HIROSE ELECTRIC CO (DE:HRO)
FRANKFURT:HRO
HRO Stock Chart & Stats
€113.00
€0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€113.00
€0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€87.50 - €159.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)3.00
Market Cap
€4.68B
Enterprise Value€842.45B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€87.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€6.22B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.9
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)992.51
Shares Outstanding34,530,434
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume3
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.74
Price to Book (P/B)1.78
Price to Sales (P/S)3.19
P/FCF Ratio26.06
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€137.48Price Target Upside21.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)5.71
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage (near 1–2% debt-to-equity) gives Hirose durable financial flexibility and downside protection. This supports steady funding for R&D, capex and working capital, helps maintain supply reliability to OEMs, and cushions the company during industry downturns.
Strong ProfitabilityHirose exhibits industry-leading profitability with consistently healthy gross and operating margins and double-digit net profitability. Strong margins stem from specialized, high-reliability connectors that command pricing power, enabling reinvestment in products and steady operating cash generation.
Diversified Markets & Product SpecializationThe company’s focus on high-density, miniaturized, high-reliability interconnects sold across consumer, industrial, automotive and communications markets provides diversified end-market exposure and technical differentiation, reducing single-market risk and encouraging repeat design wins.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And MarginsHirose’s revenue and margins exhibit cyclical swings (notably a 2024 revenue decline followed by a 2025 rebound). Dependence on OEM and end-market demand cycles can produce uneven earnings, complicating multi-quarter planning, capital allocation and consistent returns to shareholders.
Volatile Free Cash FlowFree cash flow volatility reduces predictable funding for dividends, acquisitions or large capex. Sharp year-to-year swings force management to prioritize liquidity and conservative actions in weak periods, limiting the company's ability to execute steady long-term investment or shareholder-return strategies.
Moderating Returns On EquityROE has eased from earlier peaks, reflecting a trade-off from a conservative capital structure. Persistently middling ROE can limit long-term shareholder return potential unless management improves capital efficiency, accelerates higher-margin sales, or increases profitable reinvestment.
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO News
HRO FAQ
What was HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s price range in the past 12 months?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO lowest stock price was €87.50 and its highest was €159.00 in the past 12 months.
What is HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s market cap?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s market cap is €4.68B.
When is HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s upcoming earnings report date?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s earnings last quarter?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported €1.372 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.915 by €0.457.
Is HIROSE ELECTRIC CO overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does HIROSE ELECTRIC CO pay dividends?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO does not currently pay dividends.
What is HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s EPS estimate?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s EPS estimate is 1.35.
How many shares outstanding does HIROSE ELECTRIC CO have?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO has 34,530,434 shares outstanding.
What happened to HIROSE ELECTRIC CO’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO reported an EPS of €1.372 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.915. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.847%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HIROSE ELECTRIC CO?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HRO
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Company Description
HIROSE ELECTRIC CO
Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. is a global enterprise that manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of connectors. Their product portfolio features multi-pin connectors, including both circular and rectangular varieties, along with specialized connectors for ribbon cables and printed circuit boards, encompassing flexible types. The company also produces nylon connectors, which are vital for sectors such as smartphones, telecommunications, and automotive electronics. Furthermore, their solutions serve various industrial fields, including measuring and control systems, factory automation (FA) equipment, and medical electronics. Hirose Electric additionally provides coaxial connectors for microwave and high-frequency signals, alongside optical fiber connectors and coaxial switches. These components are critical for diverse applications like microwave and satellite communication devices, electronic measuring instruments, mobile phones, switching and transmission systems, and other electronic apparatus. Beyond connectors, Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd. also supplies micro switches and specific instruments designed for connectors. Established in Tokyo, Japan, in 1937, the company was initially known as Hirose Manufacturing Co., Ltd., before officially adopting its current name, Hirose Electric Co.,Ltd., in August 1963.
HRO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€137.48
▲(21.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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