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F:HIA1

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Price: 26.65 EUR -3.44%
Market Cap: €123.2B

P/B

3.6
Current
33%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 2.7

Price to Book (P/B) ratio compares a company`s market value to its book value. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of net assets on the balance sheet.

P/B
3.6
=
Market Cap
€22T
/
Total Equity
¥6.4T

Price to Book (P/B) ratio compares a company`s market value to its book value. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of net assets on the balance sheet.

P/B
3.6
=
Market Cap
€22T
/
Total Equity
¥6.4T

Valuation Scenarios

Hitachi Ltd is trading above its 3-year average

If P/B returns to its 3-Year Average (2.7), the stock would be worth €20.03 (25% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
0/4
Maximum Downside
-91%
Maximum Upside
No Upside Scenarios
Average Downside
58%
Scenario P/B Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 3.6 €26.65
0%
3-Year Average 2.7 €20.03
-25%
5-Year Average 0.3 €2.44
-91%
Industry Average 1.5 €11.52
-57%
Country Average 1.4 €10.52
-61%

Forward P/B
Today’s price vs future total equity

Not enough data available to calculate forward P/B

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Market Distribution

Lower than 100% of companies in Japan
Percentile
0th
Based on 5 195 companies
0th percentile
0
Low
0 — 1.1
Typical Range
1.1 — 2.1
High
2.1 —
Distribution Statistics
Japan
Min 0
30th Percentile 1.1
Median 1.4
70th Percentile 2.1
Max 31 732 017.6

Hitachi Ltd
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In the bustling world of global conglomerates, Hitachi Ltd. stands as a testament to Japan's industrial prowess, weaving a narrative of adaptability and innovation that has spanned more than a century. Founded in 1910 as an electrical repair shop by Namihei Odaira, Hitachi has since transformed into a multifaceted giant, intricately involved in various sectors including information technology, social infrastructure, high functional materials and components, automotive systems, healthcare, and others. Initially rooted in manufacturing, Hitachi's story embodies the evolution from a local supplier of electric motors to a key player in the tech-driven, global economy. Today, the corporation thrives through a strategic amalgamation of hardware and digital solutions, offering products and services that cater to the complexities of modern society and drive social innovation. At the core of Hitachi's business model lies a symphonic integration of its broad industry units, making it an indispensable cog in the machinery of industries worldwide. Revenue streams are generated through the sale of high-tech industrial machinery, sophisticated IT services, and comprehensive solutions for infrastructure development. Hitachi's prowess in digital solutions, particularly through its IT services division, allows it to tailor services that address the dynamic needs of sectors such as finance, government, and healthcare. Additionally, infrastructure plays a pivotal role, with projects ranging from energy systems to transportation and city planning. By continuously reinventing itself and leveraging synergies across its diverse business lines, Hitachi has positioned itself as a company that doesn't just keep pace with technological change but actively shapes and harnesses it to fuel its financial engine.

HIA1 Intrinsic Value
23.02 EUR
Overvaluation 14%
Intrinsic Value
Price €26.65
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