the previous ¥2,096.67. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin, a similar discount rate, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple.
9020
JP¥3,514.00
East Japan Railway
7D
-1.7%
1Y
14.6%

9020: Lower Margin Outlook And Higher Required Returns Will Likely Restrain Future Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target for East Japan Railway from ¥2,974 to ¥2,900, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly higher revenue growth and a higher future P/E with a lower profit margin and a modestly higher discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised from ¥2,974.44 to ¥2,900.00, indicating a slightly lower central estimate.
9006
JP¥1,549.00
Keikyu
7D
-4.9%
1Y
2.2%
9023
JP¥1,604.00
Tokyo Metro
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-18.8%
9021
JP¥3,034.00
West Japan Railway
7D
-4.2%
1Y
1.7%
9031
JP¥3,159.00
Nishi-Nippon Railroad
7D
0.3%
1Y
46.6%
9024
JP¥3,987.00
Seibu Holdings
7D
-7.8%
1Y
20.1%
9022
JP¥4,233.00
Central Japan Railway
7D
4.5%
1Y
47.4%
9003
JP¥2,966.00
Sotetsu Holdings
7D
-5.1%
1Y
33.2%
9049
JP¥7,270.00
Keifuku Electric RailroadLtd
7D
0.3%
1Y
19.2%
9044
JP¥3,117.00
NANKAI
7D
-3.5%
1Y
31.4%
9012
JP¥2,190.00
Chichibu Railway
7D
3.7%
1Y
9.5%