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TPR CO., LTD.

6463・Prime Market・Machinery

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TPR CO., LTD.6463

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TPR Corporation, founded in 1939, is an automotive parts manufacturer built on two pillars: the "TPR Group (Excluding Faltec Group)," which manufactures and sells precision components for internal combustion engines—such as Piston Rings, Cylinder Liners, and Valve Seats—across six global regions (Japan, Asia, North America, Europe, South America, and India), and the "Faltec Group," which handles Automotive Exterior Parts, Automotive Genuine Accessories, and Automotive-Related Equipment. The company comprises 46 consolidated subsidiaries (30 overseas) and 13 affiliated companies (9 overseas), and also offers Industrial Rubber & Resin Products, among other businesses. Its main customers are Japanese, Chinese, European, and American automakers. Consolidated net sales for FY2026 (ending March 2026) were ¥190,553 million.

Business Model

In addition to direct manufacturing at its own plants, the TPR Group has established numerous joint ventures with Federal-Mogul (Tenneco), Anhui Ring New Group, and others in China, India, the U.S., Europe, Turkey, and elsewhere, building a local production and local sales system. Equity in earnings of affiliates from joint ventures (¥3,532 million in FY2026 (ending March 2026)) exceeds operating profit and serves as a source of ordinary profit, characterizing a hybrid model combining manufacturing revenue and investment income. The Faltec Group, engaged in the manufacture and sale of exterior parts and accessories, accounts for approximately 38% of net sales.

Company Strengths

The company has deepened sales to local Chinese manufacturers through multiple joint ventures with Anhui Ring New Group. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Asia segment recorded net sales of ¥48,497 million and segment profit of ¥8,025 million (margin of approximately 16.5%), the highest profitability within the group. Backed by an investment balance of ¥21,755 million in equity-method affiliates, equity in earnings of affiliates expanded to ¥3,532 million, up ¥1,658 million year on year.

Building on precision processing technology accumulated over more than 80 years since its founding in 1939, the company operates production sites across six regions: Japan, China, the United States, Europe, India, and Brazil. It has obtained ISO/TS16949 certification and, through collaboration with overseas partner companies, achieves uniform quality worldwide. Production output for TPR Group (Excluding Faltec Group) in FY2026 (ending March 2026) rose 5.9% year on year to ¥112,241 million, maintaining an upward trend.

At the end of FY2026 (ending March 2026), the equity ratio stood at 57.3% (up 1.4 percentage points year on year), with cash and cash equivalents of ¥59,369 million and interest-bearing debt of ¥30,193 million. Net cash exceeded approximately ¥29,000 million, placing the company in a near debt-free position in substance. It steadily generated operating cash flow of ¥22,721 million (up 4.5% year on year) and maintains an unused commitment line of ¥9,500 million.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), both net sales and operating profit declined year on year (-1.0% and -8.3% respectively), while ordinary profit increased by +2.4%. This divergence is mainly attributable to a sharp expansion in equity in earnings of affiliates, from ¥1,874 million to ¥3,532 million. The underlying strength on an operating profit basis is on a declining trend due to deterioration in product mix, increased R&D expenses, and lower profit at Faltec, and caution is warranted regarding the "apparent improvement" in ordinary profit that is dependent on equity-method income. The earnings trends at Asian joint venture partners remain the biggest point of focus going forward.

Faltec Group posted a significant decline in both revenue and profit in FY2026 (ending March 2026), with net sales of ¥72,925 million (down ¥5,973 million, -8% year on year) and segment profit of ¥1,403 million (down ¥790 million, -36% year on year). While the main cause is said to be a decline in production and sales volumes at automakers, the segment profit margin remains at a low level of approximately 1.9%. Even in the FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast, net sales are expected to remain flat and operating profit is expected to see only a slight increase, meaning that progress in improving Faltec's earnings structure (cost reduction, price optimization, and expansion of ADAS-related parts) will be key to improving consolidated results.

The consolidated earnings forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) calls for net sales of ¥190,900 million (+0.2%), operating profit of ¥10,600 million (+3.1%), ordinary profit of ¥15,000 million (-7.2%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8,100 million (-13.8%). The forecast declines in ordinary profit and net income suggest the fading of equity-method income gains and the one-time nature of gains from the sale of held assets. While the forecast is said to incorporate to some extent external risks such as the situation in the Middle East, US tariffs, and slowing demand in ASEAN, in a business structure dependent on internal combustion engines, concretizing measures to address the risk of medium- to long-term demand decline amid accelerating electrification remains a matter of ongoing investor interest.

Growth Strategy

Pursuing dual-track management to maximize powertrain profits while nurturing frontier business fields, aiming to diversify the earnings base

Accelerating development of components compatible with carbon-neutral fuels (hydrogen, etc.) and high-performance Piston Rings for HEV/PHEV applications. The increase in R&D expenses is a factor behind the decline in profit in the Japan segment, but is positioned as an advance investment to maintain future competitiveness. The company aims to maximize profitability in markets where internal combustion engines remain in use.

Investment in equity-method affiliates expanded to ¥21,755 million (¥19,388 million in the previous fiscal year). Equity in earnings of affiliates for FY2026 (ending March 2026) expanded to ¥3,532 million, approximately 1.9 times the previous fiscal year, contributing to supporting ordinary profit. Through deepening transactions with local Chinese automakers, the company aims to maintain and strengthen the high profitability of the Asia segment (profit margin of approximately 16.6%).

To move away from dependence on internal combustion engines, the company is cultivating new business areas including Industrial Rubber Parts & Resin Products, EV-related products, and nano materials. The increase in tangible fixed assets etc. for FY2026 (ending March 2026) rose significantly to ¥13,914 million (¥9,463 million in the previous fiscal year), reflecting progress in strengthening production capacity and technological capabilities through capital investment.

For the Faltec Group, whose segment profit fell sharply by -36% year on year in FY2026 (ending March 2026) due to lower production volumes at automakers, the company aims to recover profitability through cost reduction activities, appropriate pricing, and expanding demand for ADAS-related exterior parts such as millimeter-wave radar covers. Sales are expected to be flat and profit to increase slightly in FY2027 (ending March 2027).

Following a stock split (1-for-2) in October 2025, the annual dividend for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was increased to ¥56 per share (post-split basis) (payout ratio of 39.1%). An annual dividend of ¥56 is also planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). As a subsequent event, the company resolved to conduct a share buyback with an upper limit of ¥4,500 million and 4 million shares (June 2026 to March 2027). The policy is to pursue both improved capital efficiency and expanded shareholder returns.

Last updated: July 19, 2026