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Sugi Holdings is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in the management of drug stores and dispensing pharmacies, selling medicines, health foods, cosmetics, daily necessities and prescription preparations thr...

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Established Japanese pharmacy retailer with defensive healthcare positioning and service diversification, generating steady cash...

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Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. Overview

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Sugi Holdings is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in the management of drug stores and dispensing pharmacies, selling medicines, health foods, cosmetics, daily necessities and prescription preparations through its subsidiaries. The company also provides self-care support services including meal delivery, health checkups, and home-visit dispensing and nursing. It operates hundreds of retail locations primarily across the Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions.

Strategic Profile

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Sugi is a comprehensive healthcare group centered on drugstore and dispensing pharmacy operations under the SUGI Pharmacy brand, dedicated to providing total healthcare support for local communities. The company extends its reach through subsidiaries including SUGI Medical for medical care coordination, NIHONDO for traditional Japanese medicine counseling, SUGI Wellness for disease prevention using digital technology, and proprietary ICT pharmacy systems.

Competitive Landscape

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Sugi competes in Japan's Pharmaceutical Retailers sector with a market capitalization of approximately JPY 542.8B. Direct competitors include other large pharmacy chains in Japan's retail health market. Sugi differentiates through its bundled healthcare model combining retail pharmacy, nursing services, and digital health platforms, rather than pure pharmacy retail.

Industry Context

Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in Pharmaceuticals.

Key facts

Founded: 1976 · Headquarters: Obu, Japan · Employees: 27,367 · Revenue: $6.74B (trailing twelve months as of February 2026) · Market cap: JPY 542.8B (~$3.6B USD equivalent)

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  • As of February 2026, Sugi Holdings generated trailing twelve-month revenue of $6.74B, reflecting consistent retail pharmacy performance across its multi-format store base. This scales the company into mid-market Japanese retail but masks thin pharmacy-specific margins.
  • With 27,367 total employees, Sugi operates a labor-intensive store network requiring operational discipline on staffing and scheduling to protect profitability in a wage-pressured market.
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Recent developments

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  • July 2025Sugi Holdings reported strong financial growth for Q1 2025
  • July 2025Sugi Holdings reported strong sales growth in June 2025
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Welcia HoldingsMulti-format Japanese drugstore operator with integrated wellness focus→MatsukiyoCocokara & Co.Japan's largest drugstore chain formed from 2021 merger of Matsumotokiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, operating over 3,400 stores nationwide→Tsuruha HoldingsMajor Japanese pharmacy chain, one of the three largest drugstore operators in Japan→

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What does Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. do?+
Sugi Holdings is a Japan-based holding company mainly engaged in the management of drug stores and dispensing pharmacies, selling medicines, health foods, cosmetics, daily necessities and prescription preparations thr...
What is Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd.'s Cyborg Score?+
Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Welcia Holdings, MatsukiyoCocokara & Co., Tsuruha Holdings. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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