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Nippon Crucible (5355) · InitiativeRestatedLatest Results (2026-05-14): "Advanced"

Manufacturing cost reduction

First written in FY2017-Q1. 11 of 16 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-05-14.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2018-Q1 – FY20222016: 220162017: 420172018: 320182019: 320192020: 220202021: 020212022: 120222023: 020232024: 020242025: 020252026: 1
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Improved Profitability through High-Value-Added Product Sales and Greater Production EfficiencyA theme 67 companies write about · 1 as a headwind · 69 as a tailwind

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

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  1. 2026-05-14AdvancedResults

    「The Company will work to expand profits by further reducing costs through productivity improvements and cutting expenses.」

    The Company plans to further advance initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and improve productivity in the next fiscal year.
  2. FY2022RestatedAnnual report

    「Specifically, the company will work to develop and manufacture high-value-added products and provide services, while expanding efforts to acquire new customers, undertake construction projects and expand overseas, and focusing on reducing manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses.」

    The company continues to pursue measures to improve profit margins by reducing manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses and expanding high-value-added products and services.
  3. FY2020RestatedAnnual report

    「To improve profit margins, the company will work to develop, manufacture and sell high-value-added products and provide services that deliver high customer satisfaction, while focusing on reducing manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses, with particular emphasis on improving the operating profit margin.」

    The company has reconfirmed measures to improve profit margins through reductions in manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses as its operating policy for the next fiscal year.
  4. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2019 to March 2022, identifies “establishing a solid earnings base through productivity improvement” and “developing new products and strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields, including overseas markets” as medium-term priority issues. The company aims to establish a corporate structure with competitiveness, profitability and growth potential while responding flexibly to changes in the business environment.」

    The company continues to identify establishing a solid earnings base through improved productivity as a key priority under its new medium-term plan.
  5. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2019 to March 2022, identifies “establishing a solid earnings base through productivity improvement” and “developing new products and strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields, including overseas markets” as medium-term priority issues. The company aims to establish a corporate structure with competitiveness, profitability and growth potential while responding flexibly to changes in the business environment.」

    The company continues to identify establishing a solid earnings base through improved productivity as a key priority under its new medium-term plan.
  6. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group has identified establishing a solid earnings base through improved productivity and strengthening efforts to develop new products and enter new markets and fields, including overseas markets, as its key medium-term priorities. It aims to establish a corporate structure with strong competitiveness, profitability and growth potential while responding flexibly to changes in the business environment.」

    The new medium-term plan continues to position improved productivity as a means of establishing a solid earnings base.
  7. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2016 to March 2019, focuses on “building a solid earnings base and continuing stable dividends,” “strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields,” and “strengthening expansion into overseas markets.” The company will actively address specific management issues, including strengthening domestic sales, actively expanding into overseas markets, reducing costs through productivity improvements, and strengthening product competitiveness, with the aim of improving profit margins.」

    The company has reiterated measures to strengthen its earnings base, including cost reductions through improved productivity, as challenges under its medium-term plan.
  8. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2016 to March 2019, focuses on “building a solid earnings base and continuing stable dividends,” “strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields,” and “strengthening expansion into overseas markets.” The company will actively address specific management issues, including strengthening domestic sales, actively expanding into overseas markets, reducing costs through productivity improvements, and strengthening product competitiveness, with the aim of improving profit margins.」

    The company has reiterated measures to strengthen its earnings base, including cost reductions through improved productivity, as challenges under its medium-term plan.
  9. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2016 to March 2019, focuses on “building a solid earnings base and continuing stable dividends,” “strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields,” and “strengthening expansion into overseas markets.” The company will actively address specific management issues, including strengthening domestic sales, actively expanding into overseas markets, reducing costs through productivity improvements, and strengthening product competitiveness, with the aim of improving profit margins.」

    The company continues to pursue measures to strengthen its earnings base, including cost reductions through improved productivity, as specific challenges under its medium-term plan.
  10. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2016 to March 2019, focuses on “building a solid earnings base and continuing stable dividends,” “strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields,” and “strengthening expansion into overseas markets.” The company will actively address specific management issues, including strengthening domestic sales, actively expanding into overseas markets, reducing costs through productivity improvements, and strengthening product competitiveness, with the aim of improving profit margins.」

    The company has reiterated measures to strengthen its earnings base, including cost reductions through improved productivity.
  11. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2016 to March 2019, focuses on “building a solid earnings base and continuing stable dividends,” “strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields,” and “strengthening expansion into overseas markets.” The company will actively address specific management issues, including strengthening domestic sales, actively expanding into overseas markets, reducing costs through productivity improvements, and strengthening product competitiveness, with the aim of improving profit margins.」

    The company has reiterated measures to strengthen its earnings base, including cost reductions through improved productivity.
  12. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The new medium-term plan, covering April 2016 to March 2019, focuses on “building a solid earnings base and continuing stable dividends,” “strengthening initiatives in new markets and new fields,” and “strengthening expansion into overseas markets.” The company will actively address specific management issues, including strengthening domestic sales, actively expanding into overseas markets, reducing costs through productivity improvements, and strengthening product competitiveness, with the aim of improving profit margins.」

    The company has reiterated measures to strengthen its earnings base, including cost reductions through improved productivity.
  13. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「Net sales for the fiscal year were ¥7,823 million, down 1.8% year on year. However, cost reductions and expense cuts increased operating profit to ¥377 million (up 37.0% year on year), ordinary profit to ¥406 million (up 39.3%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥290 million (up 97.3%).」

    The company implemented manufacturing cost reductions and expense cuts throughout the year, increasing operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit despite lower sales.
  14. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Further reductions in manufacturing costs, including the substitution of lower-cost raw materials, enabled operating profit to increase to ¥243 million (up 43.2% year on year), ordinary profit to ¥267 million (up 50.3%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥199 million (up 63.3%).」

    The company continued to reduce manufacturing costs, including through the substitution of lower-cost raw materials, and the year-on-year increases in operating profit, ordinary profit and net profit widened from the previous quarter's cumulative results.
  15. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Further reductions in manufacturing costs, including the substitution of lower-cost raw materials, enabled operating profit to increase to ¥148 million (up 37.0% year on year), ordinary profit to ¥145 million (up 28.1%), and profit attributable to owners of the parent to ¥106 million (up 41.9%).」

    The company added the substitution of lower-cost raw materials as a specific measure for reducing manufacturing costs and reported increases in operating profit and other earnings.
  16. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「Further reductions in manufacturing costs, among other factors, enabled operating profit to increase 2.4% year on year to ¥59 million.」

    The company identifies continued reductions in manufacturing costs as a means of improving profitability.
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