Hirata Corporation Company Profile: History, Businesses, Financials and Stock
Updated: 7 days ago
Hirata Corporation is a Japanese builder of automated production equipment for car makers, semiconductor manufacturers and display makers. Founded in Kumamoto Prefecture in 1951, it reported net sales of JPY 94.9 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March 2026, its fifth consecutive year of growth. This profile sets out its history, businesses, results and listing.
Hirata at a Glance
Fact | Detail |
Company | Hirata Corporation |
Founded | 1951, in Kumamoto Prefecture |
Manufacturing in Japan | Kumamoto, Kanto and Kansai |
Subsidiaries | 12 consolidated |
Net sales | JPY 94.9 billion in the fiscal year ended March 2026 |
Operating income | JPY 8.3 billion |
Stock listing | Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 6258 |
History and Footprint
Hirata was founded in 1951 and set up its US subsidiary in 1980. It now has overseas subsidiaries in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Germany. Most of its work is built to order: complete production systems designed for one customer's factory, though it is also expanding standard, mass-produced products.
Businesses
Segment | Sales | Operating margin |
Automotive-related | JPY 43.5 billion | 11.8% |
Semiconductor-related | JPY 36.1 billion | 6.7% |
Other automated equipment | Display deposition, logistics and medical equipment | |
Other | Solar power and other activities |
Financial Performance
Item | Fiscal year ended March 2026 | Change |
Net sales | JPY 94.9 billion | Up 7.3% |
Operating income | JPY 8.3 billion | Up 20.5% |
Operating margin | 8.8% | |
Net income | JPY 6.1 billion | Up 27.2% |
Sales have risen from JPY 67.1 billion in fiscal 2022, with revenue and profit growing in each of five consecutive years.
Stock Information
Item | Detail |
Listing | Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 6258 |
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Note: this section is general information, not investment advice.
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
Five consecutive years of growth in sales and profit.
Two strong customer industries, automotive and semiconductors.
Engineering capacity for complete, custom production lines.
Challenges
Project business that depends on customers' investment plans.
Exposure to the automotive and semiconductor cycles.
Current Catalogue Coverage
Catalogue checked on 15 October 2026: 4 associated product records. The links below are representative entries, rather than a claim that every historical model is currently available.
Hirata FAQ
Is Hirata Corporation publicly traded?
Yes, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under the code 6258.
When was Hirata founded?
In 1951, in Kumamoto Prefecture.
What does Hirata make?
Automated production and labor-saving equipment for automotive, semiconductor and display manufacturing.
How big is Hirata?
Net sales were JPY 94.9 billion in the fiscal year that ended in March 2026.
Where does Hirata operate?
In Japan and through subsidiaries in the United States, Mexico, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Taiwan and Germany.
Sources
Envalith: Hirata Corporation overview
