Recovery of Earnings Power in the Lifestyle Business
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- 2026-08-05AdvancedEarnings
「空調機器の販売及び設置工事が好調に推移したことから、売上高は4,240百万円(前年同期比7.9％増)、営業利益は109百万円(前年同期比269.9％増)となりました。」
環境アメニティ事業で空調機器の販売・設置工事を背景に、増収増益が四半期実績として確認された。 - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In this business, which operates mainly in eastern Japan, sales in the northern Tohoku region declined, resulting in revenue of ¥17,237 million, down 1.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥303 million, down 1.9%.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted lower revenue and earnings due to declining sales in the northern Tohoku region, bringing the earnings recovery trend to a pause. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「However, operating profit was ¥163 million, up 5.8% year on year, supported by sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment.」
While the Environmental Amenities Business posted lower revenue, operating profit rose 5.8% year on year on sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Supported by sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment, the segment posted ¥309 million, up 14.0% year on year.」
While the Environmental Amenities Business posted lower revenue due to declining sales of textile products, household goods and heating equipment, operating profit rose 14.0% on sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment remained strong, but segment revenue fell 0.2% year on year to ¥8,676 million due to lower sales of textile products to mass retailers. However, operating profit rose 70.2% year on year to ¥154 million.」
While the Environmental Amenities Business posted a marginal decline in revenue due to lower textile product sales, operating profit rose 70.2% year on year on sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Strong sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment resulted in segment revenue of ¥17,769 million, up 2.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥271 million, up 38.3%.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue and earnings, supported by strong sales and installation work for refrigeration, freezing and air-conditioning equipment, with operating profit up 38.3% year on year. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Strong sales and installation work for refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, together with the inclusion of 10 months of 寺田㈱'s results following a change in the company's fiscal year-end, resulted in segment revenue of ¥14,193 million, up 5.6% year on year, and operating profit of ¥293 million, up 50.1%.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue and earnings, supported by strong sales and installation work for refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and the inclusion of 寺田㈱'s results, with operating profit up 50.1% year on year. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In this business, 7 months of 寺田㈱'s results were included following a change in the company's fiscal year-end, resulting in segment revenue of ¥8,695 million, up 2.4% year on year. However, operating profit fell to ¥90 million, down 8.2% year on year, due partly to a slight decline in margins on sales and installation work for refrigeration equipment.」
While the inclusion of 寺田㈱'s results resulted in higher revenue, operating profit declined due mainly to lower margins on sales and installation work for refrigeration equipment. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, on the earnings front, the segment posted an operating loss of ¥12 million, compared with operating profit of ¥14 million in the same period of the previous year, due mainly to a decline in sales and installation work for refrigeration equipment.」
While the Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue due to the inclusion of 4 months of results from 寺田㈱, it deteriorated from operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss due to lower sales and installation work for refrigeration equipment. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥13,441 million, up 9.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥195 million, up 108.3% year on year.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue and earnings, supported by strong sales and installation work for air-conditioning equipment and the contribution from 寺田㈱. Operating profit improved by 108.3% year on year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「However, the results of 寺田㈱, which became a subsidiary in October 2021, contributed to segment revenue of ¥8,491 million, up 20.6% year on year. Operating profit was ¥98 million, up 67.9% year on year, due in part to strong sales and installation work for air-conditioning equipment.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue and earnings, supported by the contribution from 寺田㈱ and strong sales and installation work for air-conditioning equipment. Operating profit improved by 67.9% year on year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「However, the results of 寺田㈱, newly made a subsidiary in October 2021, contributed to segment revenue of ¥3,928 million, up 22.0% year on year, and operating profit of ¥14 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue, partly due to the contribution from 寺田㈱, and turned from an operating loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥14 million, demonstrating a recovery in earnings power in its results. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「However, the results of 寺田㈱, newly made a subsidiary in October 2021, contributed to segment revenue of ¥12,292 million, up 5.9% year on year. Operating profit was ¥93 million, down 52.8% year on year, due in part to M&A-related expenses.」
While the consolidation of 寺田㈱ resulted in higher revenue, operating profit in the Environmental Amenities Business fell 52.8% year on year due to M&A-related expenses, worsening the earnings recovery trend. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥7,040 million, down 1.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥58 million, down 37.4% year on year.」
