Improving margins through rigorous construction and profit management
First written in FY2016. 23 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-09.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Although increases in construction material and labor costs have continued, the effects of improved construction efficiency and stricter risk management have continued, resulting in an improvement in the gross profit margin.」
As a result of continued improvements in construction efficiency and stricter risk management, the gross profit margin improved 2.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 19.4%. Operating income increased 24.3% year on year to ¥4,769.15 million. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, the effects of improved construction efficiency and stricter risk management helped improve the gross profit margin. Operating income was ¥2,078 million, up 10.6% year on year, ordinary income was ¥2,116 million, up 10.8%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,441 million, up 18.0%, with each exceeding the corresponding figure for the same period of the previous year. / The gross profit margin was 18.5%, compared with 16.8% in the same period of the previous year.」
As a result of improved construction efficiency and stricter risk management, the gross profit margin improved from 16.8% in the same period of the previous year to 18.5%, and operating income increased 10.6% year on year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Although increases in construction material and labor costs have continued, the continued effects of improved construction efficiency and stricter cost control, together with the penetration of rigorous risk management based on lessons learned from construction losses incurred in the past, helped prevent a decline in profitability, resulting in a significant improvement in the gross profit margin.」
As a result of continued improvements in construction efficiency and cost control, as well as risk management based on construction losses, the gross profit margin rose 3.0 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 17.2%, and operating income increased 43.3%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, in addition to higher revenue, the continued effects of improved construction efficiency and stricter cost control reduced the number of large-scale projects that became low-margin projects, as had occurred in the same period of the previous year. Operating income was ¥1,878 million, up 22.0% year on year, ordinary income was ¥1,909 million, up 21.8%, and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,221 million, up 18.5%, with each exceeding the corresponding figure for the same period of the previous year.」
As a result of continued improvements in construction efficiency and cost control, the number of large-scale projects that became low-margin projects, as seen in the same period of the previous year, declined, and operating income increased 22.0% year on year. The gross profit margin also improved from 16.3% to 16.8%. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「The gross profit margin declined because several projects in the facilities construction business became low-margin projects as the company was unable to absorb increases in material and labor costs resulting from changes in market conditions, and because construction losses and provisions for construction losses were recognized on some large-scale construction projects.」
Several projects became low-margin projects because the company was unable to absorb increases in material and labor costs, while construction losses and provisions were recognized on large-scale construction projects. The gross profit margin declined 2.7 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 14.1%. - FY2024-Q3Margin decline due to lower-margin projects and construction lossesAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, although revenue increased, several projects in the facilities construction business became low-margin projects because the company was unable to absorb increases in material and labor costs resulting from changes in market conditions. In addition, construction losses and provisions for construction losses were recognized on some large-scale construction projects. As a result, operating income was ¥1,693 million, down 22.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥1,733 million, down 22.1%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,139 million, down 23.5%, with each falling below the corresponding figure for the same quarter of the previous year.」
Several projects became low-margin projects because the company was unable to absorb increases in material and labor costs, and construction losses and provisions for construction losses were recognized on some large-scale construction projects. The gross profit margin was 13.6%, down from 17.1% in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2024-Q2Increase in profit and decline in gross profit marginAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, revenue increased and the effects of improved construction efficiency and stricter cost control were beneficial. However, revenue recognition from low-margin projects and an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses meant that profit growth fell short of revenue growth, although operating income of ¥1,539 million, up 7.8% year on year, ordinary income of ¥1,567 million, up 7.0%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,030 million, up 7.5%, each exceeded the corresponding figure for the same quarter of the previous year.」
Operating income and other measures exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, partly due to the effects of improved construction efficiency and cost control. However, the recognition of low-margin projects and an increase in SG&A expenses caused the gross profit margin to decline to 16.3%, from 16.7% in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, in addition to higher revenue, the decline in low-margin projects and the effects of improved construction efficiency and stricter cost control resulted in operating income of ¥638 million, up 22.5% year on year, ordinary income of ¥663 million, up 21.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥421 million, up 22.0%, each exceeding the corresponding figure for the same quarter of the previous year.」
