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Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) Wraps Up Buyback, Is It Still 36% Overvalued?

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

Toyota Motor (TSE:7203) has just wrapped up a sizeable share repurchase, buying 63,766,500 shares for ¥195,000.37 million, equal to 0.54% of its outstanding equity under the August 4, 2026 program.

The share repurchase comes at a time when Toyota Motor’s 1-year total shareholder return is close to flat, while the 5-year total shareholder return of 70.42% reflects stronger long-term compounding. Recent share price momentum has cooled, with the 30-day share price return down 6.07% and the year-to-date share price return down 14.45% at a latest share price of ¥2,908. Investors are weighing that softer near term share price performance against ongoing headlines around rising electrified vehicle sales and high brand loyalty scores, both of which influence how growth potential and risk are being priced in today.

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Bulls see Toyota Motor coupling strong brand loyalty with rising electrified volumes and capital returns. Bears point to the recent share price slide. Which story do the current valuation markers support?

Most Popular Narrative: 36% Overvalued

Toyota Motor last closed at ¥2,908, while the most followed narrative on the stock, according to DDakhno, pegs fair value closer to ¥2,137. That gap frames the current buyback and recent share price weakness against a story that leans cautious on valuation.

Today, Toyota is not just an automobile manufacturer but an energy company holding the keys to future energy storage technologies. This makes it an essential asset for a balanced portfolio.

See why 6 investors see Toyota Motor as 36% overvalued.

Result: Fair Value of ¥2,137.79 (OVERVALUED)

Still, the Toyota Motor story can be knocked off course if solid state battery execution disappoints or if hybrids lose momentum faster than management expects.

Find out about the key risks to this Toyota Motor narrative.

Another View On Toyota Motor’s Valuation

While the DDakhno narrative tags Toyota Motor as 36% overvalued on a fair value of ¥2,137, the market is pricing the stock on just 7.6x P/E. That sits well below the Asian auto industry on 13.5x, the peer group on 11.2x and a fair ratio of 15x, which implies investors are baking in plenty of caution.

If the market ever drifts closer to that fair ratio, the reset could be sharp in either direction depending on how the story around electrified vehicles and solid state batteries evolves from here.

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

TSE:7203 P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026
TSE:7203 P/E Ratio as at Oct 2026

Next Steps

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.