Decline in Profit Margins and Operating Loss in Other Businesses
First written in FY2018-Q1. 9 of 29 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
Keyware Solutions moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2022, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2021).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 5 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-08-13WorsenedEarnings
「Although other businesses recorded lower sales, orders received and operating profit increased, and operating profit came to ¥83 million due to the containment of fixed costs and other factors.」
Other businesses recorded profit for the previous full fiscal year, but posted an operating loss of ¥25 million in the first quarter due to lower sales and higher general and administrative expenses. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥2,451 million, up ¥107 million, or 4.6%, year on year; net sales were ¥2,469 million, down ¥244 million, or 9.0%; and operating profit was ¥83 million, up ¥2 million, or 3.3%.」
Although other businesses recorded lower sales, orders received and operating profit increased, and operating profit came to ¥83 million due to the containment of fixed costs and other factors. - 2026-05-15MitigatedRevision of earnings forecasts
「Orders received were ¥2,451 million, up ¥107 million, or 4.6%, year on year; net sales were ¥2,469 million, down ¥244 million, or 9.0%; and operating profit was ¥83 million, up ¥2 million, or 3.3%.」
Other businesses recorded lower sales but moved from an operating loss to operating profit, exceeding the prior-year profit level. - FY2026-H1Continued reduction in operating lossAnnual report
「Order intake increased from the previous fiscal year as support services, sales and other businesses remained firm. Revenue declined from the previous fiscal year, despite firm performance in support services, sales and other businesses, as consulting services remained sluggish. Efforts to control fixed costs reduced the loss from the previous fiscal year.」
Although the Other business reported lower revenue, the operating loss narrowed from ¥14 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥5 million through the control of fixed costs. - FY2025-H1Continued reduction in operating lossAnnual report
「Order intake was ¥847 million (up ¥70 million year on year, or 9.0%), revenue was ¥847 million (up ¥106 million, or 14.3%), and the operating loss was ¥6 million (compared with a ¥44 million loss in the same period of the previous year).」
The Other business recorded increases in order intake and revenue, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥44 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥6 million. - FY2024-Q3Continued reduction in operating lossAnnual report
「Order intake was ¥1,098 million (down ¥121 million year on year, or 10.0%), revenue was ¥1,134 million (down ¥125 million, or 10.0%), and the operating loss was ¥40 million (compared with a ¥127 million loss in the same period of the previous year). Order intake and revenue declined from the previous fiscal year as support services and other businesses remained sluggish. Although the decline in revenue and other factors resulted in an operating loss, efforts to control selling, general and administrative expenses reduced the loss from the previous fiscal year.」
Although the Other business reported lower revenue, the operating loss narrowed from ¥127 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥40 million, owing to the control of selling, general and administrative expenses and other measures. - FY2024-Q2Revenue decline and narrower operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥777 million, down ¥117 million, or 13.1%, year on year; revenue was ¥740 million, down ¥115 million, or 13.5%; and the operating loss was ¥44 million, compared with a loss of ¥86 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue declined, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥86 million to ¥44 million owing in part to restraints on selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2024-Q1Revenue decline and narrower operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥387 million, down ¥93 million, or 19.4%, year on year; revenue was ¥372 million, down ¥91 million, or 19.8%; and the operating loss was ¥32 million, compared with a loss of ¥37 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue declined, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥37 million to ¥32 million. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,709 million, down ¥170 million, or 9.1%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,720 million, down ¥138 million, or 7.4%; and the operating loss was ¥125 million, compared with a loss of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue declined, while the operating loss widened from ¥7 million to ¥125 million. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,220 million, down ¥178 million, or 12.8%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,259 million, down ¥104 million, or 7.7%; and the operating loss was ¥127 million, compared with a loss of ¥17 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue declined, while the operating loss widened due mainly to higher selling expenses associated with strengthening the consulting sales organization. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥895 million, down ¥14 million, or 1.6%, year on year; revenue was ¥856 million, down ¥76 million, or 8.2%; and the operating loss was ¥86 million, compared with a loss of ¥9 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue declined, while the operating loss widened from ¥9 million to ¥86 million due mainly to higher selling expenses associated with strengthening the sales organization. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥480 million, up ¥49 million, or 11.5%, year on year; revenue was ¥464 million, up ¥20 million, or 4.6%; and the operating loss was ¥37 million, compared with a loss of ¥4 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue increased, while the operating loss widened from ¥4 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥37 million. - FY2022-Q1Revenue growth and narrower operating lossAnnual report
「Although sales-related businesses remained sluggish, orders received and revenue increased year on year as new businesses and support services performed well. In terms of earnings, the loss narrowed as revenue increased.」
In Other businesses, revenue increased on the strong performance of new business-related and support services businesses, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥38 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥4 million. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,904 million, up ¥332 million, or 21.1%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,996 million, up ¥343 million, or 20.8%; and the operating loss was ¥2 million, compared with a loss of ¥85 million in the previous fiscal year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue increased, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥85 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥2 million. - FY2021-Q3Continued revenue growth and narrowing operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,383 million, up ¥313 million, or 29.2%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,345 million, up ¥248 million, or 22.6%; and the operating loss was ¥58 million, compared with a loss of ¥72 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue increased, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥72 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥58 million. - FY2021-Q2Revenue growth and narrower operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥812 million, up ¥96 million, or 13.4%, year on year; revenue was ¥835 million, up ¥94 million, or 12.7%; and the operating loss was ¥46 million, compared with a loss of ¥52 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue increased, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥52 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥46 million. - FY2021-Q1Expansion of operating lossesAnnual report
