Medium- to long-term targets: gross margin of at least 51% and ordinary profit margin of at least 25%
First written in FY2017. 5 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 5 of 50 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Reframed".
- FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「In the medium-term management plan “Be Hybrid 2028,” announced on 20 November 2024, the Company has set targets of achieving an ordinary profit margin of more than 30% in every consolidated fiscal year from the fiscal year ended March 2025 through the fiscal year ending March 2029, ordinary profit of more than ¥10 million per employee in the fiscal year ending March 2029, and average annual growth of 17.1% in net sales and 19.1% in ordinary profit over the five years from the fiscal year ended March 2025 through the fiscal year ending March 2029.」
In addition to the previous targets of a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, Be Hybrid 2028 sets new medium-term targets centered on the ordinary profit margin, profit per employee, and net sales and ordinary profit growth rates. - 2026-05-15AchievedEarnings
「Revenue of ¥8,374 million, up 10.7% year on year; operating profit of ¥2,925 million, up 26.7%; ordinary profit of ¥3,074 million, up 26.4%.」
The gross profit margin was approximately 57.0% and the ordinary profit margin approximately 36.7%, both exceeding the medium- to long-term targets of at least 51% and at least 25%, respectively. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The gross margin for the fiscal year was 52.0% and the ordinary profit margin was 27.6%.」
Against the medium- to long-term targets of a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, the current fiscal year exceeded both target levels, with a gross margin of 52.0% and an ordinary profit margin of 27.6%. This represents a recovery from the previous fiscal year's failure to meet the gross margin target. - FY2023Gross margin target missedAnnual report
「The Group is pursuing a high-growth, highly profitable strategy and working continuously to achieve a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%. For the fiscal year, the gross margin was 48.6% and the ordinary profit margin was 27.7%.」
The ordinary profit margin exceeded the target of at least 25%, while the gross margin was 48.6%, below the target level of at least 51%. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The gross margin for the fiscal year was 53.0% and the ordinary profit margin was 34.0%, achieving the target levels.」
Against the medium- to long-term targets of a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, the current fiscal year achieved a gross margin of 53.0% and an ordinary profit margin of 34.0%, meeting both target levels. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Over the medium to long term, we aim for a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, and seek to increase corporate value by achieving these targets consistently. For the fiscal year, the gross margin was 52.8% and the ordinary profit margin was 32.9%, achieving the target levels.」
The Company reiterated its medium- to long-term targets of a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, stating that the current fiscal year achieved a gross margin of 52.8% and an ordinary profit margin of 32.9%, meeting the target levels. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The gross margin for the fiscal year was 55.1%, up 0.5 percentage point year on year, while the ordinary profit margin was 35.9%, up 2 percentage points, achieving the target levels.」
Against the medium- to long-term targets of a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, the Company states that the current fiscal year achieved a gross margin of 55.1% and an ordinary profit margin of 35.9%, meeting both target levels. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The ordinary profit margin for the fiscal year declined 4.4 percentage points year on year to 33.9%, due in part to the occurrence of some unprofitable projects in the package solutions business, compared with 38.3% in the previous fiscal year, but the target level was achieved.」
The Company states that its ordinary profit margin was 33.9%, achieving the medium- to long-term target level of at least 25%. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Over the medium to long term, we aim for a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25%, and seek to increase corporate value by achieving these targets consistently.」
The Company has for the first time explicitly stated medium- to long-term targets of a gross margin of at least 51% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 25% as part of its development as a high-growth, highly profitable company.