Wowow Overview
- Year Founded
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1984
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,482
- Stock Symbol
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4839
- Investments
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7
- Share Price
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$6.94
- (As of Friday Closing)
Wowow General Information
Description
Wowow Inc is a broadcasting station operator based in Japan. The company operates its business through two segments namely Broadcast segment and Telemarketing segment through which it provides services through cable TV, communication satellite broadcasting and Internet Protocol television, based on producing and procuring programs and conducting TV broadcasting at a fee charged by broadcasting satellite. It also offers free program distribution service for TV members only and provides digital marketing support on the web, e-mail, mail order, and travel, event planning, and operation.
Contact Information
Website
www.wowow.co.jpCorporate Office
- 21st Floor, Akasaka Park Building
- 5-2-20, Akasaka, Minato-ku
- Tokyo, 107-6121
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 21st Floor, Akasaka Park Building
- 5-2-20, Akasaka, Minato-ku
- Tokyo, 107-6121
- Japan
Wowow Stock Performance
As of 16-May-2025, Wowow’s stock price is $6.94. Its current market cap is $196M with 28.3M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.94 | $6.86 | $6.19 - $7.77 | $196M | 28.3M | 32.6K | $0.05 |
Wowow Financials Summary
As of 30-Sep-2024, Wowow has a trailing 12-month revenue of $503M.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Sep-2024 | FY 2024 31-Mar-2024 | FY 2023 31-Mar-2023 | FY 2022 31-Mar-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 17,046 | 1,916 | 25,037 | 126,111 |
| Revenue | 503,104 | 518,161 | 569,508 | 709,050 |
| EBITDA | 31,091 | 40,204 | 52,939 | 79,008 |
| Net Income | 1,284 | 7,558 | 17,713 | 37,733 |
| Total Assets | 670,547 | 589,006 | 728,321 | 816,499 |
| Total Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wowow Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Wowow Patents
Wowow Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2017228306-A | Information processing system, information processing method, and program about service response support | Active | 16-Aug-2017 | ||
| JP-2018207153-A | Information processing unit, information processing method, and program | Pending | 30-May-2017 | ||
| JP-2017062717-A | Information processing system, information processing method, and program about service response support | Pending | 25-Sep-2015 | ||
| US-9367934-B2 | Image processing method, image processing apparatus, and image processing program | Inactive | 30-May-2012 | ||
| US-20160286090-A1 | Image processing method, image processing apparatus, and image processing program | Inactive | 30-May-2012 | H04N1/6019 |
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Wowow Investments & Acquisitions (7)
Wowow’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Frost International Corporation. The deal was made on 01-Aug-2023.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost International Corporation | 01-Aug-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Communications and Networking | ||
| Alpha Code | 06-Jul-2023 | Later Stage VC | Multimedia and Design Software | ||
| WOWOW CrossPlay | 01-Jun-2023 | Joint Venture | Broadcasting, Radio and Television | ||
| JOCDN | 12-Apr-2019 | Early Stage VC | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Imagica TV | 03-Apr-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Wowow ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated October, 26, 2023
19.44 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Peers Analysis
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Covered Companies
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Media
Industry
of 265
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Wowow Affiliates
Subsidiaries (2)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost International Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | 1990 | |
| WOWOW Communications |
Wowow FAQs
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When was Wowow founded?
Wowow was founded in 1984.
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Where is Wowow headquartered?
Wowow is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Wowow?
Wowow has 1,482 total employees.
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What industry is Wowow in?
Wowow’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).
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Is Wowow a private or public company?
Wowow is a Public company.
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What is Wowow’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Wowow is 4839.
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What is the current stock price of Wowow?
As of 16-May-2025 the stock price of Wowow is $6.94.
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What is the current market cap of Wowow?
The current market capitalization of Wowow is $196M.
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What is Wowow’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Wowow is $503M.
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What is Wowow’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Wowow’s EPS for 12 months was $0.05.
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