Yamaha Corporation (7951) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 7951 does

Yamaha Corporation (7951) operates in the musical instruments, audio equipment, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The company is divided into three segments: Musical Instruments (pianos, digital instruments, wind, string, and percussion instruments), Audio Equipment (consumer and professional audio products, information and telecommunication equipment, and audio for mobility), and Others (automobile interior wood components, factory automation, golf products, and resorts). Founded in 1887 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, Yamaha Corporation (7951) is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is part of the Nikkei 225.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 1,263.5 JPY, up +1.28% today. The 52-week range is 962.9 – 1,432 JPY, and the price is +29.4% higher than a year ago.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 24 shows how much investors pay per yen of recent earnings; the forward P/E ratio of 16.6 reflects the same using expected future earnings.
• Dividend yield is 2.06%, meaning the annual dividend represents about 2.06% of the current price. The ex-dividend date is 29 sept. 2026, and 49% of trailing earnings are paid out as dividends.
• Earnings per share (trailing 12 months) is 52.69 JPY, while beta of 0.2 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market.
• Revenue (trailing 12 months) is 477,78 mld. JPY, growing 12% year over year, with a profit margin of 6.7% and operating margin of 8.2%.
• Return on equity is 6.8%, price-to-book is 1.13, and the debt-to-equity ratio is 4.7%.

What to watch

Investors typically monitor Yamaha Corporation (7951) alongside peers such as Citizen Watch (7762), Toyota Motor (7203), and Bridgestone (5108). Because it sits in the Consumer Cyclical sector, demand can be sensitive to consumer spending cycles and foreign exchange movements. The musical instruments and audio equipment segments depend on global production and distribution chains, while the Others segment adds exposure to automotive and industrial trends. Earnings releases, currency fluctuations, and broader market sentiment in Japan are common factors to follow. The next earnings report is scheduled for 5 nov. 2026.