April 24, 2025
Top 10 Stock Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial – Top 10 Stock in Nikkei 225 Index
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial is listed as a top 10 stock on April 24, 2025 in the market index Nikkei 225 because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, it is a solid investment from a financial fact perspective where only investor sentiment is a reason for caution. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 84 (top 84% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial on April 24, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Japan |
| Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Index | TOPIX 100, Nikkei 225 |
| Size class | XX-Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
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360° View: Obermatt 360° View Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 51 |
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| GROWTH | 84 |
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| SAFETY | 72 |
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| SENTIMENT | 47 |
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| 360° VIEW | 84 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 84 (better than 84% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 51, which means that the share price of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 51% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 84, which means that the company experiences above-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth, as well as stock returns. The company is also safely financed with a Safety Rank of 72. But the professional market sentiment is below average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of only 47. Professional investors are more confident in 53% other stocks. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 84, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial is better positioned than 84% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 51), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 84), and safe financing practices (Safety Rank of 72), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited, and disappointments are less likely, unless information not publicly available. Only the professional market sentiment is on the riskier side (Sentiment Rank of 47), but that could also mean an overreaction to negative news in the past. Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. If they have been enjoying above average growth and are still a good value, this may not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial is as challenging as the low price of the stock despite good growth and safe financing practices suggest. Since the professional community is pessimistic, you may want to reflect these negative opinions in light of what you find reasonable to expect for the future. If you believe this pessimistic view is transitory, you have a solid investment case based on current financial factors. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial only reserved
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 47 (better than 47% compared with alternatives), overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Mitsubishi UFJ Financial is below industry average. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with half of the metrics below and half above average for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 90 (better than 90% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Analyst Opinions Change is also positive and has a rank of 56 which means that currently, stock research experts are getting even more optimistic about investments in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. But Market Pulse has a low rank of 19, which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the negative side when discussing this company (more negative news than for 81% of competitors). This is an essential sign of caution, as it could be the forebearer of bad news. Professional Investors are also somewhat absent with a rank of 33, which means that, currently, professional investors hold less stock in this company than in 67% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to invest in other companies. This is expected if the company is of a smaller size (medium or smaller). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 47 (less encouraging than 53% compared with investment alternatives), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial has a reputation among professional investors that is below that of its competitors. While the general news feeds in the professional market are negative, the analyst recommendations are optimistic about the company, and even increase their ratings despite the negative news. This is an ambiguous situation with positive and negative signals from the professional side. Investors should be on the lookout for negative news but not worry too much about it as long as the overall news is still positive. ...read more
Value Strategy: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Stock Price Value better than average
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 51 (better than 51% compared with alternatives), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half are above average for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 71, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 71% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Mitsubishi UFJ Financial's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 62% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 30 (dividends are expected to be higher than for 30% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 60% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial to 40. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 51, is a buy recommendation based on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner on assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities, or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the low Dividend Yield is also explained as such companies tend to invest their income into market development. The other good value ranks for Sales and Profits are encouraging indicators for the stock price value. ...read more
Growth Strategy: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Growth Momentum high
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. Sales Growth has a rank of 54 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 54% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 87, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 55, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 45, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 55% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 84, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That may be a good sign if the company is already well positioned and doesn't require more investments at this time. They may focus on growing the top (revenues) and bottom (profits) lines, recently rewarded with above-average stock returns for shareholders. But it may also be a sign of danger as the company is falling back with capital investment activities concerning competition. This requires further analysis of corporate communications. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Debt Financing Safety above-average
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| LEVERAGE | 70 |
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| REFINANCING | 72 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 45 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 72 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 72 (better than 72% compared with alternatives), the company Mitsubishi UFJ Financial has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators where two out of three are above average for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial.Leverage is at 70, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 70% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 72, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 72% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 45, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 55% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 72 (better than 72% compared with alternatives), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Top Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 51 |
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| GROWTH | 84 |
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| SAFETY | 45 |
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| COMBINED | 94 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 94 (better than 94% compared with investment alternatives), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (Diversified Banks, Japan) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 51 (better than 51% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 84), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 72), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 94, is a strong buy recommendation based on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial's financial characteristics. As the company Mitsubishi UFJ Financial's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 51), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 84), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 72), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. ...read more
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