Sojitz Corporation
2768・Prime Market・Wholesale Trade
Automotive
A trading company segment engaged in global automotive sales centered on Latin America, Australia, and Japan
| Period | Current | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (Full Year FY2026 (ending March 2026)) | ¥422,749 million | ¥433,625 million | ↓ |
| Gross Profit (Full Year FY2026 (ending March 2026)) | ¥66,009 million | ¥65,474 million | ↑ |
| Net Income Attributable to Owners of Parent (Full Year FY2026 (ending March 2026)) | △¥5,286 million | ¥1,571 million | ↓ |
| Segment Assets (as of end of FY2026 (ending March 2026)) | ¥348,538 million | ¥289,703 million | ↑ |
| Share of Profit (Loss) of Equity-Method Investments (Full Year FY2026 (ending March 2026)) | ¥1,810 million | ¥697 million | ↑ |
Business Details
Operates finished vehicle trading, assembly manufacturing/wholesale, retail, quality inspection, sales finance, and sales/service businesses leveraging digital technology. Major affiliated companies include Sojitz Auto Group Japan Co., Ltd. (domestic), Albert Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd (Australian used vehicles), and Sojitz de Puerto Rico Corporation, SILABA MOTORS, S.A., and Petroautos S.A. (Latin America). Comprises 59 consolidated subsidiaries and 8 equity-method affiliates.
Recent Overview
Net income fell into a loss due to impairment recorded in the Australian used vehicle business
In FY2026 (ending March 2026), while the Latin American automotive sales business performed well, an impairment recorded in the Australian used vehicle business (Albert Automotive Holdings Pty Ltd) weighed on results, causing net income attributable to owners of parent to deteriorate sharply from ¥1,571 million in the prior period to a loss of △¥5,286 million. Revenue was ¥422,749 million (down 2.5% year on year) and gross profit was ¥66,009 million (up 0.8% year on year), securing a slight increase at the gross profit level, but the impact on the bottom line was substantial. The number of consolidated subsidiaries increased from 47 in the prior period to 59.
Key Products
Growth Drivers
- Favorable trends and revenue expansion in the Latin American automotive sales business (Panama, Puerto Rico, etc.)
- Building a used vehicle distribution platform leveraging digital technology (used vehicle scanners, AI price prediction)
- Pursuit of a highly competitive business model through a global niche-top strategy
- Regional rollout (dominant strategy) into areas where the company has existing expertise and track record
- Strengthening of the business foundation through an increase in the number of consolidated subsidiaries (from 47 to 59 companies)
Risks
- Continued weak market conditions and impairment risk in the Australian used vehicle sales business
- Weak demand in the domestic dealer business
- Foreign exchange fluctuations (particularly the erosion of overseas revenue in a yen appreciation phase)
- Impact on automotive trade from the new US administration's tariff and protectionist policies
- Geopolitical risk and economic volatility in Latin American and emerging markets
Last updated: June 9, 2026