West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY) Reaches New 52-Week Low – Here’s What Happened

West Japan Railway (OTCMKTS:WJRYY)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $16.50 and last traded at $16.5295, with a volume of 8425 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $16.8440.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

West Japan Railway Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $7.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.89 and a beta of 0.17. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $18.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $19.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 1.10.

West Japan Railway Company Profile

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.