West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Reaches New 12-Month Low – Here’s Why

Posted by Kim Johansen on May 20th, 2026

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY – Get Free Report)’s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as low as $17.00 and last traded at $17.00, with a volume of 4452 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $17.29.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded West Japan Railway from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

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West Japan Railway Trading Down 0.4%

The company has a market capitalization of $7.85 billion, a PE ratio of 9.31 and a beta of 0.17. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $19.17 and a 200 day moving average of $19.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.10.

About West Japan Railway

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West Japan Railway Company (OTCMKTS: WJRYY), commonly known as JR West, is one of the regional passenger railway operators formed in 1987 following the privatization of Japanese National Railways. Headquartered in Osaka, JR West manages a comprehensive rail network across western Honshu, providing vital transportation links that facilitate daily commuting, intercity travel, and regional tourism. As an American Depositary Receipt (ADR)–listed issuer, the company offers international investors access to its operations through trading on OTC markets in the United States.

JR West’s core business centers on passenger rail services, including high-speed Shinkansen lines and an extensive range of conventional rail routes.