The Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. (JWTXF)
The Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. operates in the Apparel - Manufacturers industry of the Consumer Cyclical sector, headquartered in Osaka, JP. The stock last traded at $7.50, up 28.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $517.2M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 13.31, a net margin of 8.4%. Its beta of 0.10 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1896, The Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. (JWTXF) has evolved from its origins in the textile industry to become a highly diversified conglomerate operating across four principal divisions. The company's extensive operations are segmented into: 1. Textile & Clothing Materials: This division is responsible for manufacturing and distributing a variety of textile products, including knitting wool for fabric production and crafts, materials and finished garments for uniforms, and fashion fabrics designed for both men's and women's apparel. 2. Industrial Machinery & Materials: This segment focuses on developing, producing, and selling a wide array of specialized materials such as wool, synthetic fibers, and threads, which are further processed into products like twine, felt, and non-woven fabrics. Additionally, it operates in the engineering sector, designing, manufacturing, and marketing industrial machinery, alongside providing design, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for environmental and energy systems. 3. Human & Future Development: This unit encompasses a remarkably broad spectrum of services. It offers vital community support through daycare, after-school programs, small group home care, and the rental and sale of welfare equipment, as well as home renovation services. This division also manages commercial properties, children's entertainment venues, and operates various retail points for items such as ice cream, video rentals, snacks, and mobile phones. Furthermore, it runs leisure facilities including tennis schools, golf courses, driving ranges, equestrian clubs, karaoke establishments, and bowling alleys. Its real estate activities involve leasing office buildings, providing property management services for rentals, and engaging in residential land sales and housing construction. 4. Consumer Goods & Services: This division caters directly to consumers with a diverse range of products and provisions. These include specialized ballroom dance attire, inks for office and industrial use, general clothing items, equestrian equipment and accessories, and a variety of stamps and related products. The segment also extends to offering insurance brokerage and logistics solutions, alongside an online retail presence for items like beds, bedding, furniture, and other household goods.
The Japan Wool Textile Co., Ltd. is most often compared with the following Consumer Cyclical names: