JSB

Basic Information

Stock Code
3480
Industry
Real Estate
Category Detail
Real Estate & Housing
Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
Establishment Year
July 1990
Listing Year
July 2017
Official Website
https://www.jsb.co.jp/
TSE Information
TSE Information
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Overview

JSB is a Kyoto Prefecture-based real estate company founded in 1990, holding the top position in the student apartment business in the real estate industry.

Current Situation

JSB achieved net sales of 57.9 billion yen in 2022, with strengths in planning, development, and management of apartments for students. It manages 72,484 units, ranking first in the industry, and emphasizes collaboration with universities and student cooperatives. It entered the senior housing business in 2011 to diversify. Capital is approximately 4.2 billion yen, with about 1,123 employees. In the October 2020 period, it recorded ordinary income of 4.2 billion yen and net income of 2.7 billion yen, maintaining a stable financial base. It has numerous group companies and is expanding nationwide through a regional branch system. In the future, it plans growth by expanding caregiving services to meet the needs of an aging society and further strengthening student support services. Environmentally, it invests in service quality improvement while considering sustainable development. It aims to increase revenue through strengthening rental properties in major urban areas by the late 2020s.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Manages the largest number of student apartment units in Japan
  • Kyoto Prefecture-based real estate company with strong local ties
  • Entered senior housing business in 2011
  • Over 10 branches nationwide with deep regional roots
  • Proprietary brand 'UniLife' popular among students
  • Group companies include meal service business
  • Also operates student life support services
  • Japan Custody Bank is a major shareholder
  • Hybrid approach combining caregiving services and housing
  • Listed on TSE 2nd Section in 2017, promoted to 1st Section the next year
  • Masato Oka known as a key figure
  • Actively promotes collaborations with student groups and universities
  • Publicly announces long-term medium-term management plans
  • Conducts community comprehensive care contribution activities
  • Renowned for real estate management technology

Hidden Connections

  • Business partnership with Student Cooperative Union strengthens student support
  • Capital ties with major real estate firms like Mori Trust
  • Synergies among group property management, caregiving, and meal services
  • Inherited and developed business from Kyoto Student Information Center
  • Proprietary network with properties widely around universities nationwide
  • Strengthened urban business following TSE listing
  • Differentiates student housing planning by bundling furniture and life support
  • Unique support in caregiving through collaborations with local medical institutions and governments

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for caregiving housing due to aging society
  • Stable student demand backed by university enrollment numbers
  • Service efficiency and quality improvements via AI/IoT utilization
  • Expansion of support services through strengthened university ties
  • Enhanced regional contributions via local revitalization and real estate utilization
  • Development of environmentally considerate properties emphasizing sustainability
  • Expanding multicultural demand from rising international student numbers
  • Asset utilization activation through investment corporation partnerships
  • Strengthened regional medical collaborations in caregiving
  • Improved customer experience through digitalization
  • Housing proposals tailored to new lifestyle needs
  • Enhanced customer convenience via online service expansion

Strategic Goals

  • Expand managed units to 100,000 scale
  • Double senior housing business sales
  • Efficiency and customer satisfaction improvements via ICT adoption
  • Nationwide rollout of regional collaboration businesses
  • Strengthen ESG-integrated business operations
  • New customer development and diverse life support services
  • Contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Improve employee satisfaction and promote diversity
  • Strengthen disaster measures and safe living environment development
  • Comprehensive real estate services through group collaboration

Business Segments

Student Rental Housing Management

Overview
Provides integrated services from planning to management and support for student housing.
Competitiveness
Industry-leading number of managed units and strong university network
Customers
  • Universities
  • Student cooperatives
  • Real estate owners
  • Investment corporations
  • Rental management companies
  • Service-using students
  • Local governments
Products
  • Student apartment planning
  • Rental property management
  • Resident support
  • Maintenance services
  • Risk management

Senior Housing & Caregiving Services

Overview
Contributes to local communities through planning and operation of senior housing and caregiving services.
Competitiveness
High user satisfaction from integrated caregiving services and senior housing
Customers
  • Senior facility operators
  • Medical institutions
  • Care insurance providers
  • Local governments
  • Users' families
Products
  • Service-provided senior housing planning
  • Caregiving service provision
  • Facility management
  • Daily life support services

Real Estate Brokerage & Management Services

Overview
Offers a variety of services in real estate sales and rental management.
Competitiveness
Broad service range and strong group collaboration
Customers
  • Real estate owners
  • Individual investors
  • Corporate customers
  • Students
  • JSB Group companies
Products
  • Real estate sales brokerage
  • Rental management operations
  • Building maintenance management
  • Risk management

Student Life Support Services

Overview
Provides a variety of services to comprehensively support student life.
Competitiveness
Support system leveraging university collaborations
Customers
  • Students
  • Universities
  • Local governments
  • Education-related companies
Products
  • Life consultations
  • Moving support
  • Career support
  • Information provision services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Industry-leading number of student apartment managed units
  • Strong ties with student cooperatives
  • Diversified business (student and senior-focused)
  • Robust regional network and brand power
  • Stable financial base and capital strength
  • Nationwide branch expansion
  • Synergy effects with group companies
  • Expertise based on extensive track record
  • Ability to serve broad customer base
  • Specialized caregiving service capabilities

Competitive Advantages

  • Strong market dominance from top share in student apartment industry
  • Securing growth areas through senior housing business linkage
  • Differentiation via unique partnerships with universities and student groups
  • Balance of nationwide expansion and local-focused sales
  • Comprehensive customer support and quality management
  • Synergistic effects among group businesses
  • Possession of advanced rental management technology
  • Service expansion through proactive investments
  • Secured diverse sales channels
  • Stable funding capabilities

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from new entrants
  • Risk of shrinking demand due to declining student population in rural areas
  • Real estate market fluctuations and rising interest rate risks
  • Regulatory changes in senior housing and caregiving sectors
  • Risk of property damage from natural disasters
  • Concerns over service quality decline due to labor shortages
  • Potential drop in occupancy rates amid economic downturn
  • Declining profit margins from price competition
  • Supply chain delays due to geopolitical risks

Innovations

2023: Enhanced IoT Integration for Senior Housing

Overview
Introduced IoT technology for safety management and health monitoring in senior housing.
Impact
Achieved improvements in service quality and resident satisfaction

2022: Development of Smart Property Management System for Students

Overview
Developed a system to streamline rental property management and enhance services for residents.
Impact
Contributes to reduced management costs and improved customer convenience

2021: Strengthened Caregiving Service Collaborations

Overview
Improved caregiving service quality through collaborations with local medical institutions and governments.
Impact
Differentiation of services in senior housing and gained trust

2024: Promotion of Environmentally Considerate Architecture

Overview
Promoting low-environmental-impact designs in student apartments and senior housing.
Impact
Enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability

Sustainability

  • Increasing new buildings with high energy efficiency
  • Promoting barrier-free designs in senior housing
  • Strengthening community collaboration activities
  • Reducing waste and promoting recycling
  • Promoting employee work-life balance and diversity
  • Establishing guidelines for environmentally considerate property management
  • Active participation in local disaster prevention activities
  • Promoting use of renewable energy
  • Maintaining safe and comfortable living environments
  • Information sharing and awareness activities for local communities