Expanding Net Sales and Improving Profitability
First written in FY2021-Q3. 12 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 8 of 49 companies on the "Worse" side.
30 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received during the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥10,926.283 million, down 0.4% year on year, while revenue was ¥11,114.278 million, up 6.5%. In terms of earnings, despite such factors reducing earnings as higher communications expenses associated with the introduction of cloud-based systems, including SaaS, operating income rose 65.3% to ¥1,295.129 million, ordinary income rose 73.9% to ¥1,287.700 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent rose 44.3% to ¥798.704 million, owing to improved profitability of LNG valves and increased sales of high-value-added products.」
Revenue was ¥11.1 billion and operating income was ¥1.295 billion, with operating income increasing 65.3% year on year. Improved profitability of LNG valves and increased sales of high-value-added products were cited as earnings drivers that more than offset higher communications expenses associated with the introduction of cloud-based systems. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received during the cumulative interim period amounted to ¥5,508.537 million, up 3.1% year on year, while revenue was ¥5,598.682 million, up 10.6%. In terms of earnings, despite higher communications expenses associated with the migration to a new core system, operating income rose 31.7% to ¥627.741 million and ordinary income rose 45.0% to ¥671.275 million, owing to improved profitability of valves for LNG (liquefied natural gas) and overall expense controls. Interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥460.365 million, up 42.3%.」
Orders received, revenue, operating income, ordinary income and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the year-earlier levels. Improved profitability of LNG valves and expense controls were cited as factors behind the earnings improvement despite higher communications expenses. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the consolidated fiscal year, the final year of the First Medium-Term Management Plan, orders received amounted to ¥10,974.682 million, up 9.4% year on year, while revenue was ¥10,438.263 million, up 10.1%. In terms of earnings, despite the impact of higher material procurement prices, persistently high energy costs and higher personnel expenses associated with wage increases, operating income rose 17.3% to ¥783.574 million, owing to improved profitability from increased sales of customized products, an area in which the company excels.」
In the final year of the First Medium-Term Management Plan, orders received and revenue increased, while operating income rose 17.3% year on year, partly as a result of improved profitability from increased sales of customized products. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received during the cumulative interim period amounted to ¥5,345.439 million, up 8.5% year on year, while revenue was ¥5,060.821 million, up 13.8%. In terms of earnings, despite the impact of persistently high raw material prices and energy costs, as well as higher personnel expenses associated with wage increases, operating income rose 65.5% to ¥476.718 million and ordinary income rose 37.8% to ¥462.911 million, owing to improved profitability from increased sales of customized products, an area in which the company excels.」
Revenue for the interim period increased 13.8% year on year and operating income rose 65.5%. Improved profitability from increased sales of customized products was also noted. The company reported measurable progress in expanding revenue and improving profitability. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「We aim to achieve consolidated revenue of ¥10.1 billion and an operating margin of at least 7% in the final year of the First Medium-Term Management Plan.」
For the final-year targets of the First Medium-Term Management Plan, the financial targets table shows revised targets for the fiscal year ending March 2025 of consolidated revenue of ¥10,150 million, operating income of ¥785 million, an operating margin of 7.7% and ROE of 5.7%. These were lowered from the initial targets of consolidated revenue of ¥12,400 million, operating income of ¥1,070 million, an operating margin of 8.6% and ROE of 7.2%. In the fiscal year, revenue was ¥9,484.631 million and operating income was ¥667.842 million, representing higher revenue but lower operating income. - FY2024-Q3Higher revenue, lower operating incomeAnnual report
「Orders received during the cumulative third quarter amounted to ¥7,496.359 million, down 4.3% year on year, while revenue was ¥7,043.914 million, up 6.1%. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥571.179 million, down 9.5%, as the positive contribution from selling-price revisions and other factors was offset by persistently high raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Revenue increased 6.1% year on year, while operating income declined 9.5% due to persistently high raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling-price revisions were cited as a positive factor. - FY2024-Q2Higher revenue, lower operating incomeAnnual report
