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SEINO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.

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SEINO HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.9076

Business

Seino Holdings is a pure holding company for a comprehensive logistics group comprising 91 consolidated subsidiaries and 20 affiliated companies, centered on Seino Transportation, a pioneer in LTL (Less-than-Truckload/Route Truck) Transportation. In its core Transportation Business, the group leverages its nationwide route network to operate LTL (Less-than-Truckload/Route Truck) Transportation, Logistics Business, Chartered Transportation Business, and International Transportation & Customs Brokerage. It also has a diversified business portfolio including the Automobile Sales Business (trucks and passenger cars), Merchandise Sales Business (fuel, paper products, nursing care products), Real Estate Leasing Business (utilization of former sites), and Others such as information and construction. Its main customers are domestic commercial freight shippers, and in international transportation the group also maintains operations in Asia, North America, and Europe.

Business Model

The Transportation Business is the earnings pillar, accounting for approximately 78% of net sales of ¥812,965 million, with LTL freight rates, logistics contract fees, and chartered freight rates as its main revenue sources. The Automobile Sales Business (net sales of ¥110,346 million) secures stable earnings through new and used car sales and maintenance services. The Real Estate Leasing Business converts former truck terminal sites into high-value-added leasing properties, functioning as a highly profitable segment with an operating margin of 73.7%. Under the holding company structure, indirect functions are consolidated to create group-wide synergies.

Company Strengths

Seino Transportation serves as the core, with 47 nationwide consolidated subsidiaries building a route network for mutual transportation. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the Transportation Business posted sales of ¥630,890 million and operating profit of ¥27,425 million, achieving a 32.2% year-on-year increase in operating profit through progress in securing appropriate freight rates focused on long-distance, high-weight segments and improved loading efficiency.

In October 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Logistics (now MD Logis Co., Ltd.) was made a consolidated subsidiary. By integrating the company's advanced logistics know-how with the Seino Group's transportation network and systems, the full-year consolidation effect contributed to Transportation Business revenue in FY2026 (ending March 2026), resulting in a 13.9% year-on-year increase in Transportation Business sales.

The Real Estate Leasing Business, which converts idle assets such as former truck terminal sites into high-value-added leasing properties, is a highly profitable segment with an operating margin of 73.7% in FY2026 (ending March 2026) (sales of ¥2,456 million, operating profit of ¥1,810 million). Sixteen group companies are involved, continuously promoting use conversion based on regional demand analysis.

ENVALITH's Perspective

Return on equity (ROE) for FY2026 (ending March 2026) improved to 5.6% from 4.7% in the previous fiscal year, but a large gap remains versus the mid- to long-term target of ROE 8.0% or higher. The operating margin is on an improving trend at 4.6% (versus 4.1% in the previous fiscal year), reflecting progress in securing appropriate freight rates and cost optimization, but continued efforts will be needed to further improve profitability amid the ongoing increase in chartered transportation and outsourcing costs. Whether the FY2027 (ending March 2027) operating profit forecast of ¥41,400 million (up 10.1% year on year) can be achieved is a point of attention.

Following completion of the conversion of convertible bond-type bonds with subscription rights to shares (¥25,049 million), treasury shares decreased and net assets expanded significantly. The equity ratio improved from 51.5% to 56.1%. Meanwhile, short-term borrowings declined sharply from ¥83,153 million to ¥6,884 million, while long-term borrowings surged from ¥5,875 million to ¥82,578 million, reflecting increased use of syndicated loans (¥40,000 million). The interest coverage ratio declined from 84.3 times to 43.0 times, and the risk of increased interest payment burden amid a rising interest rate environment warrants close monitoring.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), freight volume handled fell slightly below the previous year's results, against a backdrop of sluggish personal consumption growth due to rising prices. The main drivers of the increase in net sales were the consolidation effect of MD Logis and progress in securing appropriate freight rates, with the quantitative recovery remaining limited. Amid an ongoing external environment in which domestic freight transport volume continues to fall below the previous year's level, the FY2027 (ending March 2027) net sales forecast of ¥825,500 million (up 1.5% year on year) can be read as a conservative outlook. It should also be noted that the cost burden of addressing driver shortages and working-hour regulations (increases in chartered transportation and outsourcing costs) will continue to be a constraining factor on profit margin improvement.

Growth Strategy

Under Roadmap 2028, the company aims to achieve ROE of 8% through the promotion of O.P.P., strengthening of logistics operations, and improvement of capital efficiency.

The company is integrating MD Logis's advanced logistics expertise, consolidated as a subsidiary in October 2024, with the Group's transportation network and system infrastructure to enhance the value-added nature of domestic and international logistics services. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), MD Logis contributed to earnings for the full fiscal year, resulting in a substantial improvement in Transportation Business profit, up 32.2% year on year.

Through the Open Public Platform, which enables collaboration both within and outside the Group across industries, the company is promoting joint transportation efforts that transcend corporate boundaries and complementing inefficient areas. Concretization is accelerating with the establishment of the joint venture "TGL Sanin Corporation" with Fukuyama Transporting in April 2026 and the basic agreement on a business alliance with AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings.

The company has subdivided the Transportation Business domain into six segments and established dedicated strategy departments within the company for each. This strengthens the promotion of Group-wide initiatives, accelerating the creation of synergies across the Group and new value creation through O.P.P., with the aim of realizing a "transportation-powered nation."

The company continues to promote the collection of appropriate freight rates across weight and distance bands, while optimizing costs through more sophisticated dispatch operations, AI-driven labor savings, and improved loading efficiency. The operating margin for FY2026 (ending March 2026) improved to 4.6% (from 4.1% in the previous fiscal year). Operating profit for FY2027 (ending March 2027) is projected at ¥41,400 million, up 10.1% year on year.

Following the completion of conversion of convertible bond-type bonds with stock acquisition rights, the equity ratio improved to 56.1%. Net assets per share reached ¥2,732.16 and net income per share reached ¥157.00, both showing steady improvement. The company maintains an annual dividend of ¥104 (payout ratio of 66.2%) and continues a capital policy that emphasizes a balance between shareholder returns and growth investment.

Last updated: July 19, 2026