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Japanese JR Train Companies and their stocks

by Wealth Wellspring 2023. 2. 9.

Japan is widely known for its advanced technology and public transportation system, and the Japanese JR (Japan Railways) companies play a significant role in this regard. These companies operate several high-speed trains and local trains, connecting different parts of the country.

The Japanese JR train companies are publicly traded and are considered to be a lucrative investment opportunity for investors. This blog post will give an overview of some of the leading Japanese JR train companies, their stock tickers, and key financial metrics such as P/E ratio, P/B ratio, dividend rate, and market capitalization.

East Japan Railway Company (JR East)

East Japan Railway Company, also known as JR East, is one of the largest railway companies in Japan. It operates high-speed trains, local trains, and freight trains in the eastern region of Japan. The company's stock ticker is 9020, and it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As of February 2022, the P/E ratio of JR East is 25.87, and the P/B ratio is 4.19. The dividend rate for the past year was JPY 33, and the market capitalization was JPY 6,194.5 billion.

Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central)

Central Japan Railway Company, also known as JR Central, is a leading railway company in Japan that operates high-speed trains, local trains, and freight trains in the central region of Japan. The company's stock ticker is 9022, and it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As of February 2022, the P/E ratio of JR Central was 29.45, and the P/B ratio was 4.92. The dividend rate for the past year was JPY 33, and the market capitalization was JPY 8,424.5 billion.

West Japan Railway Company (JR West)

West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West, is a leading railway company in Japan that operates high-speed trains, local trains, and freight trains in the western region of Japan. The company's stock ticker is 9021, and it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As of February 2022, the P/E ratio of JR West was 29.51, and the P/B ratio was 4.80. The dividend rate for the past year was JPY 33, and the market capitalization was JPY 5,536.6 billion.

Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido)

Hokkaido Railway Company, also known as JR Hokkaido, is a railway company in Japan that operates high-speed trains, local trains, and freight trains in the Hokkaido region of Japan. The company's stock ticker is 9031, and it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As of February 2022, the P/E ratio of JR Hokkaido was 20.23, and the P/B ratio was 2.76. The dividend rate for the past year was JPY 33, and the market capitalization was JPY 803.3 billion.

Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku)

Shikoku Railway Company, also known as JR Shikoku, is a railway company in Japan that operates high-speed trains, local trains, and freight trains in the Shikoku region of Japan. The company's stock ticker is 9044, and it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

As of February 2022, the P/E ratio of JR Shikoku was 18.66, and the P/B ratio was 2.23.