Expansion of the building materials segment
First written in FY2016. 16 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
Otani Kogyo moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026.
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- FY2027-H1Lower Revenue; Higher ProfitAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, there were signs of recovery as large-scale redevelopment projects began in earnest. However, factors delaying construction, including higher construction costs and labor shortages, continued to cause extensions to construction periods and revisions to project schedules across the board, and conditions remained far from smooth. As a result, revenue was ¥1,301 million, down ¥119 million, or 8.4%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥88 million, up ¥4 million, or 5.8%.」
Although there were signs of recovery as large-scale redevelopment projects began in earnest, extensions to construction periods caused by higher construction costs and labor shortages continued. Revenue in the building materials segment declined 8.4%, while segment profit increased 5.8%. - FY2026Declines in revenue and profit continued in the building materials segmentAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥2,677 million, down ¥288 million, or 9.7%, from the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥146 million, down ¥48 million, or 24.9%.」
Following insufficient orders for large projects in FY2025, the building materials segment saw revenue decline 9.7% and segment profit decline 24.9% in FY2026. - FY2026-H1Lower sales and lower profitAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, there were signs of recovery as large-scale redevelopment projects began in earnest. However, factors delaying construction, including higher construction costs and labor shortages, continued to cause extensions to construction periods and revisions to project schedules across the board, and conditions remained far from smooth. As a result, revenue was ¥1,421 million, down ¥213 million, or 13.1%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥84 million, down ¥53 million, or 38.7%.」
Although there were signs of recovery as large-scale redevelopment projects began in earnest, extensions to construction periods and project schedule revisions caused by higher construction costs and labor shortages continued. Revenue in the building materials segment declined 13.1% and segment profit declined 38.7%. - FY2025Lower Revenue; Higher ProfitAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, demand for construction projects remained strong, but concerns including higher construction costs and labor shortages persisted. Although there were no orders for large projects from the second half onward, the Company continued to secure orders for small and medium-sized projects.」
The building materials segment continued to secure orders for small and medium-sized projects despite the absence of orders for large projects. Full-year revenue declined 10.3%, while segment profit increased 30.4%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, revenue and profit both increased, partly because ongoing projects and small and medium-sized projects performed well. As a result, revenue was ¥1,634 million, up ¥34 million, or 2.2%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥137 million, up ¥78 million, or 132.3%.」
Strong performance by ongoing projects and small and medium-sized projects drove a 2.2% increase in revenue and a 132.3% increase in segment profit in the building materials segment. After profit had been pressured by higher material costs in the previous fiscal year, the interim period saw further progress in higher revenue and profit. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥3,307 million, up ¥103 million, or 3.2%, from the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥149 million, up ¥34 million, or 29.9%.」
In addition to activity at large, small and medium-sized projects, demand related to seismic isolation supported the building materials segment, with full-year revenue increasing 3.2% and segment profit increasing 29.9%. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials business, activity at large projects increased, particularly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, while small and medium-sized projects continued to progress steadily, resulting in strong revenue. Although the impact of higher material costs persisted, profit increased slightly. As a result, revenue was ¥2,530 million, up ¥242 million, or 10.6%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥107 million, up ¥13 million, or 13.8%.」
Against a backdrop of increased activity at large, small and medium-sized projects, revenue in the building materials segment increased 10.6% year on year and segment profit increased 13.8%. Despite the continued impact of higher material costs, profit growth resumed after declining in the previous quarter. - FY2024-Q2Higher revenue and lower earningsAnnual report
「In the building materials business, activity at large projects increased, particularly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, while small and medium-sized projects continued to progress steadily, resulting in strong revenue. However, profit declined as the impact of higher material costs persisted. As a result, revenue was ¥1,600 million, up ¥143 million, or 9.9%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥59 million, down ¥12 million, or 17.9%.」