The Environmental Amenities Business saw household goods sales decline following the stay-at-home demand, resulting in a 1.9% decline in revenue and a 37.4% decline in operating profit. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥3,219 million, down 2.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥8 million, compared with operating profit of ¥32 million in the same period of the previous year.」
A reactionary decline in household goods sales following the previous fiscal year's stay-at-home demand caused the Environmental Amenities Business to deteriorate from operating profit of ¥32 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥8 million. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥11,611 million, up 3.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥198 million, up 15.8% year on year.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue and earnings, driven by growth in sales of household goods, hygiene products and seasonal appliances, with revenue of ¥11,611 million and operating profit of ¥198 million. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥7,176 million, down 0.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥93 million, down 5.8% year on year.」
While household goods and hygiene products grew in the Environmental Amenities Business on stay-at-home demand and other factors, revenue and operating profit fell below the same period of the previous year due to a reactionary decline in sales of air-conditioning equipment and other factors. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥3,315 million, up 17.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥32 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥32 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Strong sales of household goods, hygiene products, seasonal appliances, refrigeration and freezing equipment and other products, driven by stay-at-home demand, enabled the Environmental Amenities Business to turn from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥11,207 million, up 21.0% year on year, partly due to the contribution from 太陽産業㈱, which became a subsidiary in August 2018. Operating profit was ¥171 million, up 60.1% year on year, partly reflecting the absence of M&A-related expenses associated with the company in the previous fiscal year.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue and earnings, supported by the contribution from the consolidation of 太陽産業㈱ and the absence of M&A-related expenses incurred in the previous fiscal year, with operating profit up 60.1% year on year. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥7,192 million, up 40.1% year on year, partly due to the contribution from 太陽産業㈱, which became a subsidiary in August 2018. Operating profit was ¥99 million, up 724.8% year on year, partly reflecting the absence of M&A-related expenses incurred in the previous fiscal year.」
The Environmental Amenities Business posted higher revenue, partly due to the contribution from 太陽産業, while operating profit improved to ¥99 million, partly reflecting the absence of M&A-related expenses incurred in the same period of the previous year. The business returned to profitability from an operating loss in the previous quarter, partially easing the deterioration in earnings power. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, on the earnings front, the segment posted an operating loss of ¥32 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year, due to higher logistics and personnel expenses and amortization of goodwill and other items associated with the consolidation of 太陽産業㈱.」
While the contribution from 太陽産業 resulted in substantial revenue growth, the operating loss in the Environmental Amenities Business widened from ¥22 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥32 million due to higher logistics and personnel expenses and amortization of goodwill and other items. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue rose to ¥12,148 million, up 66.0% year on year, supported by the consolidation of 太陽産業㈱. However, operating profit fell to ¥58 million, down 30.7% year on year, due to higher logistics and personnel expenses and M&A-related expenses.」
While the consolidation of 太陽産業 resulted in substantial revenue growth, operating profit in the Environmental Amenities Business fell 30.7% year on year due to higher logistics and personnel expenses and M&A-related expenses. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Environmental Amenities Business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Kanto region, the Company newly made 太陽産業㈱, a specialist trading company for thermal and cooling equipment, a subsidiary in August 2018. By product, sales of oil heaters, housing equipment, DIY products and household goods remained strong, particularly those related to disaster preparedness, while sales of seasonal appliances declined due to changes in distribution channels for certain products. As a result, segment revenue rose to ¥9,263 million, up 51.5% year on year, supported by the consolidation of 太陽産業㈱. However, operating profit fell to ¥107 million, down 17.4% year on year, partly due to M&A-related expenses.」
While the contribution from 太陽産業 resulted in substantial revenue growth, operating profit fell 17.4% year on year due to changes in the distribution channels for seasonal appliances and M&A-related expenses, worsening the earnings recovery trend. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「During the second quarter of the fiscal year, following the acquisition of shares in 太陽産業㈱, the name of the reportable segment previously called the Lifestyle Business was changed to the Environmental Amenities Business.」
