Shiseido Company Overview
- Year Founded
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1872
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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32,992
- Stock Symbol
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4911
- Investments
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29
- Share Price
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$16.03
- (As of Friday Closing)
Shiseido Company General Information
Description
Shiseido is a leading Japanese cosmetics manufacturer. Founded in 1872, the first Western-style pharmacy in Ginza, Tokyo, it is one of the oldest cosmetics companies globally. Shiseido's suite of 31 brands, including its namesake brand and luxury Clé de Peau Beauté, has an 9.3% share of Japan's beauty and personal care market and 18.3% share of Japan's premium segment according to Euromonitor. It is also ranked No. 3 after Estée Lauder and L'Oréal, with 7.6% market share in the global premium skincare space, thanks to a strong presence in China. China, Japan, and western markets each account for about 25% of sales, followed by 15% of travel retail, and 6% in Asia. Its distribution channels include department stores, drugstores, specialty retailers, travel retailers, and e-commerce.
Contact Information
Website
www.corp.shiseido.comCorporate Office
- 1-6-2, Higashi-shimbashi
- Minato-ku
- Tokyo, 105-8310
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 1-6-2, Higashi-shimbashi
- Minato-ku
- Tokyo, 105-8310
- Japan
Shiseido Company Stock Performance
As of 18-Apr-2025, Shiseido Company’s stock price is $16.03. Its current market cap is $6.4B with 399M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.03 | $16.17 | $15.19 - $33.88 | $6.4B | 399M | 4.51M | -$0.18 |
Shiseido Company Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Shiseido Company has a trailing 12-month revenue of $6.54B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 8,755,402 | 8,755,402 | 13,225,512 | 21,019,821 |
| Revenue | 6,540,752 | 6,540,752 | 6,925,033 | 8,121,811 |
| EBITDA | 478,784 | 478,784 | 764,136 | 942,760 |
| Net Income | (71,397) | (71,397) | 154,786 | 260,253 |
| Total Assets | 8,481,474 | 8,481,474 | 8,902,340 | 9,973,010 |
| Total Debt | 2,312,676 | 2,312,676 | 1,992,349 | 2,266,535 |
Shiseido Company Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Shiseido Company Competitors (28)
One of Shiseido Company’s 28 competitors is KOSE, a Corporation company based in Tokyo, Japan.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| KOSE | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Kao | Corporation | Tokyo, Japan | ||||
| Coty | Private Equity-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) | Corporation | Mumbai, India | ||||
| L'Occitane International | Private Equity-Backed | Luxembourg, Luxembourg |
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Shiseido Company Patents
Shiseido Company Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-7579469-B1 | Cdp choline production promoter | Active | 31-Jan-2024 | ||
| JP-7579470-B1 | Cxcl9 expression promoter | Active | 31-Jan-2024 | ||
| JP-7585436-B1 | Combination of amla and hibiscus to suppress melanin production | Active | 14-Nov-2023 | ||
| JP-7585435-B1 | Combination of lingonberry and hibiscus to suppress melanin production | Active | 14-Nov-2023 | ||
| JP-2025059890-A | Makeup proposal method, makeup evaluation method, makeup support method, makeup proposal device, and makeup evaluation device | Pending | 29-Sep-2023 |
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Shiseido Company Investments & Acquisitions (29)
Shiseido Company’s most recent deal was a Later Stage VC with Chitose for . The deal was made on 10-Mar-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chitose | 10-Mar-2025 | Later Stage VC | Biotechnology | ||
| Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare | 05-Feb-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Personal Products | ||
| Chitose | 12-Sep-2023 | Later Stage VC | Biotechnology | ||
| Perfect Corp. | 28-Oct-2022 | PIPE | Application Software | ||
| Gallinée | 28-Sep-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Personal Products |
Shiseido Company ESG
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Risk Rating
Updated March, 28, 2025
22.22 | Med Risk
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A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Shiseido Company Exits (9)
Shiseido Company’s most recent exit was on 28-May-2019 from Airfree. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Airfree | 28-May-2019 | Completed |
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| Violet Grey | 09-Oct-2018 | Completed |
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| Laura Mercier | 12-Jul-2016 | Completed |
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| Orveon | 14-Mar-2010 | Completed |
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| bareMinerals | 14-Mar-2010 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Shiseido Company Affiliates
Subsidiaries (9)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiseido Long Term Investments for the Future Ventures | New York, NY | 2023 | |
| Shiseido Venture Partners | Tokyo, Japan | 2016 | |
| Gallinée | London, United Kingdom | 2014 | |
| Drunk Elephant | New York, NY | 2012 | |
| JWalk NY | New York, NY | 2010 |
Shiseido Company FAQs
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When was Shiseido Company founded?
Shiseido Company was founded in 1872.
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Where is Shiseido Company headquartered?
Shiseido Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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What is the size of Shiseido Company?
Shiseido Company has 32,992 total employees.
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What industry is Shiseido Company in?
Shiseido Company’s primary industry is Personal Products.
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Is Shiseido Company a private or public company?
Shiseido Company is a Public company.
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What is Shiseido Company’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Shiseido Company is 4911.
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What is the current stock price of Shiseido Company?
As of 18-Apr-2025 the stock price of Shiseido Company is $16.03.
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What is the current market cap of Shiseido Company?
The current market capitalization of Shiseido Company is $6.4B.
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What is Shiseido Company’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Shiseido Company is $6.54B.
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Who are Shiseido Company’s competitors?
KOSE, Kao, Coty, Colgate-Palmolive (India), and L'Occitane International are some of the 28 competitors of Shiseido Company.
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What is Shiseido Company’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Shiseido Company’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.18.
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