Brother Industries (6448) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: ¥780.81B
• Dividend Yield: 3.16%
• Average Volume (3M): 835.76K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 8.3
• Beta (1Y): 0.88
• Revenue Growth: 4.30%
• EPS Growth: 78.29%
• Country: JP
• Employees: 40,538
• Sector: Industrials
• Sector Strength: 72
• Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies
• EPS (TTM): 93.86
• Shares Outstanding: 257,755,920
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 864,240
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 835,760
• PEG Ratio: 0.17
• Price to Book (P/B): 1.00
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.79
• P/FCF Ratio: 12.73
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: ¥3,886.33
• Price Target Upside: 27.21% Upside
• Rating Consensus: Moderate Buy
• Number of Analyst Covering: 1
• EPS Forecast (FY): 271.06
• Revenue Forecast (FY): ¥903.78B

• Rating: 76 Outperform
• Price Target: ¥3,245.00 ▲(6.22% Upside)
• Action: Reiterated Date: 02/08/26
• Date: Action: Reiterated 02/08/26

The score is supported primarily by very low financial risk from an exceptionally underlevered balance sheet and generally solid profitability. Technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, while valuation is reasonable with a mid-teens P/E and a ~3% dividend. The main risks reflected are the sharp reported TTM revenue decline and uneven cash flow conversion history.

Positive Factors

Conservative Balance Sheet

Extremely low leverage gives durable financial flexibility: the company can fund capex, sustain dividends, pursue M&A or weather downturns without refinancing stress. This long-term strength reduces insolvency risk and preserves optionality for strategic investments over multiple quarters.

Negative Factors

Severe TTM Revenue Decline

A reported near-100% TTM revenue drop is a structural red flag: it shrinks the installed base that drives consumables, undermines scale economics, and complicates long-term planning. Even with strong margins, sustained top-line erosion materially reduces cash generation and strategic flexibility.

Brother Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Brother Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells communications and printing equipment in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through six segments Printing & Solutions, Personal & Ho...

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Brother Industries, Ltd. manufactures and sells communications and printing equipment in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through six segments Printing & Solutions, Personal & Ho...

How the Company Makes Money

Brother makes money primarily by selling hardware (printers, multifunction devices, label printers, and related equipment) and by generating recurring revenue from consumables and after-sales services tied to its installed base. A significant port...

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Brother makes money primarily by selling hardware (printers, multifunction devices, label printers, and related equipment) and by generating recurring revenue from consumables and after-sales services tied to its installed base. A significant port...

Brother Industries Financial Statement Overview

Breakdown	TTM	Mar 2025	Mar 2024	Mar 2023	Mar 2022	Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue	878.81B	876.56B	822.93B	815.27B	710.94B	631.81B
Gross Profit	369.27B	381.59B	355.34B	319.59B	307.32B	286.60B
EBITDA	126.10B	128.97B	103.50B	104.51B	128.47B	83.43B
Net Income	56.29B	54.78B	31.64B	39.08B	61.03B	24.52B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	983.11B	932.65B	896.11B	850.49B	811.15B	743.90B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	177.31B	177.90B	173.36B	128.60B	178.38B	199.17B
Total Debt	755.00M	33.26B	37.71B	66.88B	66.96B	83.81B
Total Liabilities	239.33B	241.17B	227.98B	253.80B	249.94B	244.18B
Stockholders Equity	743.69B	691.39B	668.05B	596.62B	561.15B	483.05B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	58.33B	54.24B	103.01B	-16.76B	45.65B	88.61B
Operating Cash Flow	91.64B	90.02B	141.03B	14.43B	72.25B	109.27B
Investing Cash Flow	-43.24B	-48.15B	-42.07B	-32.20B	-57.50B	-25.08B
Financing Cash Flow	-49.45B	-34.61B	-61.58B	-36.64B	-48.48B	-74.04B

Brother Industries Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Positive
• Last Price: 3055.00
• 50DMA: Positive
• 100DMA: Positive
• 200DMA: Positive
• MACD: Negative
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Negative

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6448, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3055 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2934.10, above the 50-day MA of 3017.65, and above the 200-day MA of 2758.85, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 12.99 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.27 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.02 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:6448.

Brother Industries Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
6448	76 Outperform	¥780.81B	8.32	7.77%	3.16%	4.30%	78.29%
8060	73 Outperform	¥761.76B	18.04	10.50%	2.03%	5.40%	23.70%
7752	71 Outperform	¥763.98B	8.78	6.04%	2.78%	4.46%	70.22%
7999	66 Neutral	¥34.61B	20.04	―	4.37%	0.33%	-65.09%
Sector *	63 Neutral	$10.79B	15.43	7.44%	2.01%	2.89%	-14.66%
4901	58 Neutral	¥3.75T	13.78	7.81%	2.07%	5.39%	12.69%
4902	47 Neutral	¥283.11B	-71.33	-12.69%	0.71%	-11.22%	-731.07%