Kyocera (6971) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 6971 does

Kyocera (6971) is a stock listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the Industrials sector, under the Conglomerates industry. Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, the company develops and sells products based on fine ceramic technologies across Japan, China, the rest of Asia, Europe, the United States, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Core Components, Electronic Components, and Solutions. The Core Components segment supplies fine ceramic components for semiconductor processing equipment, automotive camera modules, ceramic packages, organic packages and boards, optical components, and medical devices such as prosthetic joints and dental implants. The Electronic Components segment provides sensors, control components, and various electronic devices including capacitors, crystal devices, connectors, and power semiconductor devices for information and communications, industrial equipment, automotive-related, and consumer markets.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 3,764 JPY, up 3.12% today, with a 52-week range of 1,937 – 4,019 JPY and a year-over-year gain of 88.2%.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 36.6 shows how much investors pay per unit of recent earnings; the forward P/E ratio of 42.1 reflects expectations for future earnings.
• The dividend yield is 1.49%, with an ex-dividend date of 29 Sept. 2026 and 51% of earnings paid out as dividends.
• Earnings per share (trailing 12 months) stands at 102.76 JPY, while the price-to-book ratio is 1.47.
• The beta of 0.45 suggests the stock tends to be less volatile than the broader market.
• Kyocera has a market capitalisation of 4.81 trillion JPY, 73,856 employees, and revenue of 2.12 trillion JPY with 9.9% year-over-year growth.
• Profitability metrics include a profit margin of 7.8%, an operating margin of 9.3%, and a return on equity of 5.1%.
• The debt-to-equity ratio is 10.2%, indicating a relatively low level of debt compared to equity.

What to watch

Investors tracking Kyocera (6971) often watch its exposure to the semiconductor and automotive industries, as demand in these areas can influence the Core Components and Electronic Components segments. The company's position among large Japanese industrial peers, such as Fujifilm Holdings (4901), Hitachi Zosen (7004), Dai Nippon Printing (7912), Marubeni (8002), Itōchū Shōji (8001), Asahi Kasei (3407), and Hitachi (6501), is also relevant for comparing valuation and growth trends. Because it is part of the Nikkei 225, broader index movements and Japanese economic data can affect its price. The upcoming earnings release on 29 Oct. 2026 and the ex-dividend date of 29 Sept. 2026 are two calendar dates worth noting for those following the stock's financial and income profile.