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Izumi Co., Ltd.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Izumi Co., Ltd. scores 5/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). A regionally-dominant Japanese retailer with steady revenue but margin pressure, best suited for value-oriented investors seeking dividend yield (8.67%) over growth. Izumi demonstrates solid regional market presence and diversified operations with revenue of $3.4B, but faces profitability challenges with declining net income. The company has shown recent stock performance.

What is Izumi Co., Ltd.'s industry? Izumi Co., Ltd. (izumi.co.jp) operates in General Merchandise Retail / Department Stores. AskCyborg classifies Izumi Co., Ltd. under General Merchandise Retail / Department Stores in its company registry.

Izumi Co., Ltd. operates shopping centers mainly in the Chugoku area, selling food products, clothing, and household utensils, and also operates real estate business and credit card services. As a regional Japanese re...

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Industry General Merchandise Retail / Department Stores
3 named competitors
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Izumi Co., Ltd. Overview

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Izumi Co., Ltd. operates shopping centers mainly in the Chugoku area, selling food products, clothing, and household utensils, and also operates real estate business and credit card services. As a regional Japanese retailer with a diversified portfolio of store formats and complementary financial services, the company serves primarily the Chugoku, Kyushu, and Shikoku regions.

Strategic Profile

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Izumi operates its retail stores under the banners of Youme Town, Youme Mall, Youme Mart, Daily mart, Sunlife, Avance, Youme terrace, LECT, Sunny and Yours. Yamanishi World Co., Ltd. is currently the company's largest shareholder with 28% of shares outstanding. The company's multi-format retail approach and established regional presence provide competitive advantages in a consolidated Japanese retail market.

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Izumi competes with larger Japanese retailers including Aeon, Isetan Mitsukoshi, and other regional department store operators. The company differentiates through its multi-format retail strategy (GMS, shopping centers, supermarkets) and regional focus, but faces structural headwinds from e-commerce expansion and demographic shifts in Japan.

Industry Context

Izumi Co., Ltd. operates in General Merchandise Retail / Department Stores.

Key facts

Founded: 1942 · Headquarters: Hiroshima, Japan · Employees: 12,425 · Revenue: $3.4B · Market cap: $1.4B

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  • Revenue (2025) $3.4B with 11.2% growth (2025 vs 2024), but net income declined 41.8% (2025 vs 2024) and net profit margin declined 47.8%
  • Yamanishi World Co., Ltd. holds 28% of shares; second and third largest shareholders hold 6.0% and 3.3% respectively
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Recent developments

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  • Feb 2026Strong dividend yield of 8.67% announced; stock trading near 52-week high of 1,156.00 JPY
  • Aug 2025Market cap reached approximately 234 billion JPY; individual investors hold 34% of shares
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Aeon Co., Ltd.Japan's largest retailer with extensive GMS and shopping center portfolio→Isetan Mitsukoshi HoldingsPremium department store operator with national presence→Bandai Namco HoldingsDiversified retailer with entertainment and lifestyle focus→

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Frequently asked questions

What does Izumi Co., Ltd. do?+
Izumi Co., Ltd. operates shopping centers mainly in the Chugoku area, selling food products, clothing, and household utensils, and also operates real estate business and credit card services. As a regional Japanese re...
What is Izumi Co., Ltd.'s Cyborg Score?+
Izumi Co., Ltd. has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Izumi Co., Ltd.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Aeon Co., Ltd., Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Bandai Namco Holdings. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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