Strengthening the Earnings Base Through Improved Management Efficiency, Lower Costs, and Higher Quality
First written in FY2016. 26 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-09.
64 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To secure more stable earnings, the Group will thoroughly develop and pass on employees’ technical expertise, reduce costs by improving work efficiency and eliminating unnecessary costs, and expand sales by enhancing confidence in its products.」
The policy of strengthening the earnings base through passing on technical expertise, improving work efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing confidence in products continued. The segment loss in paper-processing machinery narrowed from ¥66 million to ¥23 million, while segment profit in defense equipment increased 61.4% year on year to ¥2.1 billion. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment profit 1,952 789,258 38,051 829,261 11,222 840,483」
Reported segment profit increased from ¥595,536 thousand in the same period of the previous year to ¥829,261 thousand. Paper-processing machinery improved from a loss to a profit of ¥1,952 thousand, and defense equipment improved from ¥543,650 thousand to ¥789,258 thousand, while contract manufacturing declined from ¥52,148 thousand to ¥38,051 thousand. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「To secure more stable earnings, the Group will thoroughly develop and pass on employees’ technical expertise, reduce costs by improving work efficiency and eliminating unnecessary costs, and expand sales by enhancing confidence in its products.」
The Group continued to strengthen the earnings base through developing and passing on technical expertise, improving work efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing confidence in its products. Operating profit increased 173.1% year on year, and company-wide earnings on an operating profit basis also improved. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating profit was ¥319 million, up 363.3% year on year, due to higher revenue and an improved cost ratio.」
In addition to higher revenue, the cost ratio improved, and operating profit increased from ¥68.93 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥319.36 million. With respect to strengthening the earnings base, a specific improvement in earnings accompanied by an improved cost ratio was confirmed. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥2 million, down 98.4% year on year, due to lower revenue and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Operating profit declined from approximately ¥135 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥2 million due to lower revenue and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Performance in strengthening the earnings base deteriorated. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating profit was ¥68 million, up 78.9% year on year, as revenue increased.」
Operating profit increased from ¥38 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥68 million, confirming an improvement in the earnings base. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The operating loss was ¥37 million (operating profit of ¥20 million in the same period of the previous year), the ordinary loss was ¥27 million (ordinary profit of ¥26 million), and the quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥41 million (quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥19 million).」
Operating, ordinary and net results all changed from profits in the same period of the previous year to losses, and performance in strengthening the earnings base deteriorated in the first quarter under review. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「To secure more stable earnings, the Group will thoroughly develop and pass on employees’ technical expertise, reduce costs by improving work efficiency and eliminating unnecessary costs, and expand sales by enhancing confidence in its products.」
The policy of strengthening the earnings base through developing and passing on technical expertise, improving work efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing confidence in products continued. Operating profit increased 14.3% year on year, and the segment loss in paper-processing machinery narrowed from ¥170 million to ¥139 million. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, overall revenue increased, mainly due to higher revenue from contract manufacturing. As a result, the Group recorded operating profit of ¥134 million, compared with operating profit of ¥70 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary profit of ¥152 million, compared with ordinary profit of ¥92 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Operating profit increased from ¥70 million to ¥134 million, mainly due to higher revenue from contract manufacturing. Ordinary profit also increased from ¥92 million to ¥152 million, confirming an improvement in the earnings base. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating profit was ¥38 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year, as revenue increased.」
As revenue increased, operating results changed from a loss of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥38 million, confirming an improvement in the earnings base. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As net sales increased, operating profit was ¥20 million (operating loss of ¥46 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary profit was ¥26 million (ordinary loss of ¥41 million), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥19 million (quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥18 million).」
