Securing Stable Earnings and Improving the Equity Ratio and ROE
First written in FY2017. 13 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-09-10.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- 2026-09-10OtherEarnings
「First quarter of the fiscal year ending April 2027 Equity ratio 86.3%」
The equity ratio edged down from 86.4% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 86.3%, while remaining above 80%. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 86.4%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 5.2%, up 0.7 percentage points. We will continue working to maintain an equity ratio of 80% or higher and improve return on equity (ROE).」
The equity ratio was 86.4% and ROE was 5.2%, both up from the previous fiscal year. The equity ratio remained at 80% or higher, while ROE remained below the target of 8.0% or higher. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 86.5 87.4 86.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period was 87.4%, above 86.5% in the same period last year and 86.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of an equity ratio of 80% or higher, indicating numerical progress. - FY2025ROE fell below the target, while the equity ratio remained above the benchmark but declined from the previous fiscal yearAnnual report
「The Group places emphasis on revenue and operating profit in order to build a management structure capable of generating stable profits even amid rapidly changing social conditions. It has also set an equity ratio of 80% or higher and return on equity (ROE) of 8.0% or higher as indicators of stability and efficiency. The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 86.3%, down 0.5 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 4.5%, down 5.1 percentage points.」
The equity ratio remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher but declined from 86.8% in the previous fiscal year to 86.3%. ROE was 4.5%, below the target of 8.0% or higher. - FY2025-H1Equity ratio remained above the 80% benchmark but declined from the end of the previous fiscal yearAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 85.7 86.5 86.8」
The equity ratio at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period was 86.5%, above 85.7% in the same period last year but below 86.8% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It remained above the previous benchmark of 80% or higher. - FY2024AchievedAnnual report
「The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 86.8%, up 2.5 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 9.6%, up 1.7 percentage points. We will continue working to maintain an equity ratio of 80% or higher and improve return on equity (ROE).」
The equity ratio was 86.8% and ROE was 9.6%, exceeding both previous benchmarks of an equity ratio of 80% or higher and ROE of 8.0% or higher. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 86.3 88.0 84.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter was 88.0%, above 86.3% in the same period last year and 84.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of an equity ratio of 80% or higher, indicating numerical progress. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 82.2 85.7 84.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the second quarter was 85.7%, above 82.2% in the same period last year and 84.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of an equity ratio of 80% or higher, indicating numerical progress. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 84.2 84.8 84.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the first quarter was 84.8%, above 84.2% in the same period last year and 84.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of 80% or higher, indicating numerical progress in the equity ratio. - FY2023Equity ratio rose, but the ROE target was missedAnnual report
「The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 84.3%, up 2.8 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 7.9%, down 0.6 percentage points. The equity ratio exceeded the target of 80%, while return on equity (ROE) fell below the target of 8.0%. We will continue working to strengthen earning power through improvement initiatives, higher production efficiency through technological development, and improved operational efficiency.」
The equity ratio rose to 84.3%, remaining above the target of 80% or higher. ROE, however, declined to 7.9%, below the target of 8.0%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 83.7 86.3 81.5」
The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter was 86.3%, above 83.7% in the same period last year and 81.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of an equity ratio of 80% or higher, indicating numerical progress. - FY2023-Q2Equity ratio declined from the previous quarter but remained above the 80% benchmarkAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 82.3 82.2 81.5」
The equity ratio at the end of the second quarter was 82.2%, above 81.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, but below 82.3% in the same period last year and 84.2% at the end of the previous quarter. It remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 83.6 84.2 81.5」
The equity ratio at the end of the first quarter was 84.2%, above 83.6% in the same period last year and 81.5% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of an equity ratio of 80% or higher, indicating numerical progress. - FY2022AchievedAnnual report
「The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 81.5%, down 3.2 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 8.5%, up 3.7 percentage points. We will continue working to maintain an equity ratio of 80% or higher and return on equity (ROE) of 8.0% or higher.」
The equity ratio was 81.5% and ROE was 8.5%, exceeding both established benchmarks of an equity ratio of 80% or higher and ROE of 8.0% or higher for the fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3Equity ratio remained above the 80% benchmark despite being below the end of the previous fiscal year and the same period last yearAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 86.7 83.7 84.7」
The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter was 83.7%, below 86.7% in the same period last year and 84.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. However, it remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher set in FY2019. - FY2022-Q2Equity ratio declined from the same period last year and the end of the previous fiscal year but remained above the benchmarkAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 87.1 82.3 84.7」
The equity ratio at the end of the second quarter was 82.3%, below 87.1% in the same period last year and 84.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. However, it remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher set in FY2019. - FY2022-Q1Equity ratio declined from the same period last year and the end of the previous fiscal year but remained above the benchmarkAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 87.3 83.6 84.7」
The equity ratio at the end of the first quarter was 83.6%, below 87.3% in the same period last year and 84.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. However, it remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher set in FY2019. - FY2021Equity ratio remained above the benchmark, while the ROE target was missedAnnual report
