Enhancing corporate value by improving ordinary profit, ROE and EPS
First written in FY2016. 18 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
20 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-31AdvancedEarnings
「Net sales were ¥6,281 million, up 12.8% year on year; operating income was ¥1,108 million, up 75.1%; ordinary income was ¥1,171 million, up 80.0%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥841 million, up 83.6%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent for the first quarter exceeded the same period of the previous year, specifically demonstrating improvement in the profit metrics. The full-year earnings forecast, however, remains unchanged. - FY2026AchievedAnnual report
「Fiscal year ending March 2026: 36.8% 17.0% 12.7%」
For the fiscal year ending March 2026, the gross profit margin was 36.8%, the ordinary profit margin was 17.0% and ROE was 12.7%, exceeding all targets: a gross profit margin of at least 35%, an ordinary profit margin of at least 15% and ROE of at least 10%. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the interim consolidated accounting period was as follows: net sales of ¥11,590 million, down 3.7% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,646 million, down 7.4%; ordinary profit of ¥1,700 million, down 4.8%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,269 million, down 1.4%.」
Net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below the prior-year period, indicating deterioration in the profit metrics related to enhancing corporate value. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Fiscal year ending March 2025: 33.9% 14.6% 11.0%」
For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the gross profit margin was 33.9%, the ordinary profit margin was 14.6% and ROE was 11.0%, all up from the previous fiscal year. Although ROE of at least 10% was achieved, the targets of a gross profit margin of at least 35% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 15% were not achieved. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the interim consolidated accounting period was as follows: net sales of ¥12,031 million, up 19.9% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,777 million, up 67.2%; ordinary profit of ¥1,785 million, up 54.9%; and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,287 million, up 42.4%.」
During the interim consolidated accounting period, net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the prior-year period, demonstrating measurable improvement in profit metrics related to enhancing corporate value. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥15,419 million, down 0.9% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,694 million, down 4.5%, due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, including travel expenses; ordinary profit of ¥1,792 million, down 4.4%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,388 million, up 6.1%, due to an increase in gains on sales of investment securities from the sale of cross-shareholdings.」
Although net sales, operating profit and ordinary profit fell below the prior-year period, net income attributable to owners of the parent increased due to higher gains on sales of cross-shareholdings. Profit metrics related to enhancing corporate value showed differing trends across the individual items. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first half of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥10,035 million, down 3.2% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,062 million, down 15.6%, due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, including travel expenses, depreciation and freight; ordinary profit of ¥1,152 million, down 15.5%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥903 million, down 4.3%.」
Net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below the prior-year period, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses were also cited as a factor behind the decline in profit. Performance on profit metrics related to enhancing corporate value has deteriorated. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥4,766 million, down 7.0% year on year; operating profit of ¥374 million, down 43.3%; ordinary profit of ¥432 million, down 41.7%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥347 million, down 32.2%.」
Net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below the prior-year period, indicating deterioration in the profit metrics related to enhancing corporate value. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「1. We aim to achieve a gross profit margin of at least 35%. 2. We aim to achieve an ordinary profit margin of at least 15%. 3. By increasing profit, we aim to achieve ROE of at least 10%.」
The target ordinary profit margin was raised from the previous target of at least 10% to at least 15%, and a new quantitative target of ROE of at least 10% was disclosed. For the fiscal year ended March 2023, the gross profit margin was 30.8%, the ordinary profit margin was 11.1% and ROE was 7.8%, with all three below target. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「The Group worked to develop high-value-added products and expand the market through domestic and overseas sales activities. As a result, performance for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales increased to ¥15,555 million, up 8.4% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,775 million, down 5.5%, and ordinary profit was ¥1,873 million, down 6.5%, due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses, including travel expenses, depreciation and freight. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,308 million, down 17.5%, due to a decrease in gains on sales of investment securities from the sale of cross-shareholdings.」
