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Setting the EBITDA growth rate for existing businesses each period

First written in FY2016. 39 of 43 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.

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Assessing operating performance using EBITDAA theme 28 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 26 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 1 of 12 companies on the "Worse" side.

8 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「For the fiscal year, the EBITDA+S margin was 21.5%, and EBITDA+S increased 17.0% to ¥794.3 billion.」

    The regularly managed earnings metric, EBITDA+S, was ¥794.3 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with a margin of 21.5%, representing an increase and improvement from the previous fiscal year.
  4. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The EBITDA+S margin for the interim period was 22.0%, while EBITDA+S increased 7.4% year on year.」

    For EBITDA+S, which corresponds to the previous adjusted EBITDA metric, the company disclosed a 7.4% year-on-year increase and a 22.0% margin for the interim period.
  5. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 19.1%, improving from 17.5% in the previous consolidated fiscal year, as costs were controlled mainly through marketing expenses, including sales commissions and sales promotion expenses, while investment for future growth continued across the businesses. Adjusted EBITDA was ¥678.8 billion, up 13.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥678.8 billion, with a margin of 19.1%, improving from 17.5% the previous year. The company is combining continued investment with cost controls focused mainly on marketing expenses.
  6. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin for the interim period was 20.4%, and adjusted EBITDA for the interim period increased 11.9%.」

    For the earnings metric managed each period, adjusted EBITDA for the interim period increased 11.9% year on year, and margin was 20.4%.
  7. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 17.5%, compared with 15.9% in the previous consolidated fiscal year, as costs were controlled mainly through personnel and advertising expenses while investment for future growth continued across the businesses. Adjusted EBITDA was ¥598.3 billion, up 9.8% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥598.3 billion, with a margin of 17.5%, improving from the same period of the previous year alongside cost controls.
  8. FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue for the nine months ended Q3 decreased 1.1%. Excluding the ¥78.7 billion positive impact of foreign exchange, revenue decreased 4.1%. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.9%, adjusted EBITDA increased 11.6%, and adjusted EPS increased 22.8% to ¥196.57.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥486.4 billion for the nine months ended Q3, up 11.6% year on year, with a margin of 18.9%.
  9. FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue for the six months ended Q2 decreased 0.9%. Excluding the ¥52.4 billion positive impact of foreign exchange, revenue decreased 4.0%. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.2%, adjusted EBITDA increased 10.3%, and adjusted EPS increased 18.1% to ¥128.41.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥328.1 billion for the six months ended Q2, up 10.3% year on year, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.2%. The earnings metric increased, and the margin also rose from 17.3% in the same period of the previous year.
  10. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin in the first quarter was 19.5%, adjusted EBITDA increased 8.9%, and adjusted EPS increased 17.7% to ¥63.63.」

    Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.9% year on year, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.5%.
  11. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 15.9%, compared with 17.8% in the previous consolidated fiscal year, as investments were made in the HR Technology and Matching & Solutions businesses to implement their long-term strategies. Adjusted EBITDA was ¥545.0 billion, up 6.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥545.0 billion, up 6.5% year on year. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA margin declined from 17.8% to 15.9% due to investments supporting the long-term strategy.
  12. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue for the nine months ended Q3 increased 23.2%. Excluding the ¥239.6 billion positive impact of foreign exchange, revenue increased 11.8%. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.8%, adjusted EBITDA increased 3.7%, and adjusted EPS increased 1.5% to ¥160.05.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥435.9 billion for the nine months ended Q3, up 3.7% year on year. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA margin was 16.8%, down from 19.9% in the same period of the previous year.
  13. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue for the cumulative second quarter increased 26.0% from the cumulative period of the previous year, or 14.8% excluding the positive foreign exchange impact of ¥154.2 billion. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.3%, adjusted EBITDA increased 6.9%, and adjusted EPS was ¥108.75, up 4.2%.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥297.6 billion for the six months ended Q2, up 6.9% from the same period of the previous year. In the second quarter alone, it decreased 1.2%, with a margin of 16.5%.
  14. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.9%, while adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.1%, down from 19.8% in the previous first quarter.」

    Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2023 increased 15.9% year on year, while adjusted EBITDA margin declined from 19.8% to 18.1%.
  15. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 16.7%, compared with 10.6% in the previous consolidated fiscal year, helped by higher margins in the HR Technology business. Adjusted EBITDA was ¥479.3 billion, up 98.4% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥479.3 billion, with a margin of 16.7%, representing a substantial improvement in the earnings metric from the previous consolidated fiscal year.
  16. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue for the cumulative third quarter increased 27.5%, the adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.0%, adjusted EBITDA increased 90.2%, and adjusted EPS was ¥163.45, up 115.7%.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥401.1 billion for the nine months ended Q3, up 90.2% from the same period of the previous year, with a margin of 19.0%.
  17. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue for the cumulative second quarter increased 30.8% from the cumulative period of the previous year, the adjusted EBITDA margin was 19.5%, adjusted EBITDA increased 115.8%, and adjusted EPS was ¥108.19, up 158.6%.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥266.3 billion for the six months ended Q2, up 115.8% from the same period of the previous year, with a margin of 19.5%.
  18. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA increased significantly, rising 135.2% year on year.」

    Following the decline in adjusted EBITDA in the previous fiscal year, adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter was ¥125.6 billion, up 135.2% year on year, and adjusted EBITDA margin also increased to 18.9%.
  19. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「Short-term incentive (Note 1) — adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending March 2021: target ¥232.0 billion; actual ¥241.6 billion」

