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6981 Stock Chart & Stats
¥7185.00
-¥209.00(-2.51%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
¥7185.00
-¥209.00(-2.51%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥2,821.50 - ¥12,895.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.70M
Average Volume (3M)18.56M
Market Cap
¥12.46T
Enterprise Value¥20.24T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥557.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥55.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)47.6
Beta1.97
Next Earnings
Oct 30, 2026EPS Estimate
56.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)145.41
Shares Outstanding1,963,001,800
10 Day Avg. Volume19,290,130
30 Day Avg. Volume18,556,260
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.84
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)3.41
P/FCF Ratio32.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
¥10,622.73Price Target Upside47.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)203.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥2.16T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetMurata’s exceptionally low leverage gives it resilience through electronics cycles and room to fund research, capacity, and strategic initiatives internally. This financial flexibility can help protect customer relationships and preserve investment in growth even when industry demand softens.
Strong ProfitabilityStrong gross and EBITDA margins indicate meaningful operating capability and support durable earnings generation across Murata’s component portfolio. Healthy profitability also provides resources for engineering, qualification, and product development, reinforcing its ability to compete over multiple product cycles.
Broad Electronics ExposureMurata’s broad presence across smartphones, infrastructure, vehicles, computing, and industrial equipment reduces dependence on any single end market. Increasing electronic content across these applications provides several durable avenues for component demand and supports customer diversification over time.
Bears Say
Modest Free Cash Flow ConversionAlthough operating cash flow is positive, relatively low free cash flow conversion means a smaller share of accounting earnings is available for debt reduction, dividends, or reinvestment. Slightly negative free cash flow growth also suggests working-capital or investment demands may constrain cash compounding.
Profitability Below Prior PeakCurrent profitability is solid but below Murata’s earlier peak, indicating that margin strength has not fully returned to its best historical level. Persistent compression could limit earnings growth even when revenue expands and may reduce the funds available for innovation or capacity investment.
Returns Below Peak EfficiencyA return on equity of about 9% is healthy but below Murata’s earlier performance, suggesting capital is currently being employed less efficiently than at its prior peak. If this persists, shareholder returns and internal capital productivity may remain constrained despite the strong balance sheet.
6981 FAQ
What was Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd lowest stock price was ¥2821.50 and its highest was ¥12895.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s market cap is ¥12.46T.
When is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 30, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd released its earnings results on Jul 31, 2026. The company reported ¥44.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ¥40.444 by ¥4.266.
Is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd pay dividends?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.04%. See more information on Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd dividends here
What is Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s EPS estimate is 56.06.
How many shares outstanding does Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd have?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd has 1,963,001,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd reported an EPS of ¥44.71 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ¥40.444. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.586%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:6981
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Company Description
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd
Established in Nagaokakyo, Japan, in 1944, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development, production, and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components and integrated solutions. The company's operations are organized across its Components, Modules, and other business divisions. Its extensive product range encompasses fundamental electronic parts such as capacitors, inductors, resistors, and thermistors, alongside various noise and EMI suppression products and ESD protection devices. Murata also provides a comprehensive suite of sensors, timing devices, and quartz components, in addition to sound components, power products, and diverse batteries, including a mercury-free silver watch battery. Its offerings further extend to micro mechatronics, RFID devices, and a broad spectrum of RF and wireless communication components like matching devices, baluns, couplers, filters, phase shifters, RF switches, front-end modules, SAW components, connectors, and antennas. Connectivity solutions include dedicated modules and wireless platforms. The company additionally produces ionizers/active oxygen modules and transformers, and offers Femtet, a CAE software designed for solving various physical phenomena. These advanced solutions cater to a multitude of applications, including telecommunications equipment, automotive systems, enterprise infrastructure, industrial machinery, healthcare devices, and personal electronics.
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6981 Earnings Call
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