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DIAMOND ELECTRIC HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.

6699・Prime Market・Electric Appliances

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DIAMOND ELECTRIC HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.6699

Business

Diamond Electric Holdings is a manufacturing group operating three businesses—Automotive Equipment, Energy Solutions, and Electronic Equipment—under a holding company structure. In the Automotive Equipment Business, the company manufactures and sells Ignition Coils for Gasoline Engines at locations worldwide (Japan, the United States, Hungary, China, Thailand, Indonesia, India, etc.). In the Energy Solutions Business, it handles residential Energy Storage Hybrid Systems (EIBS) and Power Conditioners for Solar Power Generation. In the Electronic Equipment Business, it manufactures ignition devices for household heating/cooling and hot water systems, as well as transformers and reactors, with major air conditioner manufacturers such as Daikin Industries as key customers. The group, which includes 21 consolidated subsidiaries and 3 equity-method affiliates, reported consolidated net sales of ¥96,768 million for FY2026 (ending March 2026).

Business Model

A vertically integrated model in which each operating company handles product development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance services in an integrated manner. The Automotive Equipment Business generates revenue mainly from supplying parts to automobile manufacturers, the Energy Solutions Business from selling residential energy storage systems via sales distributors, and the Electronic Equipment Business from supplying electronic components to air conditioning and home appliance manufacturers. The company has manufacturing and sales sites in more than 10 countries worldwide, and seeks to secure stable supply and earnings by building a global supply chain that addresses geopolitical risk.

Company Strengths

The company operates manufacturing bases in the U.S. (West Virginia), Hungary, China, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and other locations, ensuring stable supply to major customers while responding to geopolitical risks and rare earth supply issues. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), sales of the Automotive Equipment Business reached ¥40,468 million, up 15.9% year on year.

In the Energy Solutions Business, the company claims the No.1 domestic share for its residential energy storage hybrid system "EIBS" series. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), segment sales were ¥24,142 million with a segment profit margin of 9.5%, and the successor model "EIBS No.8 (Ebihachi)" has also begun to be launched in the market.

The company is promoting the development of V2X (V2L, V2H, V2G) product lines by combining the power conversion technology, ignition technology, and energy storage technology held by its three businesses—Automotive Equipment, Energy Solutions, and Electronic Equipment. Under its medium- to long-term management plan "Honoo no Scrum," cross-channel and cross-selling initiatives are positioned as a pillar of its growth strategy.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In the FY2026 (ending March 2026) results, an error in the accounting treatment of internal transactions between consolidated subsidiaries was discovered during the audit process, and a correction was announced on June 29, 2026. Operating profit was revised sharply downward from ¥2,753 million to ¥2,431 million (-11.7%), and profit attributable to owners of parent was revised from ¥819 million to ¥217 million (-73.5%). While the underlying results—a 5.5% increase in revenue and a 7.1% increase in operating profit—are commendable, the occurrence of an earnings restatement raises questions about the reliability of internal controls and management systems, and investors need to closely monitor the audit opinion following submission of the securities report.

The full-year forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) projects revenue of ¥99,400 million (+2.7%), but operating profit of ¥1,750 million (-28.0%), ordinary profit of ¥510 million (-75.3%), and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥10 million (-95.4%), indicating a substantial decline in profitability. For the cumulative second quarter, the company forecasts an ordinary loss of ¥170 million and a net loss of ¥420 million, making a fall into deficit in the first half almost certain. The main causes are seen as the continued impact of U.S. tariffs, intensifying competition in the Energy Solutions Business, and increased development costs for new models. The dividend payout ratio, at 100.1% (FY2026, ending March 2026), has reached a level that is difficult to sustain.

Cash flow from operating activities in FY2026 (ending March 2026) deteriorated significantly to ¥-1,379 million (compared to +¥3,588 million in the previous period). The main causes were an increase in inventories (¥-2,187 million) and a buildup of strategic rare earth inventory. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to ¥6,312 million (from ¥7,271 million in the previous period). Although the equity ratio improved to 16.7% (from 14.4% in the previous period), interest-bearing debt remains at a high level, with short-term borrowings of ¥23,651 million and long-term borrowings of ¥13,810 million (combined current and non-current portions). Amid the continuation of borrowings with financial covenants, the deterioration in operating cash flow is a factor that heightens liquidity risk.

Growth Strategy

Under the "Flame Scrum" plan, building next-generation revenue pillars through ammonia/hydrogen technology and microgrid initiatives

Combustion technology for ammonia-only firing and stable hydrogen combustion (Project A to H), pursued over approximately 9 years since 2017, is being deployed for automotive, agricultural, and marine applications. Industry recognition has been gained through coverage in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun and other media, with ongoing collaboration involving multiple customers and research institutions. This is positioned as a core technology to capture demand for decarbonization of internal combustion engines.

EIBS No.8, the successor to the Energy Storage Hybrid System, was launched in FY2026 (ending March 2026). Product renewal was undertaken to counter intensifying competition and price declines caused by market entry from overseas manufacturers. However, in the current fiscal year (FY2027, ending March 2027), issues such as memory semiconductor supply constraints remain, and a recovery in sales is expected to take time.

Centered on a joint venture with Tottori City, this regional decarbonization business aims to create industry and employment at the company's own factory locations in Sanjo (Niigata), Otawara (Tochigi), and Yokote (Akita). Synergies with EIBS No.8 are anticipated, and the initiative is positioned as the next pillar in the strategy to achieve the top regional market share. Monetization will require a medium- to long-term time horizon.

Equity capital has been expanded through share issuance via exercise of stock acquisition rights (¥1,501 million in proceeds) and utilization of the restricted stock compensation plan. The equity ratio improved to 16.7% (from 14.4% in the previous fiscal year). Expansion of the shareholding ratio of the supplier stock ownership association (All Diamond Shareholders) and cumulative stock investment by the president and executives are also being promoted. Meeting the criteria for return to the Prime Market is a medium-term goal.

Last updated: July 19, 2026