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HMC

NYSE
Weak · 14/100

Honda Motor Co Ltd

Consumer Discretionary
Automobiles

$29.57

5.5%

Updated Today 12:11 PM ET

Report Card

HMC at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Weak · 14/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▼ Down 2.1% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$40.42B

P/E

Forward P/E (est.)

ROE

-3.5%

Revenue Growth

0.5%

EPS Growth

Profit Margin

-1.9%

FCF Yield

Debt / Equity

1.14x

ROIC

6.0%

Interest Coverage

59.06x

Current Ratio

1.22x

Dividend Yield

4.4%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

14/100

Business Overview
Research

Honda Motor Co Ltd (HMC) is a large-cap company in the Automobiles industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $40.42B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $11.84T in revenue and $574.11B in net profit.

Our model rates HMC Weak (14/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what HMC's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. HMC trades near $29.57, above its 50-day average ($25.93) and 200-day average ($28.52). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 75 it is overbought — the recent rally is stretched and can cool off.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. HMC's is $0.62 (~2.1% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month HMC found buyers near $25.55 (support) and sellers near $29.63 (resistance); its 52-week range is $23.25–$34.89. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.6× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

8.4%

1/2 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpoint

Revenue moved from $12.00T in 2008 to $11.84T in 2014, a -0.2% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year was roughly flat (0.5%) year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
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0/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

16.5%

Operating Margin

6.3%

Net Margin

4.8%

ROE

-3.5%

Honda Motor Co Ltd keeps about -1.9% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 16.5% gross margin and 6.3% operating margin. Return on equity is -3.5% and return on invested capital about 6.0%. The company is currently unprofitable on a net basis.

Debt Analysis
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3/4 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityInterest covered 3×+Short-term bills covered

Total Debt

$4.54T

Net Debt

$3.37T

Net Debt / EBITDA

4.49x

Debt / Equity

1.14x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.1x, and operating profit covers interest about 59.1x, with a current ratio of 1.2x. That is a moderate, manageable debt load for most businesses. It carries roughly $4.54T of total debt against $1.17T of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research

Operating CF

$1.23T

Free Cash Flow

$455.19B

FCF Margin

3.8%

In the latest year Honda Motor Co Ltd produced about $1.23T of operating cash flow and $455.19B of free cash flow after capital spending. Cash flow is what ultimately pays shareholders, so it is worth tracking over time.

Valuation Analysis
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1/1 checks passedTrading below DCF fair value

P/E

P/S

0.28x

P/B

0.48x

EV / EBITDA

2.21x

HMC trades at n/a trailing earnings, 0.3x sales, and 0.5x book value. With no positive trailing earnings, value it on sales, cash flow, or growth rather than P/E.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

$3,709.62

Current price

$29.57

+12445% · Below fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$455.19B

Growth, years 1–5

0.5%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$3.02T
PV of terminal value$3.38T
Estimated equity value$6.41T
Shares outstanding1.73B

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where HMC sits versus its Consumer Discretionary sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
Forward P/E
P/S ratio
0.3xCheap
Revenue growth
0.5%Weak
EPS growth
Gross margin
16.5%Weak
Net margin
-1.9%Weak
ROE
-3.5%Weak

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 50 Consumer Discretionary companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How HMC stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (92 S&P 500 companies), HMC ranks #50 of 92 by our overall rating.

P/E vs sector

median 25.4x

ROE vs sector

-3.5%

median 24.8%

Growth vs sector

0.5%

median 6.2%

Sector rank

#50

of 92 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
HMCThis stock0.5%Weak· 14
LI73.5x-24.4%Weak· 25
LCIDNot rated
CCL12.2x6.1%Neutral· 54
DHI14.1x-5.6%Neutral· 47
CMG32x5.7%Neutral· 55
GRMN26.7x15.7%Favorable· 68
CPNG160.2x13.1%Weak· 29
Consumer Discretionary median25.4x6.2%22/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianLICCLDHICMGGRMNCPNGP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 92 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $29.57 today · expected CAGR 176%206%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$12.20T$12.56T$12.94T$13.33T$13.73T
Net income$609.89B$628.18B$647.03B$666.44B$686.43B
EPS$353.23$363.82$374.74$385.98$397.56
Share price (low)$4,238.73$4,365.89$4,496.87$4,631.78$4,770.73
Share price (high)$7,064.55$7,276.49$7,494.78$7,719.63$7,951.22
CAGR (low–high)14235% / 23791%1115% / 1469%434% / 533%254% / 302%176% / 206%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for HMC:

  • Pays a 4.4% dividend on top of any price gains.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Consumer Discretionary, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against HMC:

  • Revenue growth is slow (0.5%), limiting the upside engine.
  • Thin net margins (-1.9%) leave little room for error.
  • Our model's overall read is Weak (14/100).
Key Risks
Research

Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.1x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Growth risk — sluggish revenue (0.5%) leaves little margin for execution missteps.

Margin risk — thin profitability (-1.9%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
Research

On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: Honda Motor Co Ltd is a large-cap consumer discretionary business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at n/a earnings, which our model scores Weak (14/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

HMC — frequently asked questions

Is HMC a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Honda Motor Co Ltd Weak (14/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is HMC's rating on The Stocks School?

Honda Motor Co Ltd currently scores 14/100 (Weak) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does HMC's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Honda Motor Co Ltd's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for HMC calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this HMC analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell HMC. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.