YASKAWA Electric (YASKF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Yaskawa Electric Corporation, founded in 1915 and based in Kitakyushu, Japan, is a global leader in motion control and robotics. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of high-performance motor drives, servo systems, industrial robots, and related automation equipment. Over its more than a century of operation, Yaskawa has built a reputation for engineering excellence and pioneering innovations in electric drive technology and intelligent motion control solutions.

Yaskawa’s product portfolio spans three core business segments: Drives & Motion Control, Robotics, and System Engineering. In the Drives & Motion Control segment, the company offers AC drives, servomotors, and controllers that optimize the speed and torque of electric motors. The Robotics segment is anchored by the MOTOMAN lineup of industrial robots, which serve applications in welding, material handling, assembly, and packaging. Through its System Engineering unit, Yaskawa provides turnkey automation systems, integrating hardware, software, and consulting services to create customized production solutions.

With a global footprint that includes manufacturing facilities and sales offices in North and South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, Yaskawa serves a diverse array of industries such as automotive, electronics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. The company’s extensive service network ensures local support for installation, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance, enabling customers to maximize uptime and productivity.

Governed by a board of directors and led by a President and CEO, Yaskawa places strong emphasis on research and development, investing significantly in next-generation automation technologies and sustainable energy solutions. The management team’s strategy focuses on expanding IoT-enabled products, enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities in robotics, and driving growth in emerging markets through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.00 to $20.00
• 50-Day Range: $19.20 to $25.00
• 52-Week Range: $18.12 to $29.71
• Volume: 286 shs
• Average Volume: 991 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.24
• Dividend Yield: 55.91%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

YASKAWA Electric Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

YASKAWA Electric scored higher than 2% 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 YASKAWA Electric.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of YASKAWA Electric is 0.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.94.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of YASKAWA Electric is 0.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.40.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

YASKAWA Electric has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3337.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in YASKAWA Electric has recently increased by 2.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

YASKAWA Electric has a dividend yield of 0.94%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

YASKAWA Electric does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of YASKAWA Electric is 13.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

YASKAWA Electric has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3337.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in YASKAWA Electric has recently increased by 2.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for YASKAWA Electric 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, YASKAWA Electric insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 26.77% of the stock of YASKAWA Electric is held by institutions.

YASKF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have YASKF shares performed this year?

YASKAWA Electric's stock was trading at $26.80 at the start of the year. Since then, YASKF shares have decreased by 25.4% and is now trading at $20.00.

How do I buy shares of YASKAWA Electric?

Shares of YASKF 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

• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/03/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:YASKF
• CIK: 1559460
• Web: www.yaskawa.co.jp
• Phone: (193) 645-8801
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 13,094
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.24
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A