8015.T Toyota Tsusho Corporation

Margins & Returns

Toyota Tsusho Corporation, established in 1948 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, operates as a highly diversified global trading company. Its expansive portfolio encompasses a wide array of sectors, beginning with the metals domain, where it produces and trades a broad spectrum of materials—from steel products, non-ferrous metals, and rare earths to precious metals—alongside extensive recycling operations for scrap materials and automotive components. The company is a key player in the automotive sector, distributing various vehicles globally, including passenger cars, commercial trucks, buses, and motorcycles, while also supplying essential automotive parts and offering logistics and tire/wheel assembly services. Beyond vehicles, its machinery and energy interests are vast, covering the sale of industrial, construction, textile, medical, and environmental equipment. It also develops and manages significant infrastructure projects, supplies fuels like LPG and biodiesel, and engages in water treatment and electric power generation. The chemicals and electronics division deals in high-tech materials such as semiconductors, plastics, various chemical additives, pharmaceuticals, batteries, and electronic components, while also providing comprehensive IT solutions including PCs, software, intelligent transport systems, automotive embedded software development, and network integration. Lastly, its food and consumer services segment spans agricultural, marine, and livestock product manufacturing and trade, along with grains, processed foods, and alcoholic beverages. This segment further extends to textiles, construction and housing materials, apparel, and furniture, as well as the development of nursing care facilities and the operation of general hospitals and hotels. Additionally, the company provides financial services, including insurance and securities brokerage.