Risk of a shortage of automobile mechanics due to a decline in the younger population
First written in FY2025. 2 of 3 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 109 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for automobile mechanic staffing remains strong. However, the number of young people seeking to become automobile mechanics and students at automobile mechanic vocational schools is declining each year as young people move away from cars.」
The risk of a talent shortage caused by declining numbers of young people and vocational students is reiterated despite strong demand for automobile mechanic staffing. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, there were no new business risks or material changes to the business risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
The risk of an automobile mechanic shortage caused by a decline in the younger population is unchanged in all material respects. - FY2025First statedAnnual report
「Demand for automobile mechanic staffing, our main business, remains strong. However, the number of young people seeking to become automobile mechanics and students at automobile mechanic vocational schools is declining each year as young people move away from cars.」
Although demand for automobile mechanic staffing remains strong, the decline in younger people and vocational students seeking qualifications due to young people moving away from cars is identified as an operating-environment risk.