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Sun A.Kaken (4234) · FactAdvancedLatest Revision of earnings forecasts (2026-08-06): "Raised"

Substantial improvement in profit levels

First written in FY2016. 18 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAdvancedFY2017-Q1 – FY2018-Q3WorsenedFY2018 – FY2020AdvancedFY2024-Q3 – FY2025-H12016: 320162017: 320172018: 420182019: 420192020: 420202021: 420212022: 420222023: 420232024: 220242025: 220252026: 62026
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Profit Growth Amid Revenue DeclineA theme 125 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 133 as a tailwind

Sun A.Kaken moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 2 years before the typical company in this theme (2020).

The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 24 of 107 companies on the "Worse" side.

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  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported net sales of ¥30,358 million, up 3.2% year on year, operating profit of ¥837 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥32 million in the same period of the previous year, ordinary profit of ¥1,021 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥90 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥957 million, up 299.4% year on year.」

    For the full year, operating results turned from a loss into a profit of ¥837 million, ordinary profit was ¥1.021 billion, and net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥957 million. Earnings improved substantially on a full-year basis.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥15,526 million, up 4.1% year on year, operating profit of ¥385 million, up 296.9%, ordinary profit of ¥497 million, up 218.9%, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥383 million, up 258.3%.」

    Revenue increased, while operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent improved substantially. The improvement in earnings was quantified in the interim results.
  5. FY2025Higher revenue, a narrower operating loss and lower net profitAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥29,430 million, up 6.9% year on year, operating loss of ¥34 million, compared with operating loss of ¥195 million in the previous year, ordinary profit of ¥88 million, up 150.1%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the year of ¥237 million, down 31.9%.」

    Revenue and ordinary profit improved, and the operating loss narrowed, but net profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 31.9% year on year. The improvement in earnings varied by metric.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the group's performance increased mainly because orders in the functional materials segment remained strong and price pass-through progressed, resulting in higher sales and a return to operating profitability. As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥14,915 million, up 7.4% year on year, operating profit of ¥97 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥121 million in the previous year, ordinary profit of ¥156 million, up 466.5%, and interim profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥107 million, compared with ¥8 million in the previous year.」

    Strong orders for functional materials and the pass-through of higher prices turned operating results from a loss in the same period of the previous year into a profit of ¥97 million. Ordinary profit increased 466.5% year on year, while interim net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥107 million.
  7. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥20,742 million, down 1.2% year on year, operating loss of ¥165 million, compared with operating loss of ¥304 million in the previous year, ordinary profit of ¥46 million, compared with ordinary loss of ¥95 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥307 million, compared with a loss attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥88 million in the previous year.」

    Although revenue declined 1.2% year on year, the operating loss narrowed, while ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter returned to profitability. Improvement in profit levels was quantified for the nine months ended the third quarter.
  8. FY2024-Q2Narrower operating loss and return to net profitability alongside a slight decline in ordinary incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥13,887 million, down 1.2% year on year, operating loss of ¥121 million, compared with operating loss of ¥147 million in the previous year, ordinary profit of ¥27 million, down 1.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥8 million, compared with a loss attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥18 million in the previous year.」

    The operating loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter returned to profitability, while ordinary income declined 1.3%. Improvement in profit levels varied by indicator.
  9. FY2024-Q1Higher operating income alongside lower ordinary and net incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥7,242 million, up 0.5% year on year; operating income of ¥42 million, up 21.6%; ordinary income of ¥153 million, down 11.0%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥100 million, down 17.6%.」

    Operating income increased 21.6% year on year, while ordinary income declined 11.0% and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter declined 17.6%, so improvement in profit levels was not uniform.
  10. FY2023WorsenedAnnual report

    「The company posted a loss because lower sales volumes in the functional materials segment increased the fixed-cost burden, rising naphtha prices increased raw-material costs, and price increases had not kept pace with higher electricity and fuel costs.」

    Lower sales volumes of functional materials, higher naphtha prices, higher electricity and fuel costs, and delays in passing through price increases resulted in a full-year loss.
  11. FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥20,989 million, down 3.6% year on year, operating loss of ¥304 million, compared with operating profit of ¥744 million in the previous year, ordinary loss of ¥95 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥905 million, and loss attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥88 million, compared with profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥608 million in the previous year.」

    Operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter changed from profits in the same period of the previous year to operating loss, ordinary loss and net loss, respectively, resulting in a substantial deterioration in profit levels.
  12. FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥14,059 million, down 4.8% year on year; an operating loss of ¥147 million, compared with operating income of ¥645 million in the same period of the previous year; ordinary income of ¥27 million, down 96.2%; and a net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥18 million, compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥523 million.」

