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Cota (4923) · TargetAdvanced

Ordinary Profit Margin of 15% or More and ROE of 10% or More

First written in FY2017. 5 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseAchievedFY2018 – FY20242017: 120172018: 120182019: 120192020: 120202021: 120212022: 120222023: 120232024: 120242025: 120252026: 32026
Same theme, other companies
Improving ROE and Ordinary Profit Margin on SalesA theme 40 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 41 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 9 of 32 companies on the "Worse" side.

9 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 21.5%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 14.9%, ROE was 12.3%, exceeding the target.」

    The ordinary profit margin on net sales was 21.5% and ROE was 12.3%, continuing to exceed the targets of 15% or higher and 10% or higher. Both indicators improved from the previous fiscal year.
  2. FY2025RestatedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 19.6%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 13.9%, ROE was 11.7%, exceeding the target.」

    The company continues to target an ordinary profit margin on net sales of 15% or higher and ROE of 10% or higher, and exceeded both targets in the fiscal year ended March 2025, at 19.6% and 11.7%, respectively.
  3. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 21.4%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 14.8%, ROE was 12.7%, exceeding the target.」

    Against targets of an ordinary profit margin on net sales of 15% or higher and ROE of 10% or higher, the figures for the fiscal year under review were 21.4% and 12.7%, respectively, both exceeding the targets.
  4. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 24.0%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 17.7%, ROE was 15.8%, exceeding the target.」

    Against targets of an ordinary profit margin on net sales of 15% or higher and ROE of 10% or higher, the figures for the fiscal year under review were 24.0% and 15.8%, respectively, both exceeding the targets.
  5. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 25.1%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 16.0%, ROE was 15.4%, exceeding the target.」

    Against targets of an ordinary profit margin on net sales of 15% or higher and ROE of 10% or higher, the figures for the fiscal year under review were 25.1% and 15.4%, respectively, both exceeding the targets.
  6. FY2021AchievedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 21.3%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 15.1%, ROE was 14.3%, exceeding the target.」

    Against targets of an ordinary profit margin on net sales of 15% or higher and ROE of 10% or higher, the figures for the fiscal year ended March 2021 were 21.3% and 14.3%, respectively, both exceeding the targets.
  7. FY2020AchievedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 20.0%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. ROE was 14.0%, exceeding the target.」

    Against targets of an ordinary profit margin on net sales of 15% or higher and ROE of 10% or higher, the figures for the fiscal year under review were 20.0% and 14.0%, respectively, both exceeding the targets.
  8. FY2019AchievedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 20.0%, a high level that exceeded the target due to the factors described above. ROE was also 13.6%, exceeding the target.」

    The ordinary profit margin on net sales of 20.0% and ROE of 13.6% for the fiscal year ended March 2019 both exceeded the targets of 15% or higher and 10% or higher.
  9. FY2018AchievedAnnual report

    「In the fiscal year under review, the ordinary profit margin on net sales was 19.9%, a high level that exceeded the target, due to the factors described above. In addition, as the total asset turnover ratio and financial leverage have remained relatively stable due to the earnings structure, and the net profit margin on sales was 14.4%, ROE was 13.7%, exceeding the target.」

    The ordinary profit margin on net sales of 19.9% and ROE of 13.7% in the fiscal year under review exceeded the targets of 15% or higher and 10% or higher, respectively.
  10. FY2017First statedAnnual report

    「From the perspective of steady and sustainable growth, we have established targets for two metrics: the ordinary profit margin and ROE. Specifically: ordinary profit margin, at least 15%; ROE, at least 10%.」

    Specific targets for the ordinary profit margin and ROE are stated for the first time.
Moved together

"Development of New Products and Hair Color Products" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 8 of its 12 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Development of New Products and Hair Color Products8×
  3. 2Enhancing Shareholder Value Through Stock Splits and Share Repurchases8×
  4. 3Record-High Earnings and Consecutive Revenue and Profit Growth7×
  5. 4Review of Cost Management4×
  6. 5Establishment of COTA KYOTO Studio Office and Renovation of Head Office Facilities4×
  7. 6Developing Talent and Successors for the Next Generation3×

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