Largest Japanese & Korean Car Manufacturers by Market Cap
Toyota Motor Corporation, founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, is the largest automobile manufacturer in the world. It leads a group of Japanese and Korean automakers that collectively dominate global vehicle production, with stocks trading primarily on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Japanese Yen and the Korea Exchange (KOSPI) in South Korean Won.
The major publicly traded Japanese and Korean car manufacturers span a range of vehicle segments:
- Toyota (TSE: 7203 / NYSE: TM): Produces vehicles under five brands — Toyota, Lexus, Century, Daihatsu, and Hino. It also holds minority stakes in Subaru (~20%), Mazda (~5.1%), Suzuki (~4.9%), and Isuzu (~4.6%), creating a web of cross-shareholdings unique to the Japanese auto sector.
- Honda (TSE: 7267 / NYSE: HMC): The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959 and the largest producer of internal combustion engines by volume. Honda began making automobiles in 1963, and cars now account for the bulk of its sales.
- Hyundai Motor (KOSPI: 005380): Founded in 1967, Hyundai manufactures motor vehicles and parts and also produces railways. It is part of Hyundai Motor Group, one of South Korea’s five largest conglomerates.
- Kia (KOSPI: 000270): A subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, founded in 1944, operating across passenger cars, recreational vehicles, and commercial vehicles.
- Nissan (TSE: 7201): Headquartered in Yokohama since 1933, Nissan holds a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors and is part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance.
- Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi Motors: All listed on the TSE, each with Toyota or Nissan as partial stakeholders — reflecting the tightly interconnected nature of Japan’s automotive industry.
Foreign investors can access most Japanese car manufacturers through ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) on the NYSE or OTC markets. Toyota’s stock is also a component of the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX Core30 indices. For a broader view of the sector, see the largest automobile manufacturers in the world or compare with Chinese car manufacturers.
Regulated brokerThe table below ranks the largest Japanese and Korean car manufacturers by market capitalization, with live pricing data updated regularly.
| Stock | Price | Change % | Marketcap |
|---|---|---|---|
 Toyota TM | $204.93 | 1.92% | 267.09B |
 Honda HMC | $24.13 | 1.96% | 31.66B |
 Nissan 7201.T | ¥348.80 | 3.75% | 1.22T |
Mitsubishi Motors 7211.T | ¥347.30 | 5.06% | 464.81B |
Suzuki Motor 7269.T | ¥1,919.00 | 2.91% | 3.70T |
Mazda 7261.T | ¥1,089.00 | 4.93% | 686.92B |
Subaru 7270.T | ¥2,559.00 | 1.90% | 1.83T |
Isuzu 7202.T | ¥2,342.50 | 4.31% | 1.61T |
Yamaha Motor 7272.T | ¥1,101.00 | 1.74% | 1.07T |
 HyundaiMtr 005380.KS | ₩517,000.00 | 0.96% | 134.57T |
Kia 000270.KS | ₩168,500.00 | 1.17% | 65.15T |
Hyundai Mobis 012330.KS | ₩400,500.00 | 3.03% | 35.76T |