GS Yuasa (6674) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 6674 does

GS Yuasa (6674) is a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange stocks that manufactures and sells batteries, power supplies, lighting equipment, and other battery and electrical equipment. It operates through two main segments: Automotive Batteries and Industrial Battery Power Supplies. Its products range from automotive batteries and lithium-ion batteries to stationary and large-scale battery storage systems, lead-acid batteries for electric vehicles, and facility and outdoor lighting. The company also exports its products internationally. GS Yuasa was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It is part of the Nikkei 225 index and operates alongside peers such as Nissan Motor (7201), Yamaha Motor (7272), and Subaru Corporation (7270).

Key numbers explained

• 5,398 JPY is the current share price, representing the latest trading value of one share of GS Yuasa.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 12.9 shows how much investors pay per unit of the company's last 12 months of earnings; a lower number can suggest the stock is priced more conservatively relative to recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 19.1 uses expected future earnings, which can reflect growth expectations; it is typically higher than the trailing P/E when earnings are forecast to grow.
• 417.27 JPY is the trailing 12-month earnings per share, calculated by dividing the company's net income by its outstanding shares.
• The dividend yield of 1.82% is the dividend yield, meaning the annual dividend payment represents 1.82% of the current share price.
• 22% is the share of earnings paid out as dividends, indicating that roughly one-fifth of the company's net income is returned to shareholders.
• 541.52B JPY is the market capitalization, the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The price change over the last 52 weeks of 55.3% shows the total return from the lowest to the current price, while the 52-week range of 3,427 – 7,899 JPY shows the lowest and highest traded prices in that period.

What to watch

• GS Yuasa operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and Auto Parts industry, so its performance can be sensitive to consumer spending cycles and automotive production volumes.
• The operating margin of 8.2% and return on equity of 12% are key indicators of how efficiently the company converts sales and shareholder capital into profit.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 30.9% reflects the company's use of debt relative to equity; this level is generally considered moderate.
• Upcoming events such as the nextEarningsDate on 6 nov. 2026 and the exDividendDate on 29 sept. 2026 can influence short-term price movements and dividend eligibility.
• As a component of the Nikkei 225, GS Yuasa can be affected by broader Japanese market trends and investor sentiment toward large-cap Japanese equities.