Dependence on Market Trends in the Automotive and Information and Communications Equipment Industries
First written in FY2016. 22 of 35 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
Sanko Gosei moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2019, the same year as the typical company in this theme.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 36 of 68 companies on the "Worse" side.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026The negative impact on performance was mitigated by automakers' continued production increases.Annual report
「In Japan, Europe, Asia and North America, production by major customers, the automakers, remained on an increasing trend, resulting in molded products revenue of ¥81,789 million, up 7.6% from the previous fiscal year.」
Although dependence on the automotive industry continued, molded products revenue increased as major customers maintained an increasing production trend, and the current fiscal year reflected a mitigated negative impact from market trends in actual results. - 2026-07-14MaterialisedEarnings
「Revenue from vehicle interior and exterior components and molds increased, resulting in revenue of ¥31,484 million, up 6.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,125 million, up 11.9%.」
Market conditions in the automotive sector, a key customer industry, continued to be reflected in regional performance. Revenue growth from vehicle interior and exterior components and molds was confirmed in Asia and North America, while revenue from vehicle interior and exterior components also increased in Europe. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Although revenue from information and communications equipment parts declined, higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥15,827 million, up 6.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥2,281 million, up 7.4% year on year. ② Europe Lower mold revenue resulted in revenue of ¥5,644 million, down 6.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥42 million, down 78.4% year on year. ③ Asia Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥16,487 million, up 8.0% year on year, and segment profit of ¥605 million, up 37.6% year on year. ④ North America Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥10,954 million, up 13.8% year on year, and segment profit of ¥764 million, up 48.9% year on year.」
Dependence on market trends, primarily in the automotive-related industries of major customers, continues to appear in actual results as regional fluctuations in revenue and profit. Europe recorded lower revenue and a substantial decline in profit due to lower mold revenue, while Asia and North America recorded higher revenue and profit due to higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds. - FY2025MaterialisedAnnual report
「In Europe and Asia, production by major customers, the automakers, remained on a declining trend, while production in Japan and North America remained on an increasing trend. As a result, molded products revenue was ¥76,048 million, down 3.5% from the previous fiscal year.」
Dependence on the automotive industry appeared in actual results as lower molded products revenue through production cuts by major customers in Europe and Asia. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「② Europe Although mold revenue increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥6,018 million, down 4.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥198 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥120 million in the same period of the previous year. ③ Asia Although revenue from information and communications equipment and other home appliances increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥15,263 million, down 11.7% year on year, and segment profit of ¥439 million, up 2.5% year on year.」
Lower revenue from automotive-related vehicle interior and exterior parts, a major customer industry, appeared in actual results as lower revenue in Europe and Asia. In contrast, Europe turned from a loss to a profit, while Asia remained profitable. - FY2024-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Japan Although mold revenue declined, higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥20,838 million, up 4.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥2,581 million, up 38.9% year on year.」
Dependence on the industries of major customers, primarily automotive-related parts, continues to appear as regional fluctuations in revenue and profit. Performance fluctuations associated with higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds in Europe, Asia and North America are also described. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Although mold revenue declined, revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts increased, resulting in revenue of ¥14,319 million, up 8.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,930 million, up 53.4% year on year. ② Europe Although mold revenue declined, revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts increased, resulting in revenue of ¥6,306 million, up 49.6% year on year. The segment recorded a loss of ¥120 million, compared with segment profit of ¥171 million in the same period of the previous year, due to higher labor and other expenses associated with increased orders. ③ Asia Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥17,287 million, up 13.1% year on year, and segment profit of ¥429 million, up 16.6% year on year. ④ North America Although mold revenue declined, revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts increased, resulting in revenue of ¥8,010 million, up 38.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥211 million, up 51.0% year on year.」
