MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

14th November, 2006

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SIGUMA SHOJI CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

2-25 Ainokawa Tempakuku Nagoya 468-0826 JAPAN

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30/11/2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

December 1973

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Wholesale, retail of motor gasoline (Filling station operator), wholesale of truck lashing gears

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

YEN 50.7 MILLION

 

 

Status :

Satisfactory

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

Litigation :

Clear

 


Company name

 

SIGUMA SHOJI CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

KK Sigma Shoji

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

2-25 Ainokawa Tempakuku Nagoya 468-0826 JAPAN

Tel                    : 052-896-1510    

Fax                   : 052-896-7703

URL                  : http://www.sigma-shoji.co.jp/

E-Mail address  : info@sigma-shoji.co.jp

 

 

ACTIVITIES       

 

Wholesale, retail of motor gasoline (Filling station operator), wholesale of truck lashing gears

 

 

GAS STATIONS  

 

At the caption address, Toyota (--4) (Filling stations)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

Makoto Katoh, ch                                  HIROSHI NAGASAKI, PRES

Seishiro Takahashi, dir                           Takashi Tsuzuki, dir

 

 

Yen Amount           

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY          

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 2,814 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 15 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 53 M

STARTED         1973                             EMPLOYES      15

 

 

COMMENT           

 

GAS STATION OPERATOR, WHOLESALER OF TRUCK LASHING GEARS.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 50.7 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established by Makoto Katoh in order to make most of his experience in thesubject line of business.  This firm operates 2 gas stations at the caption address and in Toyota City, where Toyota Motors is located.  Has strong business ties with this carmaker. Operates 4 filling stations at the caption address and in Toyota City.  Also wholesales lashing gears such as hooks, shackles, rollers, other for trucks.  Supplies ship bunkers, too.  Clients include Toyota Motor group firms.  Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

The sales volume for Nov/2005 fiscal term amounted to Yen 2,814 million, a 23% sharp rise from Yen 2,281 million in the previous term.  This is attributed to the skyrocketing oil prices which are passed on to consumers.  The net profit sharply increased to Yen 19 million from Yen 6 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Nov 2007 the net profit is projected at Yen 18 million, on a 3% rise in turnover, to Yen 2,900 million.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 50.7 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

           

Date Registered : Dec 1973

Legal Status                  : Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized                     : 120,000 shares

Issued                           : 30,000 shares

Sum                             : Yen 15 million

           

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Makoto Katoh (27), Hiroshi Nagasaki (26), Seishiro Katoh (13)

No. of shareholders: 7

 

Nothing detrimental is known as to the commercial morality of executives.

 

 

OPERATION

           

Activities: Operates 2 gas stations (95%); wholesales lashing gears for trucks, such as hooks, shackles, rollers, other (--5%).  Also acts as non-life insurance broker.

 

Operates 4 gas stations at the caption address and in Toyota City. 

           

 

Clients

 

[Mfrs, truck operators, shipping firms] Toyota Yuso, Toyofuji Shipping, Kimura        Unity, Toyokin Unyu, Fuji Transport, other.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

100 (wholesale div only)

Domestic areas of activities

 

Centered in Nagoya-Pref & vicinities

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Oil refineries, wholesalers] Exxon Mobil, Mitsubishi Corp, Bridgestone Tire            Chubu Hambai, Chubu Dunlop, Muraki Corp, other.

Payment record: Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Nagoya.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Nonami)

Chukyo Bank (Nonami)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

30/11/2006

30/11/2005

30/11/2004

30/11/2003

Annual Sales

 

2,900

2,814

2,281

1,700

Recur. Profit

 

..

..

..

..

Net Profit

 

18

19

6

1

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

158

141

135

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

15

15

15

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

3.06

23.37

34.18

0.00

       Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.62

0.68

0.26

0.06

Notes: Financials are not disclosed only except the above partial figures.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 30/11/2006 fiscal term.


 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Unfavourable & favourable factors carry similar weight in credit consideration. Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average/normal.

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

Credit not recommended

NR

In view of the lack of information, we have no basis upon which to recommend credit dealings

No Rating

 

 

 

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