Decline in Orders Received and Order Backlog
First written in FY2016-Q3. 24 of 41 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 16 of 93 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Mitigated".
- FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders amounted to ¥28,657 million (125.1% year on year), while the order backlog was ¥21,850 million (113.5% of the amount at the end of the same period of the previous year), both marking interim-period records.」
Both orders received and the order backlog exceeded the same period of the previous year and reached record highs for a first half, further easing the decline in orders. - FY2025Record-high orders received; order backlog declinedAnnual report
「Orders received totaled ¥43,172 million, up 105.0% year on year, marking a record high for a full fiscal year. Meanwhile, the order backlog declined to ¥17,281 million, or 93.6% of the previous fiscal year-end level, but remained high.」
Orders received reached a record high for a full fiscal year, while the order backlog declined to 93.6% of the previous fiscal year-end level, indicating divergent trends in the two metrics. - FY2025-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, orders during the interim period reached a record high for an interim period at ¥22,906 million (111.2% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog reached an interim-period record of ¥19,247 million (105.0% of the year-earlier level), as orders increased across all products against a backdrop of strong demand for plastic containers.」
Orders increased across all products, with both orders and the order backlog reaching interim-period records, further mitigating the order-decline risk. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders for molding machines were strong, particularly in Japan and the Americas. As a result, orders reached a record ¥41,103 million (116.8% of the previous-period level), while the order backlog also reached a record high of ¥18,454 million (125.4%).」
Both orders and the order backlog exceeded the previous year and reached record highs for the full year, further mitigating the order-decline risk. - FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, orders reached ¥20,592 million (125.3% of the year-earlier level), a record high for the second quarter. The order backlog also reached its second-highest level on record at ¥18,330 million (117.0% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders reached a record high for the second quarter, while the order backlog was at its second-highest level on record at 117.0% of the year-earlier level, further mitigating the order-decline risk. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In particular, orders for PF36, a large domestic project in Japan expected from the second quarter onward, were secured ahead of schedule. As a result, orders reached a quarterly record of ¥10,913 million (131.2% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog also ended at the second-highest level on record, at ¥17,518 million (108.4% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders for the large PF36 project were secured ahead of schedule, bringing orders to a quarterly record and the order backlog to its second-highest level on record. The order-decline risk was mitigated. - FY2023Orders at a record high; order backlog down year on yearAnnual report
「Orders reached a record high of ¥35,181 million (105.9% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog also remained high at ¥14,716 million (97.8% of the year-earlier level) at the end of the period.」
Orders reached a record high, while the order backlog declined to 97.8% of the year-earlier level, showing divergent trends in the two indicators. - FY2023-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, the order environment remained firm as the Company accelerated its participation in overseas trade shows and worked to strengthen contact with customers. As a result, orders increased to ