Mitsui (8031) Stock Overview
Operates as trading company in Japan and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | JP¥5,662.00 |
| 52 Week High | JP¥6,675.00 |
| 52 Week Low | JP¥2,844.50 |
| Beta | 0.45 |
| 1 Month Change | -2.04% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.85% |
| 1 Year Change | 92.78% |
| 3 Year Change | 155.79% |
| 5 Year Change | 373.41% |
| Change since IPO | 1,342.55% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 16
8031: Share Buybacks And Offtake Opportunity Will Support Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts now estimate Mitsui's fair value at ¥6,491.54, up from ¥6,436.92. This reflects updated views that incorporate slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a modestly stronger profit margin, and a somewhat lower future P/E assumption.Analysis Article • May 14
Mitsui's (TSE:8031) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) recently. We did some further...Narrative Update • Apr 27
8031: Share Buybacks And Earnings Outlook Will Support Bullish View
The analyst price target for Mitsui has moved from about ¥4,762 to roughly ¥6,437. Analysts cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels as the basis for this revised view.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 16
8031: Share Buybacks And Offtake Opportunity Will Support Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts now estimate Mitsui's fair value at ¥6,491.54, up from ¥6,436.92. This reflects updated views that incorporate slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a modestly stronger profit margin, and a somewhat lower future P/E assumption.Analysis Article • May 14
Mitsui's (TSE:8031) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
The market wasn't impressed with the soft earnings from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) recently. We did some further...Narrative Update • Apr 27
8031: Share Buybacks And Earnings Outlook Will Support Bullish View
The analyst price target for Mitsui has moved from about ¥4,762 to roughly ¥6,437. Analysts cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels as the basis for this revised view.
Narrative Update • Apr 13
8031: Elevated P/E And Modest Margin Assumptions Will Sustain Downside Risk
Analysts have reiterated a ¥4,190 price target for Mitsui, with the unchanged level reflecting updated views on a slightly higher discount rate, adjusted revenue growth assumptions, a modestly lower profit margin, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mitsui updated on its share buyback program, completing the repurchase of 41,075,000 shares, representing 1.43% of shares, for ¥199,999.9 million under the buyback announced on November 5, 2025.Narrative Update • Mar 30
8031: Elevated P/E And Earnings Guidance Will Sustain Downside Risk
Analysts have maintained Mitsui's price target at ¥4,190, noting only modest adjustments to their assumptions, including a slightly lower discount rate, marginally higher expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, and a small revision to the future P/E multiple. What's in the News Mitsui completed a share buyback program announced on November 5, 2025, repurchasing a total of 41,075,000 shares (representing 1.43% of shares) for ¥199,999.9 million across tranches ending December 31, 2025 and March 19, 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 16
8031: Elevated Future P/E And Earnings Guidance Will Sustain Downside Risk
Analysts have kept Mitsui's fair value estimate steady at ¥4,190. Only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations are guiding this unchanged price target.Narrative Update • Mar 02
8031: Higher P/E Expectations Will Sustain Downside Risk Despite Buybacks
Analysts have raised their price target on Mitsui from ¥3,560 to ¥4,190, citing updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that together suggest a higher assessed fair value. What's in the News Mitsui issued consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2026, targeting profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥820,000m, or ¥286.26 per basic share (corporate guidance).
