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CAJ:NYE-Canon Inc. American Depositary Shares

EQUITY | Industrial Products | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 28.17

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Market Cap

USD 30.64B

Volume

0.25M

Analyst Target

USD 27.27
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About

Canon Inc is a manufacturer of office multifunction devices, plain paper copying machines, laser printers, inkjet printers, cameras and lithography equipment.

Company Website : http://www.canon.co.jp

Currency: AUD

Country : Australia

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Products) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 2.07% 7% C- 25% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 2.07% 6% D- 25% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -27.58% 32% F 17% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return -27.58% 32% F 15% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -9.45% 36% F 38% F
Dividend Return 12.95% 72% C 45% F
Total Return 3.50% 39% F 35% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 1.98% 32% F 54% F
Dividend Return 4.93% 40% F 48% F
Total Return 2.95% 83% B 56% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.23% 82% B 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return 30.36% 49% F 41% F
Market Capitalization 30.64B 92% A 94% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Industrial Products) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.40 42% 33%
Price/Book Ratio 1.24 86% 55%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.61 89% 65%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 9.52 82% 54%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 6.53% 22% 43%
Return on Invested Capital 8.73% 20% 51%
Return on Assets 3.65% 25% 59%
Debt to Equity Ratio 23.50% 90% 81%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.