Masahiro Miki’s net worth over time
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| Date | Estimate | Source |
| 2019 | $3.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019 |
| 2020 | $3.2 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020 |
| 2021 | $3.9 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021 |
| 2022 | $3 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022 |
| 2023 | $3.6 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023 |
| 2024 | $3.8 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024 |
| 2025 | $4 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025 |
| 2026 | $3.7 billion | Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | $4 billion | Forbes Real-Time Billionaires · Forbes real-time estimate |
Where the money comes from
These are the main sources of wealth named in the reporting we cite. No published source breaks the total into exact amounts, so we do not show percentages.
Masahiro Miki’s fortune in real-life terms
Based on the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires estimate above. Median full-time U.S. pay is $65,416 a year ($1,258 a week, BLS, Q2 2026), before taxes. Typical (median) U.S. family net worth is $216,100 (Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances).
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Masahiro Miki has an estimated net worth of $4 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Masahiro Miki profile (figures as of October 20, 2026). That is up from $3.6 billion in 2019.
Masahiro Miki is a Japanese businessman best known for founding the company that became ABC-Mart. He started the business in 1985 in Tokyo as Kokusai Boeki Shoji, importing shoes and apparel. In 1990, it took the ABC-Mart name. The company later became a public business in 2002. Miki was chairman from 2004 to 2007, and Forbes describes him as self-made in the Fashion & Retail industry.
His wealth is tied mainly to ABC-Mart, where he owns a majority stake. The chain built its business around discount footwear, and that gave Miki a large position in the shoe market. ABC-Mart also added the U.S. brand Danner to its portfolio through LaCrosse Footwear in 2012. Forbes put his fortune at $4 billion on its real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026.
How Masahiro Miki built his fortune
Miki made his money in shoes. He founded the precursor to ABC-Mart in 1985, starting with imported shoes and apparel in Tokyo. That early business became ABC-Mart in 1990, giving him a base in retail and footwear. Because he kept a majority stake in the company, his personal fortune remained closely tied to the value and reach of the business as it expanded.
ABC-Mart is the center of his wealth story. The company went public in 2002, and Miki later served as chairman from 2004 to 2007 before stepping down. Even after that change, he remained the largest shareholder. The group also widened its brand lineup in 2012, when ABC-Mart acquired LaCrosse Footwear and added Danner. That deal gave the company a stronger presence beyond its core discount shoe chain.
How Forbes' estimate moved over time
Forbes has tracked swings in Miki's fortune across several years. It estimated his net worth at $3.6 billion in 2019, then $3.2 billion in 2020. The estimate rose to $3.9 billion in 2021, before dropping to $3 billion in 2022. Those changes fit a fortune that depends heavily on one publicly traded shoe retailer and the value of Miki's majority stake in it.
The estimate later moved up again. Forbes placed him at $3.8 billion in 2024, and the current reading is $4 billion on the real-time billionaires tracker as of October 20, 2026. The business itself helps explain why. ABC-Mart remains the main source of his wealth, and its portfolio includes Danner after the 2012 LaCrosse Footwear acquisition, tying his fortune to the wider shoe market.
Career and money timeline
- 1985
He founded Kokusai Boeki Shoji in Tokyo, importing shoes and apparel.
- 1990
Kokusai Boeki Shoji was renamed ABC-Mart.
- 2002
ABC-Mart went public.
- 2004
He became chairman of ABC-Mart.
- 2007
He stepped down as chairman of the public company.
- 2012
ABC-Mart acquired LaCrosse Footwear, adding Danner to its portfolio.
Masahiro Miki net worth FAQ
What is Masahiro Miki's net worth?
Masahiro Miki's net worth is an estimated $4 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Masahiro Miki profile (October 20, 2026). It is an estimate, not an official figure.
How did Masahiro Miki get so rich?
The main sources named in the reporting we cite are: Shoes.
How has Masahiro Miki's net worth changed?
The earliest published estimate we track is $3.6 billion (2019, Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019). The latest is $4 billion (October 20, 2026).
What company made Masahiro Miki rich?
His fortune comes mainly from ABC-Mart. Forbes says he owns a majority stake in the discount shoe store chain.
Is Masahiro Miki still tied to ABC-Mart after leaving the chairman role?
Yes. He stepped down as chairman in 2007, but he remains the founder and largest shareholder.
Sources
- Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, Masahiro Miki profile (October 20, 2026)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2019, Masahiro Miki profile (March 5, 2019)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2020, Masahiro Miki profile (April 8, 2020)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2021, Masahiro Miki profile (April 6, 2021)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2022, Masahiro Miki profile (April 5, 2022)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2023, Masahiro Miki profile (April 4, 2023)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024, Masahiro Miki profile (April 2, 2024)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2025, Masahiro Miki profile (April 2025)
- Forbes World's Billionaires List 2026, Masahiro Miki profile (March 10, 2026)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Usual Weekly Earnings (Q2 2026) (July 2026)
- Federal Reserve, 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances (median family net worth, Table 4) (October 2026)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Masahiro Miki (accessed October 25, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for figures.
Photo: nakashi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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