Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Koei Tecmo
Tecmo Koei achieved record-high profitability in FY2012, with operating profit reaching ¥6.21 billion (17.9% of sales) and net income margin increasing to 16.3%.
Total sales grew 2.5% year-over-year to ¥34.6 billion, driven primarily by strong performance in game software titles like 'One Piece: Dynasty Warriors 8' and 'Fist of the North Star.'
The company maintains a heavy reliance on the domestic market, with Japan accounting for approximately 84% of total sales, while overseas segments (North America, Europe, and Asia) grew by only 1.6%.
Management projects continued growth for FY2013, targeting ¥37 billion in sales and an operating profit of ¥7.0 billion.
The firm is prioritizing a strategy of IP diversification, leveraging ancillary media such as animation and comics alongside a social game user base of 900 million.
Future strategic focus includes rebuilding the Online & Mobile and Media & Rights business segments, with specific initiatives to expand browser-based titles in Asia and develop women-oriented IPs.
Tecmo Koei achieved record-high profitability in FY2012, with operating profit reaching ¥6.21 billion (17.9% of sales) and net income margin increasing to 16.3%.
Total sales grew 2.5% year-over-year to ¥34.6 billion, driven primarily by strong performance in game software titles like 'One Piece: Dynasty Warriors 8' and 'Fist of the North Star.'
The company maintains a heavy reliance on the domestic market, with Japan accounting for approximately 84% of total sales, while overseas segments (North America, Europe, and Asia) grew by only 1.6%.
Management projects continued growth for FY2013, targeting ¥37 billion in sales and an operating profit of ¥7.0 billion.
The firm is prioritizing a strategy of IP diversification, leveraging ancillary media such as animation and comics alongside a social game user base of 900 million.
Future strategic focus includes rebuilding the Online & Mobile and Media & Rights business segments, with specific initiatives to expand browser-based titles in Asia and develop women-oriented IPs.