Makita (MKTAY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Makita Corporation (OTCMKTS:MKTAY) is a global manufacturer of professional and consumer power tools headquartered in Anjō, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company, it incorporated as Makita Electric Works, Ltd. in 1958 and has since expanded its product portfolio to serve both industrial and residential markets. The company’s core business activities encompass the design, production and distribution of power tools, outdoor power equipment and accessories.

Makita’s product lineup includes cordless and corded electric drills, drivers, saws, grinders, sanders and rotary hammers, as well as pneumatic and gasoline-powered machinery. Its cordless tool range is built around rechargeable lithium-ion battery platforms in various voltages, catering to professionals in construction, woodworking and maintenance trades. Additionally, Makita offers a selection of outdoor equipment such as chainsaws, blowers and trimmers designed for landscaping and grounds-keeping applications.

The company maintains a robust global footprint, operating manufacturing facilities and sales offices throughout Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Oceania. Makita’s international network of wholly owned subsidiaries and authorized distributors enables it to reach both mature and emerging markets, with localized production in regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and China. This extensive presence supports efficient supply-chain management and after-sales service for customers worldwide.

Innovation and research and development are key pillars of Makita’s strategy, with ongoing investments in product performance, battery technology and ergonomics. The company is governed by a board of directors and an executive leadership team focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence and adherence to environmental and safety standards. Through continuous product refinement and market expansion, Makita aims to maintain its reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality power tools and equipment.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $34.58 to $35.39
• 50-Day Range: $29.91 to $36.03
• 52-Week Range: $25.56 to $39.05
• Volume: 3,121 shs
• Average Volume: 16,795 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.39 billion
• P/E Ratio: 16.94
• Dividend Yield: 2.98%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Makita Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Makita scored higher than 41% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Makita.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.13%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Makita are expected to grow by 5.13% in the coming year, from $1.56 to $1.64 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Makita is 17.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 279.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Makita is 17.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 18.29.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Makita has a P/B Ratio of 1.54. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Makita have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Makita has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Makita has recently increased by 322.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Makita pays a meaningful dividend of 2.95%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Makita does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Makita is 50.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Makita will have a dividend payout ratio of 63.41% next year. This indicates that Makita will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the outstanding shares of Makita have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Makita has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Makita has recently increased by 322.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.40

News Sentiment

Makita has a news sentiment score of 1.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.93 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Makita this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Makita insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Makita is held by insiders.

MKTAY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MKTAY shares performed this year?

Makita's stock was trading at $30.54 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, MKTAY stock has increased by 15.1% and is now trading at $35.14.

How were Makita's earnings last quarter?

Makita Corp. (OTCMKTS:MKTAY) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 30th. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $1.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $187.49 billion. Makita had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.11% and a net margin of 11.07%.

How do I buy shares of Makita?

Shares of MKTAY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/30/2025
• Today: 9/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: TOOLS - HAND HELD
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:MKTAY
• CIK: 202467
• Web: www.makita.co.jp
• Phone: (156) 698-1711
• Fax: 81 0 566-98-6021
• Employees: 17,641
• Year Founded: 1971

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.06
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.32
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $523.63 million
• Net Margins: 11.07%
• Pretax Margin: 14.40%
• Return on Equity: 9.11%
• Return on Assets: 7.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.44
• Quick Ratio: 3.01

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.89
• Cash Flow: $2.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.21
• Book Value: $22.88 per share
• Price / Book: 1.52

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 269,020,000
• Free Float: 266,334,000
• Market Cap: $9.37 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.57