Kimura

Basic Information

Stock Code
7461
Industry
Wholesale Industry
Category Detail
Specialty Stores & Drugstores
Prefecture
Hokkaido
Establishment Year
January 1951
Listing Year
September 1995
Official Website
https://www.kimuranet.jp/
TSE Information
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Nafco, DCM Holdings, Joyful Honda, Menhan Holdings, Alenza Holdings, RSC, Toami, Sunday, Konan Corporation, Hansman, Komeri, Genex, Arclands

Overview

Kimura is a Hokkaido-based wholesaler of residential and construction materials established in 1951. It also operates home centers and leasing businesses, serving as a leading regionally integrated company.

Current Situation

Kimura recorded consolidated sales of approximately 34 billion yen and operating profit of about 2.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2021. Centered in Hokkaido, it has established a stable revenue base with housing materials wholesale and home center operations as mainstays. It offers an abundant selection of residential and construction materials, trading with Europe, America, and Asian countries through its import business to achieve diverse product lineups. In the home center business, it operates Joyful AK and others, meeting a wide range of consumer needs with large, community-focused stores. In recent years, it has focused on strengthening its store infrastructure through logistics center relocation and new commercial facilities in Kushiro. For sustainability, it emphasizes high-quality home building with environmental considerations, promoting mid- to long-term growth strategies through business diversification and efficiency improvements. While deepening ties with local communities, it aims to expand earnings through new store openings and leasing businesses.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Originally started as a small hardware store in Sapporo.
  • Holds top-class market share in Hokkaido building materials wholesale.
  • Jointly operates home centers with Joyful Honda and Arclands.
  • Imports diverse products from Europe, America, and Asian countries.
  • Exhibits annually at the Hokkaido Home Builders Show to share information.
  • Sales floor area of large stores reaches 6,000 tsubo.
  • Maintains high safety standards in the leasing business within the industry.
  • Ensures stable earnings through product deployments meeting diverse customer needs.
  • Achieved operational efficiency through logistics center relocation.
  • Long-established company with strong ties to local communities.
  • Implements risk diversification through multifaceted business expansion.
  • Company name derives from the founder's family name.
  • Awarded by the Hokkaido Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • Has multiple subsidiaries and promotes business diversification.
  • Employs approximately 680 people on a consolidated basis.

Hidden Connections

  • Joyful AK has capital and business alliances with Joyful Honda and Arclands.
  • Parent company Kaneki holds over 35% stake as major shareholder, contributing to management stability.
  • Built long-term trading relationships with local companies through residential materials imports from Asian countries.
  • Transactions with local Sapporo general contractors and builders account for the majority of sales.
  • High-quality materials in the leasing business receive high evaluations at local construction sites.
  • Subsidiary Kimura Lease is an important revenue source within the group.
  • Commercial facility development in Kushiro region is a strategic investment aimed at regional revitalization.
  • Home center store operation expertise is highly evaluated even by competitors.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Continued housing construction demand in Hokkaido and Tohoku regions
  • Expansion of community-focused home center market
  • Increasing demand for construction leasing and promotion of reuse
  • Enhanced product competitiveness through diversified imported materials
  • Growing demand from expansion of eco and energy-saving materials market
  • Cost reductions through digitalization and logistics efficiency
  • Stable revenue from regional commercial facility development
  • Strengthened collaboration with general contractor groups
  • Expansion of residential renovation market
  • Sales expansion responsive to customer needs
  • Improved service quality through talent development
  • Active investments in innovation

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve over 50% market share in Hokkaido building materials wholesale
  • Increase home center stores to 20 locations
  • Expand annual sales to approx. 50 billion yen
  • Reduce environmental impact and improve services in leasing business
  • Thorough community contributions and environmentally considerate management
  • Efficiency through advanced automation of logistics centers
  • Strengthen diverse import channels and risk diversification
  • Promote digital transformation
  • Improve employee work environment and strengthen talent acquisition
  • Promote establishment and revitalization of regional commercial facilities

Business Segments

Residential Building Materials Wholesale

Overview
Wholesales a wide range of materials to residential construction sites, ensuring stable supply.
Competitiveness
Logistics optimization based in Hokkaido and diverse import procurement
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Local Builders
  • Renovation Contractors
  • Building Management Companies
  • General Contractors
  • Design Firms
  • Construction Subcontractors
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Municipalities
Products
  • Interior and Exterior Building Materials
  • Sashes and Window Components
  • Residential Equipment
  • Insulation Materials
  • Waterproofing Materials
  • Construction Scaffolding Materials
  • Temporary Materials
  • Tools and Machinery
  • Construction Materials Delivery Services
  • Imported Building Materials

