Mabuchi Motor Founder Takaichi Mabuchi Dies at 93 on August 22

Takaichi Mabuchi, founder and honorary chairman of Mabuchi Motor Co., passed away on August 7 at the age of 93, the company announced Friday. Mabuchi built the Matsudo-based manufacturer into a global leader in small direct-current motors for automotive, medical, and consumer applications. The stock rose 1.08% to ¥1,770.50 on the news. Meyka rates 6592.T a strong buy with a grade A and forecasts the price at ¥2,068 within one year.

From startup to global motor leader

Takaichi Mabuchi founded Tokyo Science Industrial Co. in 1954 and established Mabuchi Industrial Co., the predecessor of Mabuchi Motor, in 1958. He became president in 1985 and chairman in 2003. He served as honorary chairman from 2013 until his death. The company grew into a dominant supplier of small motors used in power tools, home appliances, automotive components, and medical devices worldwide.

Stock performance and financial strength

Mabuchi Motor trades at ¥1,770.50 with a market cap of ¥434.9 billion. The stock has climbed 41.2% over the past year and 22.9% year-to-date. Meyka assigns the stock a grade A with a buy recommendation based on strong DCF, ROE, and debt metrics. The 12-month price forecast stands at ¥2,068, implying 16.8% upside. The PE ratio is 15.23, below the historical average, and the dividend yield is 3.87%.

Succession and company outlook

Current CEO Tohru Takahashi leads the 7,600-employee company. The company has not announced changes to leadership following Mabuchi’s death. Mabuchi Motor announced the death on Friday, August 21. The firm remains a key supplier to global automotive and consumer electronics manufacturers.

Why investors should watch this

Mabuchi Motor’s technical indicators show strength: RSI at 64.68 signals momentum without overbought conditions, and ADX at 27.55 confirms a strong uptrend. The company’s net income grew 104.8% in the latest fiscal year, and EPS jumped 319.4%. With Meyka grading the stock A and forecasting ¥2,068 within 12 months, the data points to solid fundamentals independent of leadership transitions.

Final Thoughts

Takaichi Mabuchi’s death marks the end of an era for the motor manufacturer he built from a 1954 startup into a global powerhouse. The company’s strong financial metrics and Meyka grade A suggest the transition will not derail operations. Investors should monitor Q3 earnings on October 30 for any strategic updates.

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