Should I buy or sell Murata Manufacturing stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Murata Manufacturing in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MRAAY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MRAAY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MRAAY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

How have MRAAY shares performed in 2024?

Murata Manufacturing's stock was trading at $10.5550 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MRAAY shares have decreased by 15.6% and is now trading at $8.91. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Murata Manufacturing?

Murata Manufacturing saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,900 shares, a decrease of 91.8% from the March 15th total of 35,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 452,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. View Murata Manufacturing's Short Interest .

How were Murata Manufacturing's earnings last quarter?

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:MRAAY) released its earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter. Murata Manufacturing had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.80% and a net margin of 13.53%.

Is Murata Manufacturing a good dividend stock?

Murata Manufacturing (OTCMKTS:MRAAY) pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.13%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MRAAY will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.22% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

When did Murata Manufacturing's stock split?

Murata Manufacturing's stock split on Monday, October 2nd 2023. The 1.5-1 split was announced on Monday, October 2nd 2023. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, October 2nd 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Murata Manufacturing?

Shares of MRAAY 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 .

Does Murata Manufacturing have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Murata Manufacturing: Fukui Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., IPDIA, Id-Solutions, Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Kanazawa Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Murata Electronics (Finland), Murata Electronics (Thailand) Ltd., Murata Energy Device Singapore Pte. Ltd., Murata Energy Device Wuxi Co. Ltd., Murata Land & Building Co. Ltd., Okayama Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc., Primatec Inc., RF Monolithics, Shenzhen Murata Technology Co. Ltd., SyChip, Tokyo Denpa Co., Toyama Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Vedero Software, Vios Medical, Wuxi Murata Electronics Co. Ltd., and pSemi. Read More

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Murata Manufacturing (MRAAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$8.91

-0.15 (-1.66%)

(As of 04/17/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $8.81
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$9.31
50-Day Range: $8.83
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$10.29
52-Week Range: $8.08
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$10.76

Volume: 272,873 shs
Average Volume: 268,542 shs
Market Capitalization: $36.13 billion

P/E Ratio: 21.73
Dividend Yield: 1.12%
Price Target: N/A

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Murata Manufacturing 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: 12.50%
From $0.40 to $0.45 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.

2.41 out of 5 stars

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Murata Manufacturing.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.00% of the outstanding shares of Murata Manufacturing have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Murata Manufacturing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Murata Manufacturing has recently decreased by 91.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Murata Manufacturing pays a meaningful dividend of 1.13%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Murata Manufacturing does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Murata Manufacturing is 24.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Murata Manufacturing will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.22% next year. This indicates that Murata Manufacturing 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 MRAAY.

2.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Murata Manufacturing has a news sentiment score of 1.02. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for MRAAY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Murata Manufacturing to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Murata Manufacturing insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.80% of the stock of Murata Manufacturing is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Murata Manufacturing are expected to grow by 12.50% in the coming year, from $0.40 to $0.45 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Murata Manufacturing is 21.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.97.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Murata Manufacturing is 21.73, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 20.58.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Murata Manufacturing has a P/B Ratio of 2.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Murata Manufacturing Stock (OTCMKTS:MRAAY)

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells ceramic-based passive electronic components and solutions in Japan and internationally. It operates through Components, Devices and Modules, and Others segments. The company offers capacitors, inductors, noise suppression products/EMI suppression filters/ESD protection devices, resistors, thermistors, sensors, timing devices, quartz devices, sound components, power products, batteries, micro mechatronics, RFID product, baluns, couplers, filters, phase shifters, RF switches, front-end modules, SAW components, connectors, antennas, connectivity modules, wireless connectivity platforms, ionizers/active oxygen modules, and transformers. It also provides silver oxide battery; and Femtet, a CAE software that solves various engineering challenges. The company offers its products for use in communications equipment, mobility, enterprise system, industrial, healthcare and medical, and personal electronics applications. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Nagaokakyo, Japan.

MRAAY Stock Price History

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MRAAY Stock News Headlines

April 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Murata’s Groundbreaking Ceramic Catalyst Material Eliminates Precious Metal Reliance and Cuts Carbon Emissions

April 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Murata’s multi-band LoRa® radio module simplifies wireless design and supply-chain management for IoT device developers

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March 13, 2024 | morningstar.com

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March 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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March 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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February 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR

January 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

New Automotive-Grade DFE2MCPH_JL Series Power Inductors Have Improved DC resistance and Current Rating

January 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Murata announces the SCH16T-K01, a next generation 6DoF inertial sensor

January 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Murata Expands Matter-Compliant IoT Connectivity Portfolio

January 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Enabling World-Class Connectivity for Mobility and Beyond: Murata Heads to CES 2024

December 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

iPhone supplier Murata targets China budget smartphone makers

December 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

A World’s First: Murata Enables Better Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Antenna Design with Cutting-Edge Parasitic Element Coupling Device