「Orders received during the cumulative second quarter amounted to ¥4,926.760 million, down 5.7% year on year, while revenue was ¥4,446.637 million, up 4.9%. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥288.131 million, down 5.8%, as improved profitability from selling-price revisions and other factors was outweighed by the impact of sluggish revenue growth, mainly because production was adjusted owing to a temporary shortage of available labor hours at domestic factories, as well as higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Revenue increased 4.9% year on year, while operating income declined 5.8%. Although improved profitability from selling-price revisions was noted, a temporary shortage of available labor hours at domestic factories and higher selling, general and administrative expenses weighed on operating income. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥234.569 million, up 57.4% year on year, despite the impact of persistently high raw material prices, owing to higher revenue, selling-price revisions and improved profitability resulting from increased sales of customized products, an area in which the company excels.」
Revenue increased 8.9% year on year and operating income rose 57.4%, with improved profitability attributed to selling-price revisions and increased sales of customized products. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, orders received during the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥10,016.442 million, up 7.1% year on year, while revenue was ¥9,164.286 million, up 8.4%. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥823.244 million, up 24.3%, despite such factors reducing earnings as persistently high raw material prices and higher personnel expenses, owing to increased revenue and the effects of initiatives to revise selling prices.」
Orders received and revenue increased, while operating income rose 24.3% year on year. ROE, another key management indicator, was 8.7%, demonstrating measurable results in revenue expansion and improved profitability. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, revisions to selling prices contributed to higher revenue, resulting in total revenue exceeding the year-earlier level. As a result, orders received during the cumulative third quarter amounted to ¥7,830.939 million, up 11.9% year on year, while revenue was ¥6,640.040 million, up 8.3%. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥630.914 million, up 39.5%, despite higher cost of sales due to persistently high raw material prices and other factors, as well as higher selling, general and administrative expenses, owing to increased revenue and the effects of initiatives to revise selling prices.」
Orders received, revenue and operating income for the cumulative third quarter exceeded the year-earlier levels, with operating income up 39.5%. The effects of selling-price revisions were also cited as a factor in improved profitability. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, orders received during the cumulative second quarter amounted to ¥5,225.305 million, up 11.1% year on year, while revenue was ¥4,239.949 million, up 9.9%. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥305.710 million, up 23.1%, despite the impact of higher cost of sales due to soaring raw material prices and other factors, as well as higher selling, general and administrative expenses, owing to increased revenue and the effects of initiatives to revise selling prices.」
Orders received, revenue and operating income for the cumulative second quarter exceeded the year-earlier levels, with operating income in particular rising 23.1%. The effects of initiatives to revise selling prices were also cited as a factor in the earnings improvement. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, orders received during the cumulative first quarter amounted to ¥2,523.647 million, up 13.4% year on year, while revenue was ¥2,046.807 million, up 7.1%. In terms of earnings, operating income was ¥149.036 million, up 41.3%, despite the impact of higher cost of sales due to soaring raw material prices and other factors, as well as higher selling, general and administrative expenses, because revenue increased.」
Orders received and revenue in the first quarter exceeded the year-earlier levels, while operating income increased 41.3% year on year. The company reported measurable progress in expanding revenue and improving profitability. - FY2022Quantified the following fiscal year's earnings forecastAnnual report
「Based on these circumstances, we forecast revenue of ¥9,500 million, up 12.3% year on year, operating income of ¥630 million, down 4.9%, ordinary income of ¥635 million, down 12.4%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥430 million, down 49.4%, for the following consolidated fiscal year.」
The company explicitly provided numerical forecasts for revenue and earnings for the following consolidated fiscal year. It stated that ROE would be 10.5%, continuing to exceed the target of 8% or more. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, by continuously pursuing cost-reduction initiatives, including improved productivity, we will ensure that we achieve our performance targets and work to improve profitability, with the aim of achieving ROE (return on equity) of at least 8%. ROE for the fiscal year was 11.2%, achieving the target, mainly because net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 30.8% year on year as operating income rose on the back of secured margins from an increase in short-lead-time projects with high gross margins, as well as reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses.」
The company reported measurable progress by achieving its target of ROE of at least 8%. However, as overall initiatives, including revenue expansion, remain ongoing, the thread as a whole was classified as ADVANCED. - FY2021-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we will pursue further product improvements, higher productivity and the development of our sales network, with the aim of expanding revenue and improving profitability.」
The company has indicated a policy of pursuing revenue growth and improved profitability through product improvements, higher productivity and the development of its sales network.