Declining demand for crushed stone due to prolonged rainfall and delays in public works
First written in FY2017-Q1. 18 of 37 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
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- 2026-07-31MitigatedEarnings
「Although shipments of crushed stone for roads were sluggish, strong shipments of higher-priced products for nuclear-related and port construction projects, together with strong sales of by-products, resulted in net sales of ¥110 million, up 14.9% year on year, operating profit of ¥44 million, up 130.9%, and segment profit of ¥46 million, up 140.2%, resulting in higher sales and profit.」
Although shipments for roads were sluggish, higher-priced products and by-product sales offset the weakness, resulting in higher sales and profit in the Quarrying Business. - FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, although shipments of roadbed materials for roads remained sluggish, shipments for wind power, nuclear power and port construction projects were strong. Sales of higher-priced products also increased, while productivity improvements lowered the cost ratio. As a result, revenue was ¥436 million, up 1.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥117 million, an increase of ¥13 million, or 12.6%, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
Although shipments for roads remained sluggish, shipments for wind power, nuclear power and port construction projects, higher-priced product sales and productivity improvements provided support, resulting in higher revenue and profit in the quarrying business. - 2026-05-15MitigatedEarnings
「In addition to strong shipments for wind power generation, nuclear-related and port construction projects, sales of higher-priced products increased, while improvements in the cost ratio resulting from higher productivity led to net sales of ¥436 million, up 1.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥117 million, an increase of ¥13 million, or 12.6%, resulting in higher sales and profit.」
Although shipments of road base materials were sluggish, the Quarrying Business achieved higher sales and profit through shipments for other applications, sales of higher-priced products, and improved productivity. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended 30 September, sales of crushed stone for wind power projects proceeded smoothly. However, sluggish shipments for road and general civil engineering projects resulted in revenue of ¥196 million, down 21.9% year on year. In addition, continued production adjustments to optimise stockpile inventories brought segment profit to ¥50 million, down 33.9% year on year.」
Although sales for wind power projects were solid, sluggish shipments for road and general civil engineering projects and production adjustments resulted in lower revenue and profit in the quarrying business. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, sluggish shipments for nuclear-related facilities and general civil engineering projects resulted in revenue of ¥429 million, down 18.3% year on year. However, improved production efficiency from facility upgrades and revised crushed-stone prices brought segment profit to ¥107 million, up 13.7% year on year, resulting in lower revenue but higher profit.」
Although shipments for nuclear-related facilities and general civil engineering projects were sluggish, the impact on profit was mitigated by improved production efficiency from facility upgrades and revised crushed-stone prices. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended 30 September, the postponement of some shipments of single-size products for nuclear-related facilities resulted in revenue of ¥251 million, down 9.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥75 million, down 9.6% year on year, with lower revenue and profit.」
Some shipments of single-size products for nuclear-related facilities were postponed, and both revenue and segment profit in the quarrying business fell below the year-earlier period. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, shipments for wind power construction proceeded strongly during the fiscal year, and production and sales were both solid. Revenue was ¥525 million, up 40.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥94 million, up 200.0% year on year, resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
Shipments for wind power construction remained strong throughout the fiscal year, with revenue up 40.7% year on year and segment profit up 200.0%. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended 31 December, shipments of roadbed materials for wind power construction increased from the original plan, among other factors, bringing revenue to ¥459 million, up 44.3% year on year, and segment profit to ¥134 million, up 166.8% year on year, with higher revenue and profit.」
Amid continued delays to the large-scale project, shipments of roadbed materials for wind power construction exceeded the original plan, and both revenue and segment profit in the quarrying business exceeded the year-earlier period. - FY2024-Q2Wind power shipments provide supportAnnual report
「During the six-month period ended 30 September, the originally scheduled large-scale project was postponed until the end of the fiscal year. However, shipments for wind power construction proceeded smoothly, and price increases for crushed stone from April also contributed, bringing revenue to ¥276 million, up 35.9% year on year, and segment profit to ¥83 million, up 197.0% year on year, with higher revenue and profit.」
