8359.T
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8359.T) operates as a financial holding company providing banking, insurance, and securities services in Japan and internationally.
Business. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8359.T) operates as a financial holding company providing banking, insurance, and securities services in Japan and internationally.
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- Peers
- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
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- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8359.T) operates as a financial holding company providing banking, insurance, and securities services in Japan and internationally.
The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.5, indicating a relatively high leverage position. Its liquidity is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The return on equity is 4.98%, which is a key metric for evaluating the efficiency of equity usage in generating profits.
Profitability is reflected in a net income of 47,982 million JPY, with a return on assets of 0.36%. These figures suggest that the company is generating a modest return on its asset base, which is a concern given the high leverage. The return on equity, while positive, is relatively low compared to industry benchmarks.
The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in Japan, with a significant portion derived from its banking operations. The geographic exposure is limited, with no substantial revenue from international markets. This concentration may pose a risk in the event of economic downturns in Japan.
The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with no significant changes in revenue forecasted for the current fiscal year. The free cash flow of 31,814 million JPY indicates the company has some flexibility in funding operations and potential dividends. However, the negative operating cash flow of -639,484 million JPY raises concerns about the company's ability to generate sufficient cash from operations.
The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's capital structure is heavily reliant on debt, which could increase financial risk in the event of rising interest rates or economic downturns. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key flag that may impact the company's financial stability.
Recent events, including analyst estimates, suggest a mixed outlook. The mean price target is 2,100.00 JPY, with a median of 2,400.00 JPY. The mean recommendation is 3.00, indicating a neutral stance from analysts. There are no strong buy or buy recommendations, with three hold recommendations.
- The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a leveraged capital structure.
- The return on equity is modest, suggesting limited efficiency in generating profits from equity.
- The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in Japan, posing a geographic risk.
- The free cash flow is positive, but the operating cash flow is negative, raising concerns about operational cash generation.
- Analysts have a neutral stance, with no strong buy or buy recommendations.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 136,26 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 310,8B JPY |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 65,5B JPY |
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