Sustained increase in gross profit in absolute terms
First written in FY2017. 14 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06AdvancedEarnings
「For the first quarter of the fiscal year under review, net sales were ¥7,817.264 million, up 15.9% year on year, operating profit was ¥222.936 million, up 63.1%, ordinary profit was ¥245.196 million, up 58.1%, and quarterly profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥168.480 million, up 71.1%.」
Gross profit was ¥663.679 million, up from ¥541.044 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The first-quarter increase was presented against the target of continuously increasing the absolute amount of gross profit. - FY2026AchievedAnnual report
「The sustained increase in the absolute amount of gross profit, one of the Group's target management indicators, was driven by our principal Chemicals business. Gross profit substantially exceeded the initial plan, increasing by ¥64.567 million from the previous year's result to ¥2,163.765 million, up 3.1% year on year, marking a record high for the fifth consecutive fiscal year.」
Gross profit increased 3.1% year on year to ¥2,163,765 thousand, exceeding the initial plan and reaching a record high for the fifth consecutive fiscal year. The chemical products business drove the increase. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit 1,049,477 1,079,883」
Gross profit for the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥1,079,883 thousand, up from ¥1,049,477 thousand in the same period of the previous year. This represents concrete progress in the first half toward the goal of sustainably increasing the absolute amount of gross profit. - FY2025AchievedAnnual report
「Regarding sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, one of the Group's management KPIs, each business division worked to improve its profit margin, substantially exceeded the original plan and achieved a record high for the fourth consecutive period at ¥2,099.197 million, an increase of ¥207.596 million, or 11.0%, from the previous fiscal year.」
Gross profit in absolute terms was ¥2,099.197 million, up 11.0% year on year, exceeding the original plan and reaching a record high for the fourth consecutive period. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit 942,024 1,049,477」
Gross profit for the interim consolidated accounting period was ¥1,049.477 million, up from ¥942.024 million in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates concrete first-half progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2024AchievedAnnual report
「Regarding sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, we worked to improve profit margins in each business division, substantially exceeded the original plan and achieved a record high of ¥1,891.600 million, an increase of ¥5.925 million, or 0.3%, from the previous fiscal year.」
Gross profit in absolute terms was ¥1,891.600 million, up 0.3% year on year, exceeding the original plan and reaching a record high. - FY2024-Q3Gross profit declined through the cumulative third quarterAnnual report
「Gross profit 1,477,829 1,437,220」
Gross profit for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December was ¥1,437.220 million, down from ¥1,477.829 million in the same period of the previous year. Gross profit declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2024-Q2First-half gross profit declinedAnnual report
「Gross profit 980,686 942,024」
Gross profit for the cumulative six months ended 30 September was ¥942.024 million, down from ¥980.686 million in the same period of the previous year. First-half results declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2024-Q1First-quarter gross profit declinedAnnual report
「Gross profit 504,725 454,695」
Gross profit for the cumulative first quarter ended 30 June was ¥454.695 million, down from ¥504.725 million in the same period of the previous year. Quarterly results declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2023AchievedAnnual report
「The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, one of the Group's management KPIs, was achieved, with gross profit substantially exceeding the original plan and increasing by ¥235.221 million from the previous year's actual result to ¥1,885.675 million, up 14.3% from the previous fiscal year.」
The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms was achieved in the fiscal year ending March 2023, with gross profit of ¥1,885.675 million, up 14.3% year on year. Meanwhile, the budget for the fiscal year ending March 2024 is ¥1,804 million, down 4.3% year on year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit 1,230,822 1,477,829」
Gross profit for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December was ¥1,477.829 million, an increase of ¥247.007 million from ¥1,230.822 million in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates concrete progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「[Cumulative six months ended 30 September] Gross profit 784,058 980,686」
Gross profit for the cumulative six months ended 30 September was ¥980.686 million, an increase of ¥196.628 million, or 25.1%, from ¥784.058 million in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates concrete progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit 384,793 504,725」
Gross profit for the cumulative first quarter ended 30 June was ¥504.725 million, up from ¥384.793 million in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates concrete progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2022AchievedAnnual report
「The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, one of the Group's management KPIs, was achieved, with gross profit substantially exceeding the original plan and increasing by ¥177.372 million from the previous year's actual result to ¥1,650.454 million, up 12.0% from the previous fiscal year.」
The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms was achieved in the fiscal year ending March 2022, with gross profit of ¥1,650.454 million, up 12.0% year on year, exceeding the original plan. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit 1,104,097 1,230,822」
Gross profit for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December was ¥1,230.822 million, an increase of ¥126.725 million, or 11.5%, from ¥1,104.097 million in the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates concrete progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit was ¥784.058 million (¥705.019 million in the same quarter of the previous year)」
Gross profit for the cumulative six months ended 30 September was ¥784.058 million, an increase of ¥79.039 million, or 11.2%, from the same period of the previous year. This demonstrates concrete progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit 364,841 384,793」
Gross profit for the first quarter was ¥384.793 million, up from ¥364.841 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Gross profit in absolute terms, which declined in fiscal 2020, recovered year on year in the quarter. - FY2021Full-year plan missed and higher budget presented for the next periodAnnual report
