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SENKO Group Holdings Co., Ltd.

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SENKO Group Holdings Co., Ltd.9069

Business

Senko Group Holdings is a comprehensive logistics systems group founded in 1946. The company, together with 200 subsidiaries and 14 affiliated companies, operates around a core Logistics Business (Truck Freight Transportation Services, Rail Freight Forwarding Services, Marine Transportation Services, warehousing, etc.), alongside four other segments: Trading Business, Life Support Business (wholesale, retail, nursing care, sports facilities), Business Support Business (BPO, IT, call centers, etc.), and Product Business (manufacturing and sale of containers and packaging materials). The group operates 428 warehouse facilities nationwide and serves a broad customer base spanning chain stores, food, chemicals, and other industries. Consolidated operating revenue for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥899,620 million.

Business Model

The company positions its Logistics Business (approximately 64% of operating revenue) as its core earnings pillar, providing high-value-added services that combine a nationwide network of distribution centers and warehouses with transportation methods (trucking, rail, and marine shipping). In addition, four complementary businesses—Trading Business, Life Support Business, Business Support Business, and Product Business—generate supplementary revenue. Through active M&A, the company continues to expand its business scope and geographic coverage, adopting a conglomerate-type model that pursues synergies across the group.

Company Strengths

The company owns 428 multi-functional warehouses at major locations nationwide, providing integrated logistics services combining truck freight transportation, rail (over 60 stations nationwide), domestic and international marine transport, and international forwarding. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), it newly opened 6 sites including Urawa, Takasaki No. 2, Kyoto PD, Shin-Fuji No. 2, Shiga Ryuo, and Atsugi, continuing to expand its infrastructure base.

Since its founding in 1946, the company has carried out numerous M&A transactions both domestically and internationally. In FY2026 (ending March 2026) alone, it brought Maruun, PDS International, Total Fresh Connection, Verite, and Toho Sogo Keibi Hosho, among others, into the group, expanding its business scope into heavy cargo transportation, India forwarding, Singapore cold chain, jewelry retail, and security services. M&A directly contributes to revenue and profit growth every fiscal period.

In response to driver shortages and the logistics "2024 problem," the company has sequentially opened dedicated truck relay transportation facilities called "TSUNAGU STATION" in Hamamatsu (February 2025), Shin-Fuji (October 2025), and Hiroshima (December 2025). It achieves greater efficiency in long-distance transportation and maintains and expands transport capacity through its own infrastructure, building a proprietary network that is difficult for competitors to replicate in a short period.

ENVALITH's Perspective

The operating margin for FY2026 (ending March 2026) remained flat year-on-year at 4.1%, and ROE came in at 8.7% (down 0.7 points year-on-year), falling short of the medium-term management plan target of 10%. While the penetration of fee revisions is supporting the margin amid continued cost pressure from rising prices and labor costs, SG&A expenses increased by ¥9,261 million year-on-year, making it necessary to assess whether revenue growth can continue to outpace cost increases.

At fiscal year-end, long-term borrowings stood at ¥206,459 million (up ¥31,980 million year-on-year) and bonds payable at ¥85,000 million (up ¥35,000 million year-on-year), reflecting a substantial increase in interest-bearing debt. Interest expenses surged from ¥3,164 million in the previous period to ¥4,353 million in the current period. While the interest coverage ratio was maintained at a level similar to the previous period (14.3x versus 14.2x), the equity ratio declined to 27.6% (down 2.6 points year-on-year), and the balance between M&A investment and financial soundness continues to warrant attention.

The consolidated earnings forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) calls for operating revenue of ¥1,020,000 million (up 13.4% year-on-year) and operating profit of ¥43,000 million (up 16.2%), reflecting an ambitious plan. While M&A promotion (a resolution to make Umios Logi Co., Ltd. a subsidiary was disclosed as a subsequent event) and expanded sales in existing businesses serve as growth drivers, uncertainty in the external environment—including the impact of U.S. trade policy, rising crude oil and materials procurement costs stemming from the situation in the Middle East, and concerns over a slowdown in personal consumption—remains a variable affecting the achievement of these results.

Growth Strategy

Toward the final year of the medium-term five-year plan, the company is advancing three pillars: M&A promotion, expansion of sales in existing businesses, and ESG management.

During the fiscal year under review, the Company newly opened six locations, including Urawa, Takasaki No. 2, Kyoto PD, Shin-Fuji No. 2, Shiga Ryuo, and Atsugi. TSUNAGU STATION expanded to three locations—Hamamatsu, Shin-Fuji, and Hiroshima—rolling out a nationwide truck relay transportation network. The Company will continue distribution center investment (acquisition of tangible fixed assets of ¥42,844 million) to drive expansion of handling volume and customer acquisition.

During the fiscal year under review, the Group welcomed Maruun Corporation (heavy cargo and petroleum/energy transportation), Verite Co., Ltd. (jewelry retail), Toho Sogo Security, PDS International (India), and Total Fresh Connection (Singapore). As a subsequent event, the Company also resolved to make Umios Logi Co., Ltd. a subsidiary. The Company will continue M&A investment (acquisition of shares of subsidiaries of ¥17,761 million) to expand its business domains both domestically and internationally.

Under the policy of targeting a 40% dividend payout ratio by the final year of the medium-term management plan (FY2027 (ending March 2027)), the Company implemented an annual dividend of ¥50 (payout ratio of 44.0%) in FY2026 (ending March 2026). For FY2027 (ending March 2027), the Company plans an annual dividend of ¥56 (forecast payout ratio of 40.1%). During the fiscal year under review, the Company also conducted share buybacks of ¥8,500 million, strengthening its overall shareholder return stance.

The Company commenced customs clearance and domestic transportation operations through PDS International in India, and cold chain operations through Total Fresh Connection in Singapore. The Company will expand the earnings base of its international logistics and forwarding business into the Asian region, and strengthen its global supply chain capabilities through collaboration with its domestic logistics business.

Although the medium-term management plan sets a target indicator of ROE of 10% or higher, the actual result for FY2026 (ending March 2026) remained at 8.7% (down 0.7 percentage points year on year). The Company will continue to pursue the penetration of price revisions, strengthened cost management, and capital efficiency improvement measures, aiming to approach the ROE target through achievement of the FY2027 (ending March 2027) forecast (operating profit of ¥43,000 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥23,400 million).

Last updated: July 19, 2026