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OKAMOTO INDUSTRIES, INC.

5122・Prime Market・Rubber Products

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OKAMOTO INDUSTRIES, INC.5122

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Okamoto Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company founded in 1934. The company operates on two core pillars: the "Industrial Products" segment, which handles Plastic Film (General, Industrial, Building Materials, Multilayer, Agricultural), Wallpaper, Automotive Interior Materials, and industrial materials; and the "Household Products" segment, which handles Condoms, Medical & Sanitary Products (Enemas, Sterilizers, etc.), Dehumidifiers / Body Warmers, and Shoes / Boots, forming a group with 23 consolidated subsidiaries in Japan and overseas. Of the company's net sales of ¥108,040 million (FY2026, ending March 2026), Industrial Products account for approximately 70% and Household Products for approximately 30%, with a broad customer base spanning food, electronics, medical, and consumer goods industries. The company has domestic manufacturing sites in Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Fukushima, Okayama, and other locations, and also operates overseas bases in the United States, Thailand, China, Vietnam, and elsewhere.

Business Model

In the Industrial Products segment, the company manufactures and sells plastic film and other products to processors, generating stable volume-based earnings. In the Household Products segment, it leverages proprietary rubber and materials technology to sell high-value-added products such as Condoms to consumers, achieving a high segment profit margin of 23.9% (FY2026, ending March 2026). By investing ¥1,454 million in R&D and continuously developing new and environmentally conscious products at its R&D centers in Shizuoka and Ibaraki, the company maintains its brand value and competitiveness.

Company Strengths

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Household Products segment profit is projected at ¥7,643 million, reaching a profit margin of 23.9%. High value-added products based on proprietary technology, centered on Condoms, are driving profitability, making this segment a profit engine that generates standalone segment profit substantially exceeding the group's overall operating profit of ¥6,248 million.

For over 90 years since its founding, the company has continued research and development in rubber and plastic materials, developing a diverse range of products—from industrial films to medical and daily necessities—under the "Okamoto Brand." Through corporate integrations, mergers, and business acquisitions, the company has absorbed manufacturing technologies and know-how, and continues to invest ¥1,454 million annually in R&D at its two research and development centers in Shizuoka and Ibaraki.

The company has a structure with two segments—Industrial Products (net sales of ¥75,756 million) and Household Products (net sales of ¥32,040 million)—that mutually complement each other against the effects of business cycles and demand fluctuations. Industrial Products supports the scale of sales, while Household Products complements profitability with high margins, reducing the risk of dependence on a single business.

ENVALITH's Perspective

Operating profit for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥6,248 million (down 28.2% year on year), and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥4,855 million (down 27.3%), marking a second consecutive year of substantial profit decline. According to the company's explanation, yen appreciation of approximately ¥3 per dollar versus the previous year affected both net sales and operating profit, while the surge in flame retardant (antimony) prices stemming from China's rare metal regulations pushed up raw material costs. Profit pressure from external factors is continuing, and even in the FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast (assumed rate of ¥150/dollar), operating profit is expected to be ¥6,000 million, down 4.0% year on year.

Profit in the Industrial Products segment was ¥513 million (down 61.6% year on year), with the profit margin falling to 0.7%. Despite accounting for ¥75,756 million in net sales (70% of the company total), the segment's contribution to profit is extremely thin, further increasing dependence on the Household Products segment (profit of ¥7,643 million). Multiple product lines deteriorated simultaneously, including the impact of reduced production of Automotive Interior Materials in North America, weak overseas demand for Industrial Tape, and a decline in housing starts affecting Wallpaper. A recovery in profitability in Industrial Products is key to improving overall company performance.

With the start of operations at the new Okayama plant and warehouse completed in 2025 and the introduction of labor-saving equipment, capital expenditures on tangible and intangible fixed assets for FY2026 (ending March 2026) doubled to ¥7,467 million (from ¥3,586 million in the previous fiscal year). Investing cash flow showed a net outflow of ¥8,740 million, and cash and cash equivalents decreased to ¥32,572 million (from ¥38,932 million in the previous fiscal year). Depreciation expense also increased to ¥2,909 million (from ¥2,394 million in the previous fiscal year), and downward pressure on profit and cash is expected to continue in the near term. Attention will focus on the emergence of mid- to long-term cost reduction effects from production line automation.

Growth Strategy

Strengthening the production base through new plant and automation investment, and accelerating high-value-added and overseas expansion of Household Products

The Okayama plant and warehouse, completed in 2025, will be progressively brought into operation as a production and logistics base for Western Japan. It will also function as a BCP measure, contributing to the diversification of natural disaster risk away from existing plants. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), tangible fixed assets increased by ¥3,229 million, indicating that the investment has entered a concrete implementation phase.

In addition to the commencement of labor-saving equipment operations, the company continues to make integrated automation investments spanning from production lines through to shipment. Capital expenditure in FY2026 (ending March 2026) expanded to ¥7,467 million, 2.1 times the previous fiscal year. The aim is to achieve profitability recovery in the Industrial Products segment through cost reduction and improved production efficiency.

The newly introduced core system is being used to promote operational efficiency from raw material procurement through to production management and inventory management. Improving manufacturing efficiency utilizing AI technology, among other technologies, has also been identified as a challenge, with the aim of reducing indirect costs through digitalization.

The company is accelerating the introduction of high-value-added products leveraging proprietary technology, centered on Condoms, to strengthen its domestic earnings base. Overseas, in addition to deepening channels in key markets, the company is promoting a localization strategy that respects regional culture and values. Household Products sales in FY2026 (ending March 2026), affected by China's economic slowdown and the decline in inbound tourism, remained at ¥32,040 million (down 6.4% year on year), putting the effectiveness of the overseas strategy to the test.

The company is expanding sales of femtech and environmentally friendly products, growth areas, to enhance the value of existing brands and develop new sales channels. It is also advancing resource circulation initiatives through research into new products that consider environmental impact, the use of recycled materials, and the promotion of horizontal recycling.

Last updated: July 19, 2026