Item 4. Information on the Company A. History and Development of the Company Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is a limited liability, joint stock corporation incorporated on September 24, 1948, under the Commercial Code of Japan as Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha. It was formed as a successor to the unincorporated enterprise established in 1946 by the late Soichiro Honda to manufacture motors for motorized bicycles. Since its establishment, Honda has remained on the leading edge by creating new value and providing products of the highest quality at a reasonable price for worldwide customer satisfaction. Honda develops, manufactures and markets motorcycles, automobiles and power products globally. Honda’s principal executive office is located at No.2-3, Toranomon 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8404, Japan. Its telephone number is +81-3-3423-1111. We maintain a website at https://global.honda/en/investors/ that contains information about our Company.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 145.1B | 145.1B | 134.5B | 120.0B | 111.1B | 119.4B |
| Net Income | 6.0B | 6.0B | 7.8B | 5.1B | 5.8B | 6.3B |
| EPS | $4.65 | $4.65 | $5.78 | $3.53 | $4.07 | $13.76 |
| Free Cash Flow | -1.5B | -1.5B | 2.6B | 11.7B | 10.8B | 6.8B |
| ROIC | 3.9% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Gross Margin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt/Equity | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.90 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.82 |
| Dividends/Share | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.18 | $1.05 | $1.01 | $2.87 |
| Operating Income | 8.1B | 8.1B | 9.1B | 5.5B | 6.7B | 6.0B |
| Operating Margin | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| ROE | 7.2% | 7.0% | 9.7% | 6.4% | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1,298M | 1,298M | 1,346M | 1,441M | 1,427M | 458M |
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD passes 2 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD trades at 5.4x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 2.5x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 4.6%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 22.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -24.6%.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a current P/E ratio of 5.4, compared to its historical median P/E of 2.5. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.6%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a market capitalization of $31.4B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 7.41%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 15.39%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) appears expensive. The current P/E of 5.4 is 113% above its historical median of 2.5. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -17.9%.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) operates in the Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) reported annual revenue of $145.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a net profit margin of 4.2%. This is a modest margin.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) generated $-1.5 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. This indicates moderate leverage.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.65 in its most recent fiscal year.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 7.0%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) has a book value per share of $65.09, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.