    For the fiscal year ending March 2021, adjusted EBITDA was ¥241.6 billion against a target of ¥232.0 billion.
  20. FY2021-Q3Decline in adjusted EBITDA resultsAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended Q3 was ¥210.9 billion, down 21.8% from the same period of the previous year, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.7%.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥210.9 billion for the nine months ended Q3, down 21.8% year on year. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.7%.
  21. FY2021-Q2Decline in adjusted EBITDA resultsAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended Q2 was ¥123.4 billion, down 30.6% from the same period of the previous year, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.8%.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥123.4 billion for the six months ended Q2, down 30.6% year on year.
  22. FY2021-Q1Decline in adjusted EBITDA resultsAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter was ¥53.4 billion, down 38.8% year on year, and adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.2%.」

    For the EBITDA growth rate management target set each period, adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter decreased 38.8% year on year.
  23. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥325.1 billion, up 10.9% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending March 2020 was ¥325.1 billion, up 10.9% year on year. Results are also shown against the target range of ¥310.0 billion to ¥330.0 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2021.
  24. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended Q3 was ¥269.8 billion, up 12.4% from the same period of the previous year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥269.8 billion for the nine months ended Q3, up 12.4% year on year.
  25. FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended Q2 was ¥177.7 billion, up 14.5% from the same period of the previous year.」

    Adjusted EBITDA was ¥177.7 billion for the six months ended Q2, up 14.5% year on year. This indicates progress based on the metric after the application of IFRS 16.
  26. FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Adjusted EBITDA (Note 1) in the first quarter was ¥87.3 billion, up 11.0% year on year.」

    For management of the EBITDA growth rate set each period, adjusted EBITDA excluding the impact of IFRS 16 was used from the first quarter. It was ¥87.3 billion, up 11.0% year on year.
  27. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「EBITDA for the fiscal year ending March 2019: target ¥285.0 billion; actual ¥293.2 billion」

    For the fiscal year ending March 2019, EBITDA was ¥293.2 billion against a target of ¥285.0 billion. The company also indicated a policy of changing its management metric from the fiscal year ending March 2020 to adjusted EBITDA excluding the impact of IFRS 16.
  28. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「EBITDA in the third quarter was ¥84.8 billion, up 11.1% year on year. This was primarily because all of the HR Technology, Media & Solutions, and staffing businesses reported higher earnings. As a result, EBITDA for the nine months ended Q3 was ¥240.1 billion, up 11.3% from the same period of the previous year.」

    EBITDA under management each period was ¥240.1 billion for the nine months ended Q3, up 11.3% year on year.
  29. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a result, EBITDA for the six months ended Q2 was ¥155.2 billion, up 11.5% from the same period of the previous year.」

    Against the policy of managing EBITDA growth each period, EBITDA for the six months ended Q2 was ¥155.2 billion, up 11.5% year on year.
  30. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「EBITDA in the first quarter was ¥78.7 billion, up 9.5% year on year. This was primarily because all of the HR Technology, Media & Solutions, and staffing businesses reported higher earnings.」

    Against the policy of managing EBITDA growth each period, first-quarter EBITDA was ¥78.7 billion, up 9.5% year on year.
  31. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「To achieve our management targets, we also place emphasis on the annual EBITDA (Note 2) growth rate, which we set each period after considering an appropriate balance between investment and earnings growth, among other factors.」

    EBITDA for the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥258.4 billion, up 11.3% from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Full-year results were reported for the EBITDA growth rate management target set each period.
  32. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「EBITDA for the nine months ended Q3 was ¥215.6 billion, up 13.8% from the same period of the previous year.」

    Against the policy of managing existing-business EBITDA growth, EBITDA for the nine months ended Q3 was ¥215.6 billion, up 13.8% year on year. Existing-business EBITDA is stated as ¥215.7 billion.
  33. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「EBITDA for the six months ended Q2 was ¥139.2 billion, up 14.4% from the same period of the previous year.」

    Against the policy of managing existing-business EBITDA growth, EBITDA for the six months ended Q2 was ¥139.2 billion, up 14.4% year on year.
  34. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue from existing businesses (Note 2) was ¥524.3 billion, and EBITDA was ¥71.8 billion.」

    Existing-business EBITDA was ¥71.8 billion in the first quarter.
  35. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue from existing businesses, excluding the results of subsidiaries newly consolidated through M&A and other transactions, was ¥1.6762 trillion, up 5.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and EBITDA was ¥221.2 billion, up 9.4%.」

    Full-year existing-business EBITDA was ¥221.2 billion, up 9.4% year on year.
  36. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue from existing businesses, excluding the results of subsidiaries newly consolidated through M&A and other transactions, was ¥1.2188 trillion, up 7.0% year on year, and EBITDA was ¥161.9 billion, up 10.4%.」

    Existing-business EBITDA was ¥161.9 billion for the nine months ended Q3, up 10.4% year on year, demonstrating concrete results in managing existing-business growth.
  37. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「EBITDA (operating income plus depreciation and amortisation plus goodwill amortisation) was ¥104.2 billion, up 11.2% year on year.」

    EBITDA, including existing businesses, was ¥104.2 billion for the six months ended Q2, up 11.2% year on year.
  38. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Revenue from existing businesses, excluding the results of subsidiaries newly consolidated through M&A and other transactions, was ¥407.5 billion, up 18.4% year on year, and EBITDA was ¥55.5 billion, up 11.7%.」

    Existing-business EBITDA was ¥55.5 billion in the first quarter, up 11.7% year on year, showing concrete progress against the metric used for target management.
  39. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「To achieve our management targets, we also set the annual EBITDA growth rate for existing businesses each period, taking into account an appropriate balance between investment and earnings growth, among other factors.」

    In addition to the medium-term adjusted EPS target, the policy is to set an annual EBITDA growth rate for existing businesses.
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