Narrative Update • Feb 16
8031: Earnings Outlook, Buybacks And Governance Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Mitsui from ¥5,602.88 to ¥5,900, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate, and future P/E that refine their overall view of the shares. What's in the News Mitsui issued consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2026, with profit attributable to owners of parent projected at ¥820,000m, or ¥286.26 per basic share (corporate guidance).Analysis Article • Feb 06
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great. Mitsui...Analysis Article • Feb 05
Mitsui (TSE:8031) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥60.00
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 19th of June to...Narrative Update • Feb 02
8031: Buybacks, Dividend Payouts And New CFO Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Mitsui from ¥4,487.69 to ¥4,762.31, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Mitsui plans to appoint Makoto Tanaka as Chief Financial Officer on April 1, 2026, with current CFO Tetsuya Shigeta stepping down from the role and remaining as a Director from that date (company announcement).Narrative Update • Jan 19
8031: Future Buybacks And Earnings Outlook Will Still Point To Downside Risk
Analysts now see Mitsui’s fair value at ¥3,560 per share, up from ¥2,860, pointing to slightly softer expected revenue contraction, a modestly higher profit margin and a higher assumed future P/E multiple alongside a lower discount rate in their updated work. What's in the News Mitsui plans to appoint Makoto Tanaka as Chief Financial Officer on April 1, 2026, with current CFO Tetsuya Shigeta moving to a Director role on the same date (Executive Changes).Analysis Article • Jan 17
Mitsui's (TSE:8031) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Narrative Update • Jan 04
8031: Earnings Upside And Buybacks Will Drive Stronger Share Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Mitsui from ¥4,700 to approximately ¥5,600, citing a lower perceived risk profile, slightly stronger long term profitability, and a higher expected future valuation multiple. What's in the News Mitsui agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with AM Green to explore strategic collaboration and potential investment across the green aluminum value chain, supporting what is described as the world's first integrated green aluminum production platform powered by renewable energy (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 01
Mitsui's (TSE:8031) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥60.00
The board of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥60.00 on the 19th of...Narrative Update • Dec 19
8031: Buybacks And Dividend Increases Will Support Balanced Outlook Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target on Mitsui modestly to approximately ¥4,490 from about ¥4,440, citing slightly lower discount rate assumptions and marginally improved expectations for long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Mitsui has launched a large scale share repurchase program of up to 40,000,000 shares (2.77% of its issued capital) for up to ¥200 billion, with all repurchased shares to be cancelled.Analysis Article • Dec 18
Mitsui (TSE:8031) Is Increasing Its Dividend To ¥60.00
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8031 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥60.00 on...Narrative Update • Dec 05
8031: Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Measured Outlook Going Forward
Analysts have raised their price target on Mitsui, lifting fair value by roughly ¥360 per share to about ¥4,440, citing modestly higher expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. What's in the News Mitsui revised its consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2026, lifting expected profit attributable to owners of the parent to JPY 820 billion from JPY 770 billion, or JPY 285.24 per basic share (Corporate guidance).Analysis Article • Dec 04
Mitsui (TSE:8031) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥60.00
The board of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥60.00 on the 19th of...Narrative Update • Nov 21
8031: Share Buyback Program And Institutional Interest Will Shape Steady Outlook
Analysts have maintained their price target for Mitsui at ¥4,076, citing steady financial projections and minor adjustments to key valuation assumptions. What's in the News Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Mitsui, with the company confirming the change but not stating a new percentage (Reuters).Analysis Article • Nov 12
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Mitsui (TSE:8031) Shareholders
Despite Mitsui & Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8031 ) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the market...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
It's been a good week for Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • Nov 07
8031: Future Developments Will Reflect Steady Performance and Heightened Institutional Interest
Narrative Update on Mitsui: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have raised their price target for Mitsui from ¥4,010 to approximately ¥4,077. This revision is based on adjustments to discount rates and expected margins, which more than offset slightly lowered revenue growth projections.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Confidence From Global Investors And Low-Carbon Focus Will Shape Cleaner Energy Future
Analysts have maintained Mitsui's fair value estimate at ¥4,010, citing stable underlying financial metrics and minor changes to their revenue growth and profitability assumptions. What's in the News Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Mitsui & Co., solidifying confidence from major international investors (Reuters).Narrative Update • Oct 10
LNG And Low-Carbon Ammonia Investments Will Power Cleaner Energy Future
Narrative Update: Mitsui Analyst Price Target Revised Upward Analysts have raised Mitsui's price target from ¥3,881.82 to ¥4,010.00. They cite improvements in profit margin and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors supporting the upward revision.Narrative Update • Sep 26