Although the postponement of the large-scale project until the end of the fiscal year continued, shipments for wind power construction and price increases for crushed stone from April provided support, resulting in higher revenue and profit in the quarrying business. - FY2024-Q1Large project delay coincides with benefit from price increasesAnnual report
「The originally scheduled large-scale project was postponed until the end of the fiscal year because preparations took longer than expected, resulting in higher inventories. However, price increases for crushed stone from April contributed, bringing revenue to ¥89 million, down 3.3% year on year, and segment profit to ¥16 million, up 66.7% year on year.」
Although the large-scale project was postponed until the end of the fiscal year and inventories increased, price increases for crushed stone from April lifted segment profit despite lower revenue. - FY2023-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「During the nine-month period ended 31 December, construction sites accelerated shipments before snowfall, boosting sales volume and bringing revenue to ¥318 million, up 9.6% year on year. However, sharp price increases for electricity and oils and fats increased costs, resulting in segment profit of ¥50 million, down 24.8% year on year, with higher revenue but lower profit.」
Quarrying sales volume and revenue increased due to accelerated shipments before snowfall, easing the decline in demand. However, higher costs reduced profit. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, shipments for nuclear-related construction recovered from delays and progressed steadily, but sharp increases in electricity, fuel and other costs resulted in higher costs. Revenue increased 6.5% year on year to ¥203 million, while segment profit decreased 42.7% to ¥28 million, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit.」
Shipments for nuclear-related construction recovered from delays and proceeded smoothly, but higher costs resulted in lower profit. Some quarrying demand and shipments have recovered. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, shipments for nuclear-related construction decreased sharply due to the impact of recovery work following the heavy snowfall last winter. Revenue decreased 5.9% year on year to ¥92 million, and segment profit decreased 69.3% to ¥9 million, resulting in lower revenue and profit.」
The impact of recovery work following last winter's heavy snowfall caused shipments for nuclear-related construction to decrease sharply, resulting in quarrying business revenue declining 5.9% and segment profit declining 69.3%. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Nuclear-related and other project construction, which had remained solid through December 2021, was interrupted by heavy snowfall from the start of the new year, resulting in revenue of ¥323 million, down 57.1% year on year, and segment profit of ¥35 million, down 69.3%.」
Nuclear-related and other project construction in Tohoku was interrupted by heavy snowfall from the start of the new year, resulting in lower full-year revenue and profit for the quarrying business. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, shipments for project construction related to nuclear facilities and nearby airports in Tohoku remained solid. However, all shares of the subsidiary operating the quarry in western Japan were transferred to a local company in May 2021, leaving the quarrying business operating one quarry in Tohoku. Revenue decreased 51.5% year on year to ¥290 million, and segment profit decreased 37.5% to ¥66 million, resulting in lower revenue and profit.」
The quarrying business continued to operate one quarry in Tohoku after the transfer of the western Japan business. Shipments for nuclear facility and airport-related projects remained solid, but the narrower business scope resulted in lower revenue and profit. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, all shares of the subsidiary operating the quarry in western Japan were transferred to a local company in May 2021, leaving the quarrying business operating one quarry in Tohoku. As a result, revenue decreased sharply by 48.4% year on year to ¥191 million. However, shipments for project construction related to nuclear facilities in Tohoku and nearby airports remained solid, limiting the decline in segment profit to 2.3%, to ¥48 million.」
Revenue declined sharply on the basis of operating one quarry in Tohoku after the transfer of the western Japan business, but solid shipments for nuclear facility and airport-related projects limited the decline in profit. - FY2022-Q1Single-quarry operation after the transfer of the western Japan businessAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, all shares of the subsidiary operating the quarry in western Japan were transferred to a local company, leaving the quarrying business with one quarry in Tohoku. Sales in Tohoku increased due to the continuation of project construction, including firebreak road construction at a nuclear-related facility. As a result, revenue decreased 47.3% year on year to ¥97 million, and segment profit decreased 7.6% to ¥30 million, resulting in lower revenue and profit.」
