CAPITA
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 7462
- Industry
- Retail
- Category Detail
- Electric Power & Gas
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- May 1949
- Listing Year
- September 1995
- Official Website
- https://capita-inc.jp/
- TSE Information
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Overview
CAPITA is a Tokyo-based retailer founded in 1949, operating gas stations and bicycle specialty stores mainly in the Kanto region while also engaging in real estate leasing.
Current Situation
CAPITA achieved sales of approximately 4.2 billion yen in the 2020s, establishing a stable revenue base through petroleum sales, bicycle sales, and real estate leasing. As an ENEOS authorized dealer, it operates gas stations in Tokyo's 23 wards, Kanagawa, and Saitama, promoting regionally integrated services centered in the Kanto area. COGGEY brand bicycle specialty stores operate 9 locations across a wide area with a diverse product lineup. Since withdrawing from the home center business in 2008, it has focused on core operations and succeeded in improving profitability. In recent years, it has strengthened competitiveness through efficient store deployments and enhanced services. It maintains a highly specialized organization with 90 million yen in capital and 56 employees. Moving forward, it aims for sustainable growth by reinforcing regionally rooted retail and effectively utilizing real estate assets. It is responding to stricter environmental regulations while focusing on new service expansions.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Formerly operated home center business but withdrew in 2008.
- COGGEY bicycle specialty stores operate 9 locations as of 2022.
- ENEOS authorized dealer contract has continued for over 70 years since 1952.
- Founded in 1949, originally named Sugiura Shokai.
- Head office located in Daiwa Shibuya Shin-Sen Building, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
Hidden Connections
- Long-term contract with ENEOS contributes to stable fuel supply.
- Bicycle brand enjoys strong local customer support.
- Focused on real estate business after home center transfer.
- Unlike competitors, pursues combined retail and real estate operations.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Growing demand for electric assist bicycles and expanding recognition.
- Adapting fuel supply to eco-car proliferation.
- Deepening and strengthening regionally rooted services.
- Effective utilization of real estate assets and revenue diversification.
- Store energy efficiency improvements and eco-friendly management promotion.
Strategic Goals
- Maintain Kanto gas station count and improve profitability.
- Explore nationwide expansion of bicycle specialty store brand.
- Secure stable revenue via real estate leasing growth.
- Enhance contributions to community and environment.
- Advance decarbonization for sustainable management.
Business Segments
Gasoline Wholesale and Fuel Sales
- Overview
- Wholesales various fuels to transportation companies and public institutions, providing delivery services.
- Competitiveness
- Stable supply network as an ENEOS authorized dealer
- Customers
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- Transportation Companies
- Logistics Companies
- Construction Companies
- Local Governments
- Leisure Facilities
- Products
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- Regular Gasoline
- Diesel
- Heavy Fuel Oil
- Lubricants
- Fuel Delivery Service
Bicycle Sales and Repair Services
- Overview
- Provides group sales, repairs, and custom services for bicycles.
- Competitiveness
- Differentiation through original brand
- Customers
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- Schools
- Corporate Welfare
- Local Event Organizers
- Rental Cycle Operators
- Sports Clubs
- Products
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- Commuter and School Bicycles
- Sports Bikes
- Maintenance Services
- Parts Sales
- Original Brand Bicycles
Real Estate Rental Management
- Overview
- Undertakes leasing and management of owned real estate to ensure stable revenue.
- Competitiveness
- Local needs assessment and support through regional ties
- Customers
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- Individual Investors
- Small and Medium Enterprises
- Real Estate Owners
- Corporate Entities
- Products
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- Office Leasing
- Commercial Space Leasing
- Property Management Services
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Strong supply network as an ENEOS authorized dealer
- Regionally rooted store deployment
- Diversified business portfolio
- Ownership of original bicycle brand
- Flexible management despite small scale
Competitive Advantages
- High regional brand recognition in the Kanto area
- Combined gasoline and bicycle sales services
- Stable revenue base through real estate leasing integration
- Long-term solid partnership with ENEOS
- Differentiation via sports bicycle specialty stores
Threats
- Profit squeeze from gasoline price fluctuations
- Declining fuel demand due to electric vehicle adoption
- Rise of competing home centers and major mass retailers
- Unstable demand from regional economic fluctuations
- Impact of stricter environmental regulations on operations
Innovations
2021: Changed company name to CAPITA Co., Ltd.
- Overview
- Changed company name to refresh brand and reorganize business.
- Impact
- Contributes to brand recognition improvement and business strategy clarification
2020: Expanded COGGEY bicycle specialty stores
- Overview
- Added original brand specialty stores mainly in the Kanto region.
- Impact
- Boosted bicycle sales revenue and strengthened customer base
2022: Expanded self car wash machine installations
- Overview
- Installed numerous self car wash machines at gas stations to enhance convenience.
- Impact
- Improved customer satisfaction and increased ancillary revenue
2023: Strengthened direct heavy fuel oil sales
- Overview
- Expanded industrial heavy fuel oil sales and established stable supply system.
- Impact
- Increased wholesale sales and customer satisfaction
Sustainability
- Promoting introduction of energy-saving equipment
- Enhancing waste reduction and recycling
- Active participation in local cleanup activities
- Low-environmental-impact store operations
- Expanding green energy usage