Risk of Erosion of Competitive Advantages Due to Competitors’ Products, Pricing and Sales Promotion
First written in FY2025. 1 of 2 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 31 of 91 companies on the "Worse" side.
121 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「If the Group's competitive advantage is undermined by competitors cutting prices, launching major new products, or strengthening advertising and promotions, its operating results and financial position may be affected through lower market share and profitability.」
Continues to identify the risk of lower market share and profitability due to competitors' pricing, products, advertising, and promotions. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「If the Group's competitive advantage is undermined by competitors cutting product prices, launching major new products that capture consumer needs, or aggressively increasing advertising and promotional spending, the Group may lose market share and suffer lower profitability, affecting its operating results and financial position.」
The risk is classified as short term in timing, low in likelihood, and low in impact. Countermeasures include developing value-added products, improving technological capabilities, and developing products that avoid price competition.