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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc ADR(MUFG)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$21.83
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MUFG

11/13/2026: MUFG (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is a major global financial services holding company and a central player in the Japanese banking sector. The company benefits from a deep domestic franchise and strategic growth efforts in Southeast Asian markets, which serve as key growth drivers. Recent shifts toward positive interest rates in Japan provide a significant fundamental tailwind to its core banking profitability. While MUFG faces competitive risks from digital finance and potential global economic volatility, its solid balance sheet and commitment to dividends make it an appealing choice for value and income-oriented investors. Investors should monitor ongoing digital transformation and domestic interest rate policy adjustments.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is steady rather than explosive, tied heavily to macro-economic cycles.
Momentum investorMixed fitStock performance often follows cyclical interest rate narratives.
Value investorStrong fitMUFG often trades at reasonable valuations relative to book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitProvides consistent dividend income with a commitment to shareholder returns.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established and stable, the stock remains subject to global market volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumFluctuations in the Japanese Yen and global markets impact ADR pricing.
Valuation riskLowThe stock typically trades at modest multiples, limiting extreme downside.
Competition risk (Banking)Medium / highDirect competition with SMFG, Mizuho, and global banks pressures margins.
Business qualityStrongMUFG has an established, diversified, and highly regulated business franchise.
Dividend incomeStrongA stable payout history makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Execution riskMediumManaging complex integration across various international markets remains a priority.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 245.71B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.27
1Y Target Price 23.77
Price to earnings Ratio 14.27
1Y Target Price 23.77
Volume (30-day avg) 2.8M shares
Beta 0.36
52 Weeks Range 14.45 - 23.89
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 14.45 - 23.89
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.48%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.53

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Financial Services

Constructive
Sentiment
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
50.4%
Active BUY / eligible
61 / 121
30-Day BUY Count Change
+45
Market state
Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Banks - Diversified

BUY participation
33.3%
Active BUY / eligible
6 / 18
30-Day BUY Count Change
+4

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 27.91%
Avg. Invested days 71
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MUFG receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MUFG has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+30.3%) and solid profitability (net margin 18.3%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -179.3%), moderate revenue growth (+6.5%), very low insider ownership of 0.01%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MUFG's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 54.1% and operating margin of 25.1%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is MUFG's strongest growth driver at +30.3% FY2026 versus FY2025 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-5171.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 3.2% (soft) and 100.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.01%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Fisher Asset Management, LLC 0.87%
Aristotle Capital Management LLC 0.43%
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 0.13%
BlackRock Inc 0.12%
Bank of America Corp 0.11%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MUFG generates approximately $541 of gross profit, $251 of operating income, and $-1,793 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.93%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MUFG has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans and securities net of interest paid on deposits.This is the core profit made from the 'spread' between lending and deposit rates.
Fees and CommissionsFees from asset management, advisory, and transaction services.Stable, non-interest revenue that provides a cushion during rate fluctuations.
Geography: JapanMajority of operations and retail banking footprint.Success is highly correlated with the health of the Japanese domestic economy.

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 2026-11-13
When After Market
Estimate 0.4467
Actual 0.4561

Profitability

Profit Margin 27.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 47.71%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.51%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.46%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.27
Forward PE 13.62
Enterprise Value -33.00T
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03
Enterprise Value -33.00T
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 11.26B
Shares Floating 11.25B
Shares Outstanding 11.26B
Shares Floating 11.25B
Percent Insiders 0.01
Percent Institutions 3.2

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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