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Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd (JP:6981)
:6981
6981 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3318.00
-¥15.50(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3318.00
-¥15.50(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,825.50 - ¥3,544.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.88M
Average Volume (3M)7.32M
Market Cap
¥5.69T
Enterprise Value¥5.57T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥582.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥108.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.0
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
35.7Next 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
¥3,707.14Price Target Upside11.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthVery low debt-to-equity (2%–4%) gives Murata durable financial flexibility: it can fund capex, absorb cyclical demand swings, and sustain R&D or qualification cycles without stress. Low leverage also reduces interest-cost risk and preserves optionality for strategic M&A or capacity builds.
Diversified End-market ExposureA broad product mix across smartphones, automotive, industrial and communications reduces dependence on any single cycle. Exposure to rising electronic content in vehicles and industrial IoT supports structural demand growth and smooths revenue volatility from consumer-device cycles over multiple months.
High Operating ProfitabilitySustained gross and EBITDA margins indicate strong manufacturing economics, product differentiation and pricing power in passives and modules. Healthy margins support reinvestment in capacity and R&D, cushioning returns even if volumes dip and enabling long-term competitiveness in qualified, automotive-grade parts.
Bears Say
Free-cash-flow VolatilityFCF conversion below 100% and recent volatility (sharp 2023 decline then rebound) indicate material working-capital or capex sensitivity. That variability can constrain buybacks/dividends and reduce near-term financial flexibility when demand softens, making cash returns less predictable over the next several months.
Modest Revenue GrowthLow single-digit top-line growth suggests limited organic expansion absent structural share gains or new product ramps. With large scale, incremental growth must come from higher-value modules or automotive/industrial penetration; otherwise revenue growth may remain muted and limit earnings leverage over the medium term.
Margins Below Prior-cycle PeaksProfitability remains solid but below prior-cycle highs, reflecting cyclical pressure or mix shifts. If end-market mix or price competition lingers, margins could stay compressed versus peak levels, reducing cushion for reinvestment and making earnings more sensitive to volume swings over 2–6 months.
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 ¥3544.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥5.69T.
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 84 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 Undervalued.
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 35.7.
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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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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
¥3,707.14
▲(11.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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