As a result of the decrease in low-margin projects and continued improvements in construction efficiency and cost control, operating income and other measures exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, while the gross profit margin improved from 15.6% in the same period of the previous year to 16.2%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit for the cumulative third quarter ended [period] was ¥5,421 million, up 5.8% year on year. The gross profit margin was 17.1%, compared with 16.9% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
As the company continued its initiatives to improve construction systems, construction efficiency and cost control, the gross profit margin improved from 16.9% in the same quarter of the previous year to 17.1%. - FY2023-Q2Decline in margins and profit due to low-profitability projectsAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, although revenue increased, the gross profit margin declined due to the recognition of revenue from low-profitability projects and other factors. Together with higher selling, general and administrative expenses, this resulted in operating profit of ¥1,427 million, down 2.1%, ordinary profit of ¥1,464 million, down 2.6%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥958 million, down 5.6%, each below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although revenue increased, the gross profit margin declined due to the recognition of revenue from low-margin projects and an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, causing operating income and other measures to fall below the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2023-Q1Decline in margins and profit due to low-profitability projectsAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, in addition to lower revenue, the gross profit margin declined due to the completion and recognition of revenue from low-profitability projects. Together with higher selling, general and administrative expenses and other factors, this resulted in operating profit of ¥521 million, down 29.6%, ordinary profit of ¥546 million, down 29.5%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥345 million, down 32.0%, each below the same quarter of the previous year.」
The completion and recognition of revenue from low-profitability projects, lower revenue, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses caused the gross profit margin and operating profit and other profit measures to fall below the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2022Increase in profit and decline in gross profit marginAnnual report
「The Group’s gross profit margin declined by 0.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Although it worked to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management amid intensifying competition, the increase in construction costs exceeded the increase in revenue, partly due to surging material costs and other factors.」
The company continued efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management, but the gross profit margin declined 0.9 percentage points year on year due to surging material costs and other factors. Operating profit, meanwhile, increased 6.1% due to higher revenue and cost reductions. - FY2022-Q3Increase in profit and decline in gross profit marginAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, higher revenue resulted in operating profit of ¥2,129 million, up 8.7%, ordinary profit of ¥2,217 million, up 8.9%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,432 million, up 9.9%, each exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. The gross profit margin was 16.9%, compared with 18.0% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher revenue resulted in operating profit and other profit measures exceeding the same quarter of the previous year, while the gross profit margin declined from 18.0% to 16.9%. - FY2022-Q2Increase in profit and decline in gross profit marginAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, higher revenue resulted in operating profit of ¥1,457 million, up 32.8%, ordinary profit of ¥1,502 million, up 31.3%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,015 million, up 47.2%, each exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. / The gross profit margin was 16.9%, compared with 17.8% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Amid continued efforts including profit management, operating profit and other profit measures exceeded the previous year’s levels due to higher revenue, while the gross profit margin declined from 17.8% to 16.9%. - FY2022-Q1Decline in gross marginAnnual report
「Gross profit for the cumulative consolidated first quarter was ¥1,740 million, up 32.9%. The gross profit margin was 16.3%, below that of the same quarter of the previous year, when it was 18.5%.」
Gross profit increased, but the gross profit margin declined from 18.5% in the same period of the previous year to 16.3%. - FY2021Securing profit through cost reductions despite a decline in the gross profit marginAnnual report
「The Group’s gross profit margin declined by 0.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Although it worked to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management amid intensifying competition, the increase in construction costs exceeded the increase in revenue.」
The company continued efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management, but the gross profit margin declined 0.3 percentage points year on year. Operating profit, meanwhile, increased 1.1% due to cost reductions in selling expenses and other costs prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, efforts to establish construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management resulted in operating profit of ¥1,960 million, up 3.1%, and ordinary profit of ¥2,036 million, up 4.7%.」
