Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd (JP:6981)
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Murata Manufacturing Co
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Rating:74Outperform
Price Target:
¥3,895.00
▼(-6.05% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/25/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance, led by a very robust, low-leverage balance sheet and solid (though off-peak) profitability. Technicals are supportive but appear overbought, increasing near-term volatility risk. Valuation is the main headwind due to a high P/E and only modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Very low leverage and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This allows the company to absorb cyclical demand swings, fund capex and qualification cycles for high-reliability parts, and preserve supplier/customer confidence without stressing liquidity over multi‑quarter periods.
Negative Factors
Free cash flow conversion volatility
Moderate and inconsistent FCF conversion limits predictable internal funding for buybacks, dividends or accelerated capex. Volatility—including sharp declines in prior years—reduces confidence in steady cash returns and can constrain strategic investments during downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
Very low leverage and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This allows the company to absorb cyclical demand swings, fund capex and qualification cycles for high-reliability parts, and preserve supplier/customer confidence without stressing liquidity over multi‑quarter periods.
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Murata Manufacturing Co (6981) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥7.65T
Dividend Yield1.88%
Average Volume (3M)7.32M
Price to Earnings (P/E)59.2
Beta (1Y)1.33
Revenue Growth2.88%
EPS Growth28.76%
CountryJP
Employees72,572
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
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
¥4,554.46Price Target Upside9.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)163.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥1.94T
Murata Manufacturing Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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, in...
How the Company Makes Money
Murata primarily makes money by manufacturing and selling electronic components and modules to device makers and automotive/industrial customers, with revenue recognized from product shipments under supply agreements and purchase orders. Key reven...
Murata Manufacturing Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.78T | 1.74T | 1.64T | 1.69T | 1.81T | 1.63T |
| Gross Profit | 744.29B | 683.20B | 603.86B | 641.76B | 768.23B | 622.20B |
| EBITDA | 438.30B | 480.61B | 418.49B | 473.47B | 588.60B | 459.88B |
| Net Income | 189.84B | 233.82B | 180.84B | 243.95B | 314.12B | 237.05B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.09T | 3.03T | 3.04T | 2.86T | 2.81T | 2.46T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 582.20B | 625.15B | 622.01B | 469.41B | 568.44B | 450.80B |
| Total Debt | 108.66B | 59.99B | 105.94B | 163.57B | 142.98B | 182.71B |
| Total Liabilities | 477.97B | 448.22B | 482.29B | 498.36B | 545.26B | 540.62B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.61T | 2.58T | 2.56T | 2.36T | 2.26T | 1.92T |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 247.27B | 284.18B | 273.02B | 93.47B | 270.93B | 173.69B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 420.81B | 467.12B | 501.64B | 283.38B | 421.46B | 373.57B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -179.06B | -223.96B | -214.34B | -157.82B | -212.30B | -150.28B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -221.03B | -242.06B | -164.56B | -181.60B | -117.50B | -118.19B |
Murata Manufacturing Co Technical Analysis
Positive
4146.00
Price Trends
3599.80
Positive
3410.41
Positive
2948.21
Positive
Market Momentum
95.48
Negative
63.41
Neutral
94.92
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6981, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4146 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3707.25, above the 50-day MA of 3599.80, and above the 200-day MA of 2948.21, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 95.48 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 63.41 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 94.92 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:6981.
Murata Manufacturing Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | ¥697.86B | 15.50 | 8.07% | 2.85% | 11.18% | -0.75% | |
74 Outperform | ¥7.65T | 59.16 | 8.95% | 1.88% | 2.88% | 28.76% | |
67 Neutral | ¥4.38T | 15.03 | ― | 1.41% | 7.73% | -1.93% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | ¥135.56B | 11.45 | ― | 2.18% | -0.93% | -45.03% | |
56 Neutral | ¥622.54B | 15.62 | ― | 2.57% | 4.81% | -49.43% | |
47 Neutral | ¥40.94B | 9.09 | 2.26% | ― | -2.53% | -85.61% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Murata Manufacturing Co Corporate Events
Murata Manufacturing to Replace Deloitte With KPMG as External Auditor After Six-Decade Tenure
Mar 24, 2026
Murata Manufacturing will change its certified public accountant, with KPMG AZSA LLC set to become its new external auditor following shareholder approval at the 90th Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for June 2026. The Audit and Supervisory Comm...
Murata Probes Data Breach After Unauthorized Access to IT Systems
Mar 6, 2026
Murata Manufacturing has disclosed that a third party gained unauthorized access to its IT environment, leading to improper access to company data. The breach was first suspected on February 28, triggering an internal crisis response and a full-sc...
Murata Finalizes Transfer of Micro Primary Battery Business to Maxell
Mar 2, 2026
Murata Manufacturing has completed the transfer of its micro primary battery business, which includes coin manganese dioxide lithium, silver oxide, and alkaline button batteries, to a newly established wholly owned subsidiary. The move is part of ...
Murata Lifts FY2026 Revenue Outlook on AI and Smartphone Demand but Trims Operating Profit
Feb 2, 2026
Murata Manufacturing has revised its full-year forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, projecting higher revenue of ¥1.8 trillion, up 3.4% from its previous outlook, driven by yen depreciation and stronger demand for electronic co...
Murata Posts Higher Revenue but Weaker Profits and Trims Full-Year Earnings Outlook
Feb 2, 2026
Murata Manufacturing reported consolidated revenue of ¥1.37 trillion for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, a 2.9% year-on-year increase, but saw profitability decline, with operating profit down 13.3% to ¥203.0 billion and profit ...
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