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Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)
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12/02/2025: HMC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $36.39
1 Year Target Price $36.39
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 7.95% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 38.63B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 10.2 | 1Y Target Price 36.39 |
Price to earnings Ratio 10.2 | 1Y Target Price 36.39 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 0.1 | 52 Weeks Range 22.36 - 34.17 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 22.36 - 34.17 | Updated Date 12/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.68% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.92 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-11-13 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.7307 | Actual 0.6 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.67% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 10.2 | Forward PE 9.23 | Enterprise Value 36297817810 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 36297817810 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.26 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.81 | Shares Outstanding 1297516748 | Shares Floating 3555300029 |
Shares Outstanding 1297516748 | Shares Floating 3555300029 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 4.29 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda. Initially producing motorized bicycles, Honda quickly expanded into motorcycles and then automobiles. Significant milestones include entering Formula One racing and becoming a global automotive manufacturer.
Core Business Areas
- Automobiles: Designs, manufactures, and markets a range of automobiles, including sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Focuses on fuel efficiency and reliability.
- Motorcycles: One of the world's leading motorcycle manufacturers, producing a wide variety of motorcycles, scooters, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
- Power Products: Manufactures and sells power equipment such as generators, lawnmowers, and marine engines.
- Aviation: Develops and manufactures aircraft, including the HondaJet.
Leadership and Structure
Toshihiro Mibe is the current President and CEO. Honda operates with a global organizational structure, with regional headquarters managing operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Product Name 1: Honda Civic: A compact car known for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and affordability. The Civic faces competition from Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3. Market share varies by region but generally is a leading compact car. The revenue attributed to Civic alone is unavailable.
- Product Name 2: Honda CR-V: A popular compact SUV. Competitors include Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, and Ford Escape. The CR-V has been a consistent top-seller in the SUV segment, but specific market share for CR-V alone is unavailable.
- Product Name 3: Honda Motorcycles: A wide range of motorcycle offerings and has 37% market share globally. Competitors include Yamaha, Kawasaki and Harley Davidson. The revenue attributed to Honda Motorcycles alone is unavailable.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by electrification, autonomous driving, and changing consumer preferences. Demand for EVs, hybrids, and advanced safety features is increasing.
Positioning
Honda is positioned as a manufacturer of reliable, fuel-efficient vehicles and motorcycles. Its competitive advantages include a strong brand reputation, global manufacturing footprint, and focus on innovation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global automotive market is estimated to be worth trillions of USD annually. Honda is positioned well to capture a portion of this TAM, focusing on hybrid technology and expanding its EV offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Global manufacturing network
- Focus on fuel efficiency
- Established motorcycle business
- Technological innovation (e.g., hybrid systems)
Weaknesses
- Slower adoption of pure electric vehicles compared to some competitors
- Dependence on traditional automotive markets
- Aviation segment not yet profitable at scale
- Highly cyclical business
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for electric vehicles
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of autonomous driving technology
- Diversification into new mobility services
- Partnerships and collaborations to share development costs
Threats
- Intense competition from established automakers and new entrants
- Rising raw material costs
- Economic downturns affecting consumer spending
- Changing regulatory environment (e.g., emissions standards)
- Disruptive technologies (e.g., ride-sharing)
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TM
- TSLA
- GM
- F
Competitive Landscape
Honda faces intense competition from established automakers like Toyota and GM, as well as new entrants like Tesla. Honda's strengths lie in its brand reputation and fuel efficiency, while its weaknesses include a slower pace of electrification compared to some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
None recently, they partnered with GM
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: To jointly develop electric vehicles and battery technology with GM.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Honda's historical growth has been driven by expansion in emerging markets and innovation in fuel-efficient vehicles.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by the electric vehicle market and expansion into new mobility services.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include partnerships for electric vehicle development and investments in autonomous driving technology.
Summary
Honda is a well-established automotive and motorcycle manufacturer with a strong brand and global presence. While it is making strides in electrification, it is playing catch-up to other competitors. Its core strengths in fuel efficiency and reliability remain relevant, but it needs to rapidly adapt to the changing automotive landscape, particularly in electric vehicles, and watch out for growing expenses and regulatory issues. Its aviation product is new and will continue to improve.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, financial news sources, industry reports.
- https://www.statista.com/statistics/266274/market-share-of-the-leading-automobile-manufacturers-worldwide/
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary by region. Real-time data is unavailable.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1957-12-01 | President, CEO, Representative Executive Officer & Chairman Mr. Toshihiro Mibe | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Manufacturers | Full time employees 194173 | Website https://www.honda.co.jp |
Full time employees 194173 | Website https://www.honda.co.jp | ||
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, and power products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Motorcycle Business, Automobile Business, Financial Services Business, and Power Product and Other Businesses. The Motorcycle Business segment produces motorcycles, including sports, business, and commuter models; and various off-road vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides. The Automobile Business segment offers passenger cars, light trucks, and mini vehicles. The Financial Services Business segment provides various financial services, including retail lending and leasing services to customers, as well as wholesale financing services to dealers. The Power Product and Other Businesses manufactures and sells power products, such as general-purpose engines, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, brush cutters, and tillers. This segment also offers HondaJet aircraft. The company also sells spare parts; and provides after-sales services through retail dealers directly, as well as through independent distributors and licensees. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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