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Honda Motor ADR (NYSEARCA: HMCM) delayed the start-up of its Canada battery materials plant to 2029 or...

Published: Apr 15, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • Honda Motor ADR (NYSEARCA: HMCM) delayed the start-up of its Canada battery materials plant to 2029 or later after Honda Motor deferred its Ontario EV plans, according to Nikkei Asia.
  • The Japanese materials supplier is building the facility in Ontario to make battery separators, a core component used in lithium-ion batteries, with operations initially targeted for mid-2027.
  • The plant was designed to have annual production capacity of about 700 million square meters, equivalent to batteries for electric vehicles, with Asahi Kasei unveiling the project in April 2024.
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HMC Rating
32.5
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? -0.7% 25% 0.0 ptsDeclining (-0.7%) - NOT a growth stock
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 1.0% 25% 10.0 ptsVery Weak (1.0%) - Minimal expectations
Target Price Upside ? 16.3% 20% 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (16.3%) - Target: $28.24 vs Current: $24.29
Gross Margin % ? 20.5% 15% 40.0 ptsModerate (20.5%) - Adequate margins
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -30.4% 15% 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-30.4%) - Good entry zone
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About HMC

Consumer Cyclical Auto Manufacturers 194,173 employees Tokyo, Japan
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, and power products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally.
  • It operates through four segments: Motorcycle Business, Automobile Business, Financial Services Business, and Power Product and Other Businesses.
  • The Motorcycle Business segment produces motorcycles, including sports, business, and commuter models; and various off-road vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and side-by-sides.
  • The Automobile Business segment offers passenger cars, light trucks, and mini vehicles.
  • The Financial Services Business segment provides various financial services, including retail lending and leasing services to customers, as well as wholesale financing services to dealers.
  • The Power Product and Other Businesses manufactures and sells power products, such as general-purpose engines, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, brush cutters, and tillers.
  • This segment also offers HondaJet aircraft. The company also sells spare parts; and provides after-sales services through retail dealers directly, as well as through independent distributors and licensees.
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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