Critical Survey: West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) versus Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME)

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) and Neutron (NASDAQ:LIME) are both mid-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk and valuation.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for West Japan Railway and Neutron, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
West Japan Railway	1	0	0	0	1.00
Neutron	0	1	9	0	2.90

Neutron has a consensus price target of $38.86, indicating a potential upside of 9.15%. Given Neutron’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Neutron is more favorable than West Japan Railway.

Profitability

This table compares West Japan Railway and Neutron’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
West Japan Railway	7.02%	10.17%	3.50%
Neutron	N/A	N/A	N/A

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares West Japan Railway and Neutron”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
West Japan Railway	$12.26 billion	0.67	$846.98 million	$1.85	9.70
Neutron	$927.85 million	2.46	N/A	N/A	N/A

West Japan Railway has higher revenue and earnings than Neutron.

About West Japan Railway

West Japan Railway Company provides railway transport services in Japan. The company operates through Mobility, Retail, Real Estate, Travel and Regional Solutions, and Other segments. The Mobility segment provides passenger transportation, station operation and management, cleaning and maintenance, construction, machinery and equipment installation, rolling stock and other facility construction services, as well as engages in the railway operations and electric works. The Retail segment sells goods; offers food and other wholesale operation services; and operates department stores. The Real Estate segment sells and leases real estate properties, as well as operates shopping centers and hotels. The Travel and Regional Solutions segment provides travel agency and regional solutions. The Other segment engages in the advertising and other businesses. The company is also involved in the operation of convenience stores, restaurants, and souvenir shops; and provision of credit cards and electronic money services. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

About Neutron

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business. We are on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free. Lime provides convenient and reliable short-term rentals of e-scooters and e-bikes at an affordable price. As of December 31, 2025, we operated in approximately 230 cities(1) across 29 countries(2). In 2025, we delivered a seamless rider experience to approximately 19 million riders. Our market leadership and scale have made Lime a widely recognized brand — valued by riders for our availability and trusted by cities for our operating track record. This leadership and scale have also yielded favorable unit economics, enabling us to continue investing in our growth. Lime has revolutionized the shared micromobility industry through our vertically integrated platform, which combines our proprietary hardware and software, data, tech-enabled operations, and government relations expertise. Our vertical integration allows us to maintain control of key aspects of our service and is designed to accelerate rider adoption, boost usage frequency, facilitate regulatory compliance, and optimize cost efficiency — fueling sustainable growth while solidifying trusted partnerships with cities and positioning us as a leader in the shared micromobility industry. Our platform creates a self-reinforcing, virtuous network effect that aligns value for riders and city priorities: more riders using our service enables cities to meet their local policy goals faster, which encourages cities to expand shared micromobility programs and invest in additional infrastructure, which in turn enhances the rider experience and attracts even more riders. What started as convenience enjoyed by individual riders has, through our platform, reshaped how people move around cities, which demonstrates that shared micromobility isn’t just viable but can be an essential component of urban life. The extensive presence of our electric vehicles in cities around the world has established our brand with the public, reinforcing our leadership position in the shared micromobility industry. Each of our e-scooters and e-bikes serves as mobile advertisements within the cities in which we operate, continuously reinforcing brand recognition. Our reach is further amplified through our network partnerships, including our mutually exclusive partnership with Uber. Lime vehicles are featured as a ride option within the Uber app in nearly all of our shared markets, providing Lime with direct access to Uber’s global user base. Revenue generated through our partnership with Uber was approximately 14.1%, 15.8%, and 14.3% of total revenue in 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively, and was approximately 14.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2026. We believe our platform, combined with our global scale, market leadership, brand awareness, efficient operating model, and network partnerships creates significant competitive advantages, which has positioned us as a leader in the shared micromobility industry, has fueled sustained growth over time, and has contributed to our significant market share. We calculate our market share primarily using data for monthly active app users (“MAAUs”) from Sensor Tower (as defined below) for each of the countries we operated in and supplementing with publicly available information and our internal data. Our principal executive offices are located in San Francisco, California.