Improvement in gross margin and operating margin
First written in FY2022. 3 of 13 entries say "Cited as achieved", first in 2026-05-11. Latest entry: 2026-08-05.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 3 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
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- 2026-08-05Cited as achievedEarnings presentation
「Operating margin 24.5% 26.5% — +2.0 pt」
2027年3月期第1四半期の営業利益率は前年同期の24.5%から26.5%へ上昇し、収益性改善の実績が示された。 - FY2026Continued Profitability ImprovementAnnual report
「Gross profit was ¥8,406.708 million, up 36.1%, and gross margin was 35.6%, compared with 31.8% in the previous fiscal year. As a result, operating income was ¥6,071.257 million, up 48.3% year on year, and operating margin was 25.7%, compared with 21.1% in the previous fiscal year.」
Gross margin improved from 31.8% to 35.6%, while operating margin improved from 21.1% to 25.7%, indicating continued profitability improvement. - FY2026-H1Continued Profitability ImprovementAnnual report
「In addition to recognizing a ¥49.654 million provision for loss on construction contracts, compared with a ¥119.807 million reversal in the same period of the previous year, operating income was ¥2,568.021 million, up 47.1% year on year, ordinary income was ¥2,605.341 million, up 43.3%, and interim net income was ¥1,771.632 million, up 44.4%.」
While a reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts was recognized in the same period of the previous year, a provision was recognized in the current interim period, yet operating income, ordinary income and interim net income all increased, and profitability continued to improve. - FY2025-H1Continued Profitability RecoveryAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥1,745.455 million, up 59.8% year on year, due in part to the recognition of a ¥119.807 million reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts. Ordinary income was ¥1,818.183 million, up 63.5%, and interim net income was ¥1,227.274 million, up 69.8%.」
Operating income, ordinary income and interim net income all increased year on year, and the recovery in profitability since the previous fiscal year continued in the interim period. Operating income includes a ¥119.807 million reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts. - FY2024Profitability RecoveryAnnual report
「Gross margin was 25.0%, compared with 16.1% in the previous fiscal year, owing to cost pass-through and other measures undertaken since the previous fiscal year. As a result, operating income was ¥2,593.776 million, up 233.6% year on year, and operating margin was 14.8%, compared with 5.0% in the previous fiscal year.」
Gross margin improved from 16.1% to 25.0%, while operating margin improved from 5.0% to 14.8%, indicating a recovery from the decline in profitability in the previous fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3Continued Profitability RecoveryAnnual report
「Operating income was ¥1,709.907 million, up 249.0% year on year, due in part to the recognition of a ¥201.244 million reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts. Ordinary income was ¥1,740.809 million, up 272.1%, and quarterly net income was ¥1,131.526 million, up 266.5%.」
Operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income all increased substantially year on year, and the recovery in profitability following the decline in the previous fiscal year is continuing. Operating income includes a ¥201.244 million reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts. - FY2024-Q2Profitability RecoveryAnnual report
「Revenue for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥8,230.145 million, up 20.7% year on year. Of this, revenue from “Elevators (excluding marine elevators)” was ¥4,745.430 million, revenue from “Marine elevators” was ¥276.548 million, and revenue from “Maintenance and repairs” was ¥3,208.166 million. Operating income was ¥1,092.359 million, up 362.4% year on year, due in part to the recognition of a ¥177.223 million reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts. Ordinary income was ¥1,112.075 million, up 464.9%, and quarterly net income was ¥722.848 million, up 456.4%.」
Revenue, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income all increased year on year, and the recovery in profitability following the decline in the previous fiscal year is continuing. Operating income includes a ¥177.223 million reversal of provision for loss on construction contracts. - FY2024-Q1Profitability RecoveryAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥3,995.213 million, up 19.5% year on year. Operating income was ¥535.006 million, up 255.9%, ordinary income was ¥547.541 million, up 304.1%, and quarterly net income was ¥355.901 million, up 298.0%.」
In the first quarter, profitability, which had declined in the previous fiscal year, improved, with revenue, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income all increasing year on year. - FY2023Lower profitabilityAnnual report
「Gross margin was 16.1%, compared with 24.4% in the previous fiscal year, due in part to higher material prices and a decline in the sales mix of the more profitable maintenance and repair business. As a result, operating income was ¥777.451 million, down 57.2% year on year, and operating margin was 5.0%, compared with 13.1% in the previous fiscal year.」
Gross margin declined from 24.4% to 16.1%, while operating margin declined from 13.1% to 5.0%. - FY2023-Q3Lower profitabilityAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the nine months ended the third quarter was ¥10,969.231 million, up 10.8% year on year. Revenue from “Elevators (excluding marine elevators)” was ¥5,968.355 million, revenue from “Marine elevators” was ¥362.591 million, and revenue from “Maintenance and repairs” was ¥4,638.283 million. Operating income was ¥489.882 million, down 60.1% year on year, ordinary income was ¥467.788 million, down 62.8%, and net income was ¥308.740 million, down 61.2%.」
While revenue increased 10.8% year on year, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income all declined substantially, indicating a deterioration in profitability. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「We recognize that enhancing corporate value through sustainable growth and improved profitability is an important management priority. Accordingly, we have designated gross margin and operating margin as key indicators.」
In the current fiscal year, gross margin was 24.4% and operating margin was 13.1%, both improving from the previous fiscal year.