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HONDA MOTOR CO LTD HMC
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD (HMC) earns a Piotroski F-score of 6/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend (safety: safe). FY2014 revenue was $11.84T at a 4.8% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | Macquarie | Neutral (down) |
| 2022-07-07 | Jefferies | Buy (main) |
| 2021-10-05 | JP Morgan | Neutral (down) |
| 2020-07-28 | Macquarie | Outperform (init) |
| 2020-07-14 | CLSA | Buy (up) |
| 2020-03-31 | UBS | Buy (up) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 6/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.068 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.412 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.048 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.643 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMC | HONDA MOTOR CO LTD | 6/9 | 2.79 | — | +19.9% |
| F | FORD MOTOR CO | 2/9 | 0.38 | — | +1.2% |
| GM | General Motors Co | 5/9 | 1.33 | 26.1 | -1.3% |
| TSLA | Tesla, Inc. | 5/9 | 4.48 | 375.9 | -2.9% |
| XPEV | XPENG INC. | 6/9 | -0.77 | — | +87.7% |
| PCAR | PACCAR INC | 3/9 | — | 26.7 | -15.5% |
| LI | Li Auto Inc. | 1/9 | 3.36 | — | -18.8% |
About HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. engages in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of motorcycles, automobiles, and power products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Motorcycle Business, Automobile Business, Financial Services Business, and Power Product and Other Businesses. The Motorcycle Business segment produces motorcycles, including sports, business, and commuter models; and various off-road vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides. The Automobile Business segment offers passenger cars, light trucks, and mini vehicles. The Financial Services Business segment provides various financial services, including retail lending and leasing services to customers, as well as wholesale financing services to dealers. The Power Product and Other Businesses manufactures and sells power products, such as general-purpose engines, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, brush cutters, and tillers. This segment also offers HondaJet aircraft. The company also sells spare parts; and provides after-sales services through retail dealers directly, as well as through independent distributors and licensees. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
FAQ
Is HMC financially healthy?
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD's Piotroski F-score is 6/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does HMC pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. HONDA MOTOR CO LTD pays a dividend with a 24.8% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is HMC?
In FY2014, HONDA MOTOR CO LTD had a net margin of 4.8% and a return on equity of 9.4%.
What is the analyst price target for HMC?
The average Wall-Street price target for HONDA MOTOR CO LTD is $30.91, about 1.3% below the recent price, from 2 analysts (consensus: strong buy).
Is HMC a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on HONDA MOTOR CO LTD: a Piotroski F-score of 6/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2014-03-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.