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: $32.97 to $33.37
• 50-Day Range: $32.16 to $37.41
• 52-Week Range: $26.76 to $41.20
• Volume: 36,199 shs
• Average Volume: 21,265 shs
• Market Capitalization: $8.77 billion
• P/E Ratio: 16.18
• Dividend Yield: 3.56%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Makita Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Makita scored higher than 33% 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: 0.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Sell

Consensus Rating

Makita has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Makita has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Makita is 16.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 40.23.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Makita is 16.18, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 47.23.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Makita has a P/B Ratio of 1.45. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Makita has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Makita has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.13, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Makita has recently decreased by 85.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Makita is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.66%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Makita is 57.56%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.00

News Sentiment

Makita has a news sentiment score of 1.00. 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 0.66 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Makita this week, compared to 0 articles 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

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

Percentage Held by Institutions

Makita has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/29/2026
• Today: 8/04/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2027

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: Diversified Consumer Services
• Sub-Industry: Specialized Consumer 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): $2.05
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.18
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $527.55 million
• Net Margins: 10.40%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 8.21%
• Return on Assets: 6.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 5.81
• Quick Ratio: 3.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $5.17 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.70
• Cash Flow: $2.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.06
• Book Value: $22.88 per share
• Price / Book: 1.45

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 264,510,000
• Free Float: 261,866,000
• Market Cap: $8.77 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.61