A ranking published by Diamond Online analyzed 1,885 listed owner-managed companies using six indicators and introduces the top wholesale companies among 199 covered. 神戸物産 ranked second, while the top-ranked company was the creator of a nationally popular character.
Owner-managed companies were evaluated on a 100-point scale by standardizing six indicators: market capitalization, revenue, operating margin, ROA, equity ratio and current ratio. A ranking of 199 wholesale companies was then compiled from the overall ranking of listed owner-managed companies.
神戸物産 has indicated a policy of strengthening an integrated food production and sales structure within its group, and has proceeded with the acquisition of 柏露酒造 and the purchase of a 19.8% stake in マキヤ. This will promote integration from production through sales.
Against a backdrop of volatility in the energy market, 日新商事 announced an MBO and disclosed plans to conduct a tender offer through an acquisition vehicle. Owner-managed companies may continue to pursue strategies using a range of methods, including MBOs.
The next page presents the top-ranked wholesale companies among the 199 covered and states that the top position is held by the company that created a nationally popular character.