The transfer of the subsidiary operating the quarry in western Japan left the quarrying business operating one quarry in Tohoku. Although sales in Tohoku increased, revenue and segment profit fell below the prior-year period due to the narrower business scope. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, price adjustments and thorough cost control in western Japan contributed to ordinary profit during the fiscal year, while sales for project construction in Tohoku, including nuclear and wind-power projects, remained solid. Revenue increased 2.1% year on year to ¥752 million, and segment profit increased 22.9% to ¥115 million.」
Price adjustments and cost control in western Japan, together with nuclear and wind-power projects in Tohoku, offset fluctuations in demand, resulting in higher full-year revenue and profit. - FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, western Japan experienced production stoppages and lower sales after the active quarry face was flooded by heavy rainfall, but sales recovered steadily after entering the busy season from the third quarter. In eastern Japan, sales volumes for project construction, including nuclear and wind-power projects, increased. As a result, revenue increased 4.4% year on year to ¥598 million, and segment profit increased 26.3% to ¥107 million.」
Although heavy rainfall caused production stoppages and lower sales in western Japan, sales recovered after the start of the busy season, while increased sales volumes for project construction in eastern Japan also contributed, resulting in higher revenue and profit. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, in western Japan, heavy rainfall in July flooded the active quarry face, resulting in production stoppages and lower sales, and business remained weak. Meanwhile, shipments of road-base materials for nuclear-related construction in eastern Japan remained strong.」
In western Japan, the active quarry face was flooded by heavy rainfall, causing production stoppages and lower sales. Shipments for nuclear-related construction in eastern Japan provided an offset. - FY2021-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, the impact of COVID-19 had not become significant. Shipments to ready-mixed concrete and precast-product plants in western Japan continued to be strong, while shipments for nuclear-related and wind-power construction in eastern Japan remained solid.」
The impact of COVID-19 had not become significant in the quarrying business, and shipments remained strong or solid in both western and eastern Japan. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, securing new customers and raising prices in western Japan contributed to improved results, while sales for nuclear-related project construction in Tohoku remained solid. Revenue increased 11.3% year on year to ¥737 million.」
New customer acquisition and price increases in western Japan, together with sales for nuclear-related projects in Tohoku, offset the decline in demand and increased full-year revenue. - FY2020-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, new customer acquisition and price adjustments in western Japan contributed to improved results, while project construction related to nuclear power in eastern Japan reached its peak, among other factors. Revenue increased 9.3% year on year to ¥573 million, and segment profit increased 22.9% to ¥84 million.」
New customer acquisition and price adjustments in western Japan, together with peak nuclear-related project construction in eastern Japan, contributed to higher revenue and profit for the quarrying business. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, business with major customers in western Japan remained strong, while project construction related to nuclear power in Tohoku progressed steadily. Revenue increased 8.5% year on year to ¥358 million, and segment profit increased 25.2% to ¥42 million.」
Strong business with major customers in western Japan and nuclear-related project construction in Tohoku resulted in higher revenue and profit for the quarrying business. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Demand for crushed stone for erosion-control dams and river disaster-prevention work in western Japan remained strong, among other factors, lifting revenue 10.0% year on year to ¥170 million. However, segment profit decreased 14.2% to ¥10 million due to higher costs.」
Demand for erosion-control dams and river disaster-prevention work in western Japan was strong, increasing revenue. However, segment profit decreased due to higher costs. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, demand for public works and disaster recovery work recovered in western Japan, but project construction in Tohoku, including nuclear-related and high-standard road projects, decreased. Revenue decreased 2.6% year on year to ¥662 million.」
Although demand for public works and disaster recovery work recovered in western Japan, the decline in project construction in Tohoku continued, resulting in full-year revenue decreasing 2.6% year on year. - FY2019-Q3Demand offset by disaster recovery work and price increasesAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, demand for crushed stone in western Japan declined slightly due to the heavy rainfall in July but almost recovered through disaster recovery work. In eastern Japan, sales volumes were increased slightly and prices were raised during the third quarter to offset the decrease in project construction. As a result, revenue increased 0.1% year on year to ¥524 million. However, the postponement of construction work involving sales of by-products in eastern Japan resulted in segment profit decreasing 16.6% to ¥69 million.」
