MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

16.02.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

FSK INC

 

 

Registered Office :

1 Chuden Shinchi Chita City Aichi-Pref 478-0017

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.09.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

October 1958

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturing of Grinding Wheels

 

 

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 101.4 Million

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

 

name & address

 

FSK INC

REGD NAME:   KK F. S. K.

MAIN OFFICE:  1 Chuden Shinchi Chita City Aichi-Pref 478-0017 JAPAN

                        Tel: 0562-55-3111     Fax: 0562-0172

URL:                 http://www.fsk-j.co.jp/

E-Mail address: (through the URL)

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of grinding wheels

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Tokyo, Nagoya (2), Fujisawa (Kanagawa), Hiroshima, Tochigi, Anjo (Aichi), other (Tot 10)

 

 

FACTORY(IES)

 

At the caption address

 

 

OVERSEAS

 

FSK (Thailand) Co Ltd, Precision Abrasive (Thailand) Co Ltd (--subsidiary makers)

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

Kimiyoshi Itoh, ch

KEN’ICHI TAKEUCHI, PRES

Yasuaki Hanaue, mgn dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES                      Yen 3,228 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL                       Yen 72 M

TREND             SLOW                          WORTH                        Yen 1,861 M

STARTED         1972                             EMPLOYES                  147

 

COMMENT

 

MFR OF GRINDING WHEELS. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT

 

YEN 101.4 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established originally in 1940 by Kimiyoshi Itoh in order to manufacture vitrified bonded abrasive grinding wheels, on his account.  Originally named Fuji Abrasive Works Co Ltd and renamed as captioned in 1983.  Specializes in mfg grinding wheels: internal grinding wheels, jig grinding wheels, mounted wheels for hand grinders, mold grinding wheels, precision grinding wheels, turning tools, other.  This is ranked as top mfr of grinding works.  Has two factories in Thailand: FSK (Thailand) Co Ltd, founded 1990, and Precision Abrasive (Thailand) Co Ltd founded 2002.  Domestically owns a JV maker, Nihon Dia Tec Inc, established jointly with Diamond Holding (Germany).  Clients are specialized wholesalers for distributing the products to automobile, electric equipment, bearings, and other industries.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

We have obtained digested financial of the subject company.  By this, the net worth is revised from our last report of 28/02/2005.

 

The sales volume for Sept/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 3,228 million, a 1.4% down from Yen 3,273 million in the previous term.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 311 million and the net profit at Yen 182 million, respectively, compared with Yen 278 million recurring profit and Yen 156 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.  Cost-cutting efforts including materials costs took effect.

 

For the current term ending Sept 2008 the net profit is projected at Yen 180 million, on a 2% rise in turnover, to Yen 3,300 million.  Market continues steady and good.

 

The financial situation is considered maintained FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 101.4 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Oct 1958

Legal Status:     Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:        576,000 shares

Issued:              144,000 shares

Sum:                Yen 72 million

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Kimiyoshi Itoh (26.1), Yasuyoshi Itoh (24.2), Tsubaki (11.1), Mitsuko Itoh   (9.4), Ayano Itoh (3.9)

 

 

No. of shareholders

 

14

 

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures internal grinding wheels, jig grinding wheels, diamond & CBN wheels, internal grinding wheels, mounted wheels for hand grinders, mold grinding wheels, precision grinding wheels, turning tools, sintered body tools, others (--100%). 

 

Goods are both imported and exported.

 

 

Clients

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Toyota Tsusho, FSK Osaka Hambai (subsidiary), Kokko Co, NSK Micro Precision, Hiroshima Corp, Chuo Koki, Minitor, other.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

1,000

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

 

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Mitsui & Co, Nihon Dia Tec, Element Six, Muraki Corp, Ibaraki Seito, other

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

Location

 

Light industrial area in Chita City, adjacent to Nagoya City.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

Bank References

                       

MUFG (Chita)

Bank of Nagoya (Chita)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

30/09/2008

30/09/2007

30/09/2006

30/09/2005

Annual Sales

 

3,300

3,228

3,273

3,436

Recur. Profit

 

 

311

278

 

Net Profit

 

180

182

156

145

Total Assets

 

 

3,534

3,604

 

Current Assets

 

 

1,804

1,850

 

Current Liabs

 

 

892

1,206

 

Net Worth

 

 

1,861

1,706

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

72

72

72

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

 

 

 

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

2.23

-1.37

-4.74

4.22

       Current Ratio

 

..

202.24

153.40

..

       N.Worth Ratio

..

52.66

47.34

..

       R.Profit/Sales

 

..

9.63

8.49

..

       N.Profit/Sales

5.45

5.64

4.77

4.22

      Return On Equity

..

9.78

9.14

..

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for 30/09/2008 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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