Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

Isuzu Motors Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) gapped down prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $18.25, but opened at $17.06. Isuzu Motors shares last traded at $17.06, with a volume of 278 shares changing hands.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Nomura upgraded Isuzu Motors to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Isuzu Motors has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Isuzu Motors Trading Down 3.4%

The company has a market capitalization of $12.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.74 and a beta of 0.48. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $16.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $14.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.34, a current ratio of 1.67 and a quick ratio of 1.02.

Isuzu Motors (OTCMKTS:ISUZY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.08. Isuzu Motors had a net margin of 4.33% and a return on equity of 9.18%. The company had revenue of $5.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.57 billion.

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.