The decline in demand in western Japan caused by the heavy rainfall in July was almost offset by disaster recovery work. In eastern Japan, increased sales and price hikes offset the decline in project construction, but profit decreased due to the postponement of construction work involving by-product sales. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, demand for crushed stone in western Japan declined slightly from July to September due to heavy rainfall in July, while project construction, including runway projects, decreased in Tohoku. Revenue decreased 7.9% year on year to ¥330 million, and segment profit decreased 39.0% to ¥33 million.」
A decline in demand for crushed stone in western Japan due to the heavy rainfall in July coincided with a decrease in project construction in Tohoku, resulting in lower revenue and profit for the quarrying business. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Demand for crushed stone for public works in western Japan remained at approximately the usual level, but no project construction, such as runway projects, took place in Tohoku, unlike in the cumulative first quarter of the prior year. Revenue decreased 24.0% year on year to ¥155 million, and segment profit decreased 64.1% to ¥12 million.」
Demand for public works in western Japan was at the usual level, but the absence of project construction in Tohoku that had taken place in the prior-year period resulted in lower revenue and profit for the quarrying business. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, demand for public works in western Japan showed a gradual recovery, while project construction in Tohoku, including nuclear-related, runway and high-standard road projects, contributed to results. Revenue increased 3.6% year on year to ¥680 million.」
Recovery in demand for public works in western Japan and project construction in Tohoku provided an offset, resulting in higher full-year revenue for the quarrying business. - FY2018-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Demand for public works, including erosion-control dams, recovered in western Japan. In Tohoku, however, early snowfall reduced sales volumes for public works to 58% of the prior-year level, but special demand in the first half contributed to results. Revenue increased 4.2% year on year to ¥524 million, and segment profit increased 23.0% to ¥82 million.」
Early snowfall reduced sales volumes for public works in Tohoku, but recovery in demand for public works in western Japan and special demand in the first half provided an offset, resulting in higher revenue and profit for the quarrying business. - FY2018-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Demand for public works, including erosion-control dams, recovered in western Japan, while special demand from nuclear-related and airport runway projects in Tohoku contributed to results. Revenue increased 26.5% year on year to ¥359 million, and segment profit increased 210.7% to ¥55 million.」
Demand for public works in western Japan recovered, while special demand from nuclear-related and airport runway projects in Tohoku also contributed, increasing revenue and profit in the quarrying business. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Public works in western Japan remained at approximately the prior-year level, while spot construction projects in Tohoku, including nuclear-related work, contributed to results. Revenue increased 54.0% year on year to ¥204 million, and segment profit increased 762.0% to ¥34 million.」
Public works in western Japan remained at approximately the prior-year level, while spot construction projects in Tohoku provided an offset, increasing revenue and profit in the quarrying business. - FY2017MitigatedAnnual report
「In the quarrying business, public works continued to decline in western Japan, but project construction in Tohoku, including nuclear-related and high-standard road projects, contributed to results. Revenue increased 1.2% year on year to ¥656 million.」
The decline in public works in western Japan continued, but project construction in Tohoku offset it, resulting in higher revenue for the quarrying business. - FY2017-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Because the portion of public works pushed back from the first half was sold in concentrated volumes during the third quarter, revenue increased 0.5% year on year to ¥503 million and segment profit increased 4.1% to ¥67 million.」
The impact of weak sales volumes caused by public works being pushed back from the first half was mitigated by concentrated sales in the third quarter, with revenue and profit exceeding the prior-year period. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although construction volumes were recovering, public works were pushed back to the second half and sales volumes remained weak. Revenue decreased 4.9% year on year to ¥283 million, and segment profit decreased 31.4% to ¥17 million.」
Although construction volumes are recovering, public works being pushed back to the second half and weak sales volumes continue to reduce revenue and profit in the quarrying business. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Prolonged rain in western Japan and delays to public works caused shipments to weaken and sales volumes to decline. Revenue decreased 14.8% year on year to ¥132 million, and segment profit decreased 67.3% to ¥3 million.」
Weather and delays to public works have actually resulted in lower shipments and sales volumes in the quarrying business.