Achieving the Target Operating Margin
First written in FY2016. 7 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-07-27.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 14 of 100 companies on the "Worse" side.
30 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-27AdvancedEarnings
「Revenue was ¥17,368 million, up 17.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5,407 million, up 51.3%.」
The operating margin for the first quarter was approximately 31.1%, exceeding the previous target level of 30% or more. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year rose 3.4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 42.0%, while operating profit was ¥37,168 million.」
The operating margin reached 42.0%, above the target of at least 30%, and rose 3.4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year. The separate target of operating profit of at least ¥40,000 million was not met, with operating profit at ¥37,168 million. - FY2026-H1Operating margin declined and fell below targetAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥31,268 million, down 11.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥7,964 million, down 25.2%.」
Based on the reported figures, the operating margin for the interim period was approximately 25.5%, below the previous target of at least 30%. - FY2024Operating margin declined but remained above targetAnnual report
「The Group aims to enhance corporate value by achieving growth and profitability. As a key management indicator, it targets an operating margin of at least 30%. The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year declined by 16.2 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 33.7%.」
The operating margin declined from 49.9% in the previous fiscal year to 33.7%, down 16.2 percentage points, but remained above the target of at least 30%. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year improved by 2.4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 49.9%. We will continue working to achieve this indicator.」
The operating margin reached 49.9%, up 2.4 percentage points from 47.5% in the previous fiscal year and above the target of at least 30%. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The operating margin improved as a result of recognizing part of the development costs borne by a collaboration partner.」
The Group reports an improvement in the operating margin but does not restate the 30% target or disclose a new achievement figure. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year improved by 7.1 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 47.5%. We will continue working to achieve this indicator.」
The operating margin reached 47.5%, up 7.1 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, against the target of at least 30%. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year improved by 7.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 40.4%. We will continue working to achieve this indicator.」
The operating margin reached 40.4%, up 7.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, against the target of at least 30%. - FY2020AchievedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year improved by 2.1 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 33.1%. We will continue working to achieve this indicator.」
The operating margin reached 33.1%, exceeding the target of at least 30% for the second consecutive year. - FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year improved by 0.9 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 31.0%. We will continue working to achieve this indicator.」
The operating margin reached 31.0%, exceeding the target of at least 30% for the second consecutive year. - FY2018AchievedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the consolidated fiscal year improved by 6.4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 30.1%. We will continue working to achieve this indicator.」
The operating margin reached the stated target of at least 30%, at 30.1% for the consolidated fiscal year. - FY2017Specific operating margin target disclosedAnnual report
「The Group aims to enhance corporate value by achieving growth and profitability. As a key management indicator, it aims for an operating margin of at least 30%.」
The Group moved from a general “target operating margin” to a specific target of an operating margin of at least 30% as a key management indicator. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will work to achieve our target operating margin by making effective use of overseas development companies and closely managing project profitability.」
The operating margin is the target, with the use of overseas development companies and project profitability management identified as the means. No specific figure or deadline is stated.