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MUFG Japan

RAROC profile and corporate credit pricing model derived from Pillar 3 disclosures.

Last updated: March 2026 · Data source: public Pillar 3 disclosures
Cost-to-income
57.6%
Operating efficiency
Effective tax rate
27.0%
Applied to RAROC numerator
Avg corporate PD
1.18%
Probability of default
Avg LGD unsecured
39.6%
Loss given default

How MUFG prices corporate credit

MUFG is a Japan-based bank with approximately EUR 83.4tn of corporate credit exposure (EAD) under the Mixed approach to credit risk capital. The numbers below come directly from MUFG's most recent Pillar 3 CR6 regulatory filings and are used to model how this bank prices corporate credit facilities.

What makes MUFG's book distinctive

MUFG is one of the five largest corporate credit books in the dataset (4th by EAD). Its cost-to-income ratio of 57.6% is in line with the European large-bank average (+7.8pp vs the 59-bank cross-section average of 49.8%). The corporate portfolio is predominantly investment-grade, with an EAD-weighted average PD of 1.2% against a cross-bank average of 2.1%.

The consolidated book blends A-IRB and F-IRB sub-portfolios, so the headline PD and LGD averages mask meaningful dispersion between segments — relevant when benchmarking specific sectors or geographies. Unsecured LGD disclosed at 39.6% is +2.8pp against the 36.8% cross-bank average, indicating a harder workout profile than the peer median and pushing up capital consumption on defaulted exposures.

On the standardised BBB+ EUR 25M 5-year term loan used across every bank profile, MUFG lands in the top half of the pricing ranking (#27 of 59), with a RAROC of 7.37% and a minimum spread of 254bp to reach the 12% hurdle. Within Japan specifically, the bank ranks #1 of 3 on this same calculation.

ParameterValueWhat it means
IRB approachMixedHow the bank computes risk-weighted assets
Cost-to-income ratio57.6%Operating cost share of net revenue
Effective tax rate27.0%Applied to RAROC numerator after EL and funding
Average corporate PD1.18%EAD-weighted probability of default
Avg LGD (unsecured)39.6%Loss share if borrower defaults, no collateral
Avg LGD (secured)20.0%Loss share with eligible collateral
Funding spread12bpBank's wholesale funding cost above risk-free
Corporate EADEUR 83.4tnTotal exposure at default to corporates

Sample RAROC calculation

On a representative BBB+ rated, 5-year term loan of EUR 25M at 150bp spread with a 20bp commitment fee, MUFG would generate an estimated RAROC of 7.37% against a typical 12% bank hurdle rate. To hit that hurdle on this exact deal, the bank would need a minimum spread of 254bp. This deal is significantly below target — the bank would either reprice it or decline.

ComponentValue
Annual revenue (spread + fees)EUR 385,000
Operating costEUR 154,000
Expected loss (PD × LGD × EAD)EUR 28,750
Capital required (FPE)EUR 2,451,320
RAROC (after tax)7.37%
Min spread to hit 12% RAROC254bp

How MUFG compares to peers

Out of 59 banks in the OpenRAROC dataset, MUFG ranks #27 by RAROC on this sample deal.

RankBankCountryRAROCMin spread
1Qatar National BankQatar9.00%203bp
2DBS GroupSingapore8.18%224bp
3JP MorganUnited States8.12%231bp
4ICBCChina8.06%233bp
5China Construction BankChina8.06%233bp
26NatWest GroupUnited Kingdom7.37%250bp
27MUFGJapan7.37%254bp
28Mizuho Financial GroupJapan7.37%254bp
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Frequently asked questions about MUFG

What is MUFG's average corporate PD?
MUFG discloses an EAD-weighted average corporate probability of default of 1.18% in its most recent Pillar 3 CR6 table, covering roughly EUR 83386bn of corporate credit exposure.
How much spread does MUFG need on a BBB+ EUR 25M 5-year term loan?
On that standardised facility, MUFG requires a minimum spread of approximately 254bp to reach a 12% RAROC hurdle, given its disclosed cost-to-income of 57.6%, effective tax rate of 27.0%, and Mixed IRB designation.
Which IRB approach does MUFG use for corporate credit?
MUFG reports corporate credit RWA under the Mixed approach. This determines whether internal LGD models or supervisory LGDs apply, and directly affects the capital required on each facility.
How does MUFG rank versus peers on RAROC?
Out of 59 banks tracked by OpenRAROC, MUFG ranks #27 on the standardised BBB+ term-loan calculation used across every bank profile. Within Japan specifically, it ranks #1 of 3.
Where does OpenRAROC get MUFG's data?
Every number on this page is extracted from MUFG's own public filings: MUFG Basel III Disclosure FY2024 (Mar 2025) CR6; FY24 IR Presentation. No estimates, no proxies. Source confidence: high.

Data source

MUFG Basel III Disclosure FY2024 (Mar 2025) CR6; FY24 IR Presentation

Mixed A-IRB+F-IRB (86% F-IRB). Corp EAD JPY 83.4tn (AIRB 11.4tn PD 1.40% LGD 31.28%, FIRB 72.0tn PD 1.14% LGD 39.60%). C/I 57.6% excl. bond rebalance.

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