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Lobtex (5969) · FactSlight revenue growth and continued profit decline, with the rate of decline improving

Lower revenue and profit in the Metal Products Business

First written in FY2017-Q1. 13 of 35 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseWorsenedFY2020-Q3 – FY2021-Q3OtherFY2024-Q2 – FY2025-H12016: 220162017: 320172018: 420182019: 420192020: 420202021: 320212022: 420222023: 320232024: 320242025: 220252026: 32026
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  1. FY2026Slight revenue growth and continued profit decline, with the rate of decline improvingAnnual report

    「Total revenue from the Metal Products Business increased slightly by 0.1% year on year to ¥5,467 million (¥5,461 million in the same period of the previous year), but segment profit fell 22.5% to ¥67 million (¥87 million in the same period of the previous year) due to a higher cost-of-sales ratio resulting from costs associated with the production and launch of new items and inventory valuation.」

    The Metal Products Business achieved slight revenue growth but continued to report lower profit. The rate of decline in profit narrowed from 61.3% for the previous full year to 22.5%.
  3. FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report

    「Total revenue from the Metal Products Business was nearly flat at ¥2,660 million, up 0.3% year on year (¥2,651 million in the same period of the previous year), but segment profit fell 85.1% to ¥11 million (¥75 million in the same period of the previous year) due to a higher cost-of-sales ratio resulting from costs associated with the production and launch of new items and inventory valuation.」

    The Metal Products Business achieved only slight revenue growth, while segment profit fell 85.1% year on year, marking a significant deterioration in profit from the lower revenue and lower profit reported in the previous interim period.
  4. FY2025WorsenedAnnual report

    「Total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥5,461 million, down 3.6% year on year (¥5,663 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 61.3% to ¥87 million (¥224 million in the same period of the previous year), reflecting the impact of lower revenue and a higher cost-of-sales ratio due to costs associated with the production and launch of new items and inventory valuation.」

    The Metal Products Business deteriorated from a 0.2% decline in revenue and a 34.7% decline in profit for the previous full year to declines of 3.6% and 61.3%, respectively, in the current fiscal year.
  5. FY2025-H1Lower revenue and lower profit continued, but the rates of decline improvedAnnual report

    「Total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥2,651 million, down 1.5% year on year (¥2,692 million in the same period of the previous year), while segment profit fell 9.7% to ¥75 million (¥83 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    The Metal Products Business continued to report lower revenue and profit, but the rates of decline improved from a 3.0% decline in revenue and a 52.1% decline in profit in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
  6. FY2024Lower revenue and lower profit continued, but the rates of decline in revenue and profit improvedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥5,663 million, down 0.2% year on year (¥5,672 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 34.7% to ¥224 million (¥344 million in the same period of the previous year) due to the significant impact of a deterioration in the cost ratio caused by higher prices for materials and other items and costs related to inventory valuation, together with lower revenue.」

    The Metal Products Business continued to report lower revenue and profit, but the rates of decline improved from a 1.0% decline in revenue and a 50.8% decline in profit in the cumulative third quarter of the previous fiscal year to declines of 0.2% and 34.7%, respectively, for the full year.
  7. FY2024-Q3Lower revenue and lower profit continued, but the rates of decline in revenue and profit improved slightlyAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥4,078 million, down 1.0% year on year (¥4,120 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 50.8% to ¥116 million (¥236 million in the same period of the previous year) due to the significant impact of a deterioration in the cost ratio caused by higher prices for materials and other items and costs related to inventory valuation, together with lower revenue.」

    The Metal Products Business continued to report lower revenue and profit, but the rates of decline narrowed slightly from a 3.0% decline in revenue and a 52.1% decline in profit in the cumulative previous quarter to declines of 1.0% and 50.8%, respectively.
  8. FY2024-Q2Lower revenue and lower profit continued, while operating profit remained positiveAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥2,692 million, down 3.0% year on year (¥2,775 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 52.1% to ¥83 million (¥175 million in the same period of the previous year) due to the significant impact of a deterioration in the cost ratio caused by higher prices for materials and other items and costs related to inventory valuation, together with lower revenue.」

    From lower revenue and higher profit in the same period of the previous year, the cumulative second quarter shifted to a 3.0% decline in revenue and a 52.1% decline in profit. Unlike the cumulative first quarter of the previous fiscal year, when the business swung from a profit to a segment loss, it maintained segment profit of ¥83.81 million.
  9. FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥1,271 million, down 6.2% year on year (¥1,356 million in the same period of the previous year). Due to a deterioration in the cost ratio caused by higher prices for materials and other items and costs related to inventory valuation, together with the significant impact of lower revenue, the business posted a segment loss of ¥4 million (segment profit of ¥107 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    In addition to lower revenue, higher material prices and costs related to inventory valuation caused the cost ratio to deteriorate, and the business swung from a profit in the same period of the previous year to a segment loss.
  10. FY2023-Q3Lower revenue and higher profit continued, but the profit growth rate slowedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥4,120 million, down 4.3% year on year (¥4,307 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit increased 37.2% to ¥236 million (¥172 million in the same period of the previous year) due to an improved cost-of-sales ratio and more efficient use of selling expenses.」