    Operating income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter changed from profits in the same period of the previous year to losses. Improvement in profit levels retreated substantially during the current quarter.
  13. FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥7,203 million, down 3.4% year on year, operating profit of ¥35 million, down 91.2%, ordinary profit of ¥172 million, down 62.0%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥122 million, down 60.0%.」

    Revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all fell below the same period of the previous year, with operating income declining 91.2% in particular. The substantial improvement in profit levels retreated during the current quarter.
  14. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, after applying the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition (Accounting Standards Board of Japan Statement No. 29, 31 March 2020) and other standards, the group reported net sales of ¥28,674 million, operating profit of ¥741 million, up 21.0% year on year, ordinary profit of ¥973 million, up 7.4%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the year of ¥1,515 million, up 37.7%.」

    Operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the previous year, quantifying the improvement in profit levels for the full year.
  15. FY2022-Q3Operating and ordinary profit increased while net profit declinedAnnual report

    「As a result, after applying the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition (Accounting Standards Board of Japan Statement No. 29, 31 March 2020) and other standards, the group reported net sales of ¥21,781 million, operating profit of ¥744 million, up 114.3% year on year, ordinary profit of ¥905 million, up 64.2%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥608 million, down 19.9%.」

    Although operating income and ordinary income increased substantially year on year, net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter declined, so improvement in profit levels was not uniform.
  16. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, after applying the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition (Accounting Standards Board of Japan Statement No. 29, 31 March 2020) and other standards, the group reported net sales of ¥14,766 million, operating profit of ¥645 million, up 311.0% year on year, ordinary profit of ¥726 million, up 195.8%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥523 million, up 203.9%.」

    For the six months ended the second quarter, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter increased substantially year on year, demonstrating improvement in profit levels numerically.
  17. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, after applying the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition, the group reported net sales of ¥7,460 million, operating profit of ¥398 million, up 117.2% year on year, ordinary profit of ¥452 million, up 96.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥305 million, up 89.7%.」

    Despite factors contributing to lower revenue in the first quarter, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter exceeded the same period of the previous year, demonstrating improvement in profit levels numerically.
  18. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥29,986 million, up 1.0% year on year; operating income of ¥613 million, up 238.1%; ordinary income of ¥906 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥161 million in the same period of the previous year; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,101 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,338 million.」

    Revenue increased only slightly, but operating income rose 238.1%, while ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent turned profitable, resulting in a substantial improvement in profit levels.
  19. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥21,729 million, down 4.0% year on year; operating income of ¥347 million, up 89.3%; ordinary income of ¥551 million, up 81.6%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥346 million, up 114.6%.」

    Despite lower revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the same period of the previous year, demonstrating improvement in profit levels numerically.
  20. FY2021-Q2Ordinary and net income increased despite lower operating incomeAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥13,494 million, down 11.8% year on year, operating profit of ¥156 million, down 14.7%, ordinary profit of ¥245 million, up 18.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥172 million, up 42.6%.」

    Although operating income declined, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased. The profit indicators moved in different directions, so substantial improvement in profit levels was not uniform.
  21. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥7,075 million, down 11.9% year on year; operating income of ¥183 million, up 0.4%; ordinary income of ¥230 million, up 18.0%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥161 million, up 34.8%.」

    Although revenue declined, operating income was maintained at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year, while ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased. The theme of substantial improvement in profit levels was reflected in measurable profit retention and improvement despite lower revenue.
  22. FY2020WorsenedAnnual report

    「As stated above, the Group’s operating results declined in both revenue and profit compared with the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Consolidated revenue declined 4.8%, operating income declined 44.4%, ordinary loss was ¥161 million, and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,338 million, representing a substantial deterioration in profit levels.
  23. FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥22,633 million, down 4.7% year on year; operating income of ¥183 million, down 36.3%; ordinary income of ¥303 million, down 48.8%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥161 million, down 57.9%.」

    For the nine months ended the third quarter, revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all fell below the same period of the previous year, and profit levels continued to deteriorate.
  24. FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥15,297 million, down 3.3% year on year, operating profit of ¥184 million, down 18.7%, ordinary profit of ¥206 million, down 25.2%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥120 million, down 30.4%.」

