MOF published the Corporate Enterprise Statistics Survey results for Q2 FY2025 (April-June) and FY2024 annual survey. This statistic comprehensively analyzes corporate management trends from both quarterly and annual perspectives as a fundamental national statistic for understanding Japanese corporate activities.
Survey Overview and Significance The Corporate Enterprise Statistics Survey is a sample survey targeting for-profit corporations nationwide, comprehensively capturing corporate financial conditions, business activities, and employment trends. It serves as foundational material for GDP statistics and is an extremely important statistic.
FY2025 Q2 Survey (April-June 2025) Features Survey Scope: Approximately 28,000 corporations with capital of ¥10 million or more Survey Content: Provisional performance data based on quarterly financial statements Publication Schedule: End of August 2025 (approximately 2 months after survey period end)
FY2024 Annual Survey Overview Survey Scope: Approximately 26,000 corporations (including small-scale corporations) sampled from all for-profit corporations Survey Content: Detailed annual performance data based on confirmed financial statements Survey Period: April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Statistical Structure and Analysis Items The Corporate Enterprise Statistics continuously monitors key indicators:
Performance-Related Indicators:
- Sales, operating profit, and ordinary profit
- Performance trends by industry and scale
- Time series changes in profitability indicators
Investment and Employment Indicators:
- Capital investment (including software investment)
- R&D expenses
- Employee numbers, total wages, and bonuses
Financial Indicators:
- Asset and liability composition
- Cash deposits and borrowing balances
- Safety indicators such as equity ratio
Seasonal Adjustment and Economic Analysis Quarterly data includes seasonally adjusted values, enabling understanding of business cycles and short-term economic fluctuations for:
- Fundamental assessment of corporate performance
- Early detection of capital investment trends
- Employment and wage condition analysis
- Corporate financial soundness evaluation
International Statistical Standards Consistency This survey maintains consistency with international accounting standards and corporate accounting standards while reflecting characteristics of Japanese companies. This makes it internationally comparable data highly valued by overseas investors and international organizations.
Publication of these survey results improves understanding of Japanese economic conditions, promoting evidence-based policy formation, academic research development, and rational decision-making by market participants.