Increased activity at large, small and medium-sized projects drove a 9.9% year-on-year increase in revenue in the building materials segment, while segment profit declined 17.9% as the impact of higher material costs persisted. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, activity at large projects increased and small and medium-sized projects also began progressing steadily, resulting in strong revenue. However, profit did not increase significantly because the impact of higher material costs remained in part. Under these conditions, revenue was ¥840 million, up ¥190 million, or 29.3%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥33 million, broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Increased activity at large projects and continued activity at small and medium-sized projects drove a 29.3% year-on-year increase in revenue in the building materials segment. Segment profit remained broadly unchanged from the previous year as the impact of higher material costs persisted. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, activity at large projects increased and small and medium-sized projects continued to progress steadily, resulting in strong revenue. However, profit declined partly due to higher material costs. As a result, revenue was ¥3,203 million, up ¥875 million, or 37.6%, from the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥115 million, down ¥28 million, or 20.0%.」
Against a backdrop of increased activity at large, small and medium-sized projects, full-year revenue in the building materials segment increased 37.6%. Segment profit, however, declined 20.0% due to higher material costs, leaving both expanded revenue scale and profitability challenges in place. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials business, activity at large projects increased and small and medium-sized projects continued to progress steadily, resulting in strong revenue. However, profit declined due to the impact of higher material costs. As a result, revenue was ¥2,288 million, up ¥570 million, or 33.2%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥94 million, down ¥16 million, or 14.7%.」
Increased activity at large projects and continued activity at small and medium-sized projects drove a 33.2% year-on-year increase in revenue in the building materials segment. Segment profit, however, declined 14.7% due to higher material costs. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials business, activity at large projects increased and small and medium-sized projects continued to progress steadily, resulting in strong revenue. However, profit declined due to the impact of higher material costs. As a result, revenue was ¥1,456 million, up ¥385 million, or 36.1%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥71 million, down ¥6 million, or 8.4%.」
Increased activity at large projects and continued activity at small and medium-sized projects drove a 36.1% year-on-year increase in revenue in the building materials segment. Segment profit, however, declined 8.4% due to higher material costs. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, more large projects became operational, while small and medium-sized projects also began progressing steadily. Under these conditions, revenue was ¥650 million, up ¥217 million, or 50.1%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥34 million, up ¥9 million, or 40.1%.」
Against a backdrop of increased activity at large projects and the start-up of small and medium-sized projects, revenue in the building materials segment increased 50.1% year on year and segment profit increased 40.1%. After profit had been pressured by surging steel prices and other factors through the previous fiscal year, the segment achieved higher revenue and profit this quarter. - FY2022-Q3Higher revenue and lower earningsAnnual report
「Although the building materials industry was expected to emerge from the post-Olympics lull and enter a recovery trend, overall activity remained sluggish, with large projects delayed by surging steel prices and longer delivery times. As a result, revenue was ¥1,718 million, up ¥190 million, or 12.5%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥110 million, down ¥28 million, or 20.3%, year on year.」
Revenue in the building materials segment increased 12.5% year on year, while segment profit declined 20.3% due to delays to large projects caused by surging steel prices and longer delivery times. - FY2022-Q2Higher revenue, broadly flat profitAnnual report
「Although the building materials industry was expected to emerge from the post-Olympics lull and enter a recovery trend, overall activity remained sluggish, with large projects delayed by surging steel prices and longer delivery times. Accordingly, the Company pursued proactive sales activities in the second quarter. As a result, revenue was ¥1,070 million, up ¥99 million, or 10.3%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥78 million, broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Despite delays to large projects caused by surging steel prices and longer delivery times, the building materials segment increased revenue 10.3% year on year through proactive sales efforts, while segment profit remained broadly unchanged from the previous year. - FY2022-Q1Revenue and profit declined during the lull between Olympic eventsAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, the number of active projects was limited during the lull between the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Under these conditions, revenue was ¥433 million, down ¥52 million, or 10.7%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥24 million, down ¥20 million, or 45.8%.」
With few active projects during the lull between the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, revenue in the building materials segment declined 10.7% and segment profit declined 45.8%. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for construction is increasing, driven by the Osaka Expo scheduled for 2025 and the maintenance and repair of aging infrastructure. During the fiscal year, the number of projects was limited as the market was in a lull between the Olympic events, and construction was also suspended in some cases due to the impact of COVID-19. However, proactive sales efforts enabled revenue to be maintained close to the initial plan. As a result, revenue was ¥1,987 million, up ¥193 million, or 10.8%, from the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥157 million, up ¥36 million, or 30.3%.」
