Key Metrics: Gross Profit Growth Rate, Operating Margin, and ROE
First written in FY2016. 8 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2019.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 9 of 54 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「Consolidated operating profit before amortization of goodwill: ¥57.0 billion; ¥58.9 billion Average annual growth in consolidated gross profit: 3-year average +7–10%; 3-year average +10.2% Consolidated operating margin before amortization of goodwill: 18–20%; 18.9% ROE before amortization of goodwill: 10% or higher; slightly above 12%」
The company states that, for the medium-term management targets ending in the fiscal year ending March 2019, operating profit before amortization of goodwill was ¥58.9 billion, average annual gross profit growth was 10.2%, operating margin was 18.9% and ROE before amortization of goodwill was slightly above 12%. Even on a like-for-like basis excluding the impact of the sale of Mercari shares and other factors, all stated indicators exceeded their target levels. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥4,061.5 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥23,423.9 million, up 21.0%, supported by the steady expansion of existing businesses, the boost from incorporating newly consolidated subsidiaries, and the impact of share sales by consolidated subsidiaries.」
In relation to the key indicators in the medium-term management plan, gross profit for the nine months ended the third quarter increased 21.0% year on year. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥3,238.4 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥15,526.2 million, up 26.4%, supported by the steady expansion of existing businesses, the boost from incorporating newly consolidated subsidiaries, and the impact of share sales by consolidated subsidiaries. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 18.1% as a result of strengthening the operating structure through M&A and making strategic investments in expenses. As a result, operating income increased 69.4% to ¥3,351.4 million and ordinary income increased 68.7% to ¥3,547.6 million, with both showing substantial increases.」
In relation to the key indicators in the medium-term management plan, gross profit for the six months ended the second quarter increased 26.4% year on year, while operating income and ordinary income also increased substantially. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥2,069.9 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥7,915.8 million, up 35.4%, supported by the steady expansion of existing businesses, the boost from incorporating newly consolidated subsidiaries, and the impact of share sales by consolidated subsidiaries. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 17.0% as a result of strengthening the operating structure through M&A and making strategic investments in expenses. As a result, operating income increased 154.9% to ¥1,993.5 million and ordinary income increased 143.2% to ¥2,151.7 million, with both showing substantial increases.」
In the first-quarter results related to the key indicators in the medium-term management plan, gross profit increased 35.4% year on year, while operating income and ordinary income also increased substantially. The Company cited existing businesses, newly consolidated subsidiaries, share sales, M&A, and strategic spending as contributing factors. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「□Medium-Term Management Target for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2019 Consolidated operating income before goodwill amortization (Note 1): ¥57,000 million The current fiscal year is the fourth year of the plan, leaving only 1 year remaining in the medium-term management plan period. In the final year of the plan, in addition to achieving the stated medium-term management target, the Group as a whole will pursue an even higher level of profit while advancing various initiatives.」
While maintaining the formal medium-term management target of ¥57,000 million, the Company has added language expressing its aim to achieve an "even higher level of profit" in the final year of the plan. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥1,795.3 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥19,362.4 million, up 10.2%, supported by the steady expansion of existing businesses and the boost from incorporating newly consolidated subsidiaries.」
Gross profit, a key indicator in the medium-term management plan, increased 10.2% year on year in the nine months ended the third quarter, driven by the expansion of existing businesses and the incorporation of newly consolidated subsidiaries. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥1,014.7 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥12,287.7 million, up 9.0%, supported by the steady expansion of existing businesses and the boost from incorporating newly consolidated subsidiaries.」
Gross profit, a key indicator in the medium-term management plan, increased 9.0% year on year in the six months ended the second quarter. The expansion of existing businesses and the incorporation of newly consolidated subsidiaries were cited as drivers of the increase. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥490.7 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥5,845.8 million, up 9.2%, supported by the steady expansion of existing businesses and the boost from incorporating newly consolidated subsidiaries.」
Gross profit increased 9.2% year on year in the first quarter. This represents progress against the key indicators in the medium-term management plan, but does not indicate achievement of the full-year target. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The key indicators also remained at levels equal to or above the target levels.」
The Company reports progress on the key indicators for the fiscal year ending March 2019, which remained at or above the target levels. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Medium-Term Management Target for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2019 Consolidated operating income before goodwill amortization (Note 1): ¥57,000 million <Key Indicators> Average annual growth rate of consolidated gross profit (Note 2): +7% to 10% Consolidated operating margin before goodwill amortization (Note 3): 18% to 20% ROE before goodwill amortization (Note 4): at least 10%」
The Company continues to state the ¥57,000 million operating income target for the fiscal year ending March 2019, revised in the previous quarter, together with the key indicators, with no new numerical changes. - FY2017-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「Medium-Term Management Target for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2019: consolidated operating income before goodwill amortization: ¥57,000 million. <Key Indicators> Average annual growth rate of consolidated gross profit: +7% to 10%; consolidated operating margin before goodwill amortization: 18% to 20%; ROE before goodwill amortization: at least 10%.」
The target for operating income was raised from ¥45,000 million to ¥57,000 million, while the gross profit growth target was revised from at least +7% to +7% to 10%, the margin from 17% to 18% to 20%, and ROE from 8% to at least 10% before goodwill amortization. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased by ¥508.5 million from the same period of the previous year to ¥5,355.1 million, up 10.5%, as a result of continued initiatives to improve profitability across the Group's operations.」
Gross profit, a key indicator in the medium-term management plan, increased 10.5% year on year in the first quarter, showing measurable progress. This does not indicate achievement of the full-year target. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Average annual growth rate of consolidated gross profit: at least +7%; consolidated operating margin before goodwill amortization: 17%; ROE (return on equity): 8%」
The Company presents the average annual growth rate of gross profit from actual results for the fiscal year ended March 2014 through the fiscal year ending March 2019, along with other key indicators to be managed during the plan period.