ZUIKO CORPORATION【JP:6279】Stock Price

Zuiko primarily manufactures general industrial machinery and equipment. Specifically, the company manufactures, sells, and services sanitary napkin production machinery and disposable diaper production machinery. These products are sold widely both domestically and internationally, forming Zuiko's primary business segments.

Zuiko's group companies serve different regional markets. For example, Zuiko (Shanghai) Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. handles the East Asian market centered on China, while ZUIKO INC. covers the North American market. This enables Zuiko to achieve global market expansion.

In addition to its core business, Zuiko Medical manufactures and sells medical dressings and masks. ZUIKO INNOVATION CENTER is responsible for research and development of hygiene products and medical devices. These operations leverage Zuiko's technological capabilities across diverse business areas.

Furthermore, Zuiko manufactures and sells cotton products and personal protective equipment. This diversified product portfolio allows Zuiko to meet varied customer needs and serve a broad range of markets. These businesses are key drivers of Zuiko's growth.

Zuiko aims to create new value as a global manufacturing company under the motto "Make the Impossible Possible" and contribute to the development of the healthcare industry. Under this vision, the company is advancing strategies to achieve sustainable growth and improve corporate value over the medium to long term.

As demand for hygiene product manufacturing machinery remains modest, Zuiko is expanding into emerging markets. However, the competitive environment is intensifying due to improved technological capabilities among competitors. To address this, Zuiko is pursuing competitive renewal by enhancing added value and strengthening cost competitiveness.

Additionally, Zuiko is expanding its business portfolio through accelerated new business development to stabilize earnings. The company is actively leveraging R&D, capital investment, and M&A to build new revenue pillars and strengthen the foundation for sustainable growth.

On the financial front, Zuiko is improving capital efficiency by optimizing equity capital and utilizing interest-bearing debt. The company is also actively engaged in shareholder returns to enhance corporate value. Under the theme "SPEED & CHALLENGE," Zuiko is addressing these priorities.

The Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan sets targets using ROE, new business sales, and total dividend payout as key metrics. By 2028, Zuiko aims to achieve ROE of 6.0% or higher and new business sales of 8,000 million yen or more. Through these efforts, Zuiko is pursuing sustainable growth.