Despite construction suspensions and a limited number of projects, the building materials segment maintained revenue close to the initial plan through proactive sales efforts. Revenue increased 10.8% and segment profit increased 30.3%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, construction at some sites had been suspended due to the impact of COVID-19, but construction has now resumed under sufficient safety measures. As a result of proactive sales efforts, revenue was maintained close to the initial plan. As a result, revenue was ¥1,527 million, up ¥118 million, or 8.4%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥138 million, up ¥31 million, or 29.5%, year on year.」
In the building materials segment, the resumption of construction and proactive sales efforts kept revenue close to the initial plan. Revenue increased 8.4% year on year and segment profit increased 29.5%, representing further progress from the recovery in the previous quarter. - FY2021-Q2Slightly lower sales and flat profit in the building materials segmentAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, measures including suspending construction at some sites were taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but construction has now resumed. The anticipated decline in revenue was contained, as a result of proactive sales efforts, with revenue maintained close to the initial plan. As a result, revenue was ¥970 million, down ¥9 million, or 0.9%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥78 million, broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Construction resumed in the building materials segment, and proactive sales efforts kept revenue close to the initial plan. Revenue nevertheless declined 0.9% year on year, while segment profit was broadly unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1Lower sales and higher profit in the building materials segmentAnnual report
「Under these conditions, sales were ¥485 million, down ¥16 million, or 3.4%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥45 million, up ¥2 million, or 6.2%.」
Amid construction suspensions and project reviews related to the COVID-19 pandemic, building materials sales declined 3.4%, while segment profit increased 6.2%. - FY2020Lower sales and profit in the building materials segmentAnnual report
「Although construction demand was strong, driven by an increase in buildings related to the 2025 Osaka Expo, Shinkansen extensions and inbound demand, orders were restrained in fiscal 2019 as the company cooperated in limiting construction during the Olympic period. As a result, sales were ¥1,793 million, down ¥305 million, or 14.5%, from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥120 million, down ¥17 million, or 12.8%.」
Although construction demand was described as strong, orders were restrained as the company cooperated in limiting construction during the Olympic period, resulting in a 14.5% decline in building materials sales and a 12.8% decline in segment profit. - FY2020-Q3Lower Revenue; Higher ProfitAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, large-scale urban redevelopment projects in central Tokyo progressed steadily and business was strong, but the construction industry cooperated in limiting construction during the Olympic period, resulting in restrained orders. As a result, sales were ¥1,409 million, down ¥104 million, or 6.9%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥106 million, up ¥14 million, or 16.0%.」
While large-scale urban redevelopment projects in central Tokyo progressed steadily, orders were restrained due to limits on construction during the Olympic period, resulting in a 6.9% decline in building materials sales. Segment profit, however, increased 16.0%. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, large-scale urban redevelopment projects progressed steadily, resulting in increases in both sales and profit. Sales were ¥979 million, up ¥22 million, or 2.4%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥77 million, up ¥27 million, or 54.3%.」
Large-scale urban redevelopment projects progressed steadily, with building materials sales up 2.4% and segment profit up 54.3%. The expansion trend through the previous quarter continued in the second quarter. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, large-scale urban redevelopment projects progressed steadily, resulting in increases in both sales and profit. Sales were ¥502 million, up ¥41 million, or 8.9%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥42 million, up ¥19 million, or 80.0%.」
Against the backdrop of progress in large-scale urban redevelopment projects, building materials sales increased 8.9% and segment profit increased 80.0%. Expansion of the building materials segment continued from the previous fiscal year and advanced further in the first quarter. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, the number of orders increased, including for Olympic-related facilities and large-scale redevelopment projects, while concerns remained over the concentration of project starts, persistent delays in materials procurement and construction schedules, higher material costs, and labor shortages in construction and transportation. As a result, sales were ¥2,098 million, up ¥544 million, or 35.0%, from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit was ¥138 million, up ¥29 million, or 27.4%.」
Against the backdrop of an increase in orders, building materials sales rose 35.0% and segment profit rose 27.4%. The segment expanded further from the previous fiscal year's increases in sales and profit. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban redevelopment were beginning to gain momentum, and the number of orders was increasing. As a result, sales were ¥1,514 million, up ¥432 million, or 40.0%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥92 million, up ¥20 million, or 28.0%.」
Against the backdrop of an increase in orders, building materials sales rose 40.0% year on year and segment profit rose 28.0%. Further progress was evident following the previous quarter's increases in sales and profit. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban redevelopment were beginning to gain momentum, and the number of orders was increasing. However, the construction of large buildings was tending to be postponed due to delays in the supply of construction materials and other factors. As a result, sales were ¥957 million, up ¥267 million, or 38.9%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥50 million, up ¥3 million, or 6.4%.」
