Profit Improvement Amid Declining Sales in the Sugar Business
First written in FY2017-Q1. 14 of 35 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Ensuiko Sugar Refining moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2016, 3 years before the typical company in this theme (2019).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 8 of 16 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「一方で、原料糖調達や製造等のコスト低減に努めた結果、利益面では前年同四半期を上回りました。」
砂糖事業は売上高が前年同期を下回ったものの、コスト低減によりセグメント利益が前年同期を上回った。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥31,368 million, up 1.6% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥4,193 million, up 8.7%, setting new record highs for both.」
The sugar business continued to post higher revenue and higher profit, setting new record highs for both revenue and segment profit. - 2026-05-08Cited as achievedEarnings
「砂糖事業全体の売上高は31,368百万円（前連結会計年度比1.6％増）、セグメント利益は4,193百万円（前連結会計年度比8.7％増）となり、それぞれ過去最高を更新いたしました」
砂糖事業の売上高・セグメント利益が過去最高となった実績を記載している。 - FY2026-H1Continued growth in sales and earnings; slower earnings growthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥15,834 million, up 3.4% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, while segment profit was ¥1,973 million, up 4.0%.」
Both revenue and segment profit in the sugar business exceeded the previous interim period, but the increase in profit narrowed from 106.3% in the previous interim period. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥30,864 million, up 4.1% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥3,858 million, up 67.8%, setting new record highs for both.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue and higher profit, setting new record highs for both revenue and segment profit. It has progressed from improving profit amid declining revenue to a stage where revenue is also increasing. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥15,318 million, up 5.0% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period, while segment profit was ¥1,897 million, up 106.3%.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue and higher profit for the interim cumulative period, with revenue up 5.0% and segment profit up 106.3%. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥14,593 million, up 17.2% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥919 million, up 58.0%.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue and higher profit, with revenue up 17.2% and segment profit up 58.0%. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥7,294 million, up 14.0% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥454 million, up 39.4%.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue and higher profit, with revenue up 14.0% and segment profit up 39.4%. - FY2023Lower profit despite higher revenue, with a narrower declineAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥26,105 million, up 12.3% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥1,238 million, down 10.9% due to higher raw material costs and other factors.」
The sugar business posted a substantial increase in revenue but lower profit due to higher raw material costs and other factors. - FY2023-Q3Lower profit despite higher revenue, with a narrower declineAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥19,768 million, up 10.9% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥990 million, down 13.8% due to higher raw material costs and other factors.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue but lower profit due to higher raw material costs and other factors. The decline in profit narrowed from 21.1% in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥12,448 million, up 10.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥582 million, down 21.9% due to higher raw material costs and other factors.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue, while segment profit declined 21.9% from the same quarter of the previous year due to higher raw material costs and other factors. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥6,398 million, up 10.4% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥325 million, down 21.2%.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue, while segment profit declined 21.2% from the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥23,243 million, up 7.0% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥1,390 million, down 23.1% due to higher raw material costs and other factors.」
The sugar business posted higher revenue but lower profit due to higher raw material costs and other factors. - FY2022-Q3Wider decline in profit despite higher revenueAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥17,826 million, up 6.2% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥1,148 million, down 21.1% due to higher raw material costs and other factors.」
Revenue increased 6.2%, while segment profit declined 21.1% due to higher raw material costs and other factors, widening the decline in profit from the previous quarter. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥11,290 million, up 4.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥745 million, down 14.6% due to higher raw material costs and other factors.」
Revenue increased 4.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit declined 14.6% due to higher raw material costs and other factors. - FY2022-Q1Lower earnings despite revenue growthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥5,797 million, up 3.1% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥413 million, down 10.8%.」
Revenue in the sugar business increased 3.1% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit declined 10.8%. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥21,731 million, down 8.7% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥1,807 million, down 11.5%.」
