Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Stock Rating Lowered by Nomura

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) was downgraded by equities researchers at Nomura from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note issued on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

Separately, UBS Group upgraded shares of Isuzu Motors from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Isuzu Motors currently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

Isuzu Motors Trading Down 2.2%

Shares of OTCMKTS ISUZY opened at $13.46 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $15.38 and its 200-day moving average price is $15.25. The company has a market cap of $9.27 billion, a PE ratio of 9.68 and a beta of 0.56. Isuzu Motors has a 52-week low of $11.75 and a 52-week high of $18.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 1.67.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $5.68 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.57 billion. Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 4.33% and a return on equity of 9.18%.

Isuzu Motors Company Profile

Isuzu Motors Limited (OTCMKTS: ISUZY) is a Japan?based manufacturer renowned for its commercial vehicles and diesel engine technology. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company has built a reputation for durability and fuel efficiency, offering a broad portfolio of light, medium and heavy?duty trucks alongside urban and intercity buses. Its core expertise in diesel engines underpins both its automotive lineup and a range of industrial applications, from marine propulsion to generator sets.

In the passenger?vehicle segment, Isuzu has forged strategic alliances—most notably the joint venture with Toyota Motor Corporation to produce the D-Max pickup truck—which combines Isuzu’s engineering strengths with Toyota’s global distribution network.