Operating, ordinary and net results all changed from losses in the same period of the previous year to profits as revenue increased. The improvement in the earnings base was reflected in quarterly earnings, but the text does not specifically attribute it to cost reductions or improved work efficiency. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, although revenue from paper-processing machinery declined, revenue from contract manufacturing and defense equipment increased, resulting in higher overall revenue. As a result, the Group recorded operating profit of ¥70 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥184 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary profit of ¥92 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥183 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although revenue from paper-processing machinery declined, higher revenue from contract manufacturing and defense equipment resulted in higher overall revenue, and operating results changed from a loss of ¥184 million to a profit of ¥70 million. Performance in strengthening the earnings base improved. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the Group’s operating loss was ¥7 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥136 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥9 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥147 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Due to higher revenue from contract manufacturing and defense equipment, consolidated operating loss narrowed from ¥136 million to ¥7 million and ordinary loss narrowed from ¥147 million to ¥9 million. However, paper-processing machinery recorded a segment loss, so the improvement was not uniform across the business. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating loss was ¥46 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥6 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥41 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year, due to lower revenue.」
As revenue declined, operating loss widened from ¥6 million to ¥46 million and ordinary loss widened from ¥8 million to ¥41 million. Performance in strengthening the earnings base through improved operating efficiency and lower costs deteriorated during the quarter under review. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「To secure more stable earnings, the Group will thoroughly develop and pass on employees’ technical expertise, reduce costs by improving work efficiency and eliminating unnecessary costs, and expand sales by enhancing confidence in its products.」
The company reiterated the specific measures of developing and passing on technical expertise, improving work efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing confidence in its products. In paper-processing machinery, segment profit changed from a loss of ¥156 million in the previous fiscal year to a profit of ¥24 million. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As earnings deteriorated from the same period of the previous year, mainly due to lower revenue in the contract manufacturing and defense equipment businesses, operating loss was ¥184 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥24 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥183 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥42 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Due to lower revenue in the contract manufacturing and defense equipment businesses, operating loss widened from ¥24 million to ¥184 million. Performance in strengthening the earnings base deteriorated. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, the Group’s operating loss was ¥136 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥120 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥147 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥135 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While revenue from paper-processing machinery increased and each segment recorded profit, consolidated operating and ordinary losses widened from the same period of the previous year. From the standpoint of strengthening the earnings base, it cannot be confirmed that the improvement has become established. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As various expenses, including travel expenses, declined within selling, general and administrative expenses, the operating loss was ¥6 million (operating loss of ¥47 million in the same period of the previous year), the ordinary loss was ¥8 million (ordinary loss of ¥48 million), and the quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥38 million (quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥63 million).」
Operating loss narrowed from ¥47 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥6 million due to declines in various expenses, including business travel expenses. Ordinary loss and net loss attributable to owners of the parent for the quarter also narrowed. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「This was mainly because the manufacturing costs of corrugated cardboard printing machinery incurred during the fiscal year under review were higher than anticipated. We regard the stable generation of earnings in the paper-processing machinery business as an important issue and will continue working to reduce costs and expand sales.」
The policy of strengthening the earnings base, including cost reductions and quality improvements, continued, but manufacturing costs in paper-processing machinery were higher than anticipated, and segment profit changed from ¥71 million to a loss of ¥156 million. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating loss was ¥24 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥143 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥42 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥165 million in the same period of the previous year, due in part to improved performance at consolidated subsidiaries.」
Due in part to improved performance at consolidated subsidiaries, operating loss narrowed from ¥143 million to ¥24 million, while ordinary loss narrowed from ¥165 million to ¥42 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, earnings deteriorated in the paper-processing machinery and other businesses due to lower revenue and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, while the consolidated subsidiaries improved their performance, mainly in the defense equipment and contract manufacturing businesses. As a result, the Group’s operating loss was ¥120 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥207 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥135 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥222 million in the same period of the previous year.」
While there were adverse factors in paper-processing machinery and other businesses, operating loss narrowed from ¥207 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥120 million due to improved performance, mainly in the defense equipment and contract manufacturing businesses of consolidated subsidiaries. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating loss was ¥47 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥95 million in the same period of the previous year, mainly due to an improvement in earnings accompanying higher revenue at consolidated subsidiaries」
