Mitsui & CoLtd (JP:8031)
:8031
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
¥5,880.00
▲(1.38% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/02/26
The score is held back mainly by deteriorating near-term fundamentals (sharp TTM revenue decline and negative free cash flow) despite resilient profitability and a generally stable, improving leverage profile. Technicals add pressure given bearish short-term trend and negative momentum indicators, while valuation is reasonable with only modest dividend support.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
Mitsui’s multi‑pillar model (trading, operating assets, equity returns) spreads revenue and cash‑flow across commodities, industrials, infrastructure and consumer sectors. That structural diversification lowers single‑cycle dependence and preserves optionality to redeploy capital into higher‑return areas.
Negative Factors
Sharp TTM revenue decline
A nearly 29% TTM revenue drop indicates material weakening in demand or commodity cycles that can erode scale and operating leverage. If persistent, lower volumes and turnover compress long‑run earnings base and limit ability to cover fixed costs tied to traded flows and asset operations.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
Mitsui’s multi‑pillar model (trading, operating assets, equity returns) spreads revenue and cash‑flow across commodities, industrials, infrastructure and consumer sectors. That structural diversification lowers single‑cycle dependence and preserves optionality to redeploy capital into higher‑return areas.
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Mitsui & Co (8031) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥15.64T
Dividend Yield2.28%
Average Volume (3M)5.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta (1Y)1.17
Revenue Growth-4.55%
EPS Growth-5.17%
CountryJP
Employees53,602
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConglomerates
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)291.12
Shares Outstanding2,864,666,500
10 Day Avg. Volume5,141,610
30 Day Avg. Volume5,522,330
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.95
Price to Sales (P/S)1.22
P/FCF Ratio-109.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥6,600.00Price Target Upside13.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)340.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥15.05T
Mitsui & Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. operates as a general trading company worldwide. The company engages in the manufacture, export, and import of iron and steel products; automotive components; operation of steel processing service centers; trading of automotive,...
How the Company Makes Money
Mitsui makes money through a diversified model that combines (1) trading and distribution, (2) operating and service income from businesses it runs, and (3) returns on invested capital from equity stakes in projects and subsidiaries.
1) Trading a...
Mitsui & Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 01, 2025
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with notable achievements in cash flow and strategic investments, but faced significant challenges with profit decline and issues in the mineral and metal resources and renewable energy segments.Positive Updates
Increase in Core Operating Cash Flow (COCF)
Core operating cash flow increased by JPY0.5 billion year-over-year to JPY216.3 billion, showing good progress against the business plan.
Negative Updates
Significant Decline in Overall Profit
Profit for the quarter decreased by JPY84.5 billion year-over-year to JPY191.6 billion, primarily due to the absence of gains from asset sales recorded in the previous fiscal year.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Increase in Core Operating Cash Flow (COCF)
Core operating cash flow increased by JPY0.5 billion year-over-year to JPY216.3 billion, showing good progress against the business plan.
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Company Guidance
During the call, MITSUI & CO., LTD. provided detailed guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Core operating cash flow (COCF) for Q1 increased by JPY0.5 billion year-over-year (YoY) to JPY216.3 billion, while profit declined by JPY84.5 billion YoY to JPY191.6 billion due to the absence of gains from asset sales recorded in the previous fiscal year. The company reported cash inflows totaling JPY270 billion, with JPY54 billion from asset recycling, and cash outflows for investments and loans amounting to JPY208 billion. Investments included ITC Antwerp, which became a wholly owned subsidiary, and the Blue Point low-carbon ammonia project. The energy and innovation segments are expected to contribute more significantly from Q2 onwards, with the full-year forecast showing potential upsides in these areas. MITSUI emphasized its strategic focus on industrial business solutions, global energy transition, and wellness ecosystem creation, while maintaining a shareholder returns policy consistent with previous announcements. The company aims to achieve the MTMP final year target with a net D/E ratio of 0.45x and a shareholder equity increase of JPY0.1 trillion to JPY7.6 trillion.Mitsui & Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
71
Positive
Cash Flow
44
Neutral
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 14.00T | 14.66T | 13.32T | 14.31T | 11.76T |
| Gross Profit | 1.33T | 1.29T | 1.32T | 1.40T | 1.14T |
| EBITDA | 759.27B | 1.65T | 1.28T | 912.70B | 801.22B |
| Net Income | 833.97B | 900.34B | 1.06T | 1.13T | 914.72B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 20.82T | 16.81T | 16.90T | 15.38T | 14.92T |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 982.72B | 979.75B | 902.72B | 1.40T | 1.17T |
| Total Debt | 5.71T | 5.28T | 5.17T | 5.40T | 5.19T |
| Total Liabilities | 11.80T | 9.05T | 9.13T | 8.82T | 9.13T |
| Stockholders Equity | 8.77T | 7.55T | 7.54T | 6.37T | 5.61T |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -155.49B | 671.37B | 569.65B | 819.47B | 621.37B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 952.91B | 1.02T | 864.42B | 1.05T | 806.90B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.06T | -161.99B | -427.55B | -178.34B | -181.19B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 49.39B | -749.60B | -1.01T | -634.68B | -614.33B |
Mitsui & Co Technical Analysis
Neutral
5800.00
Price Trends
5886.10
Negative
5232.80
Positive
4316.42
Positive
Market Momentum
30.54
Positive
42.62
Neutral
4.33
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:8031, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 5800 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6194.84, below the 50-day MA of 5886.10, and above the 200-day MA of 4316.42, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 30.54 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.62 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 4.33 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:8031.
