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About Kaneka
Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 4118.T. It has been listed since 31 October 1949. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2026, it reported revenue of ¥811.64bn and net income of ¥30.98bn. At that date it held total assets of ¥959.15bn and shareholders' equity of ¥499.43bn.
Kaneka Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, synthetic resins, and plastics. The company is headquartered in Osaka, Osaka-Fu. The Material Solutions Unit segment includes general purpose vinyl chloride resin, caustic soda, polyvinyl chloride special resin, modifier, modified silicone polymer, biodegradable polymer. Quality of Life Solutions Unit segment includes expanded styrene resin and molded products, extruded polystyrene foam boards, bead method expanded polyolefin, solar circuit method, super heat resistant polyimide films, optical materials, super heat conductive graphite sheets, solar cells, storage batteries for housing and others. The Health Care Solutions Unit segment includes medical devices, low molecular weight pharmaceutical raw materials, biopharmaceuticals, etc. The Nutrition Solutions Unit segment includes functional food ingredients, margarine, shortening, baker's yeast, spices, antifreeze ingredients, functional fertilizers and feeds.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 31 Oct 1949
- Employees
- 11,013
- Website
- kaneka.co.jp ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Kimikazu SugawaraChairman of the Board, Representative Director, since 2000¥111.0m
- Mr. Kazuhiko FujiiPresident, Representative Director, since 2012
- Mr. Toshio KomoriFinance Director, Managing Executive Officer, Director, since 2015
- Mr. Mamoru KadokuraVice President, Director of Green Plant Promotion, Director, since 2010
- Mr. Shinichiro KametakaVice President, Chief Director of Sustainability (SX), Director, since 2011
- Mr. Satoshi SuzukiManaging Executive Officer, Director of Human Resources
- Mr. Katsunobu DoroManaging Executive Officer, President of Subsidiary, Director, since 2015
- Mr. Jun EnokiManaging Executive Officer, Director
- Mr. Masaaki KimuraManaging Executive Officer, Director, since 2015
- Mr. Naoki FurukawaManaging Executive Officer, Director of Thin Film Process Development Laboratory
- Mr. Takuo IshibashiManaging Executive Officer
- Mr. Osamu IshidaManaging Executive Officer, Director of Investors & Public Relations
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 65
- Environment
- 97
- Social
- 60
- Governance
- 39
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 791,000 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 685,000 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 3,252,700 t
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Kaneka Corp possesses several strengths that contribute to its competitive advantage and success in the market.
- Kaneka Corp is renowned for its strong technological capabilities, allowing it to develop innovative products and solutions.
- The company invests significantly in research and development, fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring continuous improvement of its product offerings.
- Kaneka Corp has a broad range of products across different segments, providing a diversified revenue stream and reducing reliance on a single market.
Weaknesses
- Although Kaneka Corp has many strengths, it also faces certain weaknesses that need to be addressed for sustained growth.
- The company heavily relies on Asian markets for its revenue, making it vulnerable to economic fluctuations and regulatory changes in the region.
- Kaneka Corp has relatively low brand recognition outside of its core markets, which may hinder its ability to compete with established international players.
- The company's technological advancements and unique product formulations make it susceptible to intellectual property theft and unauthorized use by competitors.
Opportunities
- Various opportunities exist for Kaneka Corp to further expand its market presence and generate sustainable growth.
- The increasing global focus on renewable energy sources presents a lucrative opportunity for Kaneka Corp to leverage its expertise in solar panels and fuel cells.
- As developing countries experience economic growth, there is a rising demand for advanced materials and products, providing Kaneka Corp an avenue for expansion.
- Forming strategic alliances with other industry leaders or partnering with research institutions can enhance Kaneka Corp's capabilities and foster technological advancements.
Threats
- Kaneka Corp faces various external threats that may hamper its growth and profitability in the future.
- The market is highly competitive, with well-established companies globally competing for market share, posing a challenge for Kaneka Corp's expansion plans.
- Fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials used in the manufacturing processes can impact Kaneka Corp's production costs and profitability.
- Changes in regulations, especially related to environmental standards and product safety, can increase compliance costs and pose operational challenges for Kaneka Corp.
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