Nidec (NJDCY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nidec Corporation is a Japan-based global manufacturer specializing in electric motors and related control systems. Established in 1973 by Shigenobu Nagamori and headquartered in Kyoto, the company has grown from producing precision brushless DC motors for hard disk drives to a diversified portfolio of motor and drive technologies. Over the decades, Nidec has expanded its expertise to serve a broad range of industries, earning a reputation as a leading innovator in small and mid-sized motor solutions.

The company’s core products include high-precision brushless DC motors, spindle motors, and stepping motors, which are widely used in information technology, consumer electronics, and office automation. Beyond its precision motor heritage, Nidec has also developed advanced automotive traction motors, electric powertrain systems, and control software for electric vehicles. In the industrial segment, it provides large AC and DC motors, drives, pumps, compressors, and robotics components designed for manufacturing, HVACR, and renewable energy applications.

Nidec operates a global network of research and development centers, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Its broad geographic presence enables close collaboration with original equipment manufacturers and end users in markets such as automotive, home appliances, industrial automation, and data storage. Strategic acquisitions over the years—including compressor and drive businesses from leading industrial firms—have bolstered Nidec’s ability to offer integrated systems and enhanced service capabilities worldwide.

Under the leadership of founder and long-serving chairman Shigenobu Nagamori, Nidec has emphasized innovation, vertical integration, and continuous improvement. The company’s multi-brand structure comprises dedicated subsidiaries focusing on specialty motors, power electronics, and mechatronic solutions. Through sustained investment in R&D and global expansion, Nidec remains committed to advancing efficient, eco-friendly motor technologies for a wide array of customers and applications.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.52 to $4.60
• 50-Day Range: $4.11 to $5.54
• 52-Week Range: $3.18 to $5.70
• Volume: 214,315 shs
• Average Volume: 294,014 shs
• Market Capitalization: $43.22 billion
• P/E Ratio: 19.70
• Dividend Yield: 1.10%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Nidec Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Nidec scored higher than 86% 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 Nidec.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 24.00%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Nidec are expected to grow by 24.00% in the coming year, from $0.25 to $0.31 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Nidec is 19.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 281.82.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Nidec is 19.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 451.42.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Nidec has a PEG Ratio of 0.71. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Nidec has a P/B Ratio of 3.75. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued 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 Nidec has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nidec has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nidec has recently decreased by 25.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Nidec pays a meaningful dividend of 1.05%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

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

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Nidec is 21.74%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Nidec will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.13% next year. This indicates that Nidec will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

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

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nidec has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nidec has recently decreased by 25.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.08

News Sentiment

Nidec has a news sentiment score of 1.08. 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 0.73 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Nidec 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, Nidec insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.15% of the stock of Nidec is held by institutions.

NJDCY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NJDCY shares performed this year?

Nidec's stock was trading at $4.46 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, NJDCY stock has increased by 1.8% and is now trading at $4.5410.

How were Nidec's earnings last quarter?

Nidec Corp. (OTCMKTS:NJDCY) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 24th. The industrial goods maker reported $0.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07. The industrial goods maker earned $4.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $647.61 billion. Nidec had a net margin of 6.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.18%.

When did Nidec's stock split?

Nidec shares split on the morning of Tuesday, April 8th 2014.The 2-1 split was announced on Friday, March 7th 2014. The newly issued shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, April 7th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Does Nidec have any subsidiaries?

Nidec subsidiaries include these companies: Roboteq Inc., OMRON Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd, Embraco Whirlpool Corporation’s Compressor Business, Systeme + Steuerungen GmbH, DESCH Antriebstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, CIMA S.p.A., MS-Graessner GmbH & Co. KG, and others.

How do I buy shares of Nidec?

Shares of NJDCY 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: 7/24/2025
• Today: 9/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 3/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC - MISC COMPONENTS
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Equipment
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:NJDCY
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:NJDCY
• CIK: 1158967
• Web: www.nidec.com
• Phone: (175) 922-1111
• Fax: 817-5935-6101
• Employees: 106,592
• Year Founded: 1973

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.23
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.57
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.00
• P/E Growth: 0.71
• Net Income: $1.11 billion
• Net Margins: 6.06%
• Pretax Margin: 9.07%
• Return on Equity: 9.18%
• Return on Assets: 4.79%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.22
• Current Ratio: 1.53
• Quick Ratio: 1.00

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $17.12 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.51
• Cash Flow: $0.21 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 21.22
• Book Value: $1.21 per share
• Price / Book: 3.72

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 9,540,550,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $42.93 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.08