The number of orders in the building materials segment increased, and despite the tendency to postpone large building projects due to delays in the supply of construction materials, sales increased 38.9% and segment profit increased 6.4%. - FY2019-Q1Higher sales and lower profit in the building materials segmentAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban redevelopment were gaining momentum, resulting in higher sales. Sales were ¥461 million, up ¥135 million, or 41.6%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥23 million, down ¥5 million, or 18.2%.」
Building materials sales increased 41.6% as infrastructure development and urban redevelopment gained momentum, but segment profit declined 18.2%. - FY2018Higher order backlog, slight sales growth and lower profitAnnual report
「The order backlog in the building materials segment increased 315.8% year on year to ¥754.597 million. Meanwhile, sales increased ¥11 million, or 0.7%, from the previous fiscal year to ¥1,554 million, while segment profit declined ¥20 million, or 16.1%, to ¥108 million.」
The building materials segment's order backlog increased substantially, but full-year sales rose only slightly and segment profit declined. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban redevelopment ahead of the Tokyo Olympics were beginning to gain momentum, but labor shortages and increasingly stringent safety and labor management kept project activity sluggish. As a result, sales were ¥1,081 million, down ¥119 million, or 9.9%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥71 million, down ¥36 million, or 33.9%.」
Continued labor shortages, stricter safety and labor management, and sluggish project activity led to a 9.9% decline in building materials sales and a 33.9% decline in segment profit. - FY2018-Q2Lower sales and profit due to labor shortages and tighter managementAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban redevelopment ahead of the Tokyo Olympics were beginning to gain momentum, but the labor shortage, together with increasingly stringent safety and labor management, kept project activity sluggish. As a result, sales were ¥689 million, down ¥132 million, or 16.1%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥47 million, down ¥26 million, or 35.7%.」
In the building materials segment, project activity remained sluggish due to labor shortages and stricter safety and labor management, resulting in declines in both sales and segment profit. - FY2018-Q1Stagnant demand, lower sales and profitAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban redevelopment ahead of the Tokyo Olympics were beginning to gain momentum, but projects overall remained sluggish and business conditions were challenging. The company will focus on demand in the second half of the fiscal year. As a result, sales were ¥325 million, down ¥83 million, or 20.3%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥29 million, down ¥8 million, or 23.3%.」
Projects in the building materials segment remained sluggish, with sales down 20.3% year on year and segment profit down 23.3%. The company indicated a policy of focusing on demand in the second half of the fiscal year. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development and urban development in the Kanto region in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics were becoming active, but demand remained stalled due to construction delays and design reviews, and activity overall remained sluggish.」
Although sales in the building materials segment increased 4.4% year on year, demand remained stagnant due to construction delays and design reviews, and segment profit declined 12.4%. - FY2017-Q3Stagnant demand and lower profitAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and urban redevelopment were beginning to gain momentum, but demand remained stalled for various reasons, including delays to construction schedules and design changes, and activity overall remained sluggish. As a result, sales were ¥1,200 million, up ¥44 million, or 3.9%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥108 million, down ¥16 million, or 13.3%.」
Although sales in the building materials segment increased 3.9% year on year, demand remained stagnant due to construction delays and design changes, and segment profit declined 13.3%. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and urban redevelopment began to gain momentum, and projects gradually started moving during the second quarter, although activity overall remained sluggish. As a result, sales were ¥821 million, up ¥88 million, or 12.0%, year on year, while segment profit was ¥73 million, down ¥2 million, or 3.8%.」
Building materials projects gradually began to move forward, and sales increased 12.0% year on year, but overall activity remained sluggish and segment profit declined 3.8%. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the building materials segment, infrastructure development ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and urban redevelopment began to gain momentum, while construction of the company's related redevelopment projects and large logistics and commercial facilities progressed steadily. As a result, sales were ¥408 million, up ¥65 million, or 19.0%, year on year, and segment profit was ¥37 million, up ¥2 million, or 6.0%.」
Construction of redevelopment and large-scale facility projects progressed in the building materials segment, with first-quarter sales up 19.0% year on year and segment profit up 6.0%. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「This is a field with continued growth potential. We will strengthen our sales capabilities and build a structure that steadily converts opportunities into orders. We will also maintain thorough profitability management for each project.」
The company positions the building materials segment as a growth area and aims to expand it by strengthening sales capabilities and establishing an order-acquisition structure.