Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR (NYSE: MUFG)’s stock price has increased by 4.54 compared to its previous closing price of 14.33. However, the company has seen a 9.66% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. zacks.com reported 2025-03-18 that Does Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let’s find out.
Is It Worth Investing in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR (NYSE: MUFG) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR (NYSE: MUFG) is above average at 13.69x. The 36-month beta value for MUFG is also noteworthy at 0.40. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 1 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 0 rating it as “overweight,” 1 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for MUFG is 11.60B, and at present, short sellers hold a 0.09% of that float. The average trading volume of MUFG on March 24, 2025 was 4.76M shares.
MUFG’s Market Performance
MUFG’s stock has seen a 9.66% increase for the week, with a 15.05% rise in the past month and a 27.16% gain in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.05%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.97% for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 12.74% for MUFG stock, with a simple moving average of 32.16% for the last 200 days.
MUFG Trading at 17.07% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought MUFG to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was able to rebound, for now settling with 3.74% of gains for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.97%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.05%, as shares surge +18.51% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +23.60% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, MUFG rose by +9.66%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +38.19% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $13.29. In addition, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR saw 27.82% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for MUFG
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- -0.4 for the present operating margin
- 1.22 for the gross margin
The net margin for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR stands at 0.24. The total capital return value is set at -0.03. Equity return is now at value 9.70, with 0.47 for asset returns.
The debt to equity ratio resting at 4.39. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is -0.56.
When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.04. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.17.
Conclusion
In summary, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. ADR (MUFG) has had a better performance as of late. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some viewing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