Dependence on the industries of major customers, primarily automotive-related parts, continues to appear as regional fluctuations in performance. Although all 4 regions recorded higher revenue, Europe recorded a loss due to higher labor and other expenses associated with increased orders. - FY2024-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥6,677 million, up 14.5% year on year, and segment profit of ¥799 million, up 77.9% year on year. ② Europe Although mold revenue declined, revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts increased, resulting in revenue of ¥2,825 million, up 30.8% year on year. The segment recorded a loss of ¥151 million, compared with segment profit of ¥150 million in the same period of the previous year, due to factors including higher production preparation costs, including labor and other expenses, associated with increased orders. ③ Asia Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥8,109 million, up 9.7% year on year, while segment profit was ¥96 million, down 51.2% year on year. ④ North America Although mold revenue declined, revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts increased, resulting in revenue of ¥3,498 million, up 23.2% year on year. The segment recorded a loss of ¥172 million, compared with segment profit of ¥28 million in the same period of the previous year, due to factors including higher production preparation costs, including labor and other expenses, associated with increased orders.」
Dependence on the industries of major customers, primarily automotive-related parts, continues to appear in actual results as regional fluctuations in revenue and profit. Japan and Asia recorded higher revenue, while Europe and North America recorded losses due to production preparation costs and other expenses associated with increased orders. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「In the United States, increases in tariffs on imported automobiles and parts may be proposed. If an event occurs that affects market trends in the industry, such as the imposition of tariffs, it could adversely affect the Group's business, financial position and operating results.」
Dependence on the automotive industry and tariff risk have been retained, but the wording has changed from the previous "the possibility that tariffs may be imposed" to "increases in tariffs may be proposed." - FY2023-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥19,866 million, up 16.0% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,858 million, up 47.9% year on year. ② Europe Although mold revenue was broadly flat, higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥6,221 million, up 57.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥167 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥220 million in the same period of the previous year. ③ Asia Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥22,845 million, up 24.1% year on year, while segment profit was ¥505 million, down 24.7% year on year. ④ North America Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥8,332 million, up 38.5% year on year, while segment profit was ¥41 million, down 77.1% year on year, due in part to higher labor costs and other factors.」
Dependence on the industries of major customers, primarily automotive-related parts, continues to appear in actual results as regional fluctuations in revenue and profit. Although all regions recorded higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts, segment profit declined in Asia and North America. - FY2023-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥13,234 million, up 12.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,258 million, up 40.7% year on year. ② Europe Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥4,215 million, up 64.7% year on year, and segment profit of ¥171 million, compared with a loss of ¥94 million in the same period of the previous year. ③ Asia Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and home appliance parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥15,281 million, up 39.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥368 million, up 5.4% year on year. ④ North America Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥5,786 million, up 47.1% year on year, while segment profit was ¥140 million, down 5.6% year on year.」
Dependence on the industries of major customers, primarily automotive-related parts, continues to appear as fluctuations in revenue and profit by region. All 4 regions recorded higher revenue, while North America saw segment profit decline by 5.6%. - FY2023-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥5,834 million, up 4.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥449 million, up 63.3% year on year. ② Europe Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds resulted in revenue of ¥2,160 million, up 39.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥150 million, up 692.7% year on year. ③ Asia Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and home appliance parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥7,392 million, up 58.1% year on year, and segment profit of ¥196 million, up 161.0% year on year. ④ North America Higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥2,840 million, up 40.8% year on year, while segment profit was ¥28 million, down 50.4% year on year.」
Dependence on the industries of major customers, primarily automotive-related parts, continues to appear as fluctuations in revenue and profit by region. Japan, Europe and Asia recorded higher revenue and profit, while North America recorded higher revenue but a 50.4% decline in segment profit. - FY2022-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Vehicle interior and exterior parts revenue declined, partly due to automakers' production cuts caused by semiconductor shortages and other factors, resulting in revenue of ¥17,121 million, down 2.5% year on year. Segment profit was ¥1,256 million, up 7.4% year on year, due in part to improved mold profitability.」
Automakers' production cuts due to semiconductor shortages spread to the Japanese business as lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts, with dependence on automotive industry market trends appearing in actual results. In contrast, segment profit increased due to improved mold profitability. - FY2022-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「The decline in revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts, reflecting automakers' production cuts due to semiconductor shortages and other factors, resulted in revenue of ¥11,774 million, down 5.2% year on year, while segment profit was ¥894 million, up 7.6% year on year.」
