MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

22.05.2008

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

SHIGA WOOD CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

151 Tatsumicho Nagahama Shiga-Pref 526-0834

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

30.06.2007

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

June 1997

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

 

 

Line of Business :

Manufacturer of 2x4 Housing Panels, Pallets, Plywood, Resin Pallets; House Building Works

 

 

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 38.0 Million

 

 

Status :

Small Company

 

 

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

 

 

name & address

 

SHIGA WOOD CO LTD

REGD NAME:   KK Shiga Wood

MAIN OFFICE:  151 Tatsumicho Nagahama Shiga-Pref 526-0834 JAPAN

                        Tel: 0749-62-1517     Fax: 0749-63-8817

 

URL:                 http://www.shigawood.com/

E-Mail address: info@shigawood.com

 

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Mfg of 2x4 housing panels, pallets, plywood, resin pallets; house building works

 

 

BRANCHES

 

Nil

 

 

FACTORY(IES)   

 

At the caption address

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

FUMIO TAKAHASHI, PRES                   

Masaru Hashimoto, dir

Hideyuki Matsubara, dir

 

 

Yen Amount

 

In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                             A/SALES          Yen 1,861 M

PAYMENTS      REGULAR                     CAPITAL           Yen 360 M

TREND             STEADY                       WORTH            Yen 182 M

STARTED         1997                             EMPLOYES      32

 

 

 

COMMENT

 

MFR SPECIALIZING IN 2X4 HOUSING PANELS & PALLETS, OTHER BUILDIHNG MATERIALS.  FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINRY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

 

MAX CREDIT LIMIT

 

YEN 38.0 MILLION, 30 DAYS NORMAL TERMS

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

           

The subject company was established originally in 1971 by 4 local building firms to form a cooperative named Shiga Builders Coop.  In 1997, the building division was separated to be established as captioned.  This is a specialized mfr of 2x4 housing panels, pallets, pre-cut timbers, plywood, other housing materials.  Material woods are imported.  Clients are local house builders, construction firms,  other.

           

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Jun/2007 fiscal term amounted to Yen 1,861 million, a 2% down from Yen 1,907 million in the previous term.  Housing market slowed due to stricter regulations on house building standards.  The recurring profit was posted at Yen 93 million and the net profit at Yen 52 million, respectively, compared with Yen 41 million recurring profit and Yen 18 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.  Profits improved due to drastic cost-saving & restructuring efforts.

 

For the current term ending Jun 2008 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 95 million and the net profit at Yen 50 million, respectively, on a 5% rise in turnover, to Yen 1,950 million.

           

The financial situation is considered FAIR and good for ORDINARY business engagements.            Max credit limit is estimated at Yen 38.0 million, on 30 days normal terms.

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered: Jun 1997

Legal Status:     Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:        2,800 shares

Issued:              721 shares

Sum:                Yen 360.5 million

           

 

Major shareholders (%)

 

Fumio Takahashi (28), Hiroshi Kumakawa (28), Hideyuki Matsubara (28), Yoshizo Takahashi (14), Mitsuoki Kumakawa (2)

           

No. of shareholders: 5

           

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

OPERATION

 

Activities: Manufactures 2z4 hosing panels, pallets, pre-cut timber, packaging materials, plywood, resin panels, steel pallets, other housing & building materials (--100%).

 

Executes housing/building works, too.

 

(Handling Items):

 

Housing panels: 2x4 housing panels, 2x4 housing pre-cut units, 2x4 housing lumber, other;

Housing pallets: South-Sea wood pallets, turpentine wood pallets, resin pallets, steel racks, steel supporters, plywood, wooden boxes, other.

 

           

Clients

 

[House builders, construction companies, wholesalers] Sumitomo Realty & Development, Produce TMY Architect, Barrie Free Homes, Yokohama Reito, Dainichi Construction, Nabrane, Ikoh Ryutsu Center, Nishino Pallet Kogyo, other.

 

 

No. of accounts

 

500

 

 

Domestic areas of activities

 

Centered in greater-Nagoya

 

           

Suppliers

 

 [Mfrs, wholesalers] Sumitomo Forestry, Ishii Shoten, Dainihon Wood-Preserving, Eguchi Lumber, Orvis Corp, Yokouchi Ringyo, Marutama Ind, Dai Lumber, other.

 

 

Payment record

 

Regular

 

 

Location

 

Business area in Nagahama City, Shiga-Pref.  Office premises at the caption address are owned and maintained satisfactorily.

 

 

 

 

Bank References

 

Shiga Bank (Nagahama)

Shoko Chukin Bank (Hikone)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES: (In Million Yen)

 

       Terms Ending:

30/06/2008

30/06/2007

30/06/2006

30/06/2005

Annual Sales

 

1,950

1,861

1,907

1,580

Recur. Profit

 

95

93

41

 

Net Profit

 

50

52

18

1

Total Assets

 

 

656

623

 

Current Assets

 

 

582

547

 

Current Liabs

 

 

269

276

 

Net Worth

 

 

182

131

 

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

360

360

360

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

 

 

 

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

       S.Growth Rate

4.78

-2.41

20.70

8.22

       Current Ratio

 

..

216.36

198.19

..

       N.Worth Ratio

..

27.74

21.03

..

       R.Profit/Sales

 

4.87

5.00

2.15

..

       N.Profit/Sales

2.56

2.79

0.94

0.06

      Return On Equity

..

28.57

13.74

..

 

Notes: Forecast (or estimated) figures for the 30/06/2008 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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