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Hokuetsu (3865) · FactSharp Decline in Operating Cash Flow

Increase in operating cash flow and cash balances

First written in FY2017-Q2. 5 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2018-Q2 – FY2019OtherFY2021-Q2 – FY2024-Q2AdvancedFY2024 – FY20252016: 12017: 220172018: 220182019: 220192020: 120202021: 120212022: 220222023: 220232024: 220242025: 220252026: 22026
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Changes in cash balances accompanying a decrease in cash flow from operating activitiesA theme 267 companies write about · 113 as a headwind · 123 as a tailwind

Hokuetsu moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 3 years after the typical company in this theme (2023).

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  1. FY2026Sharp Decline in Operating Cash FlowAnnual report

    「Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥10,192 million, down 75.1% from the previous fiscal year.」

    Operating cash flow decreased 75.1% from ¥40,932 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥10,192 million, while the balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year was ¥26,421 million.
  2. 2026-05-15WorsenedFinancial results

    「Cash flows from operating activities 40,932 10,192 △30,739」

    Cash flows from operating activities declined from ¥40,932 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥10,192 million. Cash and cash equivalents at fiscal year-end were ¥26,421 million.
  3. FY2026-H1Sharp decline in operating cash flow and cash balancesAnnual report

    「Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,539 million, down 84.6% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」

    Operating cash flow decreased 84.6% from ¥22,943 million in the previous interim period to ¥3,539 million, and the interim period-end balance of cash and cash equivalents also decreased to ¥19,275 million.
  4. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥40,932 million, up 83.4% from the previous fiscal year.」

    Operating cash flow was ¥40,932 million, an increase of 83.4% year on year.
  5. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥22,943 million, up 101.8% from the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」

    Operating cash flow increased 101.8% year on year to ¥22,943 million, and the interim period-end balance of cash and cash equivalents also reached ¥25,870 million.
  6. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Operating cash flow increased by ¥20,573 million from ¥1,746 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥22,320 million, as the increase in required working capital, including trade receivables, narrowed from the previous year.」

    Operating cash flow increased from ¥1,746 million to ¥22,320 million, and cash and cash equivalents also increased by ¥4,076 million.
  7. FY2024-Q2Operating cash flow moved into the black, while the cash balance decreased year on yearAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter decreased by ¥3,864 million from the end of the second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥25,542 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥11,369 million, compared with net cash used of ¥2,540 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.」

    Operating cash flow changed from net cash used of ¥2,540 million in the same period a year earlier to net cash provided of ¥11,369 million, while cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥3,864 million from the end of the same period a year earlier.
  8. FY2023Operating cash flow plunged, while the cash balance decreasedAnnual report

    「Operating cash flow decreased by ¥18,439 million from ¥20,186 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,746 million, as trade receivables and inventories increased, raising required working capital.」

    Operating cash flow decreased 91.3% from ¥20,186 million to ¥1,746 million, while cash and cash equivalents also decreased by ¥12,212 million to ¥18,063 million.
  9. FY2023-Q2Operating cash flow moved into the red, while the cash balance increased year on yearAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter increased by ¥2,482 million from the end of the second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥29,407 million. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥2,540 million, compared with net cash provided of ¥12,725 million in the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from the end of the same period a year earlier, while operating cash flow changed from net cash provided of ¥12,725 million to net cash used of ¥2,540 million.
  10. FY2022Operating cash flow decreased, while the cash balance edged upAnnual report

    「Operating cash flow decreased by ¥3,574 million from ¥23,760 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥20,186 million, as trade receivables and inventories increased despite an increase in income before income taxes. The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year increased by ¥428 million from the previous fiscal year to ¥30,275 million.」

    Operating cash flow decreased 15.0% to ¥20,186 million, while cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥428 million.
  11. FY2021Increase in cash balance, decrease in operating cash flowAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year increased by ¥8,463 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥29,846 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥23,760 million, down 46.0% from the previous fiscal year.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased, while operating cash flow decreased 46.0%, partly because of special factors in the previous year.
  12. FY2021-Q2Increase in cash balance, decrease in operating cash flowAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter increased by ¥17,474 million from the end of the second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥32,869 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥10,870 million, down 53.9% from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥17,474 million from the end of the same period a year earlier, while operating cash flow decreased 53.9% to ¥10,870 million.
  13. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter increased by ¥1,982 million from the end of the second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥15,395 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥23,570 million, up 64.1% from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.」

    Operating cash flow increased 64.1% year on year to ¥23,570 million, and cash and cash equivalents also increased by ¥1,982 million from the end of the same period a year earlier.
  14. FY2019Higher operating cash flow and cash balanceAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year increased by ¥920 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥15,202 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥21,626 million, up 9.5% from the previous fiscal year.」

    For the full fiscal year, operating cash flow increased 9.5% to ¥21,626 million, and cash and cash equivalents also increased by ¥920 million.
  15. FY2019-Q2Operating cash flow increased, while the cash balance decreasedAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter decreased by ¥10,894 million from the end of the second quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥13,412 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥14,365 million, up 9.0% from the second quarter of the previous fiscal year.」

    Cash and cash equivalents decreased from the end of the same period a year earlier, while operating cash flow increased year on year.
  16. FY2018Both operating cash flow and the cash balance decreasedAnnual report

    「The balance of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year decreased by ¥5,002 million from the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥14,281 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥19,741 million, down 31.7% from the previous fiscal year.」

    For the full fiscal year, both cash and cash equivalents and operating cash flow decreased.
  17. FY2018-Q2Operating cash flow decreases, while cash balance increasesAnnual report

    「Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥1,765 million from the end of the second quarter of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥24,307 million. Cash provided by operating activities was ¥13,179 million, down 19.3% from the cumulative second-quarter period of the previous fiscal year.」

    Cash and cash equivalents increased from the end of the same period a year earlier, while operating cash flow decreased year on year.
  18. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥28,918 million, up 38.1% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Operating cash flow was ¥28,918 million, up 38.1% year on year.
  19. FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report

    「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥16,340 million, up 76.9% from the first six months of the previous fiscal year.」

    Operating cash flow increased 76.9% year on year to ¥16,340 million.
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