Automakers' production cuts spread to the Japanese business as lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts, with dependence on automotive industry market trends appearing in actual results. - FY2022-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although mold revenue declined, higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and home appliance parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥4,675 million, up 52.7% year on year, and segment profit of ¥75 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥89 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Dependence on automotive-related parts continued to appear in regional performance, with Asia recording higher revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and a return to segment profitability. - FY2021-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although mold revenue increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥12,415 million, down 5.4% year on year, while segment profit was ¥377 million, up 66.9% year on year.」
Lower revenue from automotive-related vehicle interior and exterior parts continued to appear in the Asian business, with dependence on market trends reflected in actual results as a decline in revenue. In contrast, segment profit increased due to higher mold revenue, cost improvements and other factors. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although mold revenue increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥7,573 million, down 15.6% year on year, while segment profit was ¥218 million, up 23.7% year on year.」
The decline in revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulting from dependence on the automotive-related market continued to appear in the Asian business, with revenue down 15.6%. In contrast, segment profit increased due in part to higher mold revenue. - FY2021-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「① Japan Revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts and information and communications equipment parts declined, resulting in revenue of ¥5,358 million, down 3.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥195 million, up 20.0% year on year. ② Europe Although revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts declined, a substantial increase in mold revenue resulted in revenue of ¥1,613 million, up 5.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥193 million, up 138.8% year on year. ③ Asia Although mold revenue increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, Indonesia and India resulted in revenue of ¥3,062 million, down 28.7% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥89 million, compared with segment profit of ¥93 million in the same period of the previous year. ④ North America Higher orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥1,721 million, up 7.7% year on year, and segment profit of ¥125 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥44 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The impact of dependence on the automotive-related market appeared in actual results as lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Asia, a 28.7% decline in revenue and a segment loss of ¥89 million. In contrast, Europe and North America recorded higher revenue and improved profit due to orders for molds or vehicle interior and exterior parts. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, Europe, Asia and North America, major customers, the automakers, reduced production and suspended operations worldwide amid the spread of COVID-19, resulting in molded products revenue of ¥39,810 million, down 12.7% from the previous fiscal year.」
The risk from dependence on automotive industry market trends spread further to actual results through worldwide production cuts and operating suspensions by major customers, appearing as a 12.7% decline in molded products revenue. - FY2020-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although mold revenue was broadly flat with a slight decline, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥4,678 million, down 20.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥296 million, down 45.0% year on year.」
Lower revenue from automotive-related vehicle interior and exterior parts spread to the European business, with dependence on market trends continuing to appear in actual results as declines in revenue and segment profit. - FY2020-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although mold revenue was broadly flat with a slight increase, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulted in revenue of ¥3,310 million, down 12.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥255 million, down 26.1% year on year. Although mold revenue increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand and Indonesia resulted in revenue of ¥8,968 million, up 1.3% year on year, and segment profit of ¥176 million, down 50.1% year on year.」
Lower revenue from automotive-related vehicle interior and exterior parts spread to segment performance in Europe and Asia, with dependence on market trends appearing in actual results as declines in revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although mold revenue increased, lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand and Indonesia resulted in revenue of ¥4,294 million, down 2.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥93 million, down 49.0% year on year.」
Lower revenue from vehicle interior and exterior parts resulting from dependence on the automotive-related market has spread to the Asian business, appearing in actual results as a 2.9% decline in revenue and a 49.0% decline in segment profit. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In particular, the automotive industry, which accounts for a high proportion of the Group's sales mix, is facing the possibility that the United States may impose tariffs on imported automobiles and parts. If an event occurs that affects market trends in the industry, such as the imposition of tariffs, it could adversely affect the Group's business, financial position and operating results.」
Dependence on the automotive industry and tariff risk have been reiterated. In terms of actual results, North America recorded a 14.9% year-on-year decline in revenue and an 80.2% decline in segment profit due to lower orders resulting from customers bringing production in-house and lower mold revenue. This risk has been quantified, and its impact is appearing in actual results. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts resulting from customers bringing production in-house and lower mold revenue, revenue was ¥4,000 million, down 24.9% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥51 million, compared with a segment profit of ¥176 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Lower orders resulting from customers bringing production in-house and lower mold revenue continued to affect the North American business, with revenue down 24.9% for the cumulative third quarter and the segment turning from a profit in the same period of the previous year to a loss of ¥51 million. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Due in part to the impact of lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts resulting from customers bringing production in-house, revenue was ¥2,670 million, down 20.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥18 million, down 84.9% year on year.」
