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Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd (JP:6981)
:6981
6981 Stock Chart & Stats
¥3783.00
-¥15.50(-0.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥3783.00
-¥15.50(-0.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥1,825.50 - ¥4,322.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.88M
Average Volume (3M)7.32M
Market Cap
¥6.98T
Enterprise Value¥5.74T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥582.20B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥108.66B
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.2
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
33.51Next 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
¥4,198.15Price Target Upside10.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)124.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.79T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage Balance SheetDebt-to-equity near 2%–4% and growing equity give Murata durable financial flexibility. Low leverage supports capital allocation for capex, R&D, or downturns, enabling sustained investment in technology and capacity without threatening solvency during cyclical electronics demand swings.
Broad, High-volume Product PortfolioMurata's diversified product mix across MLCCs, inductors, RF modules and sensors spreads exposure across consumer, smartphone, automotive and industrial end markets. That breadth supports steadier long-term revenue streams and deep OEM relationships, reducing single-market cyclicality risk.
Sustainably Healthy Gross And EBITDA MarginsConsistently robust gross and EBITDA margins indicate structural cost advantages and higher-value product mix. Margin levels provide operating leverage to absorb cyclicality, fund R&D and capex, and sustain competitive position in components where reliability and qualification command pricing.
Bears Say
Volatile Free Cash Flow ConversionFCF conversion near 59%–61% with past volatility reduces predictability of shareholder returns and discretionary investments. Periodic swings in working capital or capex can restrict buybacks/dividends or delay capacity expansion, complicating multi-quarter planning for growth.
Modest Revenue Growth And Negative EPS TrendSingle-digit revenue growth and recent negative EPS growth signal limited near-term top-line momentum. In a capital-intensive components industry, slower sales growth and EPS contraction can constrain margin expansion, reduce scale benefits, and increase sensitivity to end-market cyclicality.
Margins Normalized Below Recent PeaksA reversion from peak margins suggests mix shifts, pricing pressure, or higher costs. Persistent margin normalization could compress returns on invested capital and limit reinvestment capacity, making it harder to fund innovation or expand profitable module businesses over several quarters.
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 ¥4322.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥6.98T.
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 52 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 33.51.
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
¥4,198.15
▲(10.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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