Postponement of Equipment Plans and Operating Loss in the Machine Tools Business
First written in FY2017-Q2. 16 of 34 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-11-05.
Fuji moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 7 years after the typical company in this theme (2019).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 9 of 14 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥9,705 million, down ¥1,388 million (12.5%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The operating result was an operating loss of ¥107 million (previous fiscal year: operating profit of ¥740 million).」
The machine tools business reported lower revenue and swung from operating profit in the previous fiscal year to an operating loss. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥740 million (previous fiscal year: operating loss of ¥786 million).」
The machine tools business turned from an operating loss in the previous fiscal year to operating profit, with improvements in its business foundation and profitability reflected in its full-year results. - FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「Temporary capital investment in the North American automobile market resulted in revenue of ¥5,382 million, up ¥172 million (3.3%) from the previous interim consolidated period, while operating profit was ¥216 million (previous interim period: operating loss of ¥426 million).」
The machine tools business reported higher revenue on the back of temporary capital investment in North America, turning from an operating loss of ¥426 million in the same period of the previous year to operating profit of ¥216 million. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥10,261 million, up ¥2,155 million (26.6%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The operating result was an operating loss of ¥644 million (previous fiscal year: operating loss of ¥852 million).」
The machine tools business reported higher revenue, and its operating loss narrowed from ¥852 million to ¥644 million. However, it remained loss-making. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Driven by increased demand for automobile-related equipment, mainly in North America, revenue was ¥7,399 million, up ¥1,623 million (28.1%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year, but the operating result was an operating loss of ¥648 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥486 million).」
The machine tools business reported higher revenue due to increased demand, mainly in North America, while the operating loss widened from ¥486 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥648 million. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Driven by increased demand for automobile-related equipment, mainly in North America, revenue was ¥5,325 million, up ¥1,747 million (48.8%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year, but the operating result was an operating loss of ¥314 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥299 million).」
The machine tools business reported higher revenue due to increased demand, mainly in North America, while the operating loss widened from ¥299 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥314 million. - FY2022Continued revenue growth and narrowing operating lossAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥8,106 million, up ¥239 million (3.0%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The operating result was an operating loss of ¥852 million (previous fiscal year: operating loss of ¥1,324 million).」
The machine tools business reported higher revenue, and its operating loss narrowed from ¥1,324 million to ¥852 million. However, it remained loss-making. - FY2022-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥5,776 million, down ¥40 million (0.7%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year, while the operating result was an operating loss of ¥486 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥907 million).」
The machine tools business continued to report lower revenue, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥907 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥486 million. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Although there was some recovery in capital investment in North America and China, the Japanese domestic market remained cautious. As a result, revenue was ¥3,578 million, down ¥247 million (6.5%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year, while the operating result was an operating loss of ¥299 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥631 million).」
The machine tools business continued to report lower revenue, but the operating loss narrowed from ¥631 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥299 million. Caution toward capital investment in the domestic market continued. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥1,595 million, down ¥199 million (11.1%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year, but operating profit was ¥0 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥337 million).」
The machine tools business continued to report lower revenue, but improved from an operating loss of ¥337 million to an operating result of ¥0 million. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「The operating result was an operating loss of ¥1,324 million (previous fiscal year: operating loss of ¥636 million). Regarding the medium-term management targets, escalating US-China trade friction and the impact of the spread of COVID-19 resulted in a substantial decline in revenue and an operating loss, and the initial targets were not achieved.」
The machine tools business saw its operating loss widen from ¥636 million to ¥1,324 million, and the failure to achieve the medium-term management targets was also clearly stated. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the economic stagnation caused by prolonged US-China trade friction and the spread of COVID-19, companies remained cautious about capital investment in both domestic and overseas markets. As a result, revenue was ¥5,816 million, down ¥2,720 million (31.9%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year, while the operating result was an operating loss of ¥907 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥54 million).」
The machine tools business continued to face cautious capital investment, with revenue down 31.9% and the operating loss widening from ¥54 million to ¥907 million. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥3,825 million, down ¥2,512 million (39.6%) from the cumulative six-month period of the previous fiscal year, while the operating result was an operating loss of ¥631 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating profit of ¥133 million).」
The machine tools business swung from an operating profit in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss, while revenue also declined 39.6%, indicating that the business environment continued to deteriorate. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In addition to the prolonged market stagnation, the business faced difficult conditions due to the spread of COVID-19, resulting in a substantial decline in unit sales in Japan, China, North America and elsewhere. Revenue was ¥1,794 million, down ¥1,758 million (49.5%) from the cumulative three-month period of the previous fiscal year, while the operating result was an operating loss of ¥337 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating profit of ¥197 million).」
The machine tools business saw a substantial decline in unit sales due to market stagnation and the impact of COVID-19, and swung from the previous year's operating profit to an operating loss. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「The medium-term management targets have not been achieved. In addition to market stagnation caused by escalating US-China trade friction, the spread of COVID-19 led to a substantial decline in unit sales, mainly in the North American and Chinese markets.」