While the acquisition of 太陽産業 expanded the name and scope of the Lifestyle Business reportable segment to the Environmental Amenities Business, operating profit fell to ¥12 million, down 79.4% year on year, due in part to M&A-related expenses, resulting in weaker earnings. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Lifestyle Business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Kanto region, sales of housing equipment and DIY products remained firm, but sales of seasonal appliances declined due to changes in distribution channels for certain products. As a result, segment revenue was ¥1,351 million, down 9.0% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥22 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥18 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Sales declined due to changes in the distribution channels for seasonal appliances, resulting in lower revenue for the Lifestyle Business. The operating loss also widened from ¥18 million to ¥22 million, worsening the earnings recovery trend. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment revenue was ¥7,319 million, up 7.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥85 million, up 49.4%.」
Strong sales of seasonal appliances, household goods, housing equipment and DIY products resulted in higher revenue and earnings for the Lifestyle Business, with operating profit increasing to ¥85 million. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Lifestyle Business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Kanto region, sales of seasonal appliances to mass retailers rose significantly, while sales of household goods, housing equipment, DIY products and other items also remained strong. As a result, segment revenue was ¥6,115 million, up 8.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥129 million, up 28.6%.」
Strong sales of seasonal appliances, household goods, housing equipment and DIY products resulted in higher revenue and earnings for the Lifestyle Business, with operating profit reaching ¥129 million, up 28.6% year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Lifestyle Business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Kanto region, sales of seasonal appliances to mass retailers rose significantly, while sales of housing equipment, DIY products and other items also remained strong. As a result, segment revenue was ¥3,768 million, up 12.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥58 million, up 56.3%.」
Strong sales of seasonal appliances, housing equipment and DIY products lifted operating profit in the Lifestyle Business to ¥58 million, up 56.3% year on year, marking a recovery from the deterioration in earnings in the previous fiscal year. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Lifestyle Business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Kanto region, sales of seasonal appliances, housing equipment and DIY products to mass retailers remained strong. As a result, segment revenue was ¥1,485 million, up 14.0% year on year, but operating costs including logistics expenses resulted in an operating loss of ¥18 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While sales increased, the operating loss widened from ¥13 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥18 million due to higher logistics expenses and other factors, temporarily worsening the recovery trend in earnings. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Lifestyle Business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and the Kanto region, sales of oil heaters remained at roughly the previous year's level, while sales of household goods, seasonal appliances and DIY products to mass retailers remained strong. As a result, segment revenue was ¥6,820 million, up 6.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥56 million, up 98.2%.」
Strong sales of household goods, seasonal appliances and DIY products lifted full-year operating profit in the Lifestyle Business to ¥56 million, up 98.2% year on year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the lifestyle business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and Kanto, sales of kerosene heaters remained at the previous year's level due to the mild winter, while sales to mass retailers of household goods, seasonal home appliances and DIY products remained strong. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥5,618 million, up 7.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥100 million, up 54.8%.」
Strong sales of household goods, seasonal appliances and DIY products lifted operating profit in the Lifestyle Business 54.8% year on year to ¥100 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the lifestyle business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and Kanto, sales to mass retailers of household goods and home appliances remained strong, in addition to steady growth in seasonal products. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥3,360 million, up 12.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥37 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥5 million in the previous corresponding period.」
Strong sales of seasonal products, household goods and home appliances enabled the lifestyle business to turn from an operating loss in the previous corresponding period to operating profit of ¥37 million. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the lifestyle business, which operates mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku and Kanto, sales to mass retailers of household goods and home appliances remained strong, in addition to steady growth in seasonal products and inbound demand. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥1,303 million, up 17.9% year on year, and operating loss was ¥13 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥44 million in the previous corresponding period.」
The lifestyle business reduced its operating loss from ¥44 million to ¥13 million, demonstrating progress in restoring profitability in quantitative terms. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will restore profitability by thoroughly managing profitability by business partner and strengthening the construction division, among other measures.」
Profitability management by business partner and strengthening the construction division are being pursued as measures to restore profitability in the lifestyle business.