As a result of continuing to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, operating profit increased 3.1% year on year. The gross profit margin also rose to 18.0% from 17.5% in the same period of the previous year, an increase of 0.5 percentage points. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, continued efforts to establish construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management resulted in gross profit exceeding that of the same quarter of the previous year. However, due in part to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, operating profit was ¥1,097 million, down 1.8%, and ordinary profit was ¥1,144 million, up 0.2%, both broadly in line with the same quarter of the previous year. Quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥689 million, down 6.6%, below the same quarter of the previous year due to the recognition of an extraordinary loss.」
The company continued efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management. Gross profit exceeded the previous year’s level, and the gross profit margin improved to 17.8% from 16.9%. Operating profit and net profit, however, declined due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses and other factors. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, efforts including establishing construction capabilities, improving construction efficiency and pursuing rigorous cost management improved the gross profit margin, resulting in operating profit of ¥377 million, up 60.4%, ordinary profit of ¥406 million, up 61.2%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥247 million, up 101.6%, each exceeding the same quarter of the previous year.」
Efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management improved the gross profit margin from 15.4% in the previous year to 18.5%, and operating profit and other profit measures also exceeded the previous year’s levels. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, efforts to establish construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management resulted in operating profit of ¥1,902 million, up 4.5%, ordinary profit of ¥1,946 million, up 5.1%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,362 million, up 12.5%. / The gross profit margin was 17.5%, compared with 16.9% in the same quarter of the previous year, an increase of 0.6 percentage points.」
As a result of continuing to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, the gross profit margin rose 0.6 percentage points year on year, while operating profit increased 4.5%. - FY2020-Q2Decline in profit and increase in gross profit marginAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company continued efforts to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management. However, due in part to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, operating profit was ¥1,118 million, down 10.2%, ordinary profit was ¥1,142 million, down 10.6%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥738 million, down 14.4%, each below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although the company continued efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit all fell below the previous year’s level due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses and other factors. The gross profit margin was 16.9%, above 16.7% in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, efforts including establishing construction capabilities, improving construction efficiency and pursuing rigorous cost management resulted in operating profit of ¥235 million, up 14.3%, ordinary profit of ¥252 million, up 16.8%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥122 million, up 15.2%, each exceeding the same quarter of the previous year.」
As a result of continuing to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management, operating profit increased 14.3% year on year. The gross profit margin also rose from 14.9% to 15.4%. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Amid intensifying competition, efforts to establish construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management, together with the improvement in the gross profit margin and the effect of higher revenue, resulted in operating profit of ¥2,444 million, up 79.3%, ordinary profit of ¥2,494 million, up 81.2%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,531 million, up 58.7%, each exceeding the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management improved the gross profit margin by 0.8 percentage points year on year, while operating profit increased 79.3%. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company worked to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management. Together with the effect of higher revenue, these efforts resulted in operating profit of ¥1,819 million, up 68.8%, ordinary profit of ¥1,852 million, up 70.0%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,210 million, up 68.6%.」
The company continued to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, and the effect of higher revenue contributed to increases of 68.8% in operating profit and 70.0% in ordinary profit year on year. The gross profit margin also rose to 16.9% from 16.1% in the same period of the previous year, an increase of 0.8 percentage points. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company worked to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management. Together with the effect of higher revenue, these efforts resulted in operating profit of ¥1,245 million, up 60.9%, ordinary profit of ¥1,277 million, up 60.9%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥863 million, up 60.6%, each exceeding the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company continued to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, and the effect of higher revenue contributed to a 60.9% year-on-year increase in operating profit. - FY2019-Q1Profit deterioration due to low-margin projects and provisions for construction lossesAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company worked to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management. However, the gross profit margin declined due to low-margin projects and provisions for construction losses, while higher general and administrative expenses also affected results. Operating profit was ¥206 million, down 48.5%, ordinary profit was ¥215 million, down 48.4%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥106 million, down 62.7%, each below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although the company continued efforts relating to construction capabilities, construction efficiency and cost management, operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit all fell below the previous year’s level due to low-margin projects, provisions for construction losses and higher general and administrative expenses. - FY2018-Q3Decline in margins and profitAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company worked to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue rigorous cost management, but the gross profit margin was slightly below that of the same quarter of the previous year. Due to lower revenue, higher general and administrative expenses, and higher manufacturing costs in the surface treatment business to accommodate further improvements in product quality, operating profit was ¥1,077 million, down 27.2%, ordinary profit was ¥1,089 million, down 29.8%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥718 million, down 32.4%.」