The machine tools business reported a 30.8% decline in revenue and an operating loss of ¥636 million, clearly indicating that the medium-term management targets were not achieved. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Capital investment related to automobiles turned sluggish, mainly in the Chinese and North American markets. Revenue was ¥8,537 million, down ¥1,774 million (17.2%) from the cumulative nine-month period of the previous fiscal year. In addition to lower unit sales, higher fixed costs, including depreciation related to construction of the new factory building, resulted in an operating loss of ¥54 million (same quarter of the previous year: operating profit of ¥841 million).」
The machine tools business reported lower revenue and swung to an operating loss due to weaker capital investment related to automobiles in China and North America, lower unit sales and higher fixed costs. - FY2020-Q2Lower revenue and profit due to weak capital investment in North America and higher fixed costsAnnual report
「Although sales increased in Japan, capital investment in the North American market weakened. As a result, revenue was ¥6,337 million, down ¥164 million (2.5%) from the first six months of the previous fiscal year. In addition, higher fixed costs, including depreciation related to construction of the new plant building, reduced operating profit to ¥133 million, down ¥255 million (65.7%) from the first six months of the previous fiscal year.」
The machine tools business remained profitable, but revenue and profit declined due to weaker capital investment in North America and higher fixed costs associated with the new factory building. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Although a cautious stance toward capital investment was observed in North America, sales in Japan and Southeast Asia increased. As a result, revenue increased to ¥3,553 million, up ¥1,067 million (42.9%) from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, while operating profit increased to ¥197 million, up ¥31 million (18.7%).」
Although caution toward capital investment persisted in North America, higher sales in Japan and Southeast Asia resulted in higher revenue and profit in the Machine Tool Business, continuing its recovery from the previous operating loss. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding the “thorough pursuit of profit” set as a medium-term management objective, the company reviewed the division of roles among its three sites, its Toyota plant, 昆山之富士機械製造有限公司 and フジ マシン アメリカ コーポレイション, and strengthened coordination among them, contributing to higher revenue and profit for the consolidated fiscal year.」
The Machine Tool Business generated revenue of ¥15,660 million and operating profit of ¥1,661 million, achieving higher revenue and profit than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥10,311 million, up ¥986 million (10.6%) from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥841 million, up ¥536 million (175.8%) from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year.」
The Machine Tool Business recorded higher revenue and profit, with operating profit increasing from ¥305 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥841 million, further mitigating the deterioration in performance. - FY2019-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Against a backdrop of favorable market conditions in Japan and overseas, sales in North America remained solid and sales in China increased substantially. As a result, revenue was ¥6,502 million, up ¥587 million (9.9%) from the first six months of the previous fiscal year. Operating profit was ¥388 million, up ¥334 million (620.9%) from the first six months of the previous fiscal year.」
The Machine Tool Business recorded higher revenue, mainly in China and North America, and operating profit increased from ¥53 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥388 million, further mitigating the deterioration in performance. - FY2019-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Through improvements in selling prices and cost reductions from more efficient production, operating profit was ¥166 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥102 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The Machine Tool Business turned from an operating loss of ¥102 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥166 million, mitigating the deterioration in performance. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding the medium-term management objective of “rebuilding a profit-generating structure,” the company laid the foundations, focusing on establishing its sales structure, and this contributed to the consolidated fiscal year returning to profitability.」
The Machine Tool Business turned from an operating loss of ¥712 million in the previous fiscal year to an operating profit of ¥1,017 million, returning to profitability through improvements to its sales structure. - FY2018-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Supported by strong demand in Japan and overseas, automotive-related capital investment in North America and Japan remained solid, and the sales structure in the rapidly expanding Chinese market was strengthened. As a result, revenue was ¥9,324 million, up ¥1,608 million (20.8%) from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥305 million (the same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥682 million).」
The Machine Tool Business recorded higher revenue against a backdrop of recovering demand and progress in strengthening its sales structure in China, turning from an operating loss of ¥682 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥305 million. - FY2018-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Strong investment appetite was evident both in Japan and overseas. Although the company was unable to establish a sufficient sales structure to meet increased demand in China, capital investment in Japan and automotive-related capital investment in the United States remained solid. As a result, revenue was ¥5,915 million, up ¥1,007 million (20.5%) from the first six months of the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥53 million (the same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥416 million).」
Although the Machine Tool Business still faced challenges in establishing its sales structure for China, revenue increased 20.5% and it turned from an operating loss to an operating profit of ¥53 million. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥2,565 million, down ¥430 million (14.4%) from the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, and operating loss was ¥102 million (the same quarter of the previous year: operating loss of ¥146 million).」
Revenue in the Machine Tool Business continued to decline, but operating loss narrowed from ¥146 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥102 million. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Machine Tool Business, demand related to the automotive industry, the company's core market, remained weak through the second quarter, but signs of recovery emerged from the third quarter onward. As a result, segment revenue was ¥10,997 million, down ¥3,625 million (24.8%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and operating loss was ¥712 million (the previous fiscal year: operating profit of ¥614 million).」
Although demand related to the automotive industry showed signs of recovery, full-year revenue in the Machine Tool Business fell 24.8% and operating loss was ¥712 million. - FY2017-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As delays in capital investment plans were observed in the company's core markets, particularly the automotive industry, revenue was ¥7,716 million, down ¥2,168 million (21.9%) from the first nine months of the previous fiscal year. Operating loss was ¥682 million (the same quarter of the previous year: operating profit of ¥216 million).」
Delays in capital investment plans in the Machine Tool Business's core markets continued, with the cumulative operating loss widening to ¥682 million. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「As delays in capital investment plans were observed in the company's core markets, particularly the automotive industry, revenue was ¥4,907 million, down ¥2,348 million (32.4%) from the first six months of the previous fiscal year. Operating loss was ¥416 million (the same quarter of the previous year: operating profit of ¥275 million).」
The Machine Tool Business recorded delays in capital investment plans in its core markets, resulting in lower revenue and an operating loss, which was disclosed as a new business risk and performance development.