Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Banks peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | MUFG |
|---|---|
| Name | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR |
| Country/Region | Japan |
| GICS Sector | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Banks |
| GICS Industry | Banks |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Diversified Banks |
| Market Capitalization | 237.16 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 2, 2001 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 41.13% | 31.23% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 39.76% | 28.55% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 30.82% | 10.07% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 26.33% | 24.40% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.53 | 0.73 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -35.56% | -43.52% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.39 | 1.04 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 2.09 | 1.58 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) posts ROE of 9.46%, in the lower peer quartile. Shareholders’ equity is not producing as much profit as it does at most peers, so margins, asset turns, or balance-sheet structure deserve a closer look.
MUFG
Banks industry group
9.46%
Group distribution
- Max
- 19.41%
- Q3
- 13.49%
- Median
- 11.36%
- Q1
- 9.48%
- MUFG
- 9.46%
- Min
- 3.81%
Largest peers
- JPM
- 18.01%
- RY
- 16.21%
- HSBC
- 13.11%
- WFC
- 12.91%
- TD
- 12.83%
- BAC
- 10.73%
- MUFG
- 9.46%
Net Margin (TTM)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) keeps 27.45% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
MUFG
Banks industry group
27.45%
Group distribution
- Max
- 47.33%
- Q3
- 35.30%
- Median
- 31.10%
- MUFG
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 27.27%
- Min
- 16.98%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 37.80%
- JPM
- 34.59%
- RY
- 33.87%
- BAC
- 28.06%
- WFC
- 27.64%
- MUFG
- 27.45%
- TD
- 26.62%
Operating Margin (TTM)
operating margin is set aside for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) in Banks: the operating-income line is not a clean boundary for this business model, so net margin, ROE, FFO, or industry-specific measures may be more useful.
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 9.46% | 11.36% |
| ROA (TTM) | 0.52% | 1.24% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 27.45% | 31.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | -- | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) grew revenue 9.98%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) grew earnings per share 33.15%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 9.98% | 11.23% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.48% | 6.24% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 33.15% | 16.06% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | 2.73% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
current ratio is set aside for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) in Banks: these balance sheets are not best read through a current/non-current split, so regulatory, funding, or liquidity-coverage measures usually matter more.
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
debt-to-equity ratio is set aside for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) in Banks: leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital adequacy, funding mix, and regulatory measures are usually better risk gauges.
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | -- | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) has dividend yield of 401.68%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
MUFG
Banks industry group
401.68%
Group distribution
- MUFG
- 401.68%
- Max
- 5.71%
- Q3
- 3.12%
- Median
- 2.29%
- Q1
- 0.97%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- MUFG
- 401.68%
- TD
- 3.46%
- RY
- 3.26%
- BAC
- 2.27%
- WFC
- 2.23%
- JPM
- 1.83%
- HSBC
- 0.82%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) has payout ratio of 34.74%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
MUFG
Banks industry group
34.74%
Group distribution
- Max
- 68.56%
- Q3
- 42.20%
- MUFG
- 34.74%
- Median
- 29.17%
- Q1
- 19.91%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 53.57%
- TD
- 46.36%
- RY
- 41.49%
- MUFG
- 34.74%
- WFC
- 26.16%
- BAC
- 25.87%
- JPM
- 25.71%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 401.68% | 2.29% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 34.74% | 29.17% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) trades at P/E ratio of 13.77, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
MUFG
Banks industry group
13.77
Group distribution
- Max
- 18.61
- Q3
- 13.99
- MUFG
- 13.77
- Median
- 12.13
- Q1
- 10.90
- Min
- 7.07
Largest peers
- TD
- 18.49
- RY
- 17.58
- JPM
- 13.91
- MUFG
- 13.77
- HSBC
- 12.95
- BAC
- 12.07
- WFC
- 11.62
P/S Ratio (TTM)
P/S ratio is not assessed for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) in Banks: the revenue line is driven by spread economics rather than conventional product or service sales, so book value or earnings usually carry more weight.
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) trades at 1.65 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
MUFG
Banks industry group
1.65
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.31
- MUFG
- 1.65
- Q3
- 1.59
- Median
- 1.33
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- 0.41
Largest peers
- HSBC
- 7.20
- RY
- 2.92
- JPM
- 2.51
- TD
- 2.31
- MUFG
- 1.65
- WFC
- 1.56
- BAC
- 1.29
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: MUFG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 13.77 | 12.13 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | -- | -- |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.65 | 1.33 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | -- | -- |