Results for this period
First quarter1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026ConsolidatedJapanese GAAPThe width of the band at each stage is based on revenue. The narrower it becomes toward the bottom, the smaller the proportion of revenue that remains as profit.
The shaded area represents net assets as a proportion of total assets. It is calculated from the two amounts reported by the company.
Against a backdrop of the continuing decline in domestic crude steel production, Japan reported lower revenue and income due to decreased demand for refractories. Meanwhile, North America and Europe reported higher revenue and income on increased demand for refractories, while demand for refractories remained firm in Asia.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Period Classification | First quarter |
| Accounting standards | Japanese GAAP |
| Consolidated / non-consolidated | Consolidated |
| Period Covered | 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026 |
| Net Sales | ¥7,945,832 thousand (YoY -3.2%) |
| Operating profit | ¥895,728 thousand (YoY -17.2%) |
| Ordinary income | ¥1,223,999 thousand (YoY -10.0%) |
| Profit attributable to owners of the parent | ¥790,343 thousand (YoY -2.1%) |
| Total assets | ¥72,493,377 thousand |
| Net assets | ¥57,512,580 thousand |
| Segment revenue | Japan ¥5,260,734 thousand (YoY -9.3%), North America ¥1,113,219 thousand (YoY +8.2%), Europe ¥1,269,232 thousand (YoY +17.3%), Asia ¥218,785 thousand (YoY +0.1%), Other ¥83,860 thousand (YoY +1.0%) |
| Segment profit | Japan ¥752,755 thousand (YoY -26.2%), North America ¥105,987 thousand (YoY +79.1%), Europe ¥117,684 thousand (YoY +58.3%), Asia ¥18,367 thousand (YoY -10.0%), Other ¥40,340 thousand (YoY -2.0%) |
| Regional sales | ¥5,260,734 thousand (YoY -9.3%), ¥1,113,219 thousand (YoY +8.2%), ¥1,269,232 thousand (YoY +17.3%), ¥218,785 thousand (YoY +0.1%), ¥83,860 thousand (YoY +1.0%) |
| Depreciation and amortization | ¥274,633 thousand |
| Breakdown of extraordinary income (loss) | Gain on sale of non-current assets ¥2,821 thousand, Gain on sale of investment securities ¥0 thousand, Gain on sale of golf club memberships －, Total extraordinary income ¥2,822 thousand, Loss on disposal of fixed assets ¥7,264 thousand, Loss on disposal and sale of non-current assets －, Total extraordinary loss ¥7,264 thousand |
| Disclosure regarding the going concern assumption | Not applicable. |
| Factors Behind Changes in Business Performance | Against a backdrop of the continuing decline in domestic crude steel production, Japan reported lower revenue and income due to decreased demand for refractories. Meanwhile, North America and Europe reported higher revenue and income on increased demand for refractories, while demand for refractories remained firm in Asia. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The continuing decline in domestic crude steel production led to lower demand for refractories in Japan, resulting in lower revenue and segment income in Japan. Meanwhile, North America and Europe reported higher revenue and income on increased demand for refractories, while demand for refractories remained firm in Asia. The company stated that it pursued management rationalization measures, including quality improvements, productivity improvements, initiatives involving advanced materials and environmental technologies, and cost reductions.