30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Manufacturers
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. trades at 8.8x earnings, 13500% above its 5-year average of 0.1x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a discount of 53%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $39.1B | $42.2B | $60.8B | $44.9B | $48.6B | $52.1B | $39.4B | $47.8B | $62.3B | $54.5B | $49.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $38.5B | $-64314126421 | $5.19T | $3.87T | $4.43T | $4.03T | $4.78T | $4.88T | $4.60T | $4.76T | $4.82T |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.77 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.14 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.58 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 0.44 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.28 | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.09 |
| P/OCF | 20.91 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s enterprise value stands at 3.1x EBITDA, 40% above its 5-year average of 2.2x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 72% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | -0.00 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.34 | 0.33 |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.07 | -0.03 | 2.38 | 2.57 | 1.88 | 1.93 | 2.28 | 2.23 | 2.01 | 2.19 | 4.14 |
| EV / EBIT | 4.95 | -0.05 | 3.05 | 4.22 | 5.00 | 6.16 | 5.86 | 4.92 | 4.08 | 4.67 | 7.37 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 37.45 | 2.58 | 3.60 | 7.74 | 12.63 | 29.04 | 11.09 | 19.21 | 9.28 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. earns an operating margin of 5.6%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.4%. ROE of 6.5% is modest. ROIC of 5.9% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.6%.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.5% | 21.5% | 21.6% | 19.7% | 20.5% | 20.7% | 20.6% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 22.4% | 22.4% |
| Operating Margin | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% | 5.8% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| ROA | 2.8% | 2.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| ROIC | 5.9% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| ROCE | 5.6% | 5.6% | 7.0% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.3x, which is manageable (46% below the sector average of 4.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $4.5T exceeds total debt of $4.4T, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 22.1x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.89 | 0.86 | 0.83 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.26 | 2.26 | 4.63 | 5.07 | 3.43 | 3.23 | 3.54 | 3.34 | 2.97 | 3.13 | 5.61 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.01 | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.68 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.05 | -0.05 | 2.36 | 2.54 | 1.86 | 1.91 | 2.26 | 2.20 | 1.99 | 2.16 | 4.10 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 37.01 | 2.55 | 3.56 | 7.64 | 12.53 | 28.76 | 10.94 | 18.99 | 9.19 |
| Interest Coverage | 22.10 | 22.10 | 23.18 | 21.62 | 51.65 | 5045.76 | 2790.42 | 54.96 | 64.27 | 67.41 | 27.74 |
Net cash position: cash ($4.53T) exceeds total debt ($4.42T)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.36x means Honda Motor Co., Ltd. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.44x to 1.36x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | 1.36 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.47 | 1.33 | 1.26 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.14 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.13 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 1.06 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.96 | 0.90 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.53 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.34 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.73 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.74 | 0.80 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.89 | 6.89 | 6.56 | 6.26 | 6.03 | 6.75 | 7.59 | 7.93 | 7.88 | 7.97 | 8.63 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 65.91 | 67.87 | 63.89 | 64.98 | 22.22 | 61.41 | 63.06 | 62.76 | 68.91 | 68.81 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. returns 4.7% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 41.6% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 11.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.7% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 41.6% | 41.6% | 21.8% | 32.8% | 26.6% | 22.1% | 43.2% | 31.8% | 16.4% | 26.3% | 46.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.4% | 1978.6% | 1820.1% | 1449.7% | 1454.7% | 1260.8% | 1158.2% | 1276.6% | 1701.1% | 1130.5% | 699.2% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 227.9% | 3330.4% | 2531.4% | 999.6% | 961.0% | 351.8% | 666.7% | 454.0% | 1053.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.7% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.6B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $1.8B |
Compare HMC with 4 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMCYou | $39B | 8.8 | 3.1 | — | 21.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 2.3 |
| TM | $316B | 10.5 | 11.2 | — | 19.9% | 10.0% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 5.5 |
| GM | $71B | 24.1 | 12.1 | 6.4 | 6.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 8.7 |
| F | $55B | -6.8 | — | 2.6 | — | -4.9% | -20.2% | -3.8% | — |
| STLA | $23B | 3.7 | 2.1 | — | 13.1% | 2.4% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.4 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 14.0 | 38.6% | 2.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.2 |
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Start ComparisonHonda Motor Co., Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 8.8x. The historical average is 0.1x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 3.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 2.6x.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.5%. The historical average is 10.6%.
Based on historical data, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 8.8x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s current dividend yield is 4.74% with a payout ratio of 41.6%.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has 21.5% gross margin and 5.6% operating margin.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.3x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.