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Azbil Corporation
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
¥1,706.00
▲(19.38% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (improving margins and a very conservatively levered balance sheet), partially offset by weaker technical signals (below key moving averages with negative MACD and subdued momentum). Valuation is supportive but not a clear bargain, with a moderate P/E and a ~2% dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Exceptionally low leverage limits financial risk and preserves borrowing capacity for investment, dividends, or downturn resilience. Rising equity also indicates that Azbil is strengthening its capital base while generating solid returns.
Negative Factors
Recent revenue and EBIT softness
The recent slowdown suggests that stronger gross margins have not fully translated into operating profit growth. If higher operating costs or investment persist, they could limit earnings expansion even as the underlying automation market remains attractive.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Exceptionally low leverage limits financial risk and preserves borrowing capacity for investment, dividends, or downturn resilience. Rising equity also indicates that Azbil is strengthening its capital base while generating solid returns.
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Azbil Corporation (6845) vs. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ)
Market Cap
¥811.38B
Dividend Yield2.09%
Average Volume (3M)1.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta (1Y)0.69
Revenue Growth1.24%
EPS Growth-3.82%
CountryJP
Employees9,170
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)75.82
Shares Outstanding541,372,740
10 Day Avg. Volume1,351,300
30 Day Avg. Volume1,260,490
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-6.33
Price to Book (P/B)2.73
Price to Sales (P/S)2.31
P/FCF Ratio21.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥1,900.00Price Target Upside32.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)75.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥315.39B
Azbil Corporation Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Azbil Corporation is a global provider of advanced automation solutions, operating through three principal divisions: Building Automation Business, Advanced Automation Business, and Life Automation Business. The Building Automation division delive...
How the Company Makes Money
Azbil makes money by selling automation and control products and by providing engineering and lifecycle services tied to those products. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) Building automation solutions: revenue from delivering building man...
Azbil Corporation Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
67
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 298.93B | 300.38B | 290.94B | 278.41B | 256.55B |
| Gross Profit | 139.58B | 131.86B | 122.97B | 111.94B | 105.71B |
| EBITDA | 57.95B | 60.02B | 48.20B | 37.22B | 35.01B |
| Net Income | 38.56B | 40.95B | 30.21B | 22.60B | 20.78B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 332.24B | 315.07B | 313.73B | 296.87B | 280.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 100.26B | 94.94B | 79.98B | 78.71B | 89.75B |
| Total Debt | 9.89B | 7.00B | 12.21B | 15.26B | 10.36B |
| Total Liabilities | 76.24B | 74.55B | 88.84B | 90.99B | 76.91B |
| Stockholders Equity | 252.85B | 237.21B | 221.52B | 202.82B | 200.31B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.39B | 37.39B | 21.19B | 5.57B | 1.24B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 38.03B | 43.95B | 27.54B | 13.12B | 10.12B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -6.47B | 1.83B | -2.36B | -1.98B | -3.99B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -30.07B | -29.77B | -22.45B | -19.69B | -20.58B |
Azbil Corporation Technical Analysis
Neutral
1429.00
Price Trends
1634.45
Negative
1574.58
Negative
1486.86
Positive
Market Momentum
-35.22
Positive
41.07
Neutral
52.25
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JP:6845, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 1429 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1569.07, below the 50-day MA of 1634.45, and below the 200-day MA of 1486.86, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -35.22 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 52.25 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for JP:6845.
Azbil Corporation Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | ¥542.62B | 18.84 | 15.55% | 2.40% | 12.05% | 57.34% | |
73 Outperform | ¥1.31T | 23.60 | 11.78% | 1.38% | 9.27% | -1.77% | |
68 Neutral | ¥811.38B | 20.17 | ― | 1.81% | 1.24% | -3.82% | |
66 Neutral | ¥372.60B | 21.81 | ― | 2.50% | 11.01% | 29.70% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
58 Neutral | ¥536.87B | 28.10 | 6.59% | 1.65% | -7.97% | 78.01% | |
58 Neutral | ¥762.19B | 18.53 | -22.79% | 3.14% | 1.98% | -48.28% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Azbil Corporation Corporate Events
Azbil Corrects Labeling Error in First-Quarter Financial Results
Aug 7, 2026
Azbil Corporation has disclosed a correction to its recently released consolidated financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. The company clarified that a previously stated financial ratio in its overview of ...
Azbil posts modest profit growth on higher revenue, confirms robust dividend and buyback impact
Aug 6, 2026
Azbil Corporation reported first-quarter revenue of ¥63.7 billion, up 2.0% year on year, while business profit fell 30.1% to ¥5.0 billion, reflecting higher costs despite modest top-line growth. Operating profit dipped 4.8%, but profit a...
Azbil Reports Progress on ¥20 Billion Share Buyback Program
Aug 3, 2026
Azbil Corporation has disclosed progress on its ongoing share repurchase program authorized by its board in May 2026, under provisions of the Companies Act of Japan. Between July 1 and July 31, 2026, the company bought back nearly 2.0 million shar...
Azbil Advances Share Buyback, Repurchases Over 6.6 Million Shares by June End
Jul 1, 2026
Azbil Corporation has reported progress on its ongoing share buyback program authorized by its board in mid-May, as part of a capital allocation strategy that may support shareholder value and share price stability. Between June 1 and June 30, the...
Azbil Reports Early Progress on ¥20 Billion Share Buyback Program
Jun 1, 2026
Azbil Corporation has disclosed progress on its ongoing share repurchase program, reporting that it bought back 4,622,100 shares of common stock for approximately ¥6.68 billion between May 14 and May 31, 2026 through market transactions on th...
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