MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

08.03.2008

 

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

NAKAJIMA STEEL PIPE CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Kintetsu Dojima Bldg 12F, 2-2-2 Dojima Kitaku Osaka 530-0003

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

31.12.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

December 1965

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer 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 347.1 Million

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

name & address

 

NAKAJIMA STEEL PIPE CO LTD

REGD NAME:   Nakajima Kokan KK

MAIN OFFICE:  Kintetsu Dojima Bldg 12F, 2-2-2 Dojima Kitaku Osaka 530-0003 JAPAN

                        Tel: 06-6341-1811     Fax: 06-6341-0311

 

* The given phone number is its Omaezaki Factory (Shizuoka-Pref)

 

URL:                 http://www.nakajima-sp.com/

E-Mail address: info@nakajim-sp.com

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of steel pipes

 

 

BRANCHES   

 

Tokyo

 

 

FACTORY(IES)

 

Shizuoka (2), Fukui; Urayasu (Warehouse)

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

EIKO NAKAJIMA, PRES                                   

Isao Nakajima, s/mgn dir

Taku Nakajima, mgn dir                         

Norio Nakajima, dir

Noboru Nakajima, dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 14,849 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 99 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 5,795 M

STARTED         1965                             EMPLOYES      123

 

COMMENT

 

MFR OF STEEL PIPES. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT

 

YEN 347.1 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established by S Nakajima, husband of Eiko Nakajima, in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  Owned and managed essentially by the Nakajima family.  Specializes in mfg steel pipes, particularly of quake-proof tubes.  In 1996, technical assistance was given from British Steel (now Corus) and products quality substantially improved. Demand continues rising domestically and overseas.  Clients include municipal offices, public organi-        zations, other nationwide.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Dec/2006 fiscal term amounted to Yen 14,849 million, a slight rise from Yen 14,816 million in the previous term.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 2,635 million and the net profit at Yen 1,153 million, respectively, compared with Yen 1,768 million recurring profit and Yen 660 million net profit, respectively, a year ago

 

For the term ended Dec 2007 the recurring profit was projected and believed posted at Yen 2,800 million and the net profit at 1,300 million, respectively, on a 14% rise in turnover, to Yen 17,000 million.  Recent swarm earthquakes over the country spurred the sales.  Rising material costs were transferred to the clients.  Exports to overseas also expanded.

           

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.  Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 347.1 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Dec 1965

Legal Status:     Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:        784,000 shares

Issued:              196,000 shares

Sum:                Yen 99 million

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Nakajima Enterprise*(30), Eiko Nakajima (12), Isao Nakajima (12), Taku Nakajima (12)

No. of shareholders: 7

           

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

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures square steel pipes: super hot column, cold column, particularly of quake-proof pipes

(--100%).

 

           

Clients

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Metal One, JFE Shoji Trade Corp, Hanwa Corp, Okaya & Co,

Sumitomo Corp, other

 

 

No. of accounts

 

800

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Nationwide

 

           

Suppliers

 

[Mfrs, wholesalers] Okaya & Co, Sumitomo Corp, CK Corp, other

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Bank References

                       

SMBC (Dojima)

MUFG (Osaka)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

31/12/2007

31/12/2006

31/12/2005

31/12/2004

Annual Sales

 

17,000

14,849

14,816

15,363

Recur. Profit

 

2,800

2,635

1,768

2,135

Net Profit

 

1,300

1,153

660

999

Total Assets

 

 

16,556

17,819

 

Current Assets

 

 

4,756

6,446

 

Current Liabs

 

 

4,756

6,446

 

Net Worth

 

 

5,795

4,701

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

99

99

99

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

100.00

100.00

100.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

14.49

0.22

-3.56

62.40

       Current Ratio

 

..

100.00

100.00

..

       N.Worth Ratio

..

35.00

26.38

..

       R.Profit/Sales

 

16.47

17.75

11.93

13.90

       N.Profit/Sales

7.65

7.76

4.45

6.50

      Return On Equity

..

19.90

14.04

..

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures 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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