Further improvement in operating profit margin, EPS, ROA and ROE
First written in FY2017. 2 of 26 entries say "Raised", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 8 of 30 companies on the "Worse" side.
9 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Annual EPS increased, but ROE was unchangedAnnual report
「Return on equity (%) 6.2 6.5 7.4 6.4 6.4 Net income per share (yen) 206.68 238.87 307.52 289.39 314.31」
Full-year EPS rose from ¥289.39 in the previous fiscal year to ¥314.31, while ROE remained unchanged at 6.4%, leaving a gap against the target of ROE of at least 10%. - 2026-05-15Cited as achievedRevisions to earnings forecasts
「Actual (B) 333,413 15,623 18,480 13,455 314.31 (For reference) Previous fiscal year actual 339,233 16,380 17,529 12,440 289.39」
EPS for the fiscal year ended March 2026 was disclosed as an actual result of ¥314.31, exceeding the previous fiscal year’s actual result of ¥289.39. - FY2026-H1Interim EPS declined year on yearAnnual report
「Interim net income per share ¥90.50 Interim net income per share ¥84.14」
Interim net income per share declined from ¥90.50 in the same period of the previous year to ¥84.14. No changes to the target of ROE of at least 10% or other targets were stated. - FY2025ROE and full-year EPS fell below the previous year's resultsAnnual report
「Return on equity (%) 5.1 6.2 6.5 7.4 6.4 Net income per share (yen) 152.15 206.68 238.87 307.52 289.39」
Full-year ROE declined from 7.4% in the previous fiscal year to 6.4%, while full-year EPS declined from ¥307.52 to ¥289.39. The target of ROE of at least 10% and other targets were maintained. - FY2025-H1Interim EPS declined year on yearAnnual report
「Interim net income per share ¥138.18 Interim net income per share ¥90.50」
Interim net income per share declined from ¥138.18 in the same period of the previous year to ¥90.50. The change was in line with the decline in earnings caused by lower production in China, foreign exchange losses and higher personnel costs, among other factors. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「To maintain and improve a sound financial position, we will maintain an equity ratio of at least 50%. At the same time, in terms of capital efficiency, we aim for a return on equity (ROE) of at least 10%. Stable earnings growth is required to achieve this. To expand sales and earnings, we aim to improve our sales growth rate and operating margin. As targets, we aim for sales of ¥400 billion, operating income of ¥28 billion and an operating margin of 7.0% in fiscal 2030.」
The indicator framework of ROE of at least 10% and an equity ratio of at least 50% was maintained, while growth and profitability targets of sales of ¥400 billion, operating income of ¥28 billion and an operating margin of 7.0% in fiscal 2030 were explicitly stated. - FY2024-Q3Cumulative EPS increased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share 195.51 yen Quarterly net income per share 225.53 yen」
Diluted quarterly net income per share for the third-quarter cumulative period rose from ¥195.51 in the same period of the previous year to ¥225.53. - FY2024-Q2Cumulative EPS declined year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥161.46 Quarterly net income per share ¥138.18」
Diluted quarterly net income per share for the second-quarter cumulative period declined from ¥161.46 in the same period of the previous year to ¥138.18. Although the decline in profitability indicators was indicated, no changes to the ROE target or other targets were stated. - FY2024-Q1Quarterly EPS decreased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥66.51 Quarterly net income per share ¥63.83」
Quarterly net income per share for the first quarter was ¥63.83, down from ¥66.51 in the same period of the previous year. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「To maintain and improve a sound financial position, we will maintain an equity ratio of at least 50%. At the same time, in terms of capital efficiency, we aim for a return on equity (ROE) of at least 10%. Stable earnings growth is required to achieve this.」
The ROE target was raised from at least 8% to at least 10%, and the indicator framework was expanded to include improvements in the sales growth rate, operating margin, ROA and ROIC. - FY2023-Q3Cumulative EPS increased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share 125.85 yen Quarterly net income per share 195.51 yen」
Diluted quarterly net income per share for the third-quarter cumulative period rose from ¥125.85 in the same period of the previous year to ¥195.51. - FY2023-Q2Cumulative EPS increased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥74.59 Quarterly net income per share ¥161.46」
Diluted quarterly net income per share for the second-quarter cumulative period rose from ¥74.59 in the same period of the previous year to ¥161.46. - FY2023-Q1Quarterly EPS increased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly (current-period) net income per share (yen) 32.25 66.51 206.68」
