Achieving a 10% Operating Profit Margin
First written in FY2022. 5 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 14 of 100 companies on the "Worse" side.
16 other companies' latest entry also says "Raised".
- 2026-08-13RaisedFinancial results briefing materials
「Second half: expected to progress in line with the initial plan; operating margin to exceed 10%」
Indicates a higher level for the second half, with an operating margin of “more than 10%,” compared with the previous 10% operating margin target. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended June was ¥3,515,609 thousand, up 6.7% year on year, operating profit was ¥274,141 thousand, up 211.9%, ordinary profit was ¥281,050 thousand, up 169.3%, and interim net profit was ¥175,568 thousand, up 151.9%, after recording ¥22,500 thousand in directors’ retirement allowances and other items as extraordinary losses.」
The operating margin was approximately 7.8% based on the reported figures, up from approximately 2.7% in the prior-year period but below the stated 10% target. - 2026-07-31AdvancedEarnings
「As a result, revenue for the interim accounting period was ¥3,515,609 thousand, up 6.7% year on year, operating profit was ¥274,141 thousand, up 211.9%, and ordinary profit was ¥281,050 thousand, up 169.3%. After recording ¥22,500 thousand in directors’ retirement benefits and other extraordinary losses, interim net income was ¥175,568 thousand, up 151.9% year on year.」
Operating profit increased substantially year on year, and the operating margin rose from approximately 2.7% in the previous interim period to approximately 7.8%. However, the disclosure does not indicate that the 10% target was reached. - FY2025Lower operating margin and continued targetAnnual report
「The operating margin was 4.8% in the fiscal year ending December 2025, down from 8.2% in the fiscal year ended December 2024 due mainly to recovery measures for delays in certain processes of an unprofitable project. As the impact has been normalized, we will continue targeting a 10% operating margin and working to increase corporate value continuously.」
The operating margin fell from 8.2% to 4.8%, below the 10% target. The target was maintained, and the company stated that the impact of the delay-recovery measures had been normalized. - 2026-02-26RaisedFinancial results briefing materials
「Revenue of ¥15 billion and an operating margin of 15% by 2030」
Indicated a higher operating margin target of 15% for 2030, compared with the previous 10% target. The canonical thread has not been changed. - FY2025-H1Sharp decline in first-half operating margin and failure to meet targetAnnual report
「Gross profit was ¥596,024 thousand, down 12.4% year on year, due to development costs, including personnel and outsourcing costs, exceeding the initial plan as a result of prioritizing the unprofitable project described above. Selling, general and administrative expenses were ¥508,117 thousand, up 7.4% year on year and in line with the initial plan, due mainly to higher taxes and public dues associated with the acquisition of an employee dormitory and higher recruitment costs associated with mid-career hiring. As a result, revenue for the six months ended June was ¥3,294,099 thousand, up 6.4% year on year, operating profit was ¥87,907 thousand, down 57.5%, ordinary profit was ¥104,346 thousand, down 51.3%, and interim net profit was ¥69,703 thousand, down 52.0%.」
The operating margin was approximately 2.7%, based on operating profit of ¥87,907 thousand and revenue of ¥3,294,099 thousand, well below approximately 6.7% in the prior-year period and the stated 10% target. Higher development costs associated with the priority response to an unprofitable project were cited. - FY2024Lower operating margin and continued targetAnnual report
「The operating margin was 8.2% in the fiscal year ended December 2024, down from 9.1% in the fiscal year ended December 2023 due to costs exceeding expectations in certain processes of long-term projects. We will strengthen monitoring and risk-management functions and continue targeting a 10% operating margin and working to increase corporate value continuously.」
The operating margin fell from 9.1% to 8.2%, while the 10% target was maintained and monitoring and risk-management functions were strengthened. - FY2024-H1Lower first-half operating margin and failure to meet targetAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended June was ¥3,095,904 thousand, up 19.5% year on year, operating profit was ¥206,913 thousand, down 13.6%, ordinary profit was ¥214,388 thousand, down 5.4%, and interim net profit was ¥145,312 thousand, down 5.4%.」
The operating margin was approximately 6.7%, down from approximately 9.2% in the prior-year period and below the stated 10% target. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended March was ¥1,584,021 thousand, up 18.8% year on year, operating profit was ¥158,657 thousand, down 4.6%, ordinary profit was ¥160,196 thousand, up 6.9%, and quarterly net profit was ¥109,145 thousand, up 6.8%.」
The operating margin was approximately 10.0%, based on operating profit of ¥158,657 thousand and revenue of ¥1,584,021 thousand, returning to the 10% target level for the first quarter. Full-year target achievement was not stated. - FY2023Full-year target not achievedAnnual report
「In the 42nd fiscal year, from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023, the operating margin was 9.1%, up from 7.1% in the 41st fiscal year from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022. We will continue working to achieve the target level.」
The operating margin increased from 7.1% to 9.1% but remained below the stated 10% target for the full year, which was maintained. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine months ended September was ¥3,996,048 thousand, up 19.6% year on year, operating profit was ¥395,056 thousand, up 103.4%, ordinary profit was ¥383,532 thousand, up 90.3%, and quarterly net profit was ¥258,709 thousand, up 114.8%.」
The operating margin for the nine months ended September was approximately 9.9%, up from approximately 9.2% for the six months ended June and close to the stated 10% target. Achievement of 10% was not stated. - FY2023-Q2First-half results below targetAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the six months ended June was ¥2,590,487 thousand, operating profit was ¥239,440 thousand, ordinary profit was ¥226,687 thousand and quarterly net profit was ¥153,567 thousand.」
The operating margin was approximately 9.2%, below the stated 10% target for the six months ended June. The company stated that there had been no material changes to its management policies or strategies and did not state that the target had been withdrawn. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the three months ended March was ¥1,333,186 thousand, operating profit was ¥166,301 thousand, ordinary profit was ¥149,794 thousand and quarterly net profit was ¥102,228 thousand.」
The first-quarter operating margin was approximately 12.5% based on the reported figures, above the prior fiscal year’s 7.1% and the stated 10% target. This was a first-quarter result and does not establish achievement of the full-year target. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「We target an operating margin of 10%, which represents the profitability of our core business, and will work to increase corporate value continuously.」
The operating margin was 7.1% for the fiscal year, up from 2.5% in the prior fiscal year but below the target.