ENVALITH
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JAPAN MATERIAL Co.,Ltd.

6055・Prime Market・Services

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JAPAN MATERIAL Co.,Ltd.6055

Business

Japan Material Co., Ltd. is a total solutions company that provides integrated services for semiconductor and LCD-related plants, ranging from Special Gas Supply Equipment Manufacturing to Supply Piping Design & Construction, Special Gas Sales Management, ultrapure water/chemical management, and vacuum pump maintenance. Its core Electronics-related Business accounts for 96.7% of net sales, with domestic operations spanning locations such as Mie, Iwate, Ishikawa, and Kumamoto, as well as an overseas business foundation in Taiwan and Singapore. The company also operates the Graphics Solutions Business (digital signage, etc.) and the Solar Power Generation Business as complementary businesses. Its major customer is Kioxia Corporation (21.6% of net sales), along with other leading-edge semiconductor manufacturers.

Business Model

During the construction and startup phase of semiconductor plants, the company earns temporary large-scale revenue through Special Gas Supply Equipment Manufacturing and Supply Piping Design & Construction (the Initial segment). After the plant becomes operational, the company accumulates continuous, stable revenue through Special Gas Sales Management and Technical Services (the Operation segment). In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Operation segment (Special Gas Sales Management of ¥15,699 million plus Technical Services of ¥19,502 million) accounts for over 60% of net sales, forming a stable revenue base.

Company Strengths

The company has built an integrated in-house group structure covering everything from Special Gas Supply Equipment Manufacturing and Supply Piping Design & Construction (initial) to Special Gas Sales Management, ultrapure water plant operation management, chemical solution management, and vacuum pump maintenance (operation). Deep involvement in customer factories serves as a barrier to continued order acquisition by competitors.

The company has established a system for developing semiconductor infrastructure engineers—who are difficult to hire externally—through in-house training, and has set up a Technical Support Center (opened January 2022) and a Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Training Center (opened April 2017) in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture. The succession and internalization of technology raises barriers to entry for competitors.

At the end of FY2026 (ending March 2026), the equity ratio stood at 83.1%, with total net assets of ¥63,217 million. Interest-bearing debt is extremely limited, and the interest coverage ratio was 1,265.2 times. The company maintains a financial strategy of using on-hand funds (cash and cash equivalents of ¥15,648 million) as a source for capital expenditure and M&A, giving it high resilience in the event of a deteriorating external environment.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company recorded net sales of ¥57,976 million (up 10.1% year on year), operating profit of ¥14,640 million (up 30.9%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥10,592 million (up 34.5%), achieving profit growth that substantially outpaced sales growth. The operating margin improved by 4.1 percentage points from 21.2% to 25.3%, mainly attributable to the expansion of high-margin revenue in the Operation segment. As an external factor, the expansion of capital expenditure by advanced semiconductor manufacturers, driven by the spread of generative AI and growing data center demand, has served as a strong tailwind.

The company's forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) calls for net sales of ¥61,000 million (up 5.2% year on year) and operating profit of ¥15,500 million (up 5.9%), projecting continued growth in both sales and profit. However, compared to the high growth achieved in FY2026 (ending March 2026) (sales up 10.1%, operating profit up 30.9%), the pace of growth is clearly decelerating. Order trends in the Initial segment serve as an important leading indicator, and fluctuations in the capital expenditure plans of major customers represent factors that could push performance either above or below expectations. Continued attention is also needed regarding uncertainty in the external environment, including US policy developments and the situation in the Middle East.

Cash flow from operating activities in FY2026 (ending March 2026) came to ¥9,605 million, a substantial decrease from ¥14,195 million in the previous fiscal year. This was mainly attributable to an increase in trade receivables (¥2,479 million), an increase in inventories (¥1,347 million), and an increase in income taxes paid (¥4,130 million), indicating that the increase in working capital accompanying business expansion has become apparent. Meanwhile, in investing activities, net increases in time deposits (¥8,948 million placed, ¥4,388 million withdrawn) and acquisition of shares of subsidiaries (¥1,107 million) have expanded, and it will be necessary to continuously monitor the balance between accelerating growth investment and capital efficiency.

Growth Strategy

Simultaneous strengthening of expanded Initial orders capturing demand for advanced semiconductors and the stable earnings base of TFM operations

The operations business at the new semiconductor plant, which began in fiscal 2024, made a full-scale contribution in FY2026 (ending March 2026), with Technical Services (¥19,502 million) and Special Gas Sales Management (¥15,699 million) expanding. Personnel are being secured through in-house engineer development within the group while expanding the business scope, thereby increasing the thickness of the stable earnings base.

Amid expected expansion in capital expenditure for advanced semiconductors, driven by the spread of generative AI and growing data center demand, the company is aggressively securing orders for Supply Piping Design & Construction (¥17,949 million) and Special Gas Supply Equipment Manufacturing (¥2,638 million). Proactive sales activities are being deployed ahead of major customers' capital expenditure plans.

Overseas special gas sales and manufacturing/sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment components, centered on Taiwan and Singapore, continue to expand. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company acquired subsidiary shares (¥1,107 million), and will continue to promote business expansion utilizing M&A.

The company is expanding its total solution offerings from content production to system construction, developing new products such as non-contact interactive signage, and expanding the applications of graphics products such as video processors. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), performance was weak, with net sales of ¥1,719 million (down 10.5% year on year) due to a decline in projects for broadcasting stations.

Last updated: July 19, 2026