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FUKUYAMA TRANSPORTING CO., LTD.

9075・Prime Market・Land Transportation

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FUKUYAMA TRANSPORTING CO., LTD.9075

Business

Fukuyama Transporting was founded in 1948 and operates as a group including 42 consolidated subsidiaries. In its core Transportation Business, the company has built a nationwide transport network, with strengths in transporting heavy & bulky freight and high-value-added cargo. In addition, it operates a 3PL logistics business centered on warehousing and distribution processing, an international transportation, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage business focused mainly on the ASEAN region, and a chartered transport business utilizing dedicated block trains and double-coupled trucks. The company also holds complementary businesses such as real estate leasing and electrical equipment construction, with major customers spanning a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

Business Model

The company employs a composite earnings model centered on the Transportation Business (approximately 77% of net sales), combined with Chartered Transport, Distribution Processing, and International Business. It utilizes assets such as a nationwide fleet of 17,296 vehicles, dedicated freight trains (the Fukuyama Rail Express, 4 routes), and double-linked trucks (50 locations) to collect freight charges, storage fees, distribution processing fees, and customs brokerage fees from shippers. While improving unit prices through freight rate revisions and a shift toward higher value-added cargo, the company is also diversifying its revenue base through warehouse floor space expansion (1,061,782 sqm) and overseas M&A.

Company Strengths

In the Heavy & Bulky Freight Transportation field, where new entry by competitors is limited, the company has actively expanded its business based on years of accumulated know-how and track record. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), transport volume expanded to 12,544 thousand tons (up 3.0% year on year), and freight transportation revenue reached ¥243,432 million (up 4.3% year on year). The high entry barriers underpin differentiation from competitors.

In addition to a transportation network spanning 6 regions nationwide with total operating revenue of ¥369,282 million (including internal sales), the company owns 4 dedicated freight train routes, 50 double-connected truck bases, and 1,088 trailers. In January 2026, it newly established the Suwa Branch and the Nagoya Distribution Center, expanding its own collection and delivery area. The depth of its physical infrastructure makes it difficult for competitors to replicate.

The Distribution Processing Business maintained high profitability, with sales of ¥23,700 million and operating profit of ¥3,821 million (operating margin of 16.1%). Business site area expanded from 1,003,200 ㎡ in the previous period to 1,061,782 ㎡, and the number of business sites increased from 122 to 126. Joint sales activities with the Transportation Business have driven new customer acquisition and deeper penetration of existing customers, forming a stable revenue base.

ENVALITH's Perspective

Operating profit for FY2026 (ending March 2025) came to ¥9,347 million (up 26.9% year on year), and profit attributable to owners of parent rose sharply to ¥13,696 million (up 56.6% year on year). However, operating profit remains at less than half the levels seen in FY2022 (ending March 2022) (¥22,091 million) and FY2023 (ending March 2023) (¥21,375 million), indicating that a full-scale recovery in earnings power has not yet been achieved. It should be noted that gain on sale of investment securities of ¥12,532 million boosted net profit.

Revenue grew 5.3% thanks to phased freight rate revisions and the capture of Heavy & Bulky Freight Transportation and high-value-added cargo. On the other hand, interest expense doubled from ¥474 million in the previous period to ¥973 million, and costs such as chartered vehicle expenses and personnel expenses continue to rise. Externally, elevated fuel costs and labor shortages are weighing on the business environment, and whether the pace of freight rate revision penetration can outpace cost increases will be key to earnings recovery.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company carried out a share buyback of ¥17,023 million, and treasury shares outstanding at period-end rose sharply to 4,844,546 shares (from 1,095,519 shares at the previous period-end). Dividends were also increased to ¥76 per share (from ¥70 in the previous period), with a substantial further increase to ¥100 planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027). Meanwhile, cash flow from financing activities showed a net outflow of ¥19,324 million, and interest-bearing debt has been on an increasing trend. The interest coverage ratio has fallen sharply to 28.4, down from 102.1 in FY2022 (ending March 2022), and changes in financial flexibility warrant close monitoring.

Growth Strategy

Simultaneous pursuit of fare rate optimization, expansion in heavy and bulky freight, growth of the 3PL business, ASEAN strengthening, and improved capital efficiency

Continuing to negotiate freight rates with low-rate, long-unrevised customers and to expand the share of high-rate shippers. Phased freight rate revisions have contributed to the revenue and profit growth in FY2026 (ending March 2026), and continued implementation is planned for FY2027 (ending March 2027) as well.

Promoting stronger capture of the Heavy & Bulky Freight Transportation segment, where new entry by competitors is limited, and expanding share in high-value-added cargo such as electronic and electrical components and machinery parts. Opened the Suwa Branch and Nagoya Distribution Center in January 2026 to strengthen proprietary pickup-and-delivery services.

Promoting the acquisition of new customers and expansion of existing customers, centered on providing the Integrated Multimodal Transport Service utilizing newly established warehouses. Also implementing price revisions in response to rising costs such as labor and construction costs, aiming to maintain and expand this high-profitability segment.

Acquired and consolidated RENOWN TRANSPORT CO., LTD. (in FY2026, ending March 2026), gaining a new customer base. Expanded cross-border trucking by establishing new sales offices in northern and southern Malaysia and strengthening the sales organization in Thailand. International Business revenue reached ¥15,244 million, up 28.5% year on year.

Working to resolve transport capacity shortages and improve the working environment for long-distance drivers by launching Relay Transportation (Trailer-Tractor System) in collaboration with industry peers. Also promoting cross-industry collaboration, including participation in the pilot program for cross-company relay transportation ("baton").

Established the Corporate Planning Division in April 2026 to jointly promote growth strategy execution, governance enhancement, and organizational strengthening. Aiming to maximize corporate value through medium- to long-term growth and improved capital efficiency. The dividend forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is ¥100 per share, a substantial increase from ¥76 in the previous fiscal year.

Last updated: July 19, 2026