Surging Raw Material and Component Prices and Longer Procurement Lead Times
First written in FY2024. 3 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-07-14.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 62 of 108 companies on the "Worse" side.
50 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- 2026-07-14RestatedEarnings
「However, costs have increased due to higher crude oil prices and petroleum-based material prices amid uncertainty in the Middle East, supply constraints for raw materials and higher labor costs. As a result, pressure on corporate earnings has persisted, including delays in passing these costs through to product prices. The outlook also remains uncertain because of the impact of elevated domestic long-term interest rates on capital investment and higher procurement costs resulting from the sharp depreciation of the yen.」
The Company continues to disclose risks related to raw-material and material prices, supply constraints, delayed price pass-through and higher procurement costs. - FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「However, going forward, purchase prices for raw materials and components may rise and procurement lead times may lengthen because of yen depreciation, geopolitical risks and the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.」
The Company continues to disclose the risk and additionally notes possible inability to pass on price increases, delivery delays and lost sales opportunities. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「However, going forward, purchase prices for raw materials and components may rise and procurement lead times may lengthen because of yen depreciation and the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.」
The Company continues to disclose the risk of higher raw-material and component prices and longer procurement lead times. - FY2025-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The outlook remains uncertain due to higher raw-material prices resulting from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine situation, global inflation and continued yen depreciation.」
The Company cites geopolitical conditions, global inflation and yen depreciation as drivers of higher raw-material prices and continued uncertainty. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, purchase prices for raw materials and components may rise and procurement lead times may lengthen because of yen depreciation and the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.」
The Company seeks stable supply through domestic trading companies and a diversified network.