Mitsui & Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | ¥8.57T | 9.00 | 12.86% | 2.48% | 0.62% | 7.66% | |
69 Neutral | ¥9.08T | 20.63 | 13.39% | 2.29% | 6.11% | 9.13% | |
69 Neutral | ¥18.22T | 25.47 | 7.39% | 2.94% | 1.60% | -10.27% | |
68 Neutral | ¥15.63T | 17.70 | 15.23% | 2.11% | 0.67% | 3.97% | |
67 Neutral | ¥7.15T | 16.95 | 13.49% | 2.10% | 12.15% | 2.20% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
54 Neutral | ¥15.64T | 19.09 | 11.47% | 2.28% | -4.55% | -5.17% |
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Mitsui & Co Corporate Events
Mitsui Sets Aggressive 2029 Profit Targets and Boosts Shareholder Returns
May 1, 2026
Mitsui Co. has unveiled its Medium-term Management Plan 2029, covering fiscal years from April 2026 to March 2029, under the banner “Pathway to 2030 and Beyond, Shaping Futures through Trust and Innovation.” The company is targeting c...
Mitsui & Co. Boosts Dividend and Forecasts Profit Growth Despite FY 2026 Earnings Decline
May 1, 2026
Mitsui Co. reported fiscal year 2026 revenue of ¥13.99 trillion, down 4.6% year on year, with profit attributable to owners of the parent falling 7.4% to ¥833.97 billion and a slight decline in profitability ratios. Despite lower earnin...
Mitsui Delays Completion of Oman Onshore Oil and Gas Asset Sale
Mar 30, 2026
Mitsui Co. has updated investors on its planned divestment of all onshore oil and gas interests in Blocks 34 and 9 in Oman, held through wholly owned subsidiary Mitsui EP Middle East B.V., to Kistos Energy Middle East. The company had expected to...
Mitsui Completes ¥200 Billion Share Buyback and Sets March Share Cancellation
Mar 22, 2026
Mitsui Co., Ltd. has completed a share repurchase program authorized in November 2025, reaching the upper limit of ¥200 billion by buying back 41,075,000 common shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by March 19, 2026. The company acquired 5,707...
Mitsui & Co. Monetizes Osaka Office Asset While Retaining Operational Base
Mar 17, 2026
Mitsui Co. has agreed to sell its co-ownership interest in the Osaka Mitsui-Bussan Building and the underlying land in Osaka’s Nakanoshima district to SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, with the transaction price set based on third-party...
Mitsui Advances Large-Scale Share Buyback, Nears Program Cap
Mar 1, 2026
Mitsui Co. has reported progress on the share repurchase program authorized by its board in November 2025, disclosing that it bought back 8,001,900 common shares in February 2026 at a total cost of about ¥43.7 billion. These purchases, execu...
Mitsui to Wind Down U.S. Chemicals Subsidiary After JV Review
Feb 25, 2026
Mitsui Co. has decided to dissolve and liquidate its wholly owned U.S. chemicals subsidiary MBWA Investment LLC, a Delaware-based entity established in 2022 to procure ethylene dichloride and caustic soda and to hold a 49% stake in Blue Water All...
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