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Japanese (NIKKEI) Electronic Equipment and Components Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies176
  • 7D-3.0%
  • 3M25.7%
  • 1Y72.8%
  • YTD40.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Electronic Equipment and Components industry has dropped 3.0%, and MaruwaLtd contributed the most with a 12% decline. In contrast, Murata Manufacturing has gained 5.9%. In the past year, the industry has gained 73%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 21 May 2026JP¥64.8tJP¥28.0tJP¥2.2t15.5x30x2.3x
Sat, 18 Apr 2026JP¥55.6tJP¥27.3tJP¥1.9t16.6x28.9x2x
Mon, 16 Mar 2026JP¥50.5tJP¥27.7tJP¥1.9t16.2x26.2x1.8x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026JP¥48.9tJP¥27.6tJP¥1.9t16x25.4x1.8x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026JP¥45.6tJP¥27.1tJP¥1.8t15.1x24.8x1.7x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025JP¥45.9tJP¥27.1tJP¥1.8t14.6x25x1.7x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025JP¥46.9tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.8t15.6x25.9x1.7x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025JP¥42.3tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t14x24.8x1.6x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025JP¥41.3tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t14.2x24.3x1.5x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025JP¥39.6tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t12.6x23.4x1.5x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025JP¥37.9tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t12.4x22.4x1.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025JP¥38.4tJP¥26.9tJP¥1.7t11.9x22.7x1.4x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025JP¥36.2tJP¥26.1tJP¥1.7t11.9x21.3x1.4x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025JP¥39.7tJP¥26.1tJP¥1.7t12.9x23.4x1.5x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025JP¥41.2tJP¥26.1tJP¥1.7t12.9x24.2x1.6x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025JP¥41.4tJP¥26.2tJP¥1.7t12.9x25x1.6x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024JP¥41.6tJP¥26.0tJP¥1.6t13.3x25.4x1.6x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024JP¥43.4tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.6t12.5x26.8x1.7x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024JP¥44.0tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.7t12.4x26.4x1.7x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024JP¥45.0tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.7t12.8x27.3x1.7x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024JP¥45.2tJP¥25.6tJP¥1.6t12.7x28.7x1.8x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024JP¥46.4tJP¥25.4tJP¥1.5t13.2x30.2x1.8x
Sat, 25 May 2024JP¥44.3tJP¥25.5tJP¥1.5t12.8x28.8x1.7x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024JP¥41.0tJP¥25.4tJP¥1.5t13.6x27.1x1.6x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024JP¥44.8tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.5t14.3x29.3x1.7x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024JP¥43.9tJP¥25.8tJP¥1.5t13.8x28.9x1.7x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024JP¥44.1tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.6t14.2x27.6x1.7x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023JP¥40.7tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.6t13.7x25.5x1.6x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023JP¥40.3tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.6t13.2x25x1.5x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023JP¥38.2tJP¥26.4tJP¥1.7t12.5x22.4x1.4x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023JP¥40.5tJP¥26.4tJP¥1.7t12.9x23.7x1.5x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023JP¥41.0tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.8t12.5x23.3x1.6x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023JP¥42.7tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.8t12.8x23.4x1.6x
Sun, 28 May 2023JP¥42.1tJP¥26.3tJP¥1.8t12.2x23.1x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.1x


Total Market Cap: JP¥42.1tTotal 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 30.0x 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 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Electronic industry have grown 5.9% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.1% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

JP Market-3.06%
Tech-4.13%
Electronic Equipment and Components-3.00%
Electronic Components-0.20%
Technology Distributors-1.59%
Electronic Manufacturing Services-2.21%
Electronic Equipment and Instruments-6.52%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electronic Components industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 27.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 14.4%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 17.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Technology Distributors industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 12.2x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Electronic Manufacturing Services industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 25% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 29% per year.
  • In contrast, the Technology Distributors industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.4% 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¥6.71k5.9%
+JP¥682.6b		222.9%PE52.3x
4062 IbidenLtdJP¥17.88k5.4%
+JP¥255.5b		587.9%PE78.3x
4980 DexerialsJP¥4.10k30.2%
+JP¥158.5b		107.9%PE24.4x
6976 Taiyo YudenJP¥8.13k17.7%
+JP¥152.8b		241.5%PE68.7x
6965 Hamamatsu Photonics K.KJP¥2.68k24.2%
+JP¥151.4b		78.7%PE57.6x

Latest News

6787
JP¥40,500.00
Meiko Electronics
7D
4.8%
1Y
597.1%
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Additional Considerations Required While Assessing Meiko Electronics' (TSE:6787) Strong Earnings

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4980
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7D
30.2%
1Y
107.9%
268A
JP¥2,385.00
Rigaku Holdings
7D
-13.8%
1Y
227.2%
6777
JP¥26,220.00
santec Holdings
7D
-17.9%
1Y
514.1%
6976
JP¥8,132.00
Taiyo Yuden
7D
17.7%
1Y
241.5%
6965
JP¥2,679.00
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K
7D
24.2%
1Y
78.7%
6834
JP¥25,120.00
SEIKOH GIKEN
7D
-26.4%
1Y
462.6%
5344
JP¥69,630.00
MaruwaLtd
7D
-12.1%
1Y
111.5%
Analysis Article • May 16

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7701
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Shimadzu
7D
6.0%
1Y
8.3%
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6645
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OMRON
7D
-8.5%
1Y
42.7%
4062
JP¥17,875.00
IbidenLtd
7D
5.4%
1Y
587.9%
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¥4,773.00
Yokogawa Electric
7D
-6.3%
1Y
36.9%
Analysis Article • May 09

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6861
JP¥76,860.00
Keyence
7D
-0.6%
1Y
25.2%
6762
JP¥3,143.00
TDK
7D
2.3%
1Y
104.0%
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6762: APAC Expansion And Battery Collaboration Will Support Future Earnings Upside

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5214
JP¥6,573.00
Nippon Electric Glass
7D
-8.8%
1Y
94.0%
6981
JP¥6,714.00
Murata Manufacturing
7D
5.9%
1Y
222.9%