KUNIMINE INDUSTRIES CO.,LTD (5388) Stock Price

Kunimine工業 operates three main business segments: Bentonite, Clay Science, and Agriculture. These businesses are managed by the company and its six subsidiaries.

The Bentonite segment manufactures and sells products for raw materials, environmental construction, and pet litter, as well as distributes drilling mud additives. Kuniminekai Co., Ltd. and Kawasaki Mining Co., Ltd. handle the mining and sale of raw ore.

The Clay Science segment manufactures and sells refined bentonite, environmental treatment agents, soil improvement agents, and feed additives. These products support environmental protection and agricultural applications.

The Agriculture segment manufactures, processes, and sells agrochemicals, agrochemical bases, and agricultural materials. It also provides transportation and handling services, meeting a wide range of agricultural needs.

Kunimime Industrial aims to enhance corporate value through effective utilization of underground resources. The company places particular emphasis on cultivating "quality and technology," and contributes to society by meeting diverse customer needs. Through this approach, the company pursues sustainable growth.

The company has formulated a three-year medium-term management plan with fiscal 2023 as the first year and revised its targets for fiscal 2025. Specifically, the company targets consolidated net sales of 16.9 billion yen, consolidated operating profit of 1.6 billion yen, and ROE of 5.7% or higher. This aims to achieve ROE that exceeds the cost of shareholder capital.

As a growth strategy, the company is strengthening initiatives in decarbonization-related, national resilience-related, and circular economy sectors. Specifically, the company is focusing on geothermal power generation, radioactive waste treatment, and forest management businesses. Through these efforts, the company aims for growth in the environmental construction sector.

Expansion into new business areas is also a key strategy. The company is advancing seed coating operations and gas barrier material development, targeting market expansion in the agriculture and clay science sectors. This secures new revenue streams.

The company is actively expanding into overseas markets. In particular, it is strengthening entry into ASEAN markets and aims to secure stable supply of high-quality raw ore. This enhances international competitiveness.

Strengthening corporate capabilities is also prioritized. Through ESG management, digital transformation promotion, new mining area development, and mining technology advancement, the company is building a sustainable growth foundation. This reinforces long-term competitive advantage.