ENVALITH
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SG HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.

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SG HOLDINGS CO.,LTD.9143

Business

SG Holdings is a pure holding company established in 2006, comprising 201 consolidated subsidiaries and 7 equity-method affiliates. Centered on its core SAGAWA Express (Delivery Business), the group operates Domestic 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) and Cold Chain Logistics (Logistics Business), air and ocean forwarding (Global Logistics Business), and development and leasing of logistics facilities (Real Estate Business). Its primary customers are corporate clients (BtoB and BtoC), and its basic policy is to provide "Total Logistics" that optimizes customers' entire supply chains. Operating revenue for FY2026 (ending March 2026) was ¥1,644,762 million.

Business Model

The Delivery Business (Takuhaibin / TMS) accounts for approximately 64% of total operating revenue, forming a stable earnings base, while the Logistics Business and Global Logistics Business serve as growth areas driving revenue expansion. The Real Estate Business supports the group's infrastructure by securing a high profit margin (57.5%) through the development, leasing, and sale of logistics facilities. The company has built a system to maintain profit margins even amid rising costs, through thorough collection of appropriate freight charges and cost-linked pricing set on a transaction-by-transaction basis.

Company Strengths

In the Delivery Business, approximately 20,000 sales drivers of SAGAWA Express (as of March 31, 2026) handle pickup and sales activities, building a transportation and delivery network that covers all of Japan. This human and physical infrastructure constitutes an entry barrier that competitors cannot easily replicate in a short period, and serves as the foundation for proposing diverse package handling capabilities and value-added services (TMS, smart delivery, etc.) to corporate customers.

In July 2024, the company brought Meito Unyu (formerly C&F Logi Holdings) into the group, achieving integrated Cold Chain Logistics from the upstream supply chain through to SAGAWA Express's last mile. In the Logistics Business, operating revenue for FY2026 (ending March 2026) increased 41.7% year on year to ¥202,798 million, and operating income increased 48.5% year on year to ¥6,278 million, reflecting the effects of the integration on business performance.

The Real Estate Business achieved an operating margin of 57.5% (operating income of ¥10,374 million) in FY2026 (ending March 2026). By converting logistics facilities into trust beneficiary interests and selling them, the company enhances asset and capital efficiency, building a cyclical model that secures funding for new facility development. The Asset Management & Operation framework, managed through SG Asset Max, has also been established, fulfilling an infrastructure function that supports the financial foundation of the group as a whole.

ENVALITH's Perspective

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), short-term borrowings surged from ¥4,905 million to ¥204,787 million, mainly due to the acquisition of Morrison Inc. shares (acquisition cost: US$1,003 million). The equity ratio declined 11.3 percentage points from 55.8% in the previous fiscal year to 44.4%, and cash flow from financing activities showed a net inflow of ¥65,765 million. Operating profit in the Global Logistics Business remained limited at ¥137 million (down 96.1% year on year), suggesting it will take time for the acquisition's effects to materialize. Due to the impact of U.S. trade policy, Expolanka is lagging behind the medium-term management plan, and attention should also be paid to the impairment risk of goodwill (¥145,562 million).

The volume of Hikyaku Takuhaibin handled increased 4.2% from 1,271 million packages in the previous fiscal year to 1,324 million packages, driven mainly by an increase in cross-border e-commerce volume. It is commendable that the company achieved its volume target under the medium-term management plan ahead of schedule. On the other hand, the average unit price declined year on year due to the expansion of small parcel handling associated with the growth in cross-border e-commerce, leaving a structural challenge in which volume growth does not necessarily translate directly into unit price improvement. As an external factor, the rising e-commerce penetration rate in Japan is a tailwind, but the continued headwind of major e-commerce operators expanding their own delivery networks persists, requiring close monitoring of changes in the competitive environment.

The management target for FY2031 (ending March 2031) is operating revenue of ¥2,200,000 million, operating profit of ¥140,000 million, ROE of 15%, and ROIC of 10%. The gap remains large relative to the FY2026 (ending March 2026) results of operating profit of ¥90,247 million and ROE of 10.5%, requiring operating profit to expand approximately 1.5-fold over five years. The forecast for FY2027 (ending March 2027) anticipates steady profit growth, with operating revenue of ¥1,740,000 million and operating profit of ¥97,000 million, but achieving the long-term target will hinge on simultaneously normalizing profitability in the Global Logistics Business and managing rising costs in the domestic Delivery Business (continued increases in personnel and outsourcing expenses).

Growth Strategy

Aiming for ¥2,200,000 million in FY2031 (ending March 2031) through advanced total logistics capabilities and expansion of the global logistics platform

Cross-border e-commerce achieved the volume target of the medium-term management plan ahead of schedule in FY2026 (ending March 2026), driven by robust demand and sales efforts. The company continues to pursue improved profitability through operational efficiency and appropriate freight rate collection. In the cold chain logistics and real commerce areas, initiatives continue as the next growth areas under the medium-term management plan.

Effective April 1, 2025, C&F Logi Holdings was absorbed into Meito Unyu, establishing an integrated group operating structure. The company is pursuing maximum synergy through expansion of domestic cold chain e-commerce, joint delivery, and TMS (Transportation Management System) offerings. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), the company achieved increased revenue and profit (operating profit up 48.5%) through appropriate fee collection for existing 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) operations and productivity improvement.

In May 2025, the company acquired Morrison, an air freight forwarder based in Taiwan, establishing a complementary structure with Expolanka's ocean freight forwarding operations. The two companies are collaborating to strengthen commercial activities, procurement, and consolidate locations. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), revenue increased due to the consolidation effect of Morrison, but Expolanka fell behind plan due to the impact of U.S. trade policy. Operating profit for the Global Logistics Business was only ¥137 million, making monetization an urgent priority.

During the medium-term management plan period, the company plans to bring large-scale relay centers in the Tokyo, Kansai, and Kyushu areas into operation. This is expected to increase annual volume handling capacity and generate efficiency gains through location consolidation. The company is also raising outsourcing unit prices for partner companies, regularly holding fair trade promotion meetings, rolling out the SAGAWA Partner Program, and establishing a business succession support desk, among other measures.

FY2031 (ending March 2031) targets: operating revenue of ¥2,200,000 million, operating profit of ¥140,000 million, ROE of 15%, and ROIC of 10%. The company aims to achieve these goals in stages, using the medium-term management plan "SGH Story 2027" (FY2028 (ending March 2028) targets: operating revenue of ¥1,830,000 million, operating profit of ¥110,000 million, ROE of 12%, and ROIC of 8%) as a stepping stone. In FY2026 (ending March 2026), ROE stood at 10.5%, below the target level, and normalization of profitability in the Global Logistics Business is key to achieving the long-term goals.

Last updated: July 19, 2026