Operating loss narrowed from ¥95 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥47 million. The company attributed this mainly to improved earnings accompanying higher revenue at consolidated subsidiaries and did not specifically attribute it to measures such as cost reductions. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「② We will work to thoroughly pursue cost reductions and quality improvements through further improvements in operating efficiency, strengthen earnings power further, and aim to resume dividend payments.」
The policy remains in place, but consolidated operating profit declined from ¥361 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥220 million. Segment profit increased in paper-processing machinery, while segment profit declined in contract manufacturing, defense equipment and Other, and company-wide expenses also increased. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating loss was ¥143 million, broadly unchanged from the previous year, compared with an operating loss of ¥148 million in the same period of the previous year, due to declines in revenue from paper-processing machinery and contract manufacturing.」
Operating loss remained broadly at the previous year’s level, as the decline in revenue from paper-processing machinery and contract manufacturing could not be absorbed by the increase in revenue from defense equipment alone. No progress in strengthening the earnings base was evident, and ordinary loss widened. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, the consolidation of Kanto Aircraft Instrument Co., Ltd. from the beginning of the period resulted in higher revenue and gross profit than in the same period of the previous year, but the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses could not be absorbed. Operating loss was ¥207 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥140 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥222 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥140 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses exceeded the increase in gross profit, resulting in wider operating and ordinary losses than in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Operating loss was ¥95 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥48 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥94 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥39 million in the same period of the previous year, as the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses could not be absorbed」
Despite an increase in gross profit, the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses could not be absorbed, and operating loss widened from ¥48 million to ¥95 million while ordinary loss widened from ¥39 million to ¥94 million. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to increases in costs such as advisory fees and R&D expenses, operating loss was ¥148 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥67 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥151 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥74 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Operating loss and ordinary loss widened year on year due to increases in costs such as advisory fees and R&D expenses. - FY2018-Q2Operating loss widened due to higher costsAnnual report
「Due to increases in costs such as advisory fees and R&D expenses, operating loss was ¥140 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥122 million in the same period of the previous year, and ordinary loss was ¥140 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥127 million in the same period of the previous year.」
This changed from the loss reduction indicated in the previous quarter due to an improved cost ratio, and operating loss widened in the cumulative period under review because of higher costs such as advisory fees and R&D expenses. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As the cost ratio improved from the same period of the previous year, the operating loss was ¥48 million (operating loss of ¥87 million in the same period of the previous year), the ordinary loss was ¥39 million (ordinary loss of ¥81 million), and the quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥17 million (quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥84 million).」
Operating loss narrowed from ¥87 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥48 million due to an improvement in the cost ratio. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, we will work to further improve operating efficiency, thoroughly pursue cost reductions and quality improvements, and strengthen the corporate base by further increasing earnings」
The policy of strengthening the earnings base through improved operating efficiency, lower costs and higher quality continues in the same wording. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite a decline in revenue from the same period of the previous year, operating loss was ¥67 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥108 million in the same period of the previous year, due in part to an improvement in the cost ratio」
The improvement in the cost ratio continued, and operating loss narrowed from ¥108 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥67 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite a decline in revenue from the same period of the previous year, operating loss was ¥122 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥161 million in the same period of the previous year, due in part to an improvement in the cost ratio」
The improvement in the cost ratio continued, and operating loss narrowed from ¥161 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥122 million. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating loss was ¥87 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥116 million in the same period of the previous year, due in part to an improvement in the cost ratio」
The cost ratio improved year on year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥116 million to ¥87 million. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will work to further improve operating efficiency, thoroughly pursue cost reductions and quality improvements, and strengthen the corporate base by further increasing earnings」
This is stated as a measure to strengthen the corporate base through improved efficiency, lower costs and higher quality.