「Orders received increased year on year, owing in part to the steady performance of support services. Revenue declined year on year, owing in part to sluggish performance in sales-related businesses. In terms of earnings, the operating loss widened year on year, affected in part by lower profitability in support services.」
In Other businesses, orders received increased, while the operating loss widened due to sluggish sales-related businesses and lower profitability in support services. - FY2020Return to operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received and revenue increased year on year, as strong performance in support services outweighed sluggish performance in sales-related businesses. In terms of earnings, a loss was recorded due mainly to higher selling expenses aimed at strengthening sales capabilities for consulting projects.」
In Other businesses, revenue increased, while the operating result turned from an operating profit of ¥40 million in the previous fiscal year to an operating loss of ¥16 million. - FY2020-Q3Revenue decline and wider operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,079 million, up ¥142 million, or 15.2%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,097 million, down ¥42 million, or 3.7%; and the operating loss was ¥47 million, compared with a loss of ¥21 million in the same period of the previous year. Orders received increased year on year as support services remained steady. Revenue declined year on year because the company made little progress in acquiring license sales and consulting projects. In terms of earnings, the decline in revenue resulted in the recognition of a loss.」
In Other businesses, orders received increased while revenue declined due to stagnant acquisition of license sales and consulting projects, and the operating loss widened from ¥21 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥47 million. - FY2020-Q2Expansion of operating lossesAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥725 million, up ¥76 million, or 11.8%, year on year; revenue was ¥741 million, down ¥37 million, or 4.8%; and the operating loss was ¥36 million, compared with a loss of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received increased while revenue declined due to stagnant acquisition of license sales and consulting projects, and the operating loss widened from ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥36 million. The company cites stagnant acquisition of license sales and consulting projects as factors behind the revenue decline. - FY2020-Q1From lower revenue to a narrower operating lossAnnual report
「Orders received and revenue increased year on year, owing in part to the steady performance of sales-related and support services businesses. In terms of earnings, the increase in revenue enabled the loss to be reduced year on year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue increased on the strength of sales-related and support services businesses, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥10 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥4 million. - FY2019Lower revenue but continued earnings growthAnnual report
「Orders received and revenue declined year on year, as the decline in sales-related businesses, which had benefited from large-scale license sales in the previous fiscal year, outweighed the steady performance of support services and other businesses. Operating profit increased year on year as a result of efforts to restrain selling expenses and other costs.」
In Other businesses, revenue declined following large-scale license sales, while profit increased owing to lower selling expenses. - FY2019-Q3Continued recognition of operating profitAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,511 million, down ¥184 million, or 10.9%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,688 million, up ¥5 million, or 0.3%; and operating profit was ¥2 million, compared with a loss of ¥20 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received declined while revenue edged up, and the operating result turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit. - FY2019-Q2Continued recognition of operating profitAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥1,071 million, down ¥151 million, or 12.4%, year on year; revenue was ¥1,156 million, up ¥33 million, or 3.0%; and operating profit was ¥12 million, compared with a loss of ¥33 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, revenue increased, and the operating result turned from a loss of ¥33 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥12 million. - FY2019-Q1Return to Operating ProfitAnnual report
「Orders received were ¥512 million, up ¥63 million, or 14.1%, year on year; revenue was ¥537 million, up ¥60 million, or 12.7%; and operating profit was ¥9 million, compared with a loss of ¥28 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Other businesses, orders received and revenue increased, and the operating result turned from a loss of ¥28 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥9 million. - FY2018Higher sales but lower profitAnnual report
「Although revenue increased, operating profit declined year on year due mainly to a lower margin in the EC/Web business.」
In Other businesses, revenue increased 9.2%, while operating profit declined year on year to ¥19 million. - FY2018-Q3Operating profit recordedAnnual report
「Orders received and revenue increased substantially from the same period of the previous year, owing to the continued strong performance of the support services business in addition to the acceptance of commissioned demonstration projects for next-generation medical care and the acquisition of VSC projects in the new business. In terms of earnings, the loss was eliminated as revenue increased, resulting in the recognition of a profit.」
In Other businesses, the operating result turned from an operating loss of ¥33 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥5 million, owing to commissioned demonstration projects for next-generation medical care and the acquisition of VSC projects. - FY2018-Q2Reduction in Operating LossAnnual report
「Orders received and revenue increased substantially from the same period of the previous year, owing to the continued strong performance of the support services business in addition to the acceptance of commissioned demonstration projects for next-generation medical care in the new business. In terms of earnings, the increase in revenue enabled us to reduce the loss.」
In Other businesses, the operating loss narrowed from ¥36 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥16 million as revenue increased. - FY2018-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Profitability declined compared with the previous fiscal year, when there were highly profitable construction-support projects, resulting in the recognition of a loss.」
In Other businesses, the margin declined following the presence of highly profitable construction-support projects in the previous fiscal year, and an operating loss of ¥18 million was recorded.