Earnings Stability, Stronger Operating Cash Flow and a Sound Financial Position
First written in FY2017. 22 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 23 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flows from operating activities amounted to ¥1,463 million, compared with ¥942 million in the previous fiscal year. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the consolidated fiscal year was 81.9%, compared with 80.8% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥942 million to ¥1,463 million, while the equity ratio rose from 80.8% to 81.9%. Both operating cash flow and indicators of a sound financial position improved. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities for the current interim consolidated fiscal period was ¥643 million (¥522 million in the same interim period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current interim consolidated fiscal period was 81.1% (80.8% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥522 million in the same interim period of the previous year to ¥643 million, and the equity ratio also rose from 80.8% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 81.1%. Operating cash flow and the financial soundness indicator both improved. - FY2025Mixed financial indicatorsAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥942 million (¥1,398 million in the same period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year was 80.8% (79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities decreased from ¥1,398 million in the previous year to ¥942 million, while the equity ratio rose from 79.9% to 80.8%. - FY2025-H1Mixed financial indicatorsAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities for the current interim consolidated fiscal period was ¥522 million (¥765 million in the same interim period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current interim consolidated fiscal period was 80.6% (79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities decreased from ¥765 million in the same interim period of the previous year to ¥522 million, while the equity ratio rose from 79.9% at the end of the previous fiscal year to 80.6%. Operating cash flow and the financial soundness indicator moved in opposite directions. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,398 million (¥399 million in the same period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year was 79.9% (79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥399 million to ¥1,398 million, and the equity ratio also rose from 79.5% to 79.9%. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 80.0% (79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
The equity ratio rose from 79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.0%, indicating an improvement in the financial soundness indicator. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥765 million (¥303 million in the same period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 79.7% (79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥303 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥765 million, and the equity ratio also rose from 79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 79.7%. Operating cash flow and the financial soundness indicator are improving. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 80.2% (79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
The equity ratio rose from 79.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.2%, indicating an improvement in the financial soundness indicator. - FY2023Decline in financial indicatorsAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥399 million (¥726 million in the same period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year was 79.5% (79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities decreased from ¥726 million to ¥399 million, and the equity ratio also declined from 79.9% to 79.5%. - FY2023-Q3Update to financial indicatorsAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 78.5% (79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
The equity ratio declined from 79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 78.5%. The indicator of financial soundness has moved lower. - FY2023-Q2Update to financial indicatorsAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥303 million (¥355 million in the same period of the previous year). As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was 78.6% (79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year).」
Cash flow from operating activities decreased from ¥355 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥303 million, and the equity ratio also declined from 79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 78.6%. Indicators related to earnings stability, stronger operating cash flow and financial soundness have all moved lower. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.0%, compared with 79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 79.9% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.0%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥726 million, compared with ¥690 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥690 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥726 million. The equity ratio also rose from 79.7% at the end of the previous fiscal year to 79.9%. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 79.9%, compared with 79.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 79.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 79.9%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2022-Q2Update to financial indicatorsAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥355 million, compared with ¥300 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 79.4%, compared with 79.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥300 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥355 million, while the equity ratio declined from 79.7% at the end of the previous fiscal year to 79.4%. The indicators relating to stable earnings, stronger operating cash flow and a sound financial position showed mixed developments. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.3%, compared with 79.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 79.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.3%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2021-Q3Update to financial indicatorsAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.0%, compared with 81.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio declined from 81.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.0%. The financial soundness indicator moved lower in the current quarter. - FY2021-Q2Update to financial indicatorsAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥300 million, compared with ¥271 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 79.6%, compared with 81.7% at the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥271 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥300 million, while the equity ratio declined from 81.7% at the end of the previous fiscal year to 79.6%. The indicators relating to stable earnings, stronger operating cash flow and a sound financial position showed mixed developments. - FY2021-Q1Update to financial indicatorsAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.4%, compared with 81.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio declined from 81.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.4%. The indicator of financial soundness moved lower in the current quarter. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥590 million, compared with ¥537 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated fiscal year was 81.7%, compared with 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥537 million to ¥590 million, and the equity ratio rose from 80.2% to 81.7%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.5%, compared with 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.5%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.4%, compared with 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.4%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. Meanwhile, cash flow from operating activities decreased from ¥388 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥271 million. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.5%, compared with 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 80.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.5%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥537 million, compared with ¥573 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, the equity ratio for the current consolidated fiscal year was 80.2%, compared with 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 79.4% to 80.2%, indicating an improvement in the financial soundness indicator. Meanwhile, cash flow from operating activities decreased from ¥573 million in the previous year to ¥537 million, so progress toward the targets was mixed. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current accounting period was 80.7%, compared with 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.7%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥388 million, compared with ¥322 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 80.0%, compared with 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥322 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥388 million, and the equity ratio rose from 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 80.0%. The indicators relating to stable earnings, stronger operating cash flow and a sound financial position improved. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 79.5%, compared with 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 79.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 79.5%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 78.0%, compared with 75.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The equity ratio rose from 75.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 78.0%, indicating an improvement in the indicator of financial soundness. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥322 million, compared with ¥309 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, the equity ratio at the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated accounting period was 77.1%, compared with 75.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Cash flow from operating activities increased from ¥309 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥322 million, while the equity ratio rose from 75.7% at the end of the previous fiscal year to 77.1%. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「To secure stable business earnings and achieve sustainable corporate growth, the Group manages its operations with constant attention to gross profit margin, operating profit margin and ordinary profit margin. Strengthening the research and development structure and improving the production structure require upfront capital investment, and the Group therefore seeks to increase cash flow generated by operating activities. It also works to maintain sound financial indicators and will continue to maintain a sound financial position.」
The company identified management focused on profitability indicators, stronger cash flow from operating activities, and the maintenance of sound financial indicators and a sound financial position as its target management indicators.