OBIC

What OBIC does

OBIC Co., Ltd. (株式会社オービック) is a Japan-based enterprise software and system integration company founded in 1968 and headquartered under a dual-headquarters structure in Tokyo (Chuo-ku, Kyobashi) and Osaka (Chuo-ku, Hiranoya). The company develops OBIC7, a proprietary integrated ERP platform organized around a central accounting module (OBIC7会計情報ソリューション) with integrated modules for HR/payroll (OBIC7人事・給与・就業情報ソリューション), sales (OBIC7販売情報ソリューション), production management (OBIC7生産管理情報ソリューション), and financial department operations (credit management, securities administration, factoring under OBIC7財務部門向けソリューション), supplemented by vertical-specific solutions such as OBIC7 Financialシリーズ for banking. OBIC7 is delivered both as an on-premise perpetual license and through OBIC7 Cloud, a private cloud service operated from OBIC's own Tier-4-equivalent data centers in East Japan and West Japan with SOC1 Type2, SOC2 Type2, ISO 27001, and ISO 14001 certifications. OBIC holds approximately 2,400 cumulative patent applications (as of March 2026) covering Japanese accounting, tax, and industry-specific business-method innovations including Virtual Accounting Period (仮想会計期間), Master Time-series Management (主要マスター時系列管理), and Universal Journal Linkage (汎用仕訳連携). The company also holds JSTQB Platinum Partner status — the first ERP company in Japan to achieve this — and was ranked #1 ERP vendor in Japan by ITR (2026).

OBIC serves primarily large and mid-sized Japanese enterprises and corporate groups through a one-stop, in-house delivery model in which consulting, system planning, design, development, deployment, and post-sale support are all handled by OBIC's own sales force and system engineers across offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Saitama, and Matsumoto. Revenue is generated through four streams: system integration services (the primary driver encompassing consulting and implementation of OBIC7), OBIC7 software licenses and OBIC7 Cloud subscriptions, system support and maintenance contracts delivered through the OBIC7サポートセンター network, and office automation equipment and supplies. The SMB segment is addressed through the OBC奉行シリーズ (Bugyo Series), developed and distributed via group company 株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント (OBC). As of March 2026, OBIC reported 29,000+ cumulative OBIC7 deployments across 250+ industries, 2,256 consolidated employees, ¥135.2 billion in consolidated revenue (¥126,761 million non-consolidated), a 65.7% consolidated operating margin, a 56.2% net profit margin, 32 consecutive periods of profit growth, and an 83.4% equity ratio. OBIC is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under ticker 4684, with major shareholders including MN Holdings (19.51%), Japan Master Trust Bank (15.06%), and the founder family through Noda Junhiro (3.32%).

Name

OBIC

Legal name

株式会社オービック

Website

https://obic.co.jp

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

OBIC Co., Ltd. (株式会社オービック) is a Japanese ERP vendor and system integrator serving large and mid-sized Japanese enterprises and corporate groups across 250+ industries through its proprietary OBIC7 platform and OBIC7 Cloud private cloud service, delivered via direct in-house sales and engineering teams across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)

Keywords

• Enterprise ERP software
• Cloud ERP platform
• Accounting business software
• System integration services
• HR payroll software

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. System Integration (SI) Services: OBIC's primary revenue driver is its system integration business, which includes consulting, system planning, design, development, and implementation of the OBIC7 ERP platform. Services are sold directly to enterprise customers. The company operates on a one-stop, direct-delivery model, meaning all phases of the customer engagement are handled by OBIC's own engineers and consultants. This stream covers the bulk of consolidated revenue.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions (OBIC7): OBIC generates recurring software revenue from OBIC7 license fees and cloud subscription fees for the OBIC7 Cloud private cloud service. OBIC7 is offered as both an on-premises perpetual license and a cloud subscription. Cloud service revenue is a growing component, with the company targeting cloud service utilization rates above 90%.
3. System Support (Maintenance and Support): Post-implementation support services including help desk, system maintenance, and operational support delivered through OBIC's support centers across Japan. This includes hardware maintenance and multi-vendor support services.
4. Office Automation (OA) Equipment and Supplies: OBIC sells personal computers, communications equipment, office furniture, and provides office planning and interior construction services through its Office Automation business unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OBIC develops, sells, and implements the OBIC7 integrated ERP platform — covering accounting, HR/payroll, sales, production, and financial department modules — delivered as on-premises software and a private cloud service to large Japanese enterprises. The company operates a one-stop, in-house delivery model encompassing consulting, system planning, design, development, deployment, and post-implementation support, all handled by OBIC's own engineers. It also sells office automation equipment and SMB-targeted business software (OBC Bugyo Series) through group companies.