November 15, 2023 | morningstar.com

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR MRAAY

November 12, 2023 | morningstar.com

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd MRAAF

November 6, 2023 | morningstar.com

Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd 6981

November 1, 2023 | msn.com

Murata Manufacturing reports 1H results

October 31, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Murata Manufacturing Shares Jump After Guidance Upgrade

October 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Here's what to expect from Murata Manufacturing's earnings report

October 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Tech Bellwether Murata Sees Smartphone Market Growing This Year

August 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Completion of New Production Building at Murata Manufacturing Vietnam

August 1, 2023 | msn.com

Murata Manufacturing Co. - ADR (MRAAY) Price Target Increased by 8.12% to 21.03

June 20, 2023 | forbes.com

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May 26, 2023 | bizjournals.com

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Last Earnings: 2/02/2024
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: Service industries for the printing trade
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:MRAAY
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1450468
Web: www.murata.co.jp
Phone: (175) 951-9111
Fax: 817-5955-6526
Employees: 73,164
Year Founded: 1944

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.41
Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.73
Forward P/E Ratio: 22.28
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $1.88 billion
Net Margins: 13.53%
Pretax Margin: 16.26%
Return on Equity: 8.80%
Return on Assets: 7.34%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 4.39
Quick Ratio: 2.86

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $12.49 billion
Price / Sales: 2.89
Cash Flow: $0.76 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 11.71
Book Value: $4.38 per share
Price / Book: 2.03

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,054,890,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $36.13 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.88

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Key Executives

Mr. Norio Nakajima (Age 63)
President, Director of Communication & Sensor Business Unit and Representative Director
Comp: $659.6k
Mr. Masanori Minamide (Age 60)
EVP, Director of Accounting, Finance & Corp. Planning Group, Corporate Management Group and Director
Toshiyuki Kanbayashi
Administrative Manager
Satoshi Sonoda
Executive VP, Head of Global Sales & Marketing Unit and Director of Tokyo Branch
Mr. Hiroshi Iwatsubo (Age 62)
Senior Executive VP, Director of Corporate Technology & Business Development Unit and Director
Kenichi Mizuno
Executive Vice President of EMI Filter Division
Norio Sakai
Executive Vice President of Production Engineering Unit
Nagato Omori
Senior Vice President of Capacitor Division - Components Business Unit
Ken Tonegawa
Senior Vice President of Energy Device Division - Module Business Unit
Masahiro Sawada
General Manager of Accounting Department

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Should I Buy Murata Manufacturing Stock? MRAAY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.:

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has a strong track record of designing, manufacturing, and selling ceramic-based passive electronic components and solutions, catering to various industries.
The company reported a net margin of 13.53% and a return on equity of 8.80%, indicating efficient financial management.
With a market cap of $38.97 billion, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a significant player in the electronic components industry, offering stability and growth potential.
Short interest in the company decreased by 36.2% in February, suggesting positive market sentiment and potential price appreciation.
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. provides a diverse range of products, including capacitors, inductors, sensors, and connectivity modules, ensuring revenue streams from multiple sources.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for these reasons:

Despite positive aspects, the company operates in a competitive market with other electronic component manufacturers, leading to potential pricing pressures.
The stock price of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $8.08 and a high of $10.76, indicating volatility that may pose risks to investors.

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 Murata Manufacturing pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MRAAY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Murata Manufacturing stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Murata Manufacturing in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MRAAY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MRAAY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View MRAAY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
How have MRAAY shares performed in 2024?: Murata Manufacturing's stock was trading at $10.5550 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MRAAY shares have decreased by 15.6% and is now trading at $8.91.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Murata Manufacturing?: Murata Manufacturing saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,900 shares, a decrease of 91.8% from the March 15th total of 35,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 452,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.
View Murata Manufacturing's Short Interest.
How were Murata Manufacturing's earnings last quarter?: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:MRAAY) released its earnings results on Friday, February, 2nd. The company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter. Murata Manufacturing had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.80% and a net margin of 13.53%.

Is Murata Manufacturing a good dividend stock?: Murata Manufacturing (OTCMKTS:MRAAY) pays an annual dividend of $0.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.13%. The dividend payout ratio is 24.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MRAAY will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.22% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
When did Murata Manufacturing's stock split?: Murata Manufacturing's stock split on Monday, October 2nd 2023. The 1.5-1 split was announced on Monday, October 2nd 2023. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, October 2nd 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.
How do I buy shares of Murata Manufacturing?: Shares of MRAAY 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.
Does Murata Manufacturing have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Murata Manufacturing: Fukui Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., IPDIA, Id-Solutions, Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Kanazawa Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Murata Electronics (Finland), Murata Electronics (Thailand) Ltd., Murata Energy Device Singapore Pte. Ltd., Murata Energy Device Wuxi Co. Ltd., Murata Land & Building Co. Ltd., Okayama Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc., Primatec Inc., RF Monolithics, Shenzhen Murata Technology Co. Ltd., SyChip, Tokyo Denpa Co., Toyama Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Vedero Software, Vios Medical, Wuxi Murata Electronics Co. Ltd., and pSemi.
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This page (OTCMKTS:MRAAY) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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