AGC Inc.
AGC
AGC Inc. is a global leader in the industrial base glass and glass substrate industry, operating as a fully integrated chemical and mineral-glass conglomerate since its founding in 1907. The company is a top-tier supplier of display glass substrates for LCD, OLED, and micro-LED panels, architectural float glass for construction, solar photovoltaic glass for renewable energy, specialty functional substrates for automotive and industrial applications, electronic ceramic substrates, and optical/catalytic mineral products. With annual revenue of ¥2.0588 trillion (approximately US$13.15 billion in FY2025) and a workforce of 52,896 employees, AGC operates over 100 manufacturing and processing facilities across 30+ countries, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 5201.
Strengths: AGC possesses a world-class float glass melting furnace matrix and extensive automotive glass deep-processing bases, enabling high-volume production with superior quality. Its vertical integration from raw mineral refining (including high-purity quartz and fluorine chemistry) to finished specialty substrates provides cost advantages and supply chain resilience. The company holds strong positions in display glass substrates for advanced flat-panel displays and in automotive glass for electric vehicles and autonomous driving. AGC's diversified portfolio across construction, electronics, solar energy, and optical materials reduces dependency on any single market cycle. The company also benefits from a century-long reputation for R&D innovation, particularly in fluorochemicals and ceramic substrates.
Weaknesses: AGC faces intense competition from lower-cost producers in China and South Korea in the display glass and solar glass segments, pressuring margins. The company's heavy reliance on the cyclical construction and automotive industries exposes it to macroeconomic downturns and demand fluctuations. Additionally, its complex global manufacturing footprint across numerous countries increases operational and regulatory risks, including currency exchange volatility and trade policy changes.Read MoreShow Less
Strengths: AGC possesses a world-class float glass melting furnace matrix and extensive automotive glass deep-processing bases, enabling high-volume production with superior quality. Its vertical integration from raw mineral refining (including high-purity quartz and fluorine chemistry) to finished specialty substrates provides cost advantages and supply chain resilience. The company holds strong positions in display glass substrates for advanced flat-panel displays and in automotive glass for electric vehicles and autonomous driving. AGC's diversified portfolio across construction, electronics, solar energy, and optical materials reduces dependency on any single market cycle. The company also benefits from a century-long reputation for R&D innovation, particularly in fluorochemicals and ceramic substrates.
Weaknesses: AGC faces intense competition from lower-cost producers in China and South Korea in the display glass and solar glass segments, pressuring margins. The company's heavy reliance on the cyclical construction and automotive industries exposes it to macroeconomic downturns and demand fluctuations. Additionally, its complex global manufacturing footprint across numerous countries increases operational and regulatory risks, including currency exchange volatility and trade policy changes.
Listed market data
5201 · TSE · weeklyHistory →- Market cap
- $7.5 B
- Share price
- JPY 4712.00
- 1Y change
- +13.7%
- Recent change
- -4.8%
- Since first close
- +1.7%
- Revenue (TTM)
- $14.2 B
11-05 → 11-06
from 2025-08
Financial history
Full market history- 2026-11JPY 4712.00$7.5 B-15.1%
- 2026-10JPY 5551.00$1.2 T0.0%
- 2026-09JPY 5551.00$1.2 T-3.4%
- 2026-08JPY 5747.00$1.2 T+0.2%
- 2026-07JPY 5737.00$1.2 T-5.6%
- 2026-06JPY 6079.00$1.3 T-12.7%
- 2026-05JPY 6965.00$1.5 T+0.4%
- 2026-04JPY 6938.00$1.5 T+24.1%
- 2026-03JPY 5589.00$1.2 T+1.7%
- 2026-02JPY 5498.00$1.2 T-20.7%
- 2026-01JPY 6930.00$1.5 T+21.6%
- 2025-12JPY 5699.00$1.2 T—
Ownership & Control
Latest available filings- Controlling entity
- Publicly held — no controlling shareholder disclosed
- Company type
- Brand & Manufacturer
- Insiders
- 7.19%
- Institutions
- 44.78%(262 holders)
- Free float
- 48.25%
Percentages are of total shares outstanding, aggregated from 13F-style filings via Yahoo Finance. Institutional figures reflect US-filed positions and may undercount owners filing elsewhere. No figure is shown where none is disclosed.
• Architectural Float Glass — Produces float glass for commercial and residential buildings, including energy-efficient low-E coatings, laminated safety glass, and decorative glass.
• Solar Photovoltaic Glass — Supplies patterned and anti-reflective glass for solar panels, supporting renewable energy generation with high light transmittance and durability.
• Specialty Functional Substrates Automotive & Industrial — Develops automotive glass for windshields, sunroofs, and head-up displays, as well as industrial glass for appliances, electronics, and chemical equipment.
• Electronic Ceramic Substrates — Manufactures ceramic substrates for semiconductor packaging, LED components, and electronic circuits, leveraging advanced sintering and metallization technologies.
• Optical & Catalytic Minerals — Produces high-purity quartz, fluorochemicals, and catalytic materials for optical lenses, fiber optics, and environmental catalysts.
Quick Facts
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1907
Employees
52,896
Revenue
US$13.2 B (FY2025)
Market cap
$7.5 B
Factories
100+ manufacturing & processing facilities
Presence
30+ countries
Listing
TSE: 5201Categories
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Data Sources & Methodology
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Key references: Official Website TSE: 5201 , AGC Official Website
Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 5201)
Wikipedia - AGC Inc.
Reuters - AGC Inc. (5201.T)