Metareal

Basic Information

Stock Code
6182
Industry
Services
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
February 2004
Listing Year
November 2015
Official Website
https://www.metareal.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Metareal is a services company established in 2004, with strengths in corporate language support services centered on automatic translation technology, and is an innovative company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

Current Situation

Metareal recorded consolidated net sales of approximately 4.159 billion yen and net assets of 1.098 billion yen in the fiscal year ended February 2022. Its mainstay automatic translation service has earned high trust from companies and research institutions, with technologies like the translation support tool 'Jukou Z' serving as the source of its competitiveness. In 2021, it changed its name from Rosetta to Metareal and strengthened its group structure. In 2022, it transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market and is in a growth phase. Although there was an issue with administrative fines for violations of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the company is focusing on technological innovation and expanding its customer base. AI development for automatic translation and multilingual support services will drive future growth. It aims for sustainable service provision and market expansion, deploying strategies adapted to domestic and international business environments.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Listed in 2015, former name was Rosetta
  • Developed industry's first translation memory-equipped automatic translation software
  • Established Groova as an in-house venture
  • Transitioned from Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers to Growth Market
  • Continuing technology development despite paying administrative fines
  • Domestic top-class market share in automatic translation field
  • Aggressive early investment in AI translation development
  • Founder Gotoku holds approximately 23% of shares as major shareholder
  • Multiple subsidiaries handling translation, education, and IT businesses
  • Consolidated net sales of approximately 4.1 billion yen in 2022

Hidden Connections

  • Subsidiary Rosetta has 100% capital relationship in automatic translation services
  • Deep ties with foreign language school Nova in the founding period
  • History of being subject to investigation by the Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission
  • Implemented group brand unification through name change
  • Possesses translation technology specialized for research institutions
  • Collaborates with IT infrastructure construction companies as outsourcing partners
  • Translation support tool 'TraTool' is a long-term project
  • Competitive relationship with translation-related companies in the stock market

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Improved translation accuracy through AI technology advancements
  • Expansion of multilingual needs and globalization
  • Acceleration of cloud service rollout
  • Increasing demand for IT/digital transformation support from corporate customers
  • Expectations for sustainability and social contributions
  • Strengthening digital shift in the translation market
  • Deepening collaboration with research and educational institutions

Strategic Goals

  • Double automatic translation business sales (over 8 billion yen)
  • Overseas sales ratio of 30% or more through global expansion
  • Maintain and improve industry-leading AI translation accuracy
  • 普及 of cloud-based multilingual platforms
  • Expansion of services to meet diverse customer needs

Business Segments

Corporate Translation Solutions

Overview
Provides solutions to improve translation quality and operational efficiency for companies across various industries.
Competitiveness
Unique superiority through advanced AI technology and customization capabilities.
Customers
  • Major manufacturers
  • Information and communication companies
  • Government offices
  • Research institutions
  • Publishers
  • Law firms
  • Financial institutions
  • Medical institutions
  • Educational institutions
  • Advertising agencies
  • Tourism companies
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Translation support tool Jukou Z
  • Online automatic translation service T-4OO
  • Translation memory-equipped software
  • Multilingual translation platform
  • AI translation system implementation support
  • Custom translation for specialized fields

Language Education and Training Services

Overview
Deploys language training and talent development support for corporations.
Competitiveness
High-quality service provision combining technology and education.
Customers
  • Corporate companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Government offices
  • Staffing agencies
  • Language schools
  • International exchange organizations
Products
  • On-site language training
  • Online learning content
  • Language testing and evaluation services
  • Talent development programs

IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services

Overview
Supports efficiency in translation operations through IT solutions.
Competitiveness
Specialized IT technology leveraging translation expertise.
Customers
  • Translation companies
  • Major SIers
  • Software development companies
  • Cloud users
Products
  • Cloud infrastructure construction
  • Translation operation platform
  • IT operation and maintenance services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High-precision automatic translation through advanced AI technology
  • Abundant translation memory data assets
  • Long track record and expertise in language education
  • Trust from being listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market
  • Provision of multilingual support services
  • Diversified expansion under holding company structure
  • Broad corporate customer base
  • Ownership of in-house developed translation tools
  • Securing talent specialized in language technology
  • Cloud platform operation technology

Competitive Advantages

  • Customizable translation solutions tailored to client needs
  • High-quality service combining AI and human editing
  • Advanced technology development through collaboration with domestic and international research institutions
  • Transparency based on Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market disclosures
  • Broad translation technology adaptable to various industries
  • Integrated provision of talent development and language education services
  • Continuous investment in improving accuracy and efficiency of automatic translation
  • Flexible service deployment centered on cloud
  • Customer trust gained through established in-house brands
  • Innovation promotion via in-house venture culture

Threats

  • Rapid advancement of AI translation technology by competitors
  • Risk of diminished corporate image due to Financial Instruments and Exchange Act violations
  • Intensified price competition from overseas entrants in the translation market
  • Sales instability due to changes in supply-demand balance
  • Increased burden of new investments accompanying technological progress
  • Escalation of information leakage and security risks
  • Intensified competition for talent acquisition
  • Strengthened regulations and data privacy issues
  • Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on overseas sales
  • Deterioration of customer economic environment due to pandemics, etc.

Innovations

2022: Deployment of AI Technology to Improve Automatic Translation Accuracy

Overview
Significantly improved translation quality and speed using the latest AI technology.
Impact
Succeeded in improving customer satisfaction and expanding orders

2021: Construction of Cloud-Based Translation Platform

Overview
Enabled efficient translation operations in a cloud environment.
Impact
Improved operational efficiency and scalability

2023: Development of Multilingual AI Dictionary

Overview
Developed AI dictionary specialized for specific fields to improve accuracy.
Impact
Contributed to increased translation orders in specific industries

2020: Renewal of Translation Memory Integrated System

Overview
Improved usability through system renewal.
Impact
Increased user numbers and improved service retention rate

Sustainability

  • Reducing environmental impact through paperless initiatives
  • Reducing CO2 emissions by promoting remote work
  • Providing language support programs to local communities
  • Promoting employment of people with disabilities and respecting diversity
  • Strengthening environmental considerations in the supply chain