Home Center Operations

Overview
Supports regional consumption by offering a wide variety of items in large stores.
Competitiveness
Large-scale store expansion focused on communities and product diversity
Customers
  • General Consumers
  • DIY Enthusiasts
  • Gardening Businesses
  • Pet Owners
  • Local Companies
Products
  • DIY Supplies
  • Daily Sundries
  • Gardening Supplies
  • Pet Food and Supplies
  • Household Tools
  • Gardening Fertilizers

Leasing Business

Overview
Provides rental of temporary materials for construction sites.
Competitiveness
High-quality rental equipment emphasizing safety
Customers
  • Construction Companies
  • Civil Engineering Firms
  • Contractors
Products
  • Scaffolding Rental
  • Temporary Lighting Rental
  • Safety Equipment Rental

Real Estate Sales and Leasing

Overview
Contributes to the region through sales and leasing services for residential real estate.
Competitiveness
Community-focused real estate development and rental operations
Customers
  • Individual Buyers
  • Investors
  • Rental Tenants
Products
  • Condominium Sales
  • Rental Housing Operations

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Strong customer base grounded in Hokkaido
  • Wide range of residential building materials handling and import capabilities
  • Business diversification through home center expansion
  • Business diversity from leasing operations
  • Efficient logistics center operations
  • Long-term community-focused management
  • Stable financial foundation
  • Collaboration with parent company Kaneki
  • Customer expansion through multi-regional deployment
  • Broad product lineup
  • Highly specialized sales staff
  • Strong supplier network
  • Active new store openings
  • Trust from local communities
  • Integrated wholesale and retail strategy

Competitive Advantages

  • Hokkaido-centered community-focused management as the foundation of competitive superiority
  • Integrated services from residential materials to leasing and home centers
  • Diverse import networks from Europe, America, and Asia for valuable product sourcing
  • Direct access to broad consumers through store operations
  • Rapid product supply through logistics optimization
  • Strong transaction relationships with small and medium construction companies
  • Secured funding through collaboration with capital partners
  • Product deployment responsive to local customer needs
  • Customer support through differentiated home center strategies
  • Risk diversification enabled by multi-faceted businesses
  • High service quality maintained through strong employee training
  • Superiority of regional brand over competitors
  • Active introduction of environmentally friendly products
  • Long-established industry pipelines
  • Customer-oriented sales approach

Threats

  • Erosion of local base by nationwide expansion of major competitors
  • Demand instability due to construction industry business cycles
  • Profit pressure from raw material price fluctuations
  • Rising logistics costs
  • Labor shortages making talent acquisition difficult
  • Intensified competition from increasing new entrants
  • Operational burdens from strengthened regulations
  • Supply chain disruptions from natural disasters
  • Decline in regional consumer purchasing power
  • Risks from import regulations and tariff changes
  • Reputation damage from material quality issues
  • Decline in competitiveness from delayed digitalization

Innovations

2023: New Commercial Facility in Kushiro

Overview
Investing 6.2 billion yen to construct a new commercial facility in Kushiro City, aiming for opening in July.
Impact
Expected to revitalize the local economy and strengthen revenue base

2022: Logistics Center Efficiency Relocation

Overview
Demolished Sapporo General Wholesale Center and relocated to a new site to improve logistics efficiency.
Impact
Achieved improvements in delivery speed and cost efficiency

2021: Expansion of Imported Building Materials

Overview
Expanded imports of residential materials from Europe, America, and Asian countries to promote product diversification.
Impact
Strengthened sales with competitive product lineups

2020: Home Center Large Store Renovations

Overview
Expanded sales floor space and strengthened products at multiple stores including Joyful AK.
Impact
Contributed to improved customer satisfaction and sales growth

Sustainability

  • Promoting high-quality, environmentally friendly residential materials
  • Active introduction of energy-saving and insulation materials
  • Environmental conservation activities in collaboration with local communities
  • Promoting material reuse in leasing business
  • Reducing waste and strengthening recycling at stores
  • CO2 emission reductions in warehouse logistics
  • Verification of environmental standards compliance for imported materials
  • Support for environmental education for local residents
  • Development of new low-environmental-impact products
  • Introduction of energy-efficient equipment