The sugar business posted lower revenue and lower profit for the full year, deteriorating from the previous year's profit growth amid declining revenue. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥16,783 million, down 9.4% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥1,455 million, down 14.5%.」
The sugar business posted lower revenue and lower profit, with both revenue and segment profit below the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥10,825 million, down 8.5% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥873 million, down 12.7%.」
The sugar business posted lower revenue and lower profit, with both revenue and segment profit below the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥5,621 million, down 10.6% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥463 million, down 10.0%.」
Both revenue and segment profit in the sugar business were below the same quarter of the previous year, shifting from profit growth amid declining revenue in the previous full fiscal year to lower revenue and lower profit. - FY2020Continued full-year profit growth despite declining revenueAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥23,810 million, down 1.3% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥2,043 million, up 9.2%.」
The sugar business posted lower revenue for the full year, while segment profit increased 9.2%. - FY2020-Q3Continued profit growth amid declining revenue, with a narrower increaseAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥18,516 million, down 1.6% year on year, while segment profit was ¥1,702 million, up 6.0%.」
While the sugar business continued to post lower revenue, segment profit increased 6.0%, sustaining profit growth despite the decline in revenue. - FY2020-Q2Lower revenue and lower operating income, with a narrower declineAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥11,834 million, down 2.2% year on year, while segment profit was ¥999 million, down 1.6%.」
The sugar business posted lower revenue and lower profit, but the decline in segment profit was limited to 1.6% year on year. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥6,287 million, down 0.5% year on year, while segment profit was ¥514 million, down 6.9%.」
Both revenue and segment profit in the sugar business were below the same period of the previous year, shifting from the profit growth amid declining revenue that had continued through the previous fiscal year to lower revenue and lower profit. - FY2019Profit growth despite a full-year revenue declineAnnual report
「Revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥24,117 million, down 3.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥1,870 million, up 12.3%.」
Revenue continued to decline on a full-year basis, while segment profit in the sugar business increased 12.3%. - FY2019-Q3Profit growth continued despite lower revenueAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥18,811 million, down 1.2% year on year, while segment profit was ¥1,606 million, up 26.9%.」
While the sugar business continued to post lower revenue, segment profit rose 26.9% year on year, sustaining profit growth. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥12,103 million, down 3.0% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥1,015 million, up 30.0%.」
While the sugar business continued to post lower revenue, segment profit rose 30.0% year on year, sustaining the improvement in profitability. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥6,317 million, down 1.3% year on year, while segment profit was ¥553 million, up 34.5%.」
While the sugar business continued to post lower revenue, segment profit rose 34.5% year on year, indicating continued improvement in profitability. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥24,981 million, down 1.7% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥1,665 million, up 19.8%.」
While the sugar business continued to post lower revenue, full-year segment profit rose 19.8%, exceeding the increase recorded through the immediately preceding quarter. - FY2018-Q3Higher Earnings Despite Lower RevenueAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥19,039 million, down 2.9% year on year, while segment profit was ¥1,265 million, up 6.6%.」
Sugar business revenue was below the same period of the previous year, while segment profit exceeded the previous year's level, reversing the decline in profit through the previous quarter and returning to growth. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥12,477 million, down 1.0% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥781 million, down 3.2%.」
Both revenue and segment profit in the sugar business were below the same period of the previous year. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥6,401 million, down 1.4% year on year, while segment profit was ¥411 million, down 7.8%.」
Both revenue and segment profit in the sugar business were below the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥19,608 million, up 1.6% year on year, while segment profit was ¥1,179 million, down 17.0%.」
Sugar business revenue returned to year-on-year growth, but segment profit fell 17.0%, with profitability continuing to deteriorate. - FY2017-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the sugar business as a whole in the current period was ¥12,598 million, down 1.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥804 million, down 7.0%.」
While revenue declined and segment profit increased in the previous quarter, both revenue and segment profit were below the same period of the previous year in the current quarter. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Revenue for the sugar business as a whole was ¥6,492 million, down 3.2% year on year, while segment profit was ¥446 million, up 7.4%.」
The sugar business is described as having generated lower revenue than in the same period of the previous year, while segment profit exceeded the previous year's level.