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KU Holdings Co 9856.T · JPY

Consumer Discretionary · Tokyo Stock Exchange · 🇯🇵 Japan

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About KU Holdings Co

Its shares trade on Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 9856.T. It has been listed since 24 December 1996. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2026, it reported revenue of ¥169.09bn and net income of ¥5.70bn. At that date it held total assets of ¥95.75bn and shareholders' equity of ¥69.90bn.

KU Holdings Co., Ltd. operates as a holding company which through its subsidiaries engages in the sale and maintenance of automobiles business. The company is headquartered in Machida-Shi, Tokyo-To. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the sale and maintenance of automobiles. The firm operates through two business segments. The Domestic Car Sales segment is engaged in the sale and maintenance of domestic and imported used cars. The Imported Car Dealer segment is engaged in the car’s sale and maintenance of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, Chrysler, GM, Volkswagen and Harley Davidson. The firm is also engaged in the provision of non-life insurance agency services.

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Company facts

Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Specialty Retail
Listed since
24 Dec 1996
Employees
1,308
Website
ku-hd.com ↗

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Tetsuyuki BandoPresident, President of Subsidiaries, Representative Director, since 2004
  • Mr. Hisanao InoueVice President, President of Subsidiary, Representative Director, since 2001
  • Mr. Masayoshi InagakiSenior Managing Executive Officer, Director, since 2007
  • Mr. Shinji NagasawaSenior Executive Officer, Director of Accounting and Planning, Director, since 2018
  • Mr. Shozo MatsumotoSenior Executive Officer
  • Mr. Hirofumi HagiwaraDirector
  • Mr. Masao AsanoIndependent Director
  • Mr. Yasuji HosonoIndependent Director
  • Mr. Akihiro TokuraIndependent Director

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
0
Environment
0
Social
0
Governance
0

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • KU Holdings operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector with strong domestic car sales in Japan.
  • The company maintains a diverse portfolio including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Harley Davidson dealerships.
  • KU Holdings provides non-life insurance agency services as part of its automotive business model.

Weaknesses

  • The company's business is heavily reliant on the Japanese automobile market and its fluctuations.
  • KU Holdings has limited international presence beyond Japan's domestic market.
  • The firm's operations are concentrated in Machida-shi, Tokyo-To, which may limit broader market reach.

Opportunities

  • Expanding the Imported Car Dealer segment to include more luxury brands could increase market share.
  • Growing demand for used cars in Japan presents a significant opportunity for the Domestic Car Sales segment.
  • Increasing partnerships with non-life insurance providers could enhance revenue streams.

Threats

  • Economic downturns in Japan could reduce consumer spending on automobiles.
  • Rising competition from other auto dealerships in the Japanese market.
  • Changes in automotive regulations may impact the company's operations and profitability.

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