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6981 Stock Chart & Stats
¥8311.00
-¥209.00(-2.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥8311.00
-¥209.00(-2.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,240.00 - ¥12,895.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.70M
Average Volume (3M)7.32M
Market Cap
¥13.68T
Enterprise Value¥20.24M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥557.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥55.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.0
Beta1.87
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
54.31Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)145.41
Shares Outstanding1,963,001,800
10 Day Avg. Volume5,682,650
30 Day Avg. Volume7,321,480
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.84
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)3.41
P/FCF Ratio32.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥11,983.33Price Target Upside44.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)188.54
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.04T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Fortress Balance SheetVery low debt-to-equity (~0.02) gives durable financial flexibility: supports continued capex/R&D, cushions cyclical downturns, and preserves optionality for strategic investments or share returns without reliance on external financing, improving long-term resilience.
Strong Profitability MarginsHigh gross and EBITDA margins reflect structural cost advantages and premium product mix. Sustained margins support reinvestment in advanced capabilities, fund customer qualification processes, and provide buffer against pricing volatility in component markets over multiple cycles.
Diversified Products & Secular TailwindsBroad product mix across consumer, telecom, automotive and industrial markets reduces single-market dependence. Exposure to long-term trends (5G/6G, vehicle electrification, IoT/data centers) supports recurring design-ins and multi-year revenue streams, enhancing structural growth potential.
Bears Say
Modest Free Cash Flow ConversionFCF conversion below 50% and slight negative FCF growth indicate working capital or investment demands temper cash available for returns. Over months this limits scope for higher buybacks/dividends and may constrain discretionary investment without using cash reserves.
Returns Below Prior PeakROE around 9% signals decent capital returns but a step down from historical peaks, implying lower capital efficiency. If structural demand or mix shifts persist, restoring prior profitability may require product mix improvements or efficiency gains, weighing on long-term return prospects.
Cyclicality And Pricing SensitivityCore MLCC and components businesses are exposed to volatile end-market volumes and supply-demand pricing. Structural cyclicality in electronics content and OEM program timing can produce sustained revenue and margin swings, challenging predictability of cash flows and planning.
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 ¥2240.00 and its highest was ¥12895.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥13.68T.
When is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported ¥44.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥40.444 by ¥4.266.
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 ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.88%. 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 54.31.
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 ¥44.71 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥40.444. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.586%.
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
Established in Nagaokakyo, Japan, in 1944, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development, production, and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components and integrated solutions. The company's operations are organized across its Components, Modules, and other business divisions. Its extensive product range encompasses fundamental electronic parts such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, and thermistors, alongside various noise and EMI suppression products and ESD protection devices. Murata also provides a comprehensive suite of sensors, timing devices, and quartz components, in addition to sound components, power products, and diverse batteries, including a mercury-free silver watch battery. Its offerings further extend to micro mechatronics, RFID devices, and a broad spectrum of RF and wireless communication components like matching devices, baluns, couplers, filters, phase shifters, RF switches, front-end modules, SAW components, connectors, and antennas. Connectivity solutions include dedicated modules and wireless platforms. The company additionally produces ionizers/active oxygen modules and transformers, and offers Femtet, a CAE software designed for solving various physical phenomena. These advanced solutions cater to a multitude of applications, including telecommunications equipment, automotive systems, enterprise infrastructure, industrial machinery, healthcare devices, and personal electronics.
6981 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
¥11,983.33
▲(44.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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