Although the company worked to develop high-value-added products and expand the market, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below the prior-year period due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses and lower gains on sales of cross-shareholdings. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first half of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥10,369 million, up 7.9% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,259 million, down 5.9%, due to increases in selling, general and administrative expenses, including travel expenses, depreciation and freight; ordinary profit of ¥1,363 million, down 4.1%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥944 million, down 16.9%, due to a decrease in gains on sales of investment securities from the sale of cross-shareholdings.」
Although net sales increased, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent fell below the prior-year period due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses and lower gains on sales of investment securities. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group worked to develop high-value-added products, promote sales activities through web conferencing systems and face-to-face meetings, and expand the market. As a result, performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥5,125 million, up 8.8% year on year; operating profit of ¥660 million, up 6.7%; ordinary profit of ¥741 million, up 7.2%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥513 million, down 3.7%.」
As a result of developing and selling high-value-added products and working to expand the market, net sales, operating profit and ordinary profit exceeded the prior-year period. Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 3.7% year on year, showing differing trends across the performance items. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group continued from the previous year to implement telework and other measures against COVID-19, while promoting sales activities using web conferencing systems and working to expand the market for high-value-added products. As a result, performance for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥14,345 million, up 16.5% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,878 million, up 76.2%; ordinary profit of ¥2,003 million, up 70.2%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,584 million, up 57.4%.」
As a result of continuing to expand the market for high-value-added products and related initiatives, ordinary profit for the first nine months was ¥2,003 million, up 70.2% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,584 million, up 57.4%. A measurable improvement in profit levels is indicated. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group continued from the previous year to implement telework and distributed work as measures against COVID-19, while promoting sales activities using web conferencing systems and working to expand the market for high-value-added products. As a result, performance for the first half of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥9,608 million, up 18.1% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,337 million, up 125.6%; ordinary profit of ¥1,421 million, up 114.7%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,136 million, up 121.3%.」
As a result of continuing to expand the market for high-value-added products and related initiatives, net sales, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent exceeded the prior-year period. Ordinary profit was ¥1,421 million, up 114.7% year on year, demonstrating a measurable improvement in profit levels. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, the Group continued from the previous year to implement telework and distributed work as measures against COVID-19, while promoting sales activities using web conferencing systems and working to expand the market for high-value-added products. As a result, performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥4,710 million, up 14.4% year on year; operating profit of ¥619 million, up 157.1%; ordinary profit of ¥691 million, up 140.6%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥533 million, up 154.1%.」
As a result of continuing to expand the market for high-value-added products and related initiatives, ordinary profit for the first quarter was ¥691 million, up 140.6% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥533 million, up 154.1%. Measurable progress in improving profit levels is indicated. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year under review, the company achieved an ordinary profit margin of at least 10%, and its gross profit margin, ordinary profit margin, ROE and EPS increased compared with the previous fiscal year.」
The company achieved an ordinary profit margin of at least 10%, with a gross profit margin of 32.8%, an ordinary profit margin of 10.9%, ROE of 7.6% and EPS of ¥187.32. The target gross profit margin of at least 35% was not achieved, and there is no disclosure that all KPIs were achieved. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first nine months of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥12,316 million, down 0.9% year on year; operating profit of ¥1,066 million, up 4.4%; ordinary profit of ¥1,176 million, up 6.6%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,007 million, up 27.8%, due partly to gains on sales of investment securities from the sale of cross-shareholdings.」
