Achilles Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →Achilles Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of shoes, plastic products, and industrial materials in Japan and internationally. The company offers construction/civil engineering products including heat insulation and landscaping materials; manufacturing products such as films, rubberized fabrics, and foam; vehicle accessories; agriculture/livestock products; and disaster prevention goods.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.4% per year. However, Achilles's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -46.4%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 7.1% annually. The company had a large one-off loss of ¥1.3B impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Achilles competes in the Japanese chemicals and plastic products market with regional and global manufacturers of industrial materials, construction products, and footwear. Key competitors include Harima Chemicals Group, Okura Industrial, Nippon Chemical Industrial, and Gun Ei Chemical Industry. Achilles's diversified product portfolio across construction, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods segments provides some competitive breadth, but weak profitability and earnings declines suggest structural challenges relative to peers.
Industry Context
Achilles Corporation operates in Specialty chemicals and plastic products manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1947 · Headquarters: Shinjuku, Japan · Employees: 1,677 · Revenue: as of 2026-07-10 · Market cap: ¥19.4B