The company supplies 40% of steel, springs and forged products for automotive use to Toyota Group members, whose sophisticated manufacturing requirements few suppliers can replicate. Aichi Steel is recognized as Japan's leading producer of stainless steel shapes and integrates steelmaking with forging to create high-value components for lighter, higher-performance automobiles.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Toyota Motor holds 24.78% of shares as of September 2025, providing stable demand and strategic alignment. The company maintains strong operational profitability but faces typical steel industry cyclicality and raw material volatility. Recent quarterly net income of 2.16B JPY shows moderate performance.
Top Insights
Steel and forged products segments represent the majority of Aichi Steel's sales.
Aichi Steel generates most of its revenue from the Japanese domestic market.
Dividend yield was 2.28% in 2024 with a payout ratio of 40.20%.
EBITDA is 31.90 billion JPY with an 10.66% EBITDA margin.
Named Competitors
Specialty Steel & Forgings — Large integrated Japanese steelmaker with broad product portfolio
Automotive Steel Components — Japanese steelmaker serving automotive and industrial sectors
Specialty Forgings — Japanese forging and steel products manufacturer
Recent Developments
(March 2025) Toyota Motor strengthens position as largest shareholder at 24.78% ownership
(Recent) Integrated reporting and sustainability focus on advanced materials and operational efficiency
(2024) Maintained dividend yield of 2.28% and 40.20% payout ratio demonstrating shareholder returns
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