The company continued efforts to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and manage costs, but the gross profit margin fell below that of the same quarter of the previous year. Operating profit and other profit measures also declined due to lower revenue, higher general and administrative expenses, and higher manufacturing costs in the surface treatment business. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company established its construction capabilities, improved construction efficiency and pursued rigorous cost management. Although the gross profit margin exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year, operating profit was ¥774 million, down 16.3%, ordinary profit was ¥793 million, down 19.8%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥537 million, down 21.1%, due to lower revenue and higher general and administrative expenses.」
The company continued to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, and the gross profit margin rose from 16.2% in the same period of the previous year to 16.7%. However, operating profit and other profit measures fell below the previous year’s levels due to lower revenue and higher general and administrative expenses. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company established its construction capabilities, improved construction efficiency and pursued rigorous cost management. Operating profit was ¥400 million, up 40.9%, ordinary profit was ¥417 million, up 34.7%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥285 million, up 32.8%, each exceeding the same quarter of the previous year.」
As a result of continuing to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, operating profit increased 40.9% year on year. The gross profit margin also rose from 16.4% in the same quarter of the previous year to 17.3%. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company established its construction capabilities, improved construction efficiency and pursued rigorous cost management. With no major loss-making construction projects of the type incurred in the previous fiscal year, operating profit was ¥1,746 million, up 10.9%, ordinary profit was ¥1,825 million, up 15.1%, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,195 million, up 23.0%, each exceeding the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
As a result of continuing to establish its construction capabilities, improve construction efficiency and pursue cost management, the company had no major loss-making construction projects, and operating profit increased 10.9%, ordinary profit increased 15.1% and net profit increased 23.0%. The gross profit margin also rose 0.7 percentage points year on year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company established its construction capabilities, improved construction efficiency and pursued rigorous cost management. With no major loss-making construction projects of the type incurred in the same quarter of the previous year, operating profit was ¥1,479 million, up 24.9%, ordinary profit was ¥1,553 million, up 30.3%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,062 million, up 33.1%.」
As a result of establishing its construction capabilities, improving construction efficiency and pursuing cost management, the company had no loss-making construction projects, and operating profit increased 24.9%, ordinary profit increased 30.3% and quarterly net profit increased 33.1%. The gross profit margin also rose to 16.5% from 15.5% in the same quarter of the previous year, an increase of 1.0 percentage point. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company established its construction capabilities, improved construction efficiency and pursued rigorous cost management. With no major loss-making construction projects of the type incurred in the same quarter of the previous year, the gross profit margin exceeded that of the same quarter of the previous year. Supported by the increase in revenue, operating profit was ¥925 million, up 30.5%, ordinary profit was ¥989 million, up 39.7%, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥680 million, up 46.6%.」
The company established its construction capabilities, improved construction efficiency and pursued cost management, with the gross profit margin exceeding that of the same quarter of the previous year. Operating profit increased 30.5%, ordinary profit increased 39.7%, and quarterly net profit increased 46.6%. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profitability, amid intensifying competition, the company secured gross profit at approximately the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year as a result of efforts to strengthen its construction capabilities and rigorously manage construction and profits.」
As a result of continuing to strengthen its construction capabilities and manage construction and profits rigorously, gross profit increased 3.2% year on year and the gross profit margin rose from 15.3% to 16.4%. Operating profit, however, declined due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses and other factors. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group’s gross profit margin increased by 1.2 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year as a result of efforts to strengthen its construction capabilities and rigorously manage construction and profits amid intensifying competition.」
The company cites strengthening its construction capabilities and rigorous construction and profit management as specific measures, explaining that the gross profit margin increased by 1.2 percentage points year on year.