JANOME Corporation【JP:6445】Stock Price

Janome operates primarily through four business segments: Consumer Appliances, Industrial Equipment, IT-Related Services, and Other Business.

The Consumer Appliances segment involves Janome and its affiliated companies in the development and manufacturing of household sewing machines, embroidery machines, and related software. These products are sold through subsidiaries including Janome America, Janome UK, and Janome Australia.

The Industrial Equipment segment focuses on the development and manufacturing of industrial machinery such as electropresses (servo presses) and tabletop robots. These products are sold through domestic and international subsidiaries, while Janome Diecast and Janome Diecast Thailand handle the manufacturing and sales of die-cast products.

The IT-Related Services segment is operated by Janome Credia, which provides IT software and information processing services. This segment addresses technological innovation and the advancement of digitalization.

The Other Business segment includes real estate rental operations. This business primarily aims to optimize asset utilization and serves as a stable revenue source.

Janome's fundamental management policy is to pursue sustainable growth and contribute to the advancement of society and culture. The company is committed to strict legal compliance, maintaining good relationships with stakeholders, and improving operational efficiency and production performance. Additionally, Janome is strengthening its research and development capabilities as well as its sales and service operations.

Under the medium-term management plan "Move! 2027," Janome has set targets of 43.5 billion yen in revenue, an operating profit margin of 9.2%, and ROE of 8.1%. This plan aims to enhance corporate value by improving profit structure and strengthening corporate capabilities. In particular, the company is driving growth across three business segments: consumer appliances, industrial equipment, and IT-related services.

In the consumer appliances business, Janome is strengthening brand identity and expanding market share in growing regions. The company is particularly focused on increasing sales of high-value-added products in North American and European markets and promoting sewing culture domestically and internationally. Janome is also prioritizing expanded sales of lightweight alloy sewing machines in the Indian market.

The industrial equipment business centers on orthogonal robots and servo presses as core products, with increased focus on Indian and Chinese markets. The company is advancing consultative sales through improved technical capabilities and new application proposals, aiming for early profitability in the industrial equipment segment.

In the IT-related business, Janome is promoting digital transformation (DX) and accumulating system development experience. Through this, the company is increasing revenue and expanding business by providing expertise to external partners. Janome Credia is taking the lead in responding to steady IT investment trends.

Janome places emphasis on ESG initiatives toward realizing a sustainable society and is addressing key issues aligned with SDG targets. The company's mission is to reduce environmental impact and contribute to a sustainable society and environment, with the ultimate goal of enhancing corporate value.