    For the six months ended the second quarter, revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all fell below the same period of the previous year, and profit levels continued to deteriorate.
  25. FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥8,033 million, up 0.2% year on year, operating profit of ¥182 million, down 10.6%, ordinary profit of ¥194 million, down 13.6%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥119 million, down 14.9%.」

    Revenue rose only slightly, while operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter fell below the same period of the previous year. Profit levels continued to deteriorate.
  26. FY2019WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥31,195 million, down 4.8% year on year, operating profit of ¥326 million, down 72.8%, ordinary profit of ¥587 million, down 48.2%, and loss attributable to owners of the parent for the year of ¥185 million, down 79.1%.」

    Full-year revenue and all major profit indicators fell below the previous year, and the extent of the deterioration in profit levels increased.
  27. FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥23,747 million, down 4.9% year on year, operating profit of ¥288 million, down 74.5%, ordinary profit of ¥593 million, down 46.7%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥384 million, down 47.9%.」

    Revenue and all major profit indicators fell below the same period of the previous year. The decline in operating income was 74.5% year on year, and profit levels continued to deteriorate.
  28. FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥15,824 million, down 5.1% year on year, operating profit of ¥226 million, down 72.6%, ordinary profit of ¥276 million, down 65.6%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥173 million, down 67.5%.」

    Revenue and all major profit indicators fell below the same period of the previous year, and the extent of the deterioration in profit levels increased.
  29. FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, for the cumulative consolidated period through the current quarter, the Group reported revenue of ¥8,017 million, down 6.9% year on year; operating income of ¥204 million, down 61.1%; ordinary income of ¥225 million, down 55.7%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥140 million, down 58.3%.」

    Revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all fell below the same period of the previous year, resulting in deterioration in profit levels.
  30. FY2018WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥32,753 million, up 3.3% year on year; operating income of ¥1,199 million, down 14.0%; ordinary income of ¥1,134 million, down 22.3%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥887 million, down 10.6%.」

    Although full-year revenue increased, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below the previous year, resulting in deterioration in profit levels.
  31. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥24,982 million, up 6.1% year on year, operating profit of ¥1,129 million, up 12.0%, ordinary profit of ¥1,114 million, up 1.5%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥737 million, down 2.1%.」

    Operating income increased 12.0% year on year and ordinary income increased 1.5%, indicating continued improvement in profit levels. In contrast, net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter declined 2.1%, so the profit indicators were mixed.
  32. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥16,677 million, up 6.7% year on year, operating profit of ¥825 million, up 11.7%, ordinary profit of ¥801 million, up 6.9%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥533 million, up 3.1%.」

    For the six months ended the second quarter, revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all exceeded the same period of the previous year.
  33. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥8,606 million, up 12.0% year on year; operating income of ¥526 million, up 26.7%; ordinary income of ¥509 million, up 12.9%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥336 million, up 7.8%.」

    For the first quarter, revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all exceeded the same period of the previous year.
  34. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥23,554 million, up 5.2% year on year; operating income of ¥1,009 million, up 11.5%; ordinary income of ¥1,098 million, up 4.5%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥753 million, up 4.5%.」

    For the nine-month cumulative period, revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the prior-year period.
  35. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the group reported net sales of ¥15,624 million, up 3.8% year on year, operating profit of ¥738 million, up 24.1%, ordinary profit of ¥749 million, up 11.3%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥518 million, up 11.8%.」

    For the six months ended the second quarter, revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all increased year on year.
  36. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥7,684 million, up 1.7% year on year; operating income of ¥415 million, up 48.9%; ordinary income of ¥450 million, up 32.8%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter of ¥312 million, up 37.4%.」

    Revenue, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter all increased year on year, indicating that profit improvement also progressed on a quarterly basis.
  37. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「As a result, the Group reported revenue of ¥29,567 million, down 1.1% year on year; operating income of ¥1,168 million, up 728.2%; ordinary income of ¥1,357 million, compared with ¥85 million in the same period of the previous year; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥898 million, compared with ¥51 million.」

    Although revenue declined, operating income, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent improved from the previous year.
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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Achieving Stable Growth32×
  3. 2Increasing the proportion of high-value-added functional materials and improving profitability23×
  4. 3Strengthening Cost Competitiveness through the Streamlining of Raw Materials, Manufacturing Processes and Inventory21×
  5. 4Expanding Industrial Materials revenue and moving away from a low-profitability structure20×
  6. 5Raw Material Price Volatility, Supply Shortages and Supply Delays17×
  7. 6Rebuilding the Industrial Materials Production System Centered on Kakegawa Factory WEST16×

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