Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd (JP:6981)
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6981 Stock Chart & Stats
¥4600.00
-¥15.50(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥4600.00
-¥15.50(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,825.50 - ¥4,878.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.88M
Average Volume (3M)7.32M
Market Cap
¥8.34T
Enterprise Value¥7.90T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥582.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥108.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.2
Beta1.33
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
33.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.91
Shares Outstanding1,963,001,800
10 Day Avg. Volume5,682,650
30 Day Avg. Volume7,321,480
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.60
Price to Book (P/B)1.67
Price to Sales (P/S)2.47
P/FCF Ratio15.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥4,563.14Price Target Upside-0.80% Downside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)165.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.95T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetMurata's extremely low debt-to-equity (~2%–4%) and growing equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This allows the company to absorb cyclical demand swings, fund capital expenditure and qualifications for automotive/industrial customers, and sustain long-term supply commitments without balance-sheet stress.
Diversified, High-volume Product PortfolioMurata's broad product mix—MLCCs, inductors, RF/connectivity modules, sensors and power parts—serves smartphones, PCs, automotive and industrial markets. High per-device content and module integration create sticky OEM relationships and reduce reliance on any single end market, supporting stable medium-term revenue streams.
Strong Operating ProfitabilitySustained gross and EBITDA margins (≈42% and ≈25%) reflect manufacturing scale, product differentiation and pricing power in passives and modules. These margins underpin internal reinvestment, R&D and qualification costs needed for automotive/industrial demand, supporting durable earnings power over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile And Limited Free Cash Flow ConversionFCF conversion near 59%–61% with historical volatility indicates that working capital swings and capex materially affect cash available for dividends, buybacks or M&A. Reduced and inconsistent cash conversion constrains capital allocation flexibility and heightens execution risk during demand downturns.
Modest Revenue Growth And Negative EPS TrendTop-line growth is modest (~3.5%) while EPS has declined (~-7%), suggesting limited near-term demand expansion or margin pressure. Over a 2-6 month horizon, this combination restrains earnings leverage and reduces the pace at which Murata can scale higher-return initiatives or materially expand shareholder distributions.
Margins Below Prior Peak; Net Margin PressureAlthough current margins remain healthy, they have retreated from 2021–2022 peaks and recent annual net margin weakness signals pressure from product mix, pricing or cost headwinds. Persistent margin compression would cap returns on capital and limit reinvestment potential across product qualification and capacity expansion.
Murata Manufacturing Co News
6981 FAQ
What was Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥1825.50 and its highest was ¥4878.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥8.34T.
When is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 02, 2026. The company reported ¥13.91 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ¥36.145 by -¥22.235.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd pay dividends?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥30 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.88%. See more information on Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd dividends here
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 33.69.
How many shares outstanding does Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd have?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd has 1,963,001,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥13.91 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of ¥36.145. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.626%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6981
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Company Description
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells ceramic-based passive electronic components and solutions in Japan and internationally. It operates through Components, Modules, and Others segments. The company offers capacitors, inductors, noise suppression products/EMI suppression filters/ESD protection devices, resistors, thermistors, sensors, timing devices, quartz devices, sound components, power products, batteries, micro mechatronics, RFID devices, matching devices, baluns, couplers, filters, phase shifters, RF switches, front-end modules, SAW components, connectors, antennas, connectivity modules, wireless connectivity platforms, ionizers/active oxygen modules, and transformers. It also provides mercury-free silver watch battery; and Femtet, a CAE software that solves various physical phenomena. The company offers its products for use in communications equipment, mobility, enterprise system, industrial, healthcare and medical, and personal electronics applications. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Japan.
6981 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥4,563.14
▼(-0.80% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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