Product overview

OBIC (株式会社オービック) provides an integrated ERP software platform called OBIC7 (オービックセブン) as its core product, delivered both as on-premise and as a private cloud service (OBIC7クラウド). The OBIC7 platform is organized around a central accounting module (OBIC7会計情報ソリューション) with integrated modules for HR/payroll (OBIC7人事・給与・就業情報ソリューション), production management (OBIC7生産管理情報ソリューション), sales management (OBIC7販売情報ソリューション), and financial department operations (OBIC7財務部門向けソリューション). Industry-specific solutions such as OBIC7 Financialシリーズ (for financial institutions), and solutions for manufacturing, trading, logistics, construction, real estate, and retail are built on top of the core OBIC7 platform. OBIC also resells and supports the OBC奉行シリーズ (Bugyo Series), a separate SME-focused software suite developed by group company OBC. The company delivers its products exclusively through a one-stop, in-house model (ワンストップ・ソリューション・サービス) encompassing consulting, development, implementation, cloud hosting, and ongoing support, with all services provided by OBIC's own engineers from offices across Japan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OBIC7: Integrated business software (ERP) series providing one-stop solutions for accounting, HR, sales, and manufacturing management
• 奉行シリーズ (Bugyo Series)

Products and services

• OBIC7 (オービックセブン) Integrated Business Software Flagship integrated ERP platform providing accounting-centered capabilities spanning finance, HR/payroll, sales, production, and industry-specific modules for large and mid-sized enterprises; delivered both as on-premises perpetual license and as OBIC7 Cloud private cloud subscription.
• OBIC7 Cloud (OBIC7クラウド) OBIC7 delivered as a private cloud service, providing each enterprise customer with a dedicated private-cloud environment operated from OBIC's own Tier 4 data centers in East and West Japan, with SOC1/SOC2 and ISO 27001 certifications, BCP/disaster recovery, and Cloud Academy training.
• OBIC7 Accounting Information Solution (OBIC7会計情報ソリューション) Core accounting/financial management module of OBIC7 covering financial accounting, management accounting, fixed assets, treasury/payments, expense management, consolidated accounting, group management accounting, and automated journal generation; includes numerous proprietary patent technologies.
• OBIC7 HR/Payroll/Attendance Information Solution (OBIC7人事・給与・就業情報ソリューション) HR, payroll, and attendance management module of OBIC7 covering personnel management, payroll processing, and time/attendance tracking, integrated with accounting and treasury solutions for end-to-end HR and finance workflows.
• OBIC7 Production Management Information Solution (OBIC7生産管理情報ソリューション) Manufacturing/production management module of OBIC7 supporting hybrid production management, integrating production planning, cost management, sales, and accounting in a single system for manufacturers with complex, multi-mode production needs.
• OBIC7 Sales Information Solution (OBIC7販売情報ソリューション) Sales management module of OBIC7 managing sales orders, domestic and export/import transactions, retail, manufacturing, maintenance, rental, and construction projects, integrated with accounting, costs, and receivables/payables; integrates with EOS, EDI, industry VAN, EC sites, POS, logistics material handling, and barcode/IC tag systems.
• OBIC7 Financial Department Solution (OBIC7財務部門向けソリューション) Financial department solutions within OBIC7 covering securities administration, credit management, and factoring, designed for organizations requiring specialized financial operations beyond standard accounting with automation to reduce expertise dependency.
• OBIC7 Financial Series (OBIC7 Financialシリーズ) Comprehensive financial industry solutions suite within OBIC7 covering lending/loan management, credit card/installment processing, housing guarantees, debt collection (servicer), factoring, mortgage/secured lending, and comprehensive financing operations for banks, non-bank lenders, and financial institutions.
• OBC Bugyo Series (OBC奉行シリーズ) SMB-focused business software suite including 勘定奉行クラウド (cloud accounting), 固定資産奉行クラウド, 給与奉行クラウド, 総務人事奉行クラウド, 奉行Edge勤怠管理クラウド, 奉行Edgeマイナンバー, and other modules; developed by OBIC group company OBC (株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント) and sold/implemented by OBIC Office Automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56.2% net profit margin on ¥139.5 billion revenue (FY2026, trailing basis)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, core and minor.