    The Metal Products Business continued to report lower revenue and higher profit, but the profit growth rate narrowed from 80.4% in the same period of the previous year to 37.2%.
  11. FY2023-Q2Continued lower revenue and higher profitAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥2,775 million, down 3.0% year on year (¥2,860 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit increased 80.4% to ¥175 million (¥97 million in the same period of the previous year) due to an improved cost-of-sales ratio and more efficient use of selling expenses.」

    Although revenue from the Metal Products Business continued to decline, segment profit increased 80.4% year on year due to an improved cost-of-sales ratio and more efficient use of selling expenses.
  12. FY2023-Q1Shifted from revenue and profit decline to revenue decline but profit growthAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥1,356 million, down 6.9% year on year (¥1,457 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit increased 91.2% to ¥107 million (¥56 million in the same period of the previous year) due to an improved cost-of-sales ratio and more efficient use of selling expenses.」

    Although revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 6.9% year on year, segment profit increased 91.2% due to an improved cost-of-sales ratio and more efficient use of selling expenses.
  13. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥5,817 million, up 15.4% year on year (¥5,043 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit increased 106.0% to ¥249 million.」

    Revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 15.4%, and segment profit increased 106.0%, representing a significant recovery from a segment loss in the previous fiscal year.
  14. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥4,307 million, up 23.1% year on year (¥3,498 million in the same period of the previous year). Due to higher revenue, the business recovered from the loss recorded in the same period of the previous year, posting segment profit of ¥172 million (segment loss of ¥16 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    The Metal Products Business recovered from lower revenue and a segment loss in the same period of the previous year to revenue growth of 23.1% and segment profit of ¥172.16 million.
  15. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥2,860 million, up 24.9% year on year (¥2,290 million in the same period of the previous year). Due to higher revenue, the business recovered from the loss recorded in the same period of the previous year, posting segment profit of ¥97 million (segment loss of ¥17 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    Revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 24.9%, and the business recovered from a segment loss in the same period of the previous year to profit of ¥97.07 million.
  16. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥1,457 million (¥1,101 million in the same period of the previous year). Due to higher revenue, the business recovered from the loss recorded in the same period of the previous year, posting segment profit of ¥56 million (segment loss of ¥32 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    The Metal Products Business recovered from lower revenue and a segment loss in the same period of the previous year to higher revenue of ¥1,457.35 million and segment profit of ¥56.43 million.
  17. FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥3,498 million, down 10.7% year on year (¥3,916 million in the same period of the previous year). Although expenses were reduced in response to the decline in revenue, the impact of lower revenue and business suspensions was significant, resulting in a segment loss of ¥16 million (segment profit of ¥73 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    Revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 10.7% year on year, and the business swung from a segment profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥16.92 million segment loss.
  18. FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥2,290 million, down 18.0% year on year (¥2,794 million in the same period of the previous year). Although expenses were reduced in response to the decline in revenue, the impact of lower revenue was significant, resulting in a segment loss of ¥17 million (segment profit of ¥100 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    The decline in revenue widened, and the Metal Products Business swung from a segment profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥17.22 million segment loss.
  19. FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥1,101 million, down 13.4% year on year (¥1,272 million in the same period of the previous year). Although expenses were reduced in response to the decline in revenue, the impact of lower revenue was significant, resulting in a segment loss of ¥32 million (segment profit of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year).」

    The Metal Products Business deteriorated from lower revenue and profit in the same period of the previous year to a 13.4% decline in revenue and a ¥32.95 million segment loss.
  20. FY2020WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥5,443 million, down 7.3% year on year (¥5,874 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 61.0% to ¥137 million (¥353 million in the same period of the previous year) due to lower revenue and higher personnel expenses.」

    The Metal Products Business reported lower revenue for the full year, while the decline in segment profit widened from 25.1% in the previous fiscal year to 61.0%.
  21. FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥3,916 million, down 5.5% year on year (¥4,144 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 60.1% year on year to ¥73 million (¥183 million in the same period of the previous year), due to lower revenue and higher personnel expenses.」

    The Metal Products Business continued to report lower revenue and profit, with revenue down 5.5% and segment profit down 60.1%.
  22. FY2020-Q2Lower sales and lower profit continue, with narrower rates of declineAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business was ¥2,794 million, down 3.7% year on year (¥2,902 million in the same period of the previous year). Segment profit fell 44.6% year on year to ¥100 million (¥181 million in the same period of the previous year), due to lower revenue and higher personnel expenses.」

