Should I buy or sell Komatsu stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Komatsu in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "sell" KMTUY shares. View KMTUY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have KMTUY shares performed in 2024?

Komatsu's stock was trading at $25.96 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, KMTUY stock has increased by 8.2% and is now trading at $28.08. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Komatsu?

Komatsu saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 34,500 shares, an increase of 148.2% from the March 15th total of 13,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 112,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days. View Komatsu's Short Interest .

How were Komatsu's earnings last quarter?

Komatsu Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The industrial products company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.03. The industrial products company had revenue of $6.58 billion for the quarter. Komatsu had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.04% and a net margin of 10.69%.

Is Komatsu a good dividend stock?

Komatsu (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KMTUY will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.21% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

What ETF holds Komatsu's stock?

ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF holds 1,154,506 shares of KMTUY stock, representing 4.01% of its portfolio.

How do I buy shares of Komatsu?

Shares of KMTUY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

OTCMKTS:KMTUY

Komatsu (KMTUY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$28.44

+0.36 (+1.28%)

(As of 04/18/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $27.75
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$28.70
50-Day Range: $28.08
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$30.82
52-Week Range: $22.39
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$31.03

Volume: 144,756 shs
Average Volume: 108,203 shs
Market Capitalization: $27.70 billion

P/E Ratio: 9.32
Dividend Yield: 2.60%
Price Target: N/A

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Komatsu MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.00% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: -2.16%
From $2.78 to $2.72 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.45 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Komatsu.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.00% of the outstanding shares of Komatsu have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Komatsu has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Komatsu has recently increased by 148.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Komatsu pays a meaningful dividend of 2.56%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Komatsu does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Komatsu is 24.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Komatsu will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.21% next year. This indicates that Komatsu will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for KMTUY.

3.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Komatsu has a news sentiment score of 1.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Komatsu this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
5 people have added Komatsu to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Komatsu insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.91% of the stock of Komatsu is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.19% of the stock of Komatsu is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Komatsu are expected to decrease by -2.16% in the coming year, from $2.78 to $2.72 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Komatsu is 9.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.57.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Komatsu is 9.21, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 18.96.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Komatsu has a PEG Ratio of 1.17. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Komatsu has a P/B Ratio of 1.38. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Komatsu Stock (OTCMKTS:KMTUY)

Komatsu Ltd. manufactures and sells construction, mining, and utility equipment; and forest and industrial machinery worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment; Retail Finance; and Industrial Machinery and Others. It offers construction and mining equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, and bulldozers, motor graders, dump truck, rope and hybrid shovels, electric wheel loaders, continuous miners, and jumbo drills; The company also provides forestry equipment, including harvesters, forwarders, feller bunchers, excavators, mini excavators, and forklifts; demolition, waste, and recycling equipment, such as mobile crushers, hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, and mini shovels; material handling equipment; and tunnel-boring machines, pipe layers, towing tractors, and engines. In addition, it offers industrial machinery, including presses, sheet-metal machinery, 3D laser cutting machine, transfer machines, battery manufacturing equipment, wire saws, thermos modules, thermoelectric generation module, and temperature control products; quarry equipment; agricultural and livestock equipment; EH sensor device; iron and steel casting products; and logistics equipment. Further, the company provides retail financing; construction machinery rental services; remanufactured products; other support services; transportation, warehousing, packing, and other services; and purchases and sells used equipment. Komatsu Ltd. was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/30/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2025

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Industrial Products
Industry: Construction machinery
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KMTUY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.komatsu.com
Phone: (135) 561-4711
Fax: 813-3586-0374
Employees: 64,343
Year Founded: 1921

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.05
Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.32
Forward P/E Ratio: 10.23
P/E Growth: 1.17
Net Income: $2.42 billion
Net Margins: 10.69%
Pretax Margin: 14.41%
Return on Equity: 14.04%
Return on Assets: 7.71%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.22
Current Ratio: 2.20
Quick Ratio: 1.17

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $26.23 billion
Price / Sales: 1.06
Cash Flow: $3.58 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 7.95
Book Value: $20.36 per share
Price / Book: 1.40

