6971.T Kyocera Corporation

Margins & Returns

Kyocera Corporation, founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 1946 (initially known as Kyoto Ceramic Kabushiki Kaisha until its 1982 renaming), operates as a global enterprise specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of products leveraging advanced fine ceramic technologies. Its market reach spans Japan, the broader Asian region, Europe, and the United States, alongside other international territories. The company's diverse operations are organized into three primary divisions: Core Components, Electronic Components, and Solutions. Within the Core Components segment, Kyocera provides essential items such as precision ceramic parts, automotive components, optical elements, and various inorganic and organic ceramic packages and boards. These offerings cater to demanding industries including industrial machinery, general manufacturing, smartphone and communication infrastructure, and the automotive sector. The Electronic Components division delivers a comprehensive suite of devices, encompassing capacitors, crystal and surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, connectors, advanced sensing and control devices, power semiconductors, and printing devices. These are crucial for information and communications equipment, industrial machinery, and automotive applications. Kyocera's Solutions Business offers a broad portfolio, which includes mobile communication devices like smartphones, feature phones, and communication modules for in-vehicle systems and the Internet of Things (IoT). This segment also provides complete printing solutions, ranging from printers and multifunctional products to commercial inkjet systems, document services, and related supplies. Furthermore, it encompasses renewable energy products, such as solar modules for both commercial and residential applications, alongside smart energy solutions like battery storage and energy management systems. The Solutions division also extends into medical devices, offering prosthetic joints and dental prosthetics, as well as consumer lifestyle goods, notably ceramic knives and jewelry. Kyocera distributes its wide array of products through a combination of direct sales personnel, dedicated sales companies, and a network of third-party distributors.