• JSTQB (日本ソフトウェアテスト資格認定委員会)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBIC participates in the JSTQB (Japan Software Testing Qualifications Board) partner program, which establishes standards for software testing qualifications in Japan. OBIC has achieved Platinum Partner status — the highest tier — and was the first ERP company in Japan to do so. The partnership involves OBIC's engineers obtaining JSTQB certifications and applying systematic testing methodologies to OBIC7 development. This partnership demonstrates OBIC's commitment to software quality and process rigor.
• ISO / Certification Bodies (ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 14001)coreOthersOBIC maintains ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS) and ISO 14001 certifications through accredited certification bodies. These certifications cover all OBIC offices, data centers, and business operations, providing independent third-party assurance of information security and environmental management practices.
• Multiple External Security Firms (脆弱性診断)moderateTechnology or IntegrationOBIC engages multiple external cybersecurity firms to conduct regular vulnerability assessments of OBIC7 and its cloud infrastructure. This provides independent security evaluation beyond internal reviews, supporting OBIC's SOC1/SOC2 and ISMS compliance programs.
• Yahoo!JAPAN / Google (Digital Advertising)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOBIC's website uses cookies and local storage, and its online advertising is delivered through Yahoo!JAPAN and Google (including third-party display networks). These platforms serve targeted advertising based on browsing history and enable OBIC to reach prospective business customers online.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SAP: Global market leader in enterprise ERP software. SAP S/4HANA competes directly with OBIC7 for large Japanese enterprises, often with global system integrators handling implementation. Most comparable as the dominant alternative ERP platform in the Japanese enterprise market.
• Yayoi Co., Ltd. Japan's leading SMB accounting software vendor (Yayoi Accounting). Part of the broader KKR-backed Yayoi Group, it competes with OBC's Bugyo Series for the small and medium-sized business accounting segment of the same Japanese market OBIC serves.
• Oracle: Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and Oracle E-Business Suite compete with OBIC7 for large enterprises globally and in Japan. Oracle's database and cloud infrastructure underlying its ERP suite makes it a comparable integrated enterprise software platform.
• Workday: Cloud-native ERP/HCM vendor serving large enterprises. Workday competes with OBIC7's HR/payroll and financial management modules, particularly for global or digitally-forward Japanese companies prioritizing cloud-native architectures.
• TKC Corporation: Japanese ERP and accounting software vendor serving mid-market companies and tax accountants. TKC competes most directly with OBIC's offerings for Japanese mid-sized enterprises and accounting firms, with comparable vertical expertise in Japanese regulatory workflows.
• Microsoft (Dynamics 365): Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and Finance/Supply Chain modules compete with OBIC7, particularly among Japanese enterprises adopting Microsoft cloud (Azure) as their primary platform. Strong cloud-native distribution channel makes it a comparable cloud ERP competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Infor: Global ERP vendor with strong vertical industry focus (manufacturing, distribution, healthcare). Infor competes with OBIC7 in Japanese mid-market manufacturing and distribution, with comparable industry-specific templates.

Emerging players

• Money Forward: Japanese cloud-native SaaS vendor for accounting, HR/payroll, and financial close. Money Forward competes with both OBIC7 and the OBC Bugyo Series, especially in SMB and cloud-first segments where OBIC's legacy architecture is weaker.
• freee K.K. Japan's leading pure-cloud accounting and HR/payroll SaaS provider for SMBs. freee competes with OBIC's cloud offerings and the OBC Bugyo Series, often winning on usability and pricing in the SMB segment.

Regional players

• Mitsui Knowledge Industry (MKI): Japanese SI and consulting firm that implements ERP including SAP and Oracle. MKI represents a competitor in the system integration services portion of OBIC's business, offering alternative delivery options for Japanese enterprises modernizing ERP systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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