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Japanese (NIKKEI) Electronic Equipment and Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies176
  • 7D-0.4%
  • 3M35.8%
  • 1Y74.7%
  • YTD43.9%

The Electronic Equipment and Components is pretty flat in the last 7 days, but Murata Manufacturing has stood out, gaining 5.1%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 75% in that time. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 12% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Japanese Electronic Equipment and Components Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 18 May 2026JP¥66.4tJP¥27.8tJP¥2.1t16.7x31.1x2.4x
Wed, 15 Apr 2026JP¥54.2tJP¥27.3tJP¥1.9t16.6x28.2x2x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026JP¥51.0tJP¥27.7tJP¥1.9t16.5x26.5x1.8x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026JP¥46.5tJP¥27.6tJP¥1.9t15.5x24.2x1.7x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026JP¥46.6tJP¥27.1tJP¥1.8t15.4x25.3x1.7x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025JP¥45.0tJP¥27.1tJP¥1.8t14.3x24.5x1.7x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025JP¥46.9tJP¥26.7tJP¥1.7t15.6x27x1.8x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025JP¥42.9tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t14.7x25.3x1.6x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025JP¥41.2tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t14.2x24.2x1.5x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025JP¥40.4tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t12.8x23.8x1.5x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025JP¥37.9tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t12.2x22.4x1.4x
Tue, 20 May 2025JP¥39.2tJP¥26.5tJP¥1.7t12.5x22.8x1.5x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025JP¥35.6tJP¥26.1tJP¥1.7t11.4x21x1.4x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025JP¥39.5tJP¥26.1tJP¥1.7t12.8x23.3x1.5x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025JP¥40.7tJP¥26.1tJP¥1.7t12.6x24x1.6x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025JP¥42.8tJP¥26.2tJP¥1.7t13.3x25.9x1.6x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024JP¥42.0tJP¥26.0tJP¥1.6t13.3x25.6x1.6x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024JP¥42.4tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.6t12.7x26.2x1.6x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024JP¥43.3tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.7t12.2x25.9x1.7x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024JP¥44.5tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.7t12.3x26.9x1.7x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024JP¥44.5tJP¥25.6tJP¥1.6t12.7x28.5x1.7x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024JP¥45.5tJP¥25.4tJP¥1.5t13x29.6x1.8x
Wed, 22 May 2024JP¥44.4tJP¥25.5tJP¥1.5t12.9x28.9x1.7x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024JP¥42.4tJP¥25.4tJP¥1.5t14x28x1.7x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024JP¥43.6tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.5t13.9x28.5x1.7x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024JP¥43.3tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.5t13.6x28.5x1.7x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024JP¥43.0tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.6t14.1x27x1.6x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023JP¥40.2tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.6t13.5x25.2x1.5x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023JP¥39.7tJP¥26.2tJP¥1.6t13.2x24.6x1.5x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023JP¥39.0tJP¥26.4tJP¥1.7t12.7x22.8x1.5x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023JP¥40.4tJP¥26.4tJP¥1.7t13x23.7x1.5x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023JP¥41.7tJP¥26.4tJP¥1.8t12.3x22.9x1.6x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023JP¥42.2tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.8t12.7x23.1x1.6x
Thu, 25 May 2023JP¥41.5tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.8t12.4x22.8x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

22.8x


Total Market Cap: JP¥41.5tTotal Earnings: JP¥1.8tTotal Revenue: JP¥26.3tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Japanese Electronic Equipment and Components Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Japanese Electronic industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 31.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 25.5x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electronic industry have grown 5.4% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Japanese Tech industry?

JP Market0.56%
Tech-3.05%
Electronic Equipment and Components-0.42%
Electronic Components3.80%
Technology Distributors3.71%
Electronic Manufacturing Services3.48%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments-5.59%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 26.0%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 31.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Technology Distributors industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 12.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 26% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 32% per year.
  • In contrast, the Technology Distributors industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.1% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
6981 Murata ManufacturingJP¥6.19k3.9%
+JP¥425.9b		197.6%PE48.2x
4980 DexerialsJP¥4.18k52.6%
+JP¥240.3b		124.3%PE24.9x
6787 Meiko ElectronicsJP¥40.05k27.1%
+JP¥219.4b		542.9%PE52x
6965 Hamamatsu Photonics K.KJP¥2.84k31.6%
+JP¥198.0b		96.1%PE61.2x
6856 HORIBAJP¥25.78k8.7%
+JP¥86.9b		156.3%PE28.8x

Latest News

6965
JP¥2,844.50
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K
7D
31.6%
1Y
96.1%
4980
JP¥4,180.00
Dexerials
7D
52.6%
1Y
124.3%
6856
JP¥25,780.00
HORIBA
7D
8.7%
1Y
156.3%
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6740
JP¥71.00
Japan Display
7D
-12.3%
1Y
343.8%
6971
JP¥2,827.50
Kyocera
7D
-1.1%
1Y
58.0%
268A
JP¥2,807.00
Rigaku Holdings
7D
-5.0%
1Y
255.3%
Analysis Article • May 16

Earnings Miss: Rigaku Holdings Corporation Missed EPS By 77% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

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6777
JP¥32,200.00
santec Holdings
7D
18.3%
1Y
645.4%
6787
JP¥40,050.00
Meiko Electronics
7D
27.1%
1Y
542.9%
7701
JP¥3,597.00
Shimadzu
7D
-5.7%
1Y
5.5%
Analysis Article • May 14

Shimadzu Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

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6645
JP¥5,530.00
OMRON
7D
-10.6%
1Y
43.2%
7762
JP¥2,236.00
Citizen Watch
7D
11.2%
1Y
158.8%
4062
JP¥15,500.00
IbidenLtd
7D
-1.0%
1Y
512.9%
Analysis Article • May 14

Results: Ibiden Co.,Ltd. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates

The investors in Ibiden Co.,Ltd. 's ( TSE:4062 ) will be rubbing their hands together with glee today, after the share...
6841
JP¥4,864.00
Yokogawa Electric
7D
-9.4%
1Y
46.9%
Analysis Article • May 09

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TSE:6841) Yearly Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

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6861
JP¥76,480.00
Keyence
7D
-7.1%
1Y
19.4%
6762
JP¥2,972.00
TDK
7D
1.2%
1Y
91.1%
Narrative Update • May 02

6762: APAC Expansion And Battery Collaboration Will Support Future Earnings Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on TDK from ¥3,300 to ¥3,500, citing updated assumptions that combine slightly adjusted revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News TDK revised consolidated guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, and now projects net sales of ¥2,470,000m, operating income of ¥265,000m, net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥190,000m, and basic EPS of ¥100.11.
6981
JP¥6,194.00
Murata Manufacturing
7D
3.9%
1Y
197.6%