MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

06.12.2007

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

AWAJI STEEL PIPE CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

2-5-6 Shibatani Suminoeku Osaka 559-0021

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2006

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

Jan 1960

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Export of steel pipes

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

B

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

26-40

B

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

Small

 

Maximum Credit Limit :

Yen 17.1 millions

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 


name

 

AWAJI STEEL PIPE CO LTD

 

 

REGD NAME

 

Awaji Kokan KK

 

 

MAIN OFFICE

 

2-5-6 Shibatani Suminoeku Osaka 559-0021 JAPAN

Tel        : 06-6685-6531    

Fax       : 06-6681-6367

URL      : N/A

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Export of steel pipes

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Nil

 

 

FACTORY(IES)

 

(subcontracted/processing)

 

 

OFFICERS

 

SHOGO NADE, PRES

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 930 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 12 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 108 M

STARTED         1960                             EMPLOYES      20

 

 

COMMENT

 

EXPORTER OF STEEL PIPES.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

                       

MAX CREDIT LIMIT: YEN 17.1 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS. 

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by Shogo Nade in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  This is a trader, with processing division, for exporting steel pipes.  Goods are exported to Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, other S/E Asian countries.  Has a subsidiary, Awaji Steel Pipe KK, engaged in processing of the products.  Goods are supplied from major steel mfrs and traders.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

           

Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

The sales volume for Dec/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 930 million, a 6% up from Yen 880 million in the previous term.  Weaker Yen against foreign currencies boosted the sales in Yen terms.  The net profit was posted at Yen 3 million, up from Yen 2 million a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Dec 2007 the net profit is projected at Yen 3 million, on a 4% rise in turnover, to Yen 970 million.  Weaker Yen also will assist sales growth. 

 

The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 17.1 million, on 30 days normal terms. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:            Jan 1960

Legal Status:                 Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:                    80,000 shares

Issued:                          24,000 shares

Sum:                            Yen 12 million

Major shareholders (%): Shogo Nade (100)

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Exports galvanized tubes & pipes, calorized pipes, welded steel tubes & pipes, other (--100%).

 

Goods are supplied from domestic steel mfrs, and partially processed at a subsidiary maker, Awaji Steel Pipe KK.

 

Clients: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Exports to Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, other S/E Asia

 

Also shipped to domestic clients. 

 

No. of accounts: Unavailable

 

Domestic areas of activities: Centered in greater-Osaka

 

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] JFE Shoji Trade Corp, Sumikin Bussan Corp, other.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Osaka.  Office premises at the caption address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

 

MUFG (Shinanobashi)

SMBC (Osaka H/O)

 

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

 

(In Million Yen)

Terms Ending:

 

31/12/2007

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

31/12/2004

Annual Sales

 

970

930

880

840

Recur. Profit

 

 

 

 

 

Net Profit

 

3

3

2

2

Total Assets

 

 

N/A

N/A

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

108

105

103

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

12

12

12

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.30

5.68

4.76

0.00

       Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

       N.Worth Ratio

 

..

..

..

       N.Profit/Sales

0.31

0.32

0.23

0.24

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

 

Forecast (or estimated) for the 31/12/2007 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.

 

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

 

 

This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                 Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                    Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

 

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