The decline in orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts resulting from customers bringing production in-house continued in the North American business, with revenue down 20.9% and segment profit down 84.9%. - FY2019-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Due in part to the impact of lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts as customers brought production in-house, revenue was ¥1,225 million, down 14.9% year on year, and the segment recorded a loss of ¥1 million, compared with a segment profit of ¥44 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts resulting from customers bringing production in-house have spread to the North American business, appearing in actual results as lower revenue and a segment loss. - FY2018WorsenedAnnual report
「In particular, the automotive industry, which accounts for a high proportion of the Group's sales mix, is facing the possibility that the United States may impose tariffs on imported automobiles and parts. If an event occurs that affects market trends in the industry, such as the imposition of tariffs, it could adversely affect the Group's business, financial position and operating results.」
A new factor, the possibility of US import tariffs on the automotive industry, has been added to the risk arising from dependence on the automotive and information and communications equipment industries. - FY2018-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Supported in part by increased orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, revenue was ¥13,866 million, up 11.2% year on year, and the segment recorded a profit of ¥556 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥186 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although dependence on the automotive-related market continued, revenue in Asia increased due in part to higher orders in Thailand, and the segment turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥556 million. - FY2018-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Supported in part by increased orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, revenue was ¥9,494 million, up 14.4% year on year, and the segment recorded a profit of ¥402 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥213 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the impact of dependence on the automotive-related market remained, the segment in Asia turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥402 million, due in part to increased orders in Thailand. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Supported in part by increased orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand, revenue was ¥4,518 million, up 20.3% year on year, and the segment recorded a profit of ¥157 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥206 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While the impact of the Asian business's dependence on the automotive-related market remained, revenue increased due to higher orders in Thailand, and the segment turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit. - FY2017MitigatedAnnual report
「Although orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Indonesia increased, lower sales of molds for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand resulted in revenue of ¥17,424 million, down 0.8% from the previous fiscal year, and a segment loss of ¥73 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥426 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Although the impact of the Asian business's dependence on the automotive-related market continued, the segment loss narrowed from ¥426 million to ¥73 million. - FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to lower sales of molds for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand and Indonesia, revenue was ¥12,467 million, down 6.9% year on year, and the segment loss was ¥186 million, up 201.9% year on year.」
The decline in sales of molds for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand and Indonesia continued, with the Asia segment loss widening from ¥61.7 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥186.3 million. - FY2017-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「In Asia, lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds due to stagnant domestic consumption in Thailand, the slowdown in the Chinese economy and other factors resulted in net sales of ¥8,299 million, down 19.6% year on year, and a segment loss of ¥213 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥16 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Stagnant domestic consumption in Thailand and the slowdown in the Chinese economy actually spread to lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts and molds, a 19.6% decline in Asia sales, and a segment loss of ¥213 million. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「In Thailand, affected by a slowdown in automotive sales and other factors, orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts also declined. Net sales were ¥3,757 million, down 27.0% year on year, and the segment reported a loss of ¥206 million, compared with segment profit of ¥47 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The filing states that the slowdown in automotive sales actually spread to lower orders for vehicle interior and exterior parts in Thailand and to a loss in the Asia segment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The group manufactures and sells plastic molded products and molds for plastic molding to the automotive, information and communications equipment, and other industries, and market trends in these industries may affect the group's business performance.」
The filing identifies market trends in the industries of its major customers as a factor causing fluctuations in business performance.