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HONDA MOTOR CO LTD-SPONS ADR (HMC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:HMC - US4381283088 - ADR

33.73 USD
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Last: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HMC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HMC against 37 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While HMC has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HMC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HMC was profitable.
HMC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years HMC has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HMC had a positive operating cash flow.
HMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHMC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500B -500B 1T 1.5T 2T

1.2 Ratios

HMC has a better Return On Assets (2.14%) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.41%, HMC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of HMC (3.18%) is better than 83.78% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HMC is below the industry average of 5.63%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.14%
ROE 5.41%
ROIC 3.18%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)3%
ROE(3y)7.11%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
HMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHMC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.95%, HMC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.78% of the companies in the same industry.
HMC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
HMC has a Operating Margin of 4.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HMC outperforms 86.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HMC has grown nicely.
HMC has a better Gross Margin (20.99%) than 83.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HMC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.5%
PM (TTM) 2.95%
GM 20.99%
OM growth 3Y-2.23%
OM growth 5Y5.68%
PM growth 3Y-7.43%
PM growth 5Y4.77%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
HMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHMC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HMC is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HMC has less shares outstanding
HMC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, HMC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
HMC Yearly Shares OutstandingHMC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
HMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHMC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10T 20T 30T

2.2 Solvency

HMC has an Altman-Z score of 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that HMC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
HMC's Altman-Z score of 1.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HMC outperforms 78.38% of its industry peers.
HMC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating HMC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HMC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) than 62.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC2.9%
HMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHMC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2T 4T 6T 8T 10T

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that HMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HMC has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is in the better half of the industry: HMC outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that HMC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HMC has a better Quick ratio (1.01) than 67.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.01
HMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHMC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2T 4T 6T 8T 10T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for HMC have decreased strongly by -38.67% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.21% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.96% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, HMC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.67%
EPS 3Y-20.96%
EPS 5Y-7.21%
EPS Q2Q%-42.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y14.23%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%-1.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HMC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.04% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HMC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.8%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.08%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHMC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5T 10T 15T 20T
HMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHMC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500 1K 1.5K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.95, which indicates a very decent valuation of HMC.
91.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HMC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, HMC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29, the valuation of HMC can be described as reasonable.
86.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HMC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.77, HMC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.95
Fwd PE 8.29
HMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHMC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HMC is valued cheaper than 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.11
HMC Per share dataHMC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

HMC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%, HMC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.27, HMC pays a better dividend. On top of this HMC pays more dividend than 89.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, HMC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of HMC decreases each year by -7.66%.
HMC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HMC Yearly Dividends per shareHMC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

5.3 Sustainability

48.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HMC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP48.19%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
HMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHMC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500B -500B 1T
HMC Dividend Payout.HMC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HMC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HONDA MOTOR CO LTD-SPONS ADR

NYSE:HMC (9/15/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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33.73

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/dmh
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners41.07%
Inst Owner Change-28.87%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap44.89B
Analysts74.4
Price Target34.66 (2.76%)
Short Float %0.45%
Short Ratio4.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%
Yearly Dividend1.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.66%
DP48.19%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (35)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-49.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-73.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-24.56%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-36.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-73.88%
Max EPS beat(4)19.29%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.4%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.13%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.81%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.21%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.15%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)5.77%
PT rev (3m)-1.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-37.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.95
Fwd PE 8.29
P/S 0.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.41
P/B 0.56
P/tB 0.62
EV/EBITDA 8.11
EPS(TTM)3.08
EY9.13%
EPS(NY)4.07
Fwd EY12.06%
FCF(TTM)-1.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)2.34
OCFY6.94%
SpS110.27
BVpS60.16
TBVpS54.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.14%
ROE 5.41%
ROCE 4.52%
ROIC 3.18%
ROICexc 3.94%
ROICexgc 4.2%
OM 4.5%
PM (TTM) 2.95%
GM 20.99%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)3%
ROE(3y)7.11%
ROE(5y)7.06%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)3.3%
ROICexc(3y)4.49%
ROICexc(5y)4.15%
ROICexgc(3y)4.76%
ROICexgc(5y)15%
ROCE(3y)5.42%
ROCE(5y)5.03%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-48.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.65%
OM growth 3Y-2.23%
OM growth 5Y5.68%
PM growth 3Y-7.43%
PM growth 5Y4.77%
GM growth 3Y1.59%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.08
Cap/Depr 114.57%
Cap/Sales 3.89%
Interest Coverage 2.21
Cash Conversion 26.9%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.01
Altman-Z 1.67
F-Score4
WACC2.9%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)92.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.67%
EPS 3Y-20.96%
EPS 5Y-7.21%
EPS Q2Q%-42.79%
EPS Next Y-18.8%
EPS Next 2Y2.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.96%
Revenue growth 3Y14.23%
Revenue growth 5Y7.75%
Sales Q2Q%-1.2%
Revenue Next Year-1.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.08%
Revenue Next 3Y0.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.91%
EBIT growth 3Y11.68%
EBIT growth 5Y13.88%
EBIT Next Year23987.7%
EBIT Next 3Y541.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-134.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-73.11%
OCF growth 3Y-44.18%
OCF growth 5Y-21.49%