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 973,810,000
Free Float: 945,473,000
Market Cap: $27.70 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.15

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Key Executives

Mr. Hiroyuki Ogawa (Age 63)
President, CEO & Representative Director
Comp: $1.56M
Mr. Takeshi Horikoshi (Age 63)
CFO, Senior Executive Officer & Representative Director
Comp: $527.36k
Mr. Masayuki Moriyama (Age 64)
Senior Executive Officer, President of Mining Business Division & Director
Comp: $659.2k
Mr. Taisuke Kusaba
Senior Executive Officer, CTO & President of Development Division
Koichi Honda
Sr Exec Off Supervising Legal, Gen Affairs & Comp, Safety & Health Care & Brand Strat
Chizuko Yamashita
General Manager of Corporate Communications Department & Sustainability Promotion Division
Ms. Mitsuko Yokomoto
Senior Executive Officer Supervising Human Resources, Education & Sustainability and Director
Keiko Fujiwara
Senior Executive Officer & President of Construction Equipment Solution Division
Mr. Chikashi Shike
Executive Officer & President of Smart Construction Promotion Division
Korekiyo Yanagisawa
Senior Executive Officer & President of Production Division

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Should I Buy Komatsu Stock? KMTUY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Komatsu Ltd.:

Komatsu Ltd. reported a strong quarterly earnings performance, surpassing analysts' expectations with a $0.03 higher earnings per share (EPS) than anticipated. This indicates the company's financial health and potential for growth.
The company has a diverse product portfolio, including construction, mining, and utility equipment, which provides revenue stability across different sectors and reduces dependency on a single market segment.
With a return on equity of 14.04%, Komatsu demonstrates efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits, showcasing strong management and operational effectiveness.
Despite short-term fluctuations, Komatsu's stock price has shown resilience and has a 52-week high of $31.03, indicating potential for capital appreciation for investors.
Industry analysts forecast a positive growth trajectory for Komatsu, with an estimated EPS of 2.85 for the current year, suggesting a promising outlook for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Komatsu Ltd. for these reasons:

The recent increase in short interest by 91.4% could indicate a bearish sentiment among some investors, potentially leading to increased stock price volatility in the short term.
Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Komatsu from a "neutral" rating to a "sell" rating, which may signal concerns about the company's future performance and growth prospects.
While Komatsu has a diverse product range, it also exposes the company to risks associated with multiple industries, such as construction and mining, which could be impacted by economic downturns or industry-specific challenges.
Market conditions and global economic uncertainties could affect Komatsu's revenue streams, particularly in sectors like construction and mining, which are sensitive to economic cycles and geopolitical factors.
Investors should consider the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, as higher debt levels relative to equity could pose financial risks and impact the company's ability to invest in growth opportunities or withstand economic downturns.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Komatsu pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KMTUY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Komatsu stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Komatsu in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "sell" KMTUY shares.
View KMTUY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have KMTUY shares performed in 2024?: Komatsu's stock was trading at $25.96 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, KMTUY stock has increased by 8.2% and is now trading at $28.08.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Komatsu?: Komatsu saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 34,500 shares, an increase of 148.2% from the March 15th total of 13,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 112,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.
View Komatsu's Short Interest.
How were Komatsu's earnings last quarter?: Komatsu Ltd. (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The industrial products company reported $0.71 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.03. The industrial products company had revenue of $6.58 billion for the quarter. Komatsu had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.04% and a net margin of 10.69%.

Is Komatsu a good dividend stock?: Komatsu (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KMTUY will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.21% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
What ETF holds Komatsu's stock?: ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF holds 1,154,506 shares of KMTUY stock, representing 4.01% of its portfolio.
How do I buy shares of Komatsu?: Shares of KMTUY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (OTCMKTS:KMTUY) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Komatsu (KMTUY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Komatsu MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Komatsu Stock (OTCMKTS:KMTUY)

KMTUY Stock Price History

KMTUY Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Should I Buy Komatsu Stock? KMTUY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

KMTUY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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