Improving Sales and Earnings in the Automotive-Related Business Through New-Model Launches
First written in FY2017-Q3. 8 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-03.
T.O. Holdings moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, 2 years after the typical company in this theme (2023).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 2 of 8 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- 2026-08-03SoftenedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Sales were below the previous fiscal year, largely due to the decline in new and used vehicle unit sales. Meanwhile, the service business, including vehicle inspections and maintenance, remained firm during the fiscal year, and continued efforts to reduce expenses enabled us to maintain profit at a level comparable to the previous fiscal year.」
The automotive-related business reported lower sales due to declining new and used vehicle unit sales. Operating profit was maintained at a level comparable to the previous fiscal year due to firm performance in the service business and expense reductions. - FY2025-H1SoftenedAnnual report
「Few new models were introduced during the interim consolidated accounting period, and new-car sales volume struggled amid rising vehicle prices. Meanwhile, used-car sales remained solid as customer demand shifted toward used vehicles, but both revenue and operating profit fell below the year-earlier levels. Revenue was ¥4,730 million, down 2.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥70 million, down 38.7%.」
Because few new models were introduced and new-car sales volume stagnated, the improvement in sales and earnings previously driven by new-model launches weakened. Used-car sales remained solid, but the automotive business posted lower revenue and profit. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The gradual easing of vehicle supply shortages increased new-car sales volume and raised new-car unit prices. Together with steady performance in services such as maintenance, this resulted in revenue and operating profit both exceeding the previous fiscal year. Revenue was ¥9,790 million, up 3.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥153 million, up 7.4%.」
The automotive business posted higher full-year revenue and profit, supported by the easing of vehicle supply shortages, increased new-car sales volume, higher unit prices and maintenance services. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although both used-car sales volume and prices were below the year-earlier levels, higher unit prices for new cars and steady performance in services such as maintenance lifted revenue above the year-earlier level. Selling, general and administrative expenses also increased year on year, but this was absorbed by higher gross profit, resulting in operating profit exceeding the year-earlier level. As a result, revenue was ¥7,004 million, up 8.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥104 million, up 65.9%.」
Although used-car sales prices and volumes declined, the automotive business posted higher revenue and profit, driven by higher unit prices for new cars and steady performance in services such as maintenance. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although used-car prices declined and inventory adjustments were made, delivery delays caused by the semiconductor shortage and other factors improved from before, and new-car registrations and sales progressed steadily. Revenue exceeded the year-earlier level as services such as maintenance also continued to perform well. In terms of profit, higher unit prices resulting from increased electric vehicle sales among new cars lifted operating profit above the year-earlier level.」
The automotive business reported revenue of ¥4,836 million and operating profit of ¥115 million, supported by improved delivery delays, new-car registrations and sales, maintenance and other services, and higher unit prices resulting from increased electric vehicle sales. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased year on year as higher sales prices, driven by increased electric vehicle sales among new cars, lifted revenue. Operating profit also exceeded the year-earlier level as services such as maintenance continued to perform well.」
Revenue and operating profit in the automotive business exceeded the year-earlier levels, driven by higher sales prices resulting from increased electric vehicle sales and a focus on services such as maintenance. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although delays in vehicle deliveries due to the global semiconductor shortage and other factors continued to have an impact, new-vehicle sales exceeded the same period of the previous year following the launch of new models. In addition, a focus on services such as used-vehicle sales and maintenance resulted in net sales and operating profit exceeding the same period of the previous year.」
Despite continuing delays in vehicle deliveries due to the semiconductor shortage, the launch of new models and a focus on used-vehicle sales and maintenance resulted in automotive-related business net sales of ¥6,467 million and operating profit of ¥63 million, compared with an operating loss in the same period of the previous year, representing higher sales and profit. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the company was affected by delays in vehicle deliveries due to the global semiconductor shortage and other factors, new-vehicle sales remained strong following the launch of new models. In addition, a focus on services such as used-vehicle sales and maintenance resulted in net sales and operating profit exceeding the same period of the previous year.」
New-vehicle sales remained strong following the launch of new models, and together with a focus on services including used-vehicle sales and maintenance, this led to higher sales and profit in the automotive-related business. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the company was affected by delays in vehicle deliveries due to the global semiconductor shortage, new-vehicle orders accumulated steadily as manufacturers introduced new models. In addition, a focus on services such as used-vehicle sales and maintenance resulted in net sales and operating profit exceeding the same period of the previous year.」
The launch of new models led to a buildup of new-vehicle orders, while a focus on services including used-vehicle sales and maintenance also contributed to higher sales and profit in the automotive-related business. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders for new vehicles have been growing following the launch of the flagship new model, but supply delays from manufacturers due to the global semiconductor shortage continue, and the increase has not yet been fully reflected in net sales.」
The company indicates that the launch of new models has driven growth in new-vehicle orders, documenting specific results from its existing sales and profitability improvement measures. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Although sales of some vehicle models were suspended for a period, the effects of launching new models and other factors kept net sales at about the same level as the previous year.」
The company explicitly identifies the launch of new models for the first time as a means of maintaining net sales at the previous year's level amid the suspension of sales of some models.