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Mitsui Chemicals (4183) · InitiativeMitigatedLatest Revisions to earnings forecasts (2026-08-05): "Worsened"

Improving and Strengthening the Financial Position

First written in FY2016. 14 of 35 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseMitigatedFY2021-Q1 – FY2022-Q2MitigatedFY2025-H1 – FY20262016: 320162017: 320172018: 420182019: 420192020: 420202021: 420212022: 420222023: 320232024: 220242025: 120252026: 32026
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Strengthening the Financial Position by Reducing Interest-Bearing DebtA theme 135 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 134 as a tailwind

26 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".

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  1. 2026-08-05WorsenedRevisions to earnings forecasts

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the quarter, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.75, up 0.05 points from the end of the previous fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.70 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.75, temporarily weakening the trend toward an improved financial position. Interest-bearing debt also increased by ¥80.6 billion.
  2. FY2026MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.70, down 0.03 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.73 to 0.70, remaining within the 2030 long-term target of 0.8 or below.
  3. 2026-05-13MitigatedRevisions to earnings forecasts

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the period, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.70, down 0.03 points from the end of the previous fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.73 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.70.
  4. FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.67, down 0.06 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined 0.06 points from the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.67, remaining within the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below. Interest-bearing debt also decreased by ¥41.2 billion to ¥750.5 billion.
  5. FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the interim consolidated fiscal period, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.65, down 0.04 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined 0.04 points from the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.65, remaining within the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below.
  6. FY2024-Q3Increase in net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.71, down 0.06 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.77 at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 0.71, but rose from 0.68 in the immediately preceding quarter. The 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below remains in place.
  7. FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.68, down 0.09 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.77 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.68, remaining within the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below.
  8. FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.76, down 0.01 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.77 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.76, remaining within the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below.
  9. FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.80, up 0.05 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.80, reaching the upper limit of the 2030 long-term management target. Interest-bearing debt also increased to ¥811.0 billion.
  10. FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.73, down 0.02 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.73, remaining within the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below.
  11. FY2023-Q1Increase in net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.79, up 0.04 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.79, approaching the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below. Interest-bearing debt increased by ¥68.7 billion to ¥783.8 billion.
  12. FY2022Increase in net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, defined as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.75, up 0.15 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.60 to 0.75, while remaining within the 2030 long-term management target of 0.8 or below. Interest-bearing debt was ¥715.1 billion.
  13. FY2022-Q3Increase in net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.67, up 0.07 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.60 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.67. However, the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower was maintained. Interest-bearing debt was ¥673.6 billion.
  14. FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.54, down 0.06 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined 0.06 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 0.54, maintaining and improving its level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower. Interest-bearing debt was ¥562.2 billion.
  15. FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.58, down 0.02 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.60 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.58, maintaining and improving its level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  16. FY2021MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.60, down 0.21 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.81 to 0.60, maintaining and improving its level below the long-term target of 0.8 or lower. Interest-bearing debt also declined by ¥35.6 billion.
  17. FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report

    「Interest-bearing debt declined by ¥9.1 billion to ¥590.3 billion. As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits, negotiable certificates of deposit and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.67, down 0.14 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Interest-bearing debt declined by ¥9.1 billion, and the net D/E ratio fell 0.14 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 0.67, maintaining and improving the long-term target of 0.8 or lower.
  18. FY2021-Q2MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits, negotiable certificates of deposit and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.68, down 0.13 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.81 at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 0.68, reaching a level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  19. FY2021-Q1MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits, negotiable certificates of deposit and long-term deposits) divided by equity attributable to owners of the parent, was 0.79, down 0.02 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio was 0.79, maintaining the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower. The Company explained that it was down 0.02 points from the end of the previous fiscal year based on comparative figures after the adoption of IFRS.
  20. FY2020Continued increase in the net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits, negotiable certificates of deposit and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.76, up 0.08 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.68 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.76, while maintaining the long-term target of 0.8 or lower. Interest-bearing debt was ¥554.2 billion.
  21. FY2020-Q3Increase in net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.73, up 0.05 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.68 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.73, while maintaining the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  22. FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.69, up 0.01 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio was 0.69, up 0.01 points from the end of the previous fiscal year, but down from 0.76 at the end of the previous quarter, maintaining the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  23. FY2020-Q1Increase in net D/E ratioAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.76, up 0.08 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio rose from 0.68 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.76. The Company also explained that the application of IFRS 16 and other standards at overseas consolidated subsidiaries increased lease assets and lease liabilities.
  24. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「The net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.68, down 0.07 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.68, maintaining the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  25. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.71, down 0.04 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.71, maintaining a level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  26. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.67, down 0.08 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.67, maintaining and improving its level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  27. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.73, down 0.02 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.75 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 0.73, maintaining a level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  28. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「The net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits and long-term deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.75, down 0.04 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio declined from 0.79 to 0.75, reaching a level below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower.
  29. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「f. Sound financial position」

    The Company continues to identify a sound financial position as one of the strengths supporting corporate value.
  30. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「f. Sound financial position」

    The Company continues to identify a sound financial position as one of the strengths supporting corporate value.
  31. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the net D/E ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year, calculated as net interest-bearing debt (interest-bearing debt minus cash and deposits) divided by shareholders' equity, was 0.79, down 0.24 points from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    The net D/E ratio was 0.79, below the long-term management target of 0.8 or lower. Interest-bearing debt also declined to ¥439.9 billion.
  32. FY2017-Q3Quantified as a long-term targetAnnual report

    「Long-term management targets for fiscal 2025: Operating profit ¥200 billion; net sales ¥2,000 billion; operating margin (ROS) 10%; return on equity (ROE) at least 10%; net D/E ratio of 0.8 or lower」

    In connection with improving and strengthening its financial position, the Company newly quantified financial targets for its long-term management targets for fiscal 2025, including a net D/E ratio of 0.8 or lower.
  33. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Improve and strengthen the financial position.」

    The Company reiterated the improvement and strengthening of its financial position as an initiative under the medium-term management plan.
  34. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Improve and strengthen the financial position.」

    The Company reiterated the improvement and strengthening of its financial position as an initiative under the medium-term management plan.
  35. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「Improve and strengthen the financial position」

    This was stated as a policy in the medium-term management plan, alongside the repayment of interest-bearing debt and the stabilisation of funding.
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"Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio of at Least 25% and DOE of at Least 2%" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 18 of its 35 moves.

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  2. 1Consolidated Dividend Payout Ratio of at Least 25% and DOE of at Least 2%18×
  3. 2Outstanding Guarantees of Obligations of Affiliates and Other Related Parties17×
  4. 3Credit, Foreign Exchange, Interest Rate, and Funding Risks10×
  5. 4Improving CCC and investment efficiency through stronger inventory management10×
  6. 5Rebuilding the Basic Materials business centered on petrochemicals and basic chemicals8×
  7. 6Concentrating Management Resources on Growth Areas and Transforming the Business Portfolio8×

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