「The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 84.7%, down 1.9 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 4.8%, up 1.2 percentage points, below the fiscal-year target of 8.0%.」
The equity ratio remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher, although it declined from 86.6% in the previous fiscal year. ROE improved from 3.6% to 4.8%, but remained below the annual target of 8.0%. - FY2021-Q3Equity ratio declined from the previous quarter but rose from the end of the previous fiscal yearAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 86.5 86.7 86.6」
The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter was 86.7%, down from 87.1% at the end of the previous quarter. It was above 86.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year and remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher set in FY2019. - FY2021-Q2Equity ratio declined from the previous quarter but remained above the benchmarkAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 84.1 87.1 86.6」
The equity ratio at the end of the second quarter was 87.1%, above 86.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, but down from 87.3% at the end of the previous quarter. It remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 82.9 87.3 86.6」
The equity ratio at the end of the first quarter was 87.3%, above 82.9% in the same period last year and 86.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was above the benchmark of 80% or higher, indicating continued numerical improvement in the equity ratio. - FY2020Equity ratio remained above the benchmark, while the ROE target was missedAnnual report
「The Group places emphasis on revenue and operating profit in order to build a management structure capable of generating stable profits even amid rapidly changing social conditions. It has also set an equity ratio of 80% or higher and return on equity (ROE) of 8.0% or higher as indicators of stability and efficiency. The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 86.6%, up 2.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal year, while return on equity (ROE) was 3.6%, down 5.0 percentage points, below the fiscal-year target of 8.0%.」
The equity ratio reached 86.6%, above the benchmark of 80% or higher, while ROE declined to 3.6%, below the annual target of 8.0%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 86.0 86.5 84.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter was 86.5%, above 86.0% in the same period last year and 84.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. This indicates numerical progress toward the goal of improving the equity ratio. - FY2020-Q2Rose from the end of the first quarter but remained below the end of the previous fiscal yearAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 84.1 84.1 84.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the second quarter was 84.1%, below 84.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, but up from 82.9% in FY2020-Q1. It remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher specified in FY2019. - FY2020-Q1Equity ratio declined from the same period last year and the end of the previous fiscal yearAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 84.1 82.9 84.3」
The equity ratio at the end of the first quarter was 82.9%, below 84.1% in the same period last year and 84.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. However, it remained above the benchmark of 80% or higher set in FY2019. - FY2019Equity ratio of at least 80% and ROE of at least 8.0% specified; equity ratio increased while ROE declinedAnnual report
「As indicators of stability and efficiency, we set an equity ratio of at least 80% and return on equity (ROE) of at least 8.0%. The equity ratio for the consolidated fiscal year was 84.3%, an increase of 2.7 percentage points year on year, while ROE was 8.6%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points year on year.」
Objective benchmarks were specified for stable earnings, the equity ratio and ROE. The equity ratio remained at least 80% and increased from the previous fiscal year, while ROE remained above the 8.0% threshold but declined from the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 83.8 86.0 81.6」
The equity ratio was 86.0% at the end of the third quarter, above 83.8% in the year-earlier quarter and 81.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The figures indicate progress toward the target of improving the equity ratio. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 83.6 84.1 81.6」
The equity ratio was 84.1% at the end of the second quarter, above 81.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. It was at the same level as at the end of the previous quarter, reaffirming the improvement in the equity ratio. ROE was not mentioned for the quarter. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 85.5 84.1 81.6」
The equity ratio was 84.1% at the end of the first quarter, up from 81.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year covered by this filing. It was nevertheless below 85.5% in the year-earlier quarter. - FY2018ROE increased while the equity ratio declinedAnnual report
「The Group aims to become a company capable of responding to the rapid changes in the global economy in recent years. It will advance its medium-term management plan, secure stable earnings and strengthen its financial position by increasing its equity ratio and return on equity (ROE). The equity ratio was 80.7%. Return on equity (%) 3.9 △9.3 1.8 5.8 9.1」
Improving the equity ratio and ROE is stated as a target. The equity ratio for FY2018 was 80.7%, below 83.7% in the previous fiscal year, while ROE was 9.1%, up from 5.8%. - FY2018-Q3Equity ratio rose from the previous quarter but remained below the previous fiscal year-end levelAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 86.6 83.3 83.7」
The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter was 83.3%, up from 82.9% at the end of the previous quarter but below 83.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2018-Q2Equity ratio declined from the year-earlier quarter and the previous quarterAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 85.7 82.9 83.7」
The equity ratio at the end of the second quarter was 82.9%, below 85.7% in the year-earlier quarter and 83.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. With securing stable earnings and improving the equity ratio and ROE stated as targets, no improvement in the equity ratio was observed for the quarter. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Equity ratio (%) 85.0 83.7」
The equity ratio rose from 83.7% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 85.0% at the end of the first quarter. Although improving the equity ratio is stated as a target, ROE is not mentioned in the quarterly report. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group aims to become a company capable of responding to the rapid changes in the global economy in recent years. It will advance its medium-term management plan, secure stable earnings and strengthen its financial position by increasing its equity ratio and return on equity (ROE).」
The goal of securing stable earnings through the medium-term management plan and strengthening the financial position by improving the equity ratio and ROE is stated for the first time.