Maxvalu Tokai Co., Ltd. (8198) Stock Price

Max Valu Tokai is a subsidiary of AEON Co., Ltd. and serves as the core of supermarket operations in the Tokai region. The company operates food supermarkets across Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Gifu, Shiga, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi prefectures. It also owns subsidiaries including Delica Foods Co., Ltd. and AEON Max Valu (Guangzhou) Commercial Co., Ltd., which manufacture sushi and prepared foods and operate supermarkets.

The company procures products under the AEON Group brand "Top Value" and other labels, operates tenant stores in shopping centers, handles WAON and credit card services, and outsources logistics operations. Additionally, it operates Mister Donut franchises in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures, and Fujiya franchises in Shizuoka prefecture.

AEON Max Valu (Guangzhou) Commercial Co., Ltd. implemented various revenue-generating initiatives but was unable to secure the anticipated customer base. The company decided to dissolve and liquidate this subsidiary in May 2025. Through transactions with the AEON Group, Max Valu Tokai conducts diverse operations including product procurement, logistics, and credit card services.

Max Valu Tokai operates as a community-focused supermarket chain with a management philosophy that prioritizes customer interests. The company aims for sustainable growth by having each store provide products and services tailored to local characteristics while fostering coexistence with the communities it serves. By listening to customer feedback and responding promptly and sincerely, the company seeks to contribute to the communities in which it operates.

The company targets an operating profit margin of 4% or higher on sales, a return on assets (ROA) of 10% or higher, and a return on equity (ROE) of 10% or higher to improve operational efficiency. To achieve these metrics, the company is working to strengthen profitability and address key challenges. In particular, it is enhancing competitiveness through store operation optimization and new business initiatives.

Max Valu Tokai is advancing community-focused management in its domestic supermarket business through new store openings and renovations of existing stores. The company is also promoting operational efficiency through digital technology adoption and developing regional products. Through these efforts, the company aims to respond to changing customer needs and realize a sustainable regional society.

In the delicatessen food business, the company is strengthening product development capabilities and expanding supply while improving manufacturing processes. This enables the company to build an efficient production system and improve profitability and corporate value. Through these initiatives, the company aims to improve consolidated business results for the fiscal year ending February 2026.