「The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, one of the Group's management KPIs, was not achieved because gross profit fell short of the original plan and declined by ¥35.238 million from the previous year's actual result to ¥1,473.081 million, down 2.3% from the previous fiscal year. For the fiscal year ending March 2022, we expect sales to increase in the chemicals and civil engineering and construction materials businesses, excluding the household goods business. Consolidated sales for the Group are forecast at ¥17,520 million, up 2.9% year on year, while gross profit is forecast at ¥1,538 million, an increase of ¥65 million, or 4.5%, from the previous fiscal year.」
The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms was not achieved in the fiscal year ended March 2021, with gross profit ¥35.238 million below the previous year's actual result and below the original plan. Meanwhile, the budget for the fiscal year ending March 2022 has been reset at ¥1,538 million, up 4.5% year on year. - FY2021-Q3Gross profit declined through the cumulative third quarterAnnual report
「Gross profit was ¥1,104.097 million (¥1,153.622 million in the same quarter of the previous year)」
Gross profit for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December was ¥1,104.097 million, down from ¥1,153.622 million in the same period of the previous year. The decline continues against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2021-Q2First-half gross profit declinedAnnual report
「[Cumulative six months ended 30 September] Gross profit 771,764 705,019」
Gross profit for the cumulative six months ended 30 September was ¥705.019 million, down from ¥771.764 million in the same period of the previous year. First-half results also declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2021-Q1First-quarter gross profit declinedAnnual report
「Gross profit 373,980 364,841」
Gross profit for the first quarter was ¥364.841 million, down from ¥373.980 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Quarterly results declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2020Plan missed and gross profit declinedAnnual report
「In addition, the target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, one of the Group's management KPIs, was not achieved because gross profit fell short of the planned figure and declined by ¥119.186 million from the previous year's actual result to ¥1,508.320 million, down 7.3% from the previous fiscal year.」
The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms was not achieved in the fiscal year ended March 2020, with gross profit down ¥119.186 million from the previous year's actual result. Meanwhile, a budget of ¥1,524 million has been set for the fiscal year ending March 2021. - FY2020-Q3Gross profit declined through the cumulative third quarterAnnual report
「[Cumulative nine months ended 31 December] Gross profit 1,257,531 1,153,622」
Gross profit for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December was ¥1,153.622 million, down from ¥1,257.531 million in the same period of the previous year. The decline continues against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2020-Q2First-half gross profit declinedAnnual report
「Gross profit 822,125 771,764」
Gross profit for the first half was ¥771.764 million, down from ¥822.125 million in the same period of the previous year. First-half results declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2020-Q1Quarterly gross profit declinedAnnual report
「Gross profit 422,397 373,980」
Gross profit for the first quarter was ¥373.980 million, down from ¥422.397 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Quarterly results declined against the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2019Plan missed and next-period target resetAnnual report
「In addition, the target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, one of the Group's management KPIs, was not achieved because gross profit fell short of the planned figure and declined by ¥3.609 million from the previous year's actual result to ¥1,627.506 million, down 0.2% from the previous fiscal year.」
The target of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms was not achieved in the fiscal year ended March 2019, with gross profit ¥3.609 million below the previous year's actual result. Meanwhile, a new plan sets gross profit at ¥1,702 million for the fiscal year ending March 2020. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, operating performance for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December comprised sales of ¥15,575.248 million, up 2.5% year on year, gross profit up 0.5%, and selling, general and administrative expenses up 4.8%, resulting in operating profit of ¥238.455 million, down 14.6%.」
Gross profit increased 0.5% year on year, showing progress toward the goal of sustained growth in absolute terms. However, operating profit fell 14.6% year on year due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales were ¥10,328.240 million, up 4.9% year on year, while gross profit increased 0.3% year on year.」
Gross profit increased 0.3% year on year, showing progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. However, operating profit fell 14.2% due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, operating performance for the cumulative first quarter ended 30 June comprised sales of ¥5,381.751 million, up 9.8% year on year, while gross profit also increased 6.2% year on year, driven by higher sales.」
Gross profit increased 6.2% year on year in line with higher sales, showing progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「For the fiscal year ending March 2019, we expect sales to decline in the civil engineering and construction materials business but to increase in the household goods and chemicals businesses. Consolidated sales for the Group are forecast at ¥20,700 million, up 2.5% year on year, while gross profit is forecast at ¥1,678 million, an increase of ¥47 million, or 2.9%, from the previous fiscal year.」
After achieving gross profit of ¥1,631 million for the fiscal year ending March 2018, the Group raised its target for the fiscal year ending March 2019 to ¥1,678 million, indicating a plan to continue increasing gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative nine months ended 31 December, sales were ¥15,196.652 million, up 7.5% year on year. Gross profit increased 6.3% year on year, while selling, general and administrative expenses rose only slightly, by 1.9%, resulting in operating profit of ¥279.322 million, up 25.2%.」
Gross profit increased 6.3% year on year, showing progress toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative six months ended 30 September, sales were ¥9,847.504 million, up 6.5% year on year. Gross profit increased 5.6% year on year, while selling, general and administrative expenses rose only slightly, by 0.7%, resulting in operating profit of ¥173.702 million, up 28.9%.」
Gross profit increased 5.6% year on year, showing progress during the cumulative period toward the goal of sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group aims to achieve sustained growth in gross profit in absolute terms, recognizing that profit is the foundation for sustainable growth and development. For the fiscal year ending March 2018, we expect consolidated sales to increase in each of the chemicals, household goods, and civil engineering and construction materials businesses, and expect gross profit to increase by ¥76 million in line with the increase in sales.」
Gross profit in absolute terms is a management KPI, with a budget of ¥1,632 million for the fiscal year ending March 2018, compared with actual gross profit of ¥1,555 million for the fiscal year ended March 2017.