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Honda Motor Company Ltd. operates in the consumer goods sector, within the automotive industry, and is one of the largest global manufacturers of automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment.
Founded in 1948 in Japan by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa, the company was created to develop affordable, efficient and reliable vehicles during a period of post-war economic reconstruction.
The company’s portfolio includes passenger vehicles, motorcycles, industrial engines, generators, agricultural equipment, marine engines, power tools and light aircraft through its HondaJet division.
Honda also develops electric, hybrid and autonomous mobility technologies, as well as sustainable energy solutions, including hydrogen fuel cells.
Its global presence includes manufacturing plants, research centers and distribution units across Asia, the Americas, Europe and other strategic regions. Honda is particularly strong in the motorcycle segment, being one of the world’s largest producers, especially in Asia and Latin America.
Key market factors influencing its operations include global demand for electric vehicles, energy price fluctuations, environmental regulations, competitiveness in the automotive sector and advances in intelligent mobility technology.
Honda competes with companies such as Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Ford and General Motors. In the automotive sector, it operates in major markets such as the United States, Japan, Brazil, Canada and Europe.
Honda’s operational structure comprises engineering centers, assembly plants, engine production facilities and extensive distribution networks. The company follows an integrated model covering research, development, manufacturing and commercialization.
Honda Motor Company shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker HMC.
History and Foundation of Honda Motor Company
Honda Motor Company was founded in 1948 in Tokyo, Japan, by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa. Its origins lie in the production of motorized bicycles using refurbished engines, meeting the demand for affordable and efficient mobility in the post-war period.
In its early years, Honda rapidly expanded its manufacturing capacity and released its first proprietary motorcycle, the Honda Dream, in 1949. During the 1950s, it became a leader in the Japanese motorcycle industry and began exporting to international markets.
From the 1960s onward, the company accelerated its global expansion by establishing factories in the United States and Europe, and expanded its portfolio to include automobiles, engines and industrial equipment.
In 1972, the launch of the Honda Civic marked its definitive entry into the global automotive market, emphasizing efficiency and innovation.
In the following decades, Honda introduced pioneering technologies in fuel efficiency, low-emission engines and hybrid systems, including the launch of the Honda Insight in 1999.
The company also diversified into marine engines, aviation and robotics, represented by the ASIMO robot.
Throughout the 2000s, Honda strengthened its global operations, expanded its industrial footprint and invested in advanced safety and sustainable mobility technologies. Decarbonization, electrification and manufacturing modernization became strategic priorities.
Between 2020 and 2024, Honda intensified investments in electric vehicles, advanced batteries and alternative fuels such as hydrogen. The company also expanded strategic partnerships with technology firms and global automakers to accelerate the development of electric and autonomous vehicles.
The period included the restructuring of manufacturing operations and progress toward its long-term carbon neutrality goals for 2050.
Additional Information
The Company Honda Motor Company (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 40.58 Billions, having an equity of $ 82.78 Billions.
With a total of 218.674 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Consumer Cyclical and categorized in industry of Auto & Truck Manufacturers.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 144.67 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 4.36 Billions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 9.30, a P/BV ratio of 0.49 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of HMC was at 4.49%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker HMC.
