Narrative Update on Komatsu: Analyst Price Target Change
Analysts have raised their price target for Komatsu from ¥5,075 to ¥5,150. This change reflects updated views on the company's fair value and improved margin expectations.
What's in the News
- Komatsu has completed the repurchase of 14,962,300 shares, representing 1.63% of shares, for ¥70,234.77 million as part of its buyback announced in April 2025 (Key Developments).
- Signed a memorandum of understanding with Cummins Inc. to collaborate on developing hybrid powertrains for heavy mining equipment. Wabtec was included as a drive system supplier. This joint effort aims to accelerate mining decarbonization and deliver hybrid solutions with fuel savings and productivity improvements (Key Developments).
- Board meeting held on July 29, 2025, to continue the performance-linked stock-based remuneration system for directors and senior managerial employees (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from ¥5,075 to ¥5,150.
- Discount Rate increased modestly from 6.78% to 6.88%.
- Revenue Growth forecast has declined marginally from 1.90% to 1.83%.
- Net Profit Margin improved slightly from 10.22% to 10.24%.
- Future P/E ratio edged up from 12.61x to 12.84x.
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