Quarterly net income per share increased from ¥32.25 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥66.51. - FY2022Annual EPS increased but remained below the ROE targetAnnual report
「Net income per share for the fiscal year (yen) 152.15 206.68」
Annual EPS increased from ¥152.15 in the previous fiscal year to ¥206.68. However, return on equity was 6.2%, below the stated target of ROE of at least 8%. - FY2022-Q3Cumulative EPS increased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥79.48 Quarterly net income per share ¥125.85」
Quarterly net income per share for the nine-month period ended the third quarter increased from ¥79.48 in the same period of the previous fiscal year to ¥125.85. - FY2022-Q2Cumulative EPS improved year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥4.39 Quarterly net income per share ¥74.59」
Quarterly net income per share for the six-month period ended the second quarter improved from ¥4.39 in the same period of the previous fiscal year to ¥74.59. The profitability metric recovered, but no new disclosure addressed achievement of the target of ROE of at least 8%. - FY2022-Q1Quarterly EPS turned from a loss to positive territoryAnnual report
「Quarterly net loss per share (△) △¥38.71 Quarterly net income per share ¥32.25」
Quarterly net income per share turned from a loss of ¥38.71 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year to income of ¥32.25. - FY2021-Q3Cumulative EPS declined year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥116.60 Quarterly net income per share ¥79.48」
Quarterly net income per share for the nine-month period ended the third quarter decreased from ¥116.60 in the same period of the previous fiscal year to ¥79.48. - FY2021-Q2Quarterly EPS returned to positive territory from a loss but fell sharply year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥75.40 Quarterly net income per share ¥4.39」
Quarterly net income per share for the six-month period ended the second quarter decreased sharply from ¥75.40 in the same period of the previous fiscal year to ¥4.39. It returned to positive territory from the loss recorded in the previous quarter, but profitability remained low. - FY2021-Q1Quarterly EPS turned into a lossAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥46.76 Quarterly net loss per share (△) △¥38.71」
Quarterly earnings per share turned from income of ¥46.76 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year to a loss of ¥38.71, quantifying the deterioration in profitability. - FY2020Specific ROE and equity ratio targets disclosedAnnual report
「We will maintain an equity ratio of at least 50% and, in terms of capital efficiency, target return on equity (ROE) of at least 8%.」
In addition to the previous emphasis on operating margin, EPS, ROA and ROE, specific management targets of an equity ratio of at least 50% and ROE of at least 8% were disclosed. Actual results were an equity ratio of 51.8% and ROE of 4.7%. - FY2020-Q3Cumulative EPS declined year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥185.75 Quarterly net income per share ¥116.60」
Quarterly net income per share decreased from ¥185.75 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥116.60, marking a continued year-on-year decline in EPS, a profitability metric. - FY2020-Q2Quarterly EPS decreased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥97.21 Quarterly net income per share ¥75.40」
Quarterly net income per share decreased from ¥97.21 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥75.40. The change was in the same direction as the declines in quarterly net income and operating profit. - FY2020-Q1Quarterly EPS decreased year on yearAnnual report
「Quarterly net income per share ¥56.73 Quarterly net income per share ¥46.76」
Quarterly net income per share decreased from ¥56.73 in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year to ¥46.76. The change was in the same direction as the declines in operating profit and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to developing and producing high-quality parts, our Group will place greater emphasis on capital and asset efficiency, alongside the operating profit-to-sales ratio and earnings per share (EPS), which we have traditionally prioritized, and will seek further improvements in return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE).」
The policy itself has been maintained, but consolidated ROE rose from 9.2% in the previous fiscal year to 10.2%, indicating a measurable improvement in the capital efficiency metric emphasized by the company. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「In addition to developing and producing high-quality parts, our Group will place greater emphasis on capital and asset efficiency, alongside the operating profit-to-sales ratio and earnings per share (EPS), which we have traditionally prioritized, and will seek further improvements in return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE).」
In addition to the operating margin and EPS, ROA and ROE were identified as key measures of capital and asset efficiency, with a policy of seeking further improvement confirmed for the first time.