    The Metal Products Business continued to report lower revenue and profit year on year. Compared with the 8.4% decline in revenue and 90.7% decline in profit in the cumulative previous quarter, revenue declined 3.7% and profit declined 44.6% in the cumulative second quarter.
  23. FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 8.4% year on year to ¥1,272 million (¥1,389 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, segment profit declined 90.7% to ¥7 million (¥78 million) due to lower revenue and higher personnel expenses.」

    The Metal Products Business deteriorated from higher revenue but lower profit in the same period of the previous year to an 8.4% decline in revenue and a 90.7% decline in segment profit.
  24. FY2019WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 1.2% year on year to ¥5,874 million (¥5,943 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 25.1% to ¥353 million (¥472 million) due to advertising and new equipment-related expenses and higher personnel expenses.」

    For the full fiscal year, the Metal Products Business posted lower revenue, and the decline in operating profit reached 25.1%.
  25. FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 3.0% year on year to ¥4,144 million (¥4,272 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 44.0% to ¥183 million (¥328 million) due to advertising and new equipment-related expenses and higher personnel expenses.」

    From a 0.7% decline in cumulative revenue and a 21.1% decline in operating profit through the second quarter, cumulative revenue through the third quarter declined 3.0% and operating profit declined 44.0%, deepening the decline in revenue and profit.
  26. FY2019-Q2Shift from revenue growth and earnings decline to declines in bothAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 0.7% year on year to ¥2,902 million (¥2,922 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 21.1% to ¥181 million (¥230 million) due to new equipment-related expenses and higher personnel expenses.」

    From higher revenue and lower profit in the previous quarter, cumulative revenue through the second quarter changed to lower revenue and profit, with revenue down 0.7% and operating profit down 21.1%.
  27. FY2019-Q1Changed to revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 3.0% year on year to ¥1,389 million (¥1,348 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 19.1% to ¥78 million (¥96 million) due to new equipment-related expenses and higher personnel expenses.」

    The Metal Products Business changed from higher revenue and profit in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year to higher revenue but lower profit, with revenue up 3.0% and operating profit down 19.1%.
  28. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 7.3% year on year to ¥5,943 million (¥5,539 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, segment profit increased 15.5% to ¥472 million (¥409 million), due to the impact of higher revenue and a trend toward improved inventory valuation.」

    For the full fiscal year, the Metal Products Business posted revenue growth of 7.3% and segment profit growth of 15.5%.
  29. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 10.2% year on year to ¥4,272 million (¥3,878 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit increased 44.6% to ¥328 million (¥226 million), due to the impact of higher revenue and a trend toward improved inventory valuation.」

    The Metal Products Business advanced further from the higher revenue and profit on a cumulative basis through the second quarter, with revenue up 10.2% and operating profit up 44.6%.
  30. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 9.6% year on year to ¥2,922 million (¥2,667 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit increased 32.6% to ¥230 million (¥173 million), due to the impact of higher revenue and a trend toward improved inventory valuation.」

    Following the recovery to higher revenue and profit in the first quarter, the Metal Products Business also posted higher revenue and profit on a cumulative basis through the second quarter.
  31. FY2018-Q1Shift from lower revenue and profit to higher revenue and profitAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business increased 14.8% year on year to ¥1,348 million (¥1,174 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit increased 82.8% to ¥96 million (¥52 million), due to the impact of higher revenue and a trend toward improved inventory valuation.」

    The Metal Products Business turned from lower revenue and profit in the same period of the previous year to higher revenue and profit, with revenue up 14.8% and operating profit up 82.8%.
  32. FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 4.9% year on year to ¥3,878 million (¥4,070 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 25.6% to ¥226 million (¥304 million), due to the impact of lower revenue, higher personnel expenses and inventory valuation losses.」

    In the Metal Products Business, cumulative revenue declined 4.9% and operating profit declined 25.6%, deepening the decline in revenue and profit from the previous cumulative quarter.
  33. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 1.7% year on year to ¥2,667 million (¥2,714 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 13.8% to ¥173 million (¥201 million), due to the impact of lower revenue, higher personnel expenses and inventory valuation losses.」

    In the Metal Products Business, cumulative revenue declined 1.7% and operating profit declined 13.8%, affected by higher personnel expenses and inventory valuation losses in addition to lower revenue.
  34. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「As a result, total revenue from the Metal Products Business declined 3.2% year on year to ¥1,174 million (¥1,213 million in the same period of the previous year). In terms of profit, operating profit declined 22.9% to ¥52 million (¥68 million), due to the impact of lower revenue and the absence of the improvement in the performance of retirement benefit trust assets recorded in the same period of the previous year.」

    Revenue and operating profit in the core Metal Products Business declined year on year.
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