Short-Term Operating Profit Pressure from DX and Human Capital Investment
First written in FY2024-Q1. 7 of 8 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2024-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
Wakachiku Construction moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2023.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- 2026-08-06MaterialisedEarnings
「Although selling, general and administrative expenses increased 11.2% year on year to ¥2.1 billion due to increased investment in digital transformation and human capital, operating profit was ¥1.7 billion as a result of higher revenue and improved productivity.」
While selling, general and administrative expenses continue to rise alongside increased investment in digital transformation and human capital, the impact on earnings has been absorbed by higher revenue and improved productivity. - FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although selling, general and administrative expenses increased 5.9% year on year to ¥7.9 billion due to expanded investment in digital transformation and human capital, higher net sales and improved productivity in the building segment resulted in operating profit of ¥6.6 billion, up 27.4% year on year.」
Selling, general and administrative expenses continued to increase as investment in digital transformation and human capital expanded, but operating profit rose 27.4% year on year owing to higher net sales and improved productivity in the building segment. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Although general and administrative expenses increased 5.3% year on year to ¥3.8 billion due to expanded investment in digital transformation and human capital, higher gross profit on completed construction contracts resulting from increased net sales and improved productivity in the building segment resulted in operating profit of ¥1.5 billion, up 238.2% year on year.」
General and administrative expenses continued to increase due to expanded investment in digital transformation and human capital, reaching ¥3.8 billion, up 5.3% year on year. Meanwhile, operating profit increased owing to higher net sales and improved productivity in the building segment. - FY2025MaterialisedAnnual report
「As selling, general and administrative expenses increased 5.4% year on year to ¥7.5 billion due to expanded investment in digital transformation and human capital, in addition to a decline in gross profit on completed construction contracts resulting from lower net sales, operating profit was ¥5.2 billion, down 25.2% year on year.」
Higher costs associated with expanded investment in digital transformation and human capital were reflected in full-year results, together with lower sales, as a 25.2% year-on-year decline in operating profit. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Expenses also increased due to digital transformation and human capital investment. As one-time costs were incurred for vessel repairs, office relocation and other items, operating profit was ¥400 million, down 83.2% year on year.」
Higher expenses associated with digital transformation and human capital investment continued, and together with one-time costs such as vessel repairs and office relocation, were reflected in actual results as an 83.2% year-on-year decline in operating profit. - FY2024-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, revenue increased 16.4% year on year to ¥71.7 billion, mainly because progress on construction projects increased from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥4.9 billion, down 1.7% year on year, mainly due to higher expenses associated with DX and human capital investment. Ordinary profit was ¥5.5 billion, up 5.8%, mainly due to an increase in foreign exchange gains. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3.6 billion, up 8.3%.」
Higher expenses associated with digital transformation and human capital investment continued to be reflected in actual results, with operating profit down 1.7% year on year. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, revenue increased 13.4% year on year to ¥46.3 billion, mainly because progress on construction projects increased from the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥2.7 billion, down 17.9% year on year, mainly due to higher expenses associated with DX and human capital investment. Ordinary profit was ¥3.4 billion, down 6.7%, mainly due to an increase in foreign exchange gains. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2.2 billion, down 4.4%.」
Higher expenses associated with digital transformation and human capital investment continued to be reflected in actual results, with operating profit down 17.9% year on year. Ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent also declined. - FY2024-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Regarding profit and loss, operating profit was ¥900 million, down 16.4% year on year, mainly due to higher expenses associated with digital transformation and human capital investment.」
Higher expenses associated with digital transformation and human capital investment were reflected in actual results as a 16.4% year-on-year decline in operating profit.