Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Shares Gap Up – Still a Buy?

Shares of Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) gapped up before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $13.22, but opened at $13.66. Isuzu Motors shares last traded at $13.68, with a volume of 11,233 shares.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on ISUZY shares. Zacks Research upgraded Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. UBS Group raised shares of Isuzu Motors from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Nomura cut shares of Isuzu Motors from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Isuzu Motors presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Isuzu Motors Stock Performance

The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $13.97 and its 200-day moving average price is $15.35. The company has a market capitalization of $9.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.57 and a beta of 0.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 1.72.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 13th. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $6.13 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.58 billion. Isuzu Motors had a return on equity of 8.39% and a net margin of 3.90%. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Isuzu Motors Ltd. will post 1.72 earnings per share for the current year.

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.