--- title: "Insider Decision: Koji Sato Offloads $1.58M Worth Of Toyota Motor Stock" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293361518.md" description: "Koji Sato, Vice Chairman of Toyota Motor, sold 88,600 shares worth approximately $1.58 million on July 20, as disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. The transaction occurred while Toyota's stock was trading at $178.53. This insider sale is reported alongside general company background and financial metrics." datetime: "2026-07-21T15:00:44.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/293361518.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293361518.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/293361518.md) --- # Insider Decision: Koji Sato Offloads $1.58M Worth Of Toyota Motor Stock Making a noteworthy insider sell on July 20, **Koji Sato**, Vice Chairman at **Toyota Motor** (NYSE:TM), is reported in the latest SEC filing. **What Happened:** Sato's decision to sell 88,600 shares of **Toyota Motor** was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The total value of the sale is $1,579,737. **Toyota Motor**'s shares are actively trading at $178.53, experiencing a up of 1.39% during Tuesday's morning session. ### About Toyota Motor Founded in 1937, Toyota is one of the world's largest automakers, with 11.3 million units sold at retail in fiscal 2026, including 10.5 million across the Toyota and Lexus brands. Brands include Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and truck maker Hino; market share in Japan is about 50% excluding mini-vehicles, while US share is around 14%. The firm also owns stakes in Denso, a parts supplier, about 20% of Subaru, and holds investments in many other firms, including shares of Uber Technologies, Joby Aviation, Aurora Innovation, Isuzu Motors, and about 5% in each of Mazda and Suzuki. Fiscal 2026 sales excluding financial services were JPY 46.1 trillion. Toyota also has a financing arm and manufactures homes and boats. ### Toyota Motor: A Financial Overview **Revenue Growth:** Toyota Motor's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 March, 2026, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of **1.89%**. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector. **Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:** - Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 15.14%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers. - Earnings per Share (EPS): Toyota Motor's EPS is a standout, portraying a positive bottom-line trend that exceeds the industry average with a current EPS of 627.0. **Debt Management:** Toyota Motor's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of **1.08**, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk. **Financial Valuation Breakdown:** - Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Toyota Motor's P/E ratio of 9.78 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued. - Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 0.74, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance. - EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): Toyota Motor's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 8.01, indicates attractively priced shares. **Market Capitalization Analysis:** Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity. ### The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions. When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company’s equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction. A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise. On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors. ### A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes For investors, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A **P** in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while **S** signifies a sale. Transaction code **C** signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code **A** denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company. 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