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Japanese (NIKKEI) Railroads Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 10, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M3.8%
  • 1Y26.4%
  • YTDn/a

The Railroads is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Hankyu Hanshin Holdings has stood out, gaining 3.1%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 26% 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
Sat, 10 Jan 2026JP¥19.4tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t12.3x11.2x1.2x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025JP¥18.7tJP¥16.3tJP¥1.7t11.6x10.8x1.1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025JP¥18.2tJP¥16.2tJP¥1.8t12.3x10.3x1.1x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025JP¥18.7tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t12.7x10.9x1.2x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025JP¥18.8tJP¥16.1tJP¥1.7t12.6x11x1.2x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t11.4x10x1.1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025JP¥16.7tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t10.8x9.9x1x
Sat, 24 May 2025JP¥16.6tJP¥15.9tJP¥1.7t10.8x9.8x1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.3x10.4x1.1x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025JP¥17.0tJP¥15.4tJP¥1.6t11.8x10.4x1.1x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025JP¥16.0tJP¥15.3tJP¥1.6t11.4x9.9x1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025JP¥15.6tJP¥15.3tJP¥1.6t11.6x10x1x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024JP¥16.1tJP¥15.2tJP¥1.6t10.8x10.3x1.1x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024JP¥16.7tJP¥15.0tJP¥1.5t11.8x11.1x1.1x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024JP¥15.9tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.1x10.9x1.1x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024JP¥15.8tJP¥14.5tJP¥1.5t12.4x10.8x1.1x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024JP¥15.9tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14.4x11.8x1.1x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024JP¥15.6tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14x11.6x1.1x
Sun, 26 May 2024JP¥16.2tJP¥14.2tJP¥1.3t14.1x12x1.1x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024JP¥16.7tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t16.4x14.2x1.2x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024JP¥18.3tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t17.9x15.5x1.3x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024JP¥17.5tJP¥14.0tJP¥1.2t17.3x14.9x1.3x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024JP¥17.8tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t20x16.8x1.3x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023JP¥17.1tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t19.4x16.1x1.2x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023JP¥16.3tJP¥13.8tJP¥1.1t18.1x14.4x1.2x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023JP¥16.3tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b20.9x17x1.2x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023JP¥17.5tJP¥13.5tJP¥956.1b22.9x18.3x1.3x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥13.2tJP¥913.2b22.9x18.4x1.3x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023JP¥16.8tJP¥12.9tJP¥838.9b24.2x20x1.3x
Mon, 29 May 2023JP¥16.6tJP¥12.7tJP¥831.4b23.9x20x1.3x
Wed, 26 Apr 2023JP¥16.1tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b29.2x25.5x1.3x
Fri, 24 Mar 2023JP¥14.7tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b25.8x23.2x1.2x
Sun, 19 Feb 2023JP¥14.3tJP¥12.1tJP¥632.1b25.8x22.7x1.2x
Tue, 17 Jan 2023JP¥14.5tJP¥11.5tJP¥583.9b30.5x24.8x1.3x
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 Market2.98%
Industrials4.15%
Transportation0.88%
Railroads0.78%
Cargo Ground Transportation2.24%
Trucking1.52%
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¥4.37k0.9%
+JP¥35.6b		55.0%PE8x
9042 Hankyu Hanshin HoldingsJP¥4.08k3.5%
+JP¥32.7b		3.0%PE13.8x
9041 Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtdJP¥3.20k4.1%
+JP¥23.8b		-1.4%PE12.5x
9020 East Japan RailwayJP¥4.15k0.3%
+JP¥15.8b		54.0%PE20.2x
9001 Tobu RailwayJP¥2.69k1.8%
+JP¥9.3b		5.2%PE10.5x

Latest News

9001
JP¥2,688.00
Tobu Railway
7D
1.8%
1Y
5.2%

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

Jan 09
Is Tobu Railway (TSE:9001) A Risky Investment?
9020
JP¥4,146.00
East Japan Railway
7D
0.3%
1Y
54.0%

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).
9005
JP¥1,844.00
Tokyu
7D
0.8%
1Y
9.0%

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¥3,195.00
Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd
7D
4.1%
1Y
-1.4%

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

Jan 05
Is Kintetsu Group HoldingsLtd (TSE:9041) Using Too Much Debt?
9048
JP¥1,715.50
Nagoya Railroad
7D
2.0%
1Y
1.4%

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

Dec 25
Nagoya Railroad (TSE:9048) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥40.00
9024
JP¥4,252.00
Seibu Holdings
7D
-1.2%
1Y
31.5%

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

Dec 23
Seibu Holdings (TSE:9024) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
9021
JP¥3,118.00
West Japan Railway
7D
-0.3%
1Y
14.8%
9042
JP¥4,081.00
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings
7D
3.5%
1Y
3.0%
9031
JP¥2,875.00
Nishi-Nippon Railroad
7D
2.8%
1Y
30.9%

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (TSE:9031) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement

Dec 04
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (TSE:9031) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
9022
JP¥4,374.00
Central Japan Railway
7D
0.9%
1Y
55.0%