Although net sales declined year on year, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased. Ordinary profit was ¥1,176 million, up 6.6% year on year, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,007 million, up 27.8%, demonstrating a measurable recovery in profit levels. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first half of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥8,135 million, down 1.8% year on year; operating profit of ¥592 million, down 31.2%; ordinary profit of ¥662 million, down 26.3%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥513 million, down 19.6%.」
Net sales decreased 1.8% year on year, operating profit decreased 31.2%, ordinary profit decreased 26.3%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 19.6%, with profit levels continuing to deteriorate. There is no disclosure that the targets for improving the ordinary profit margin, ROE, EPS and other metrics have been withdrawn. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the first quarter of the fiscal year under review was as follows: net sales of ¥4,117 million, up 3.5% year on year; operating profit of ¥240 million, down 38.8%; ordinary profit of ¥287 million, down 32.3%; and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥209 million, down 30.4%.」
Although net sales increased, operating profit, ordinary profit and net income attributable to owners of the parent declined year on year, indicating deterioration in profit levels. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year under review, ROE and EPS decreased compared with the previous fiscal year.」
The gross profit margin was 32.0%, the ordinary profit margin was 9.1%, ROE was 5.6%, and EPS was ¥129.36, with ROE and EPS declining from the previous fiscal year. The targets of a gross profit margin of at least 35% and an ordinary profit margin of at least 10% were not achieved. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Consequently, results for the cumulative third-quarter period were net sales of ¥12,422 million, up 1.9% year on year; operating income of ¥1,020 million, down 27.1%; ordinary income of ¥1,104 million, down 25.7%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥787 million, down 25.7%.」
While net sales increased year on year, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all decreased by around 25%. Although there is no indication that the targets of improving ordinary income, ROE and EPS have been withdrawn, the deterioration in profit performance has continued. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Consequently, results for the cumulative second-quarter period were net sales of ¥8,285 million, up 1.0% year on year; operating income of ¥861 million, down 7.2%; ordinary income of ¥898 million, down 8.9%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥638 million, down 9.3%.」
While net sales increased 1.0% year on year, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all decreased. Although there is no indication that the targets of improving ordinary income, ROE and EPS have been withdrawn, profit performance deteriorated. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Consequently, results for the cumulative first-quarter period were net sales of ¥3,978 million, down 1.6% year on year; operating income of ¥393 million, down 16.1%; ordinary income of ¥424 million, down 16.6%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥301 million, down 19.1%.」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all decreased year on year during the cumulative first-quarter period. Although there is no indication that the objective of improving ordinary income, ROE and EPS has been withdrawn, profit performance declined from the same period of the previous year. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「① We aim for a gross profit margin of at least 35%. ② We aim for an ordinary income margin of at least 10%. ③ We will work to improve ROE (return on equity) and EPS (earnings per share).」
The target gross profit margin was raised from at least 30% to at least 35%. For the fiscal year ended March 2019, the gross profit margin was 32.1%, the ordinary income margin was 9.9%, ROE was 6.3% and EPS was ¥139.26. ROE and EPS increased from the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of further developing overseas markets and actively marketing high-value-added products, the Metal Surface Treatment Agents and Equipment segment, Automotive Chemicals segment and Industrial Chemicals segment performed strongly. Consequently, the group's results for the cumulative third-quarter period were net sales of ¥12,187 million, up 7.1% year on year; operating income of ¥1,399 million, up 40.3%; ordinary income of ¥1,486 million, up 39.6%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,060 million, up 40.6%.」
During the cumulative third-quarter period of the 81st fiscal year, ordinary income was ¥1,486 million, up 39.6% year on year, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,060 million, up 40.6% year on year. This represents new measurable progress in improving profit levels. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of further developing overseas markets and actively bringing high-value-added products to market, the Group reported net sales of ¥8,207 million, up 8.4% year on year, operating income of ¥928 million, up 39.8%, ordinary income of ¥985 million, up 41.2%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥704 million, up 42.5%, for the cumulative second quarter of the fiscal year.」
