Arata Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →Arata Corporation (TSE Prime: 2733) mainly wholesales everyday items and cosmetics, which it buys from manufacturers. It provides products for drugstores, home centers, supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores. The company operates as a key logistics and distribution intermediary in Japan's consumer goods sector.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.2% per year with net margins of 1.1%. The company exhibits stable but modest growth characteristics typical of mid-sized wholesale distributors, with a dividend yield of 2.80% and payout ratio of 30.53% reflecting a shareholder-friendly dividend policy.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Arata competes in Japan's wholesale distribution sector dominated by large consolidated players. The Retail Distributors industry saw earnings growing at 18.7% annually, significantly outpacing Arata's growth rate, suggesting competitive pressures from larger, more efficient rivals and e-commerce expansion.
Industry Context
Arata Corporation operates in Wholesale Distribution & Retail Logistics.
Key facts
Founded: 2002 · Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan · Employees: 2,890 · Revenue: ¥985.6B (annualized from quarterly) · Market cap: ¥106-111B (~$750M USD)