Mazda Motor Corp. (JP:7261)
:7261
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Mazda Motor
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,055.00
▼(-4.48% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/13/26
The score is held back primarily by a sharp deterioration in cash flow and compressed margins, which increase near-term financial risk despite manageable leverage. Technical indicators also point to bearish momentum with the stock trading below key moving averages. These negatives are partially offset by a strong dividend yield and a mid-range P/E that provides some valuation support.
Positive Factors
Manageable leverage and equity growth
Debt-to-equity improved meaningfully from 2021–2024 and equity has grown, giving Mazda a stronger capital base. This balance-sheet resilience provides a durable buffer against cyclical auto downturns, supports access to funding for capex or R&D, and underpins longer-term strategic flexibility.
Negative Factors
Sharp cash-flow deterioration
A collapse in operating cash flow and deeply negative free cash flow materially impairs Mazda’s internal funding capacity. Over the next several months this reduces headroom for capex, working-capital needs, dividends or strategic investments, and raises reliance on external funding or balance-sheet adjustments.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Manageable leverage and equity growth
Debt-to-equity improved meaningfully from 2021–2024 and equity has grown, giving Mazda a stronger capital base. This balance-sheet resilience provides a durable buffer against cyclical auto downturns, supports access to funding for capex or R&D, and underpins longer-term strategic flexibility.
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Mazda Motor (7261) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥686.87B
Dividend Yield4.52%
Average Volume (3M)6.42M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.7
Beta (1Y)1.48
Revenue Growth-2.01%
EPS Growth-69.28%
CountryJP
Employees48,783
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)55.60
Shares Outstanding631,803,960
10 Day Avg. Volume4,646,540
30 Day Avg. Volume6,424,370
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.27
Price to Book (P/B)0.34
Price to Sales (P/S)0.13
P/FCF Ratio-7.35
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,236.36Price Target Upside11.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)140.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥5.20T
Mazda Motor Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mazda Motor Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Japan, North America, Europe, and internationally. Its principal products include four-wheeled vehicles, gasoline reciprocating engines, diese...
How the Company Makes Money
Mazda primarily makes money by selling vehicles to customers through its sales companies, distributors, and independent dealer networks in Japan and overseas markets; revenue is recognized largely from wholesale/retail vehicle sales across major r...
Mazda Motor Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 4.92T | 5.02T | 4.83T | 3.83T | 3.12T |
| Gross Profit | 886.40B | 1.08T | 1.04T | 801.52B | 687.70B |
| EBITDA | 172.63B | 283.42B | 419.51B | 284.40B | 209.46B |
| Net Income | 35.09B | 114.08B | 207.70B | 142.81B | 81.56B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 4.48T | 4.09T | 3.79T | 3.26T | 2.97T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.29T | 1.21T | 922.56B | 717.10B | 740.39B |
| Total Debt | 869.53B | 723.25B | 577.03B | 627.13B | 680.81B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.55T | 2.28T | 2.03T | 1.80T | 1.65T |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.91T | 1.79T | 1.74T | 1.44T | 1.30T |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -89.11B | 202.04B | 326.15B | 57.64B | 67.21B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 223.00M | 305.63B | 418.89B | 137.42B | 189.16B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -868.00M | -199.96B | -179.89B | -99.43B | -136.24B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 104.97B | 90.07B | -84.70B | -89.86B | -86.41B |
Mazda Motor Technical Analysis
Positive
1104.50
Price Trends
1064.75
Positive
1142.23
Negative
1090.31
Positive
Market Momentum
4.79
Negative
57.20
Neutral
72.03
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:7261, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1104.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1046.19, above the 50-day MA of 1064.75, and above the 200-day MA of 1090.31, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 4.79 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 57.20 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.03 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JP:7261.
Mazda Motor Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | ¥3.74T | 8.24 | 13.26% | 1.85% | 8.03% | 5.58% | |
66 Neutral | ¥39.44T | 10.71 | 12.89% | 2.78% | 5.51% | -18.10% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | ¥1.76T | 19.79 | 9.73% | 3.61% | 2.12% | -72.79% | |
56 Neutral | ¥5.48T | -11.86 | 4.09% | 4.41% | 0.50% | -159.91% | |
54 Neutral | ¥686.87B | 18.67 | 1.72% | 4.52% | -2.01% | -69.28% | |
45 Neutral | ¥1.31T | -2.18 | -16.69% | ― | -4.95% | 20.69% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Mazda Motor Corporate Events
Mazda Outlines FY2026 Results and Long-Term Strategy Through 2030
May 12, 2026
Mazda Motor Corporation reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026 and issued a forecast for the year ending March 2027. The company also highlighted progress on key initiatives aligned with its management policy through ...
Mazda Earnings Hit by Tariffs and Costs but Boosted by Weak Yen
May 12, 2026
Mazda reported that its consolidated net sales and operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 were broadly in line with earlier forecasts, though both fell below the previous year’s levels due to lower wholesale volumes, highe...
Mazda Earnings Slump as Profits Slide, but Automaker Targets Sharp Rebound in FY2027
May 12, 2026
Mazda reported a challenging fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated net sales down 2.0% to ¥4.92 trillion and operating income plunging 72.3% to ¥51.6 billion, while net income attributable to owners fell 69.2% to ¥35.1...
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