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Panasonic
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
¥3,584.00
▼(-7.70% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/31/26
The score is held back primarily by weakened profitability and inconsistent cash conversion (volatile free cash flow relative to earnings), despite a reasonably conservative balance sheet. Technicals add pressure with the stock trading below key short-term moving averages, and valuation is a further headwind due to the high P/E and modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Moderate leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.31) and growing equity provide Panasonic durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports multi-year capital programs (battery capacity, automotive partnerships), helps absorb cyclical downturns, and preserves borrowing capacity for strategic investments.
Negative Factors
Compressed profitability
Very low net margins (~2.4%) and a sharply lower ROE (~3.9%) signal weak bottom-line conversion despite gross margin strength. Persistently thin profitability reduces internal funding for growth, limits return to shareholders, and raises sensitivity to cost or mix shifts.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Moderate leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.31) and growing equity provide Panasonic durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports multi-year capital programs (battery capacity, automotive partnerships), helps absorb cyclical downturns, and preserves borrowing capacity for strategic investments.
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Panasonic (6752) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥10.00T
Dividend Yield0.93%
Average Volume (3M)9.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)39.5
Beta (1Y)1.23
Revenue Growth-0.76%
EPS Growth-31.01%
CountryJP
Employees183,685
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryConsumer Electronics
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)108.48
Shares Outstanding2,454,737,800
10 Day Avg. Volume11,181,160
30 Day Avg. Volume9,068,290
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.66
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio4.52K
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,528.00Price Target Upside16.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)197.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥7.79T
Panasonic Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Panasonic Holdings Corporation, previously known as Panasonic Corporation, is a global entity that designs, manufactures, markets, and provides support for a broad spectrum of electrical and electronic products. Its business is organized into five...
How the Company Makes Money
Panasonic primarily makes money by selling products, systems, and related services across several operating segments. (1) Energy: revenue is generated from manufacturing and selling battery cells, modules, and packs—especially lithium-ion batterie...
Panasonic Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2025
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 02, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative aspects. While there were significant achievements in segments such as AI and energy, challenges like overall sales decline, tariff impacts, and issues in the EV market were evident. The sentiment is balanced due to the offsetting nature of the highlights and lowlights.Positive Updates
Increased Sales in Generative AI and Energy Segments
Sales in generative AI-related businesses in industry and energy segments increased. Additionally, sales of process automation and Connect saw growth, contributing to an overall adjusted operating profit increase.
Negative Updates
Overall Sales Decline
Consolidated sales decreased YoY by 11% to JPY1,896.7 billion, mainly due to the deconsolidation of the automotive segment.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Increased Sales in Generative AI and Energy Segments
Sales in generative AI-related businesses in industry and energy segments increased. Additionally, sales of process automation and Connect saw growth, contributing to an overall adjusted operating profit increase.
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Company Guidance
During the FY2026 Q1 earnings call, Akira Waniko provided detailed financial guidance, highlighting several key metrics. Sales decreased year-over-year (YoY) by 11% to JPY1,896.7 billion, primarily due to the deconsolidation of the automotive segment, although sales excluding automotive saw a 2% YoY increase. Adjusted operating profit rose to JPY91.5 billion, while net profit increased to JPY71.5 billion, driven by improvements in income taxes and offsetting US tariffs. Operating cash flow for Q1 was JPY180.3 billion, experiencing a YoY decline due to the automotive changes. The full-year forecast for FY2026 remains unchanged, with no impact from US tariffs factored in yet, as the situation is still under assessment. Segment-specific forecasts were revised, particularly for Connect and energy, with significant focus on the growing demand for generative AI applications and energy storage systems. In terms of operational impacts, the group is planning a personnel optimization of 10,000 employees to improve organizational efficiency, reflecting ongoing reforms and strategic adjustments across the company.Panasonic Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 8.17T | 8.05T | 8.46T | 8.50T | 8.38T | 7.39T |
| Gross Profit | 2.59T | 2.53T | 2.63T | 2.50T | 2.26T | 2.08T |
| EBITDA | 789.52B | 709.45B | 812.26B | 651.39B | 556.77B | 544.43B |
| Net Income | 253.25B | 189.54B | 366.20B | 443.99B | 265.50B | 255.33B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 10.43T | 10.17T | 9.34T | 9.41T | 8.06T | 8.02T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 903.07B | 770.18B | 847.56B | 1.12T | 819.50B | 1.21T |
| Total Debt | 1.55T | 1.60T | 1.79T | 1.84T | 1.64T | 2.10T |
| Total Liabilities | 4.85T | 4.79T | 4.47T | 4.69T | 4.27T | 4.68T |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.41T | 5.21T | 4.69T | 4.54T | 3.62T | 3.16T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 236.97B | 1.33B | 23.75B | 319.43B | 231.39B | 18.66B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 815.96B | 624.29B | 796.08B | 866.90B | 520.74B | 252.63B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -552.58B | -607.43B | -859.96B | -591.88B | -347.12B | -799.39B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -195.36B | -166.85B | -190.32B | -70.46B | -603.93B | 62.15B |
Panasonic Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥396.29B | 22.04 | 8.03% | 2.54% | 11.54% | 329.69% | |
66 Neutral | ¥168.28B | 9.84 | 12.43% | 1.57% | -3.63% | -14.77% | |
65 Neutral | ¥4.86T | 30.12 | 4.27% | 1.41% | 6.22% | 606.26% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | ¥22.44T | -103.05 | -4.05% | 0.73% | 1.02% | -119.24% | |
50 Neutral | ¥10.00T | 39.49 | 3.86% | 1.03% | -0.76% | -31.01% | |
49 Neutral | ¥401.50B | 8.47 | ― | ― | -12.38% | 31.42% |
* Technology Sector Average
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