LNG And Low-Carbon Ammonia Investments Will Power Cleaner Energy Future
Mitsui’s analyst price target saw only a marginal increase, supported by stable discount rate and net profit margin assumptions, resulting in a new fair value of ¥3,882. What's in the News Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Mitsui & Co., with the change in holding confirmed by Mitsui, though no updated percentage was provided.Analysis Article • Sep 15
Mitsui (TSE:8031) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To ¥55.00
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Narrative Update • Sep 11
LNG And Low-Carbon Ammonia Investments Will Power Cleaner Energy Future
Despite a notable decrease in consensus revenue growth forecasts, Mitsui's consensus price target has been revised upward from ¥3,618 to ¥3,823, likely reflecting improved market sentiment and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stake in Mitsui & Co, though the specific ownership percentage was not disclosed by the company (Reuters).Narrative Update • Aug 27
LNG And Low-Carbon Ammonia Investments Will Power Cleaner Energy Future
Mitsui's consensus Analyst Price Target saw a marginal increase to ¥3618, with valuation metrics such as Future P/E and Net Profit Margin remaining largely unchanged, indicating little shift in the company's perceived fair value. What's in the News Mitsui & Co. is participating as a partner in a consortium, led by BHP, that is investigating carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) opportunities across China, alongside major industry players such as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, JSW Steel, Hyundai Steel, and Chevron (Bloomberg).Analysis Article • Aug 08
Mitsui (TSE:8031) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At ¥55.00
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.'s ( TSE:8031 ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to ¥55.00 on...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Mitsui's (TSE:8031) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥55.00 on the 3rd of...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Mitsui's (TSE:8031) Dividend Will Be Increased To ¥55.00
The board of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ( TSE:8031 ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ¥55.00 on the 3rd of...Analysis Article • Jun 13
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (TSE:8031)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Mitsui fair value estimate is JP¥3,120 Current share price of...Analysis Article • May 29
Here's Why Mitsui (TSE:8031) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Investments In Healthcare And LNG Fuel Growth Amid Shrinking Margins And Geopolitical Risks
Investments in growth areas like LNG and healthcare are key revenue drivers, enhancing long-term profitability and earnings stability.Shareholder Returns
| 8031 | JP Trade Distributors | JP Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -7.6% | -6.7% | -3.1% |
| 1Y | 92.8% | 69.3% | 38.2% |
Return vs Industry: 8031 exceeded the JP Trade Distributors industry which returned 69.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: 8031 exceeded the JP Market which returned 38.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| 8031 volatility | |
|---|---|
| 8031 Average Weekly Movement | 6.9% |
| Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement | 4.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in JP Market | 9.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in JP Market | 2.5% |
Stable Share Price: 8031 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the JP market.
Volatility Over Time: 8031's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 56,400 | Kenichi Hori | www.mitsui.com/jp/en/ |
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. operates as trading company in Japan and internationally. It operates through Energy; Mobility, Digital & Infrastructure; Chemicals; Iron & Steel Products, Wellness Ecosystem; Innovation & Corporate Development; and All Other segments. The company is involved in development, processing and marketing of underground resources; recycling, space-related, and tank terminal business; manufacture and sale of iron and steel products; steel product processing and parts manufacturing; provision of maintenance services, as well as hydrogen, ammonia, biofuels, SAF, carbon solutions; development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects; and trading and marketing of LNG, oil, petroleum products, coal, uranium, and other energy resources.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| 8031 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | JP¥16.05t |
| Earnings (TTM) | JP¥833.97b |
| Revenue (TTM) | JP¥14.00t |
19.2x
P/E Ratio1.1x
P/S RatioIs 8031 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| 8031 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | JP¥14.00t |
| Cost of Revenue | JP¥12.67t |
| Gross Profit | JP¥1.33t |
| Other Expenses | JP¥494.18b |
| Earnings | JP¥833.97b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 294.25 |
| Gross Margin | 9.49% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.96% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 63.3% |
How did 8031 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.5%
Current Dividend Yield40%
Payout RatioDoes 8031 pay a reliable dividends?
See 8031 dividend history and benchmarks| Mitsui dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Mar 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 18 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 53 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 27 days |
Does 8031 pay a reliable dividends?
See 8031 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 23:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is covered by 25 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Kazuhisa Mori | Barclays |
| Takashi Enomoto | BofA Global Research |
| Chika Fukumoto | Citigroup Inc |