During the cumulative second-quarter period of the 81st fiscal year, ordinary income was ¥985 million, up 41.2% year on year, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥704 million, up 42.5% year on year. This represents measurable progress in improving profit levels. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of further developing overseas markets and actively bringing high-value-added products to market, the Group reported net sales of ¥4,042 million, up 9.8% year on year, operating income of ¥469 million, up 77.2%, ordinary income of ¥509 million, up 66.2%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥372 million, up 73.9%, for the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year.」
During the cumulative first-quarter period of the 81st fiscal year, ordinary income was ¥509 million, up 66.2% year on year, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥372 million, up 73.9% year on year. This represents measurable progress in improving profit levels. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, the gross profit margin was at least 30%, while ROE and EPS increased compared with the previous fiscal year.」
The company achieved its target gross profit margin of at least 30%, with a gross profit margin of 31.7% for the fiscal year ended March 2018. ROE increased from 3.6% to 5.3%, and EPS from ¥76.97 to ¥114.82. Meanwhile, the ordinary income margin was 8.1%, below the target of at least 10%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of further developing overseas markets and actively marketing high-value-added products, the group's results for the cumulative third-quarter period were net sales of ¥11,381 million, up 3.5% year on year; operating income of ¥997 million, up 76.1%; ordinary income of ¥1,064 million, up 64.3%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥754 million, up 51.0%.」
As a result of developing overseas markets and marketing high-value-added products, ordinary income for the cumulative third-quarter period was ¥1,064 million, up 64.3% year on year, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥754 million, up 51.0% year on year. This represents new measurable progress in improving profit levels. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of further developing overseas markets and actively marketing high-value-added products, the group's results for the cumulative second-quarter period were net sales of ¥7,572 million, up 3.5% year on year; operating income of ¥664 million, up 102.7%; ordinary income of ¥698 million, up 105.6%; and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥494 million, up 106.2%.」
As a result of developing overseas markets and marketing high-value-added products, ordinary income for the cumulative second-quarter period was ¥698 million, up 105.6% year on year, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥494 million, up 106.2% year on year. This represents new measurable progress in improving profit levels. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of further developing overseas markets and actively bringing high-value-added products to market, the Group reported net sales of ¥3,679 million, down 0.1% year on year, operating income of ¥264 million, up 149.0%, ordinary income of ¥306 million, up 159.3%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥214 million, up 184.7%, for the cumulative first quarter of the fiscal year.」
The company recorded ordinary income of ¥306 million, up 159.3% year on year, and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent up 184.7% year on year, indicating measurable progress in improving ordinary income and profit levels. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「① We aim for a gross profit margin of at least 30%. ② We aim for an ordinary income margin of at least 10%. ③ We will work to improve ROE (return on equity) and EPS (earnings per share).」
In addition to the previous focus on improving ordinary income, ROE and EPS, the company has specified quantitative management targets of a gross profit margin of at least 30% and an ordinary income margin of at least 10%. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As its basic management strategy, the company has positioned the following 4 basic strategies as its core pillars and is working across the company to secure ordinary income and improve ROE (return on equity) and EPS (earnings per share), thereby enhancing its corporate value and the common interests of shareholders.」
The company has reiterated its policy of improving ordinary income, ROE and EPS through 4 basic strategies, with the aim of enhancing corporate value and the common interests of shareholders. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As its basic management strategy, the company has positioned the following 4 basic strategies as its core pillars and is working across the company to secure ordinary income and improve ROE (return on equity) and EPS (earnings per share), thereby enhancing its corporate value and the common interests of shareholders.」
The company has reiterated its policy of seeking to enhance corporate value and the common interests of shareholders by securing ordinary income and improving ROE and EPS. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a group, we are working across the company to secure ordinary income and improve ROE (return on equity) and EPS (earnings per share), thereby enhancing our corporate value and the common interests of shareholders.」
The company has reiterated its aim of enhancing corporate value and the common interests of shareholders by improving ordinary income, ROE and EPS. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「As a group, we are working across the company to secure ordinary income and improve ROE (return on equity) and EPS (earnings per share), thereby enhancing our corporate value and the common interests of shareholders.」
First appearance. Ordinary income, ROE and EPS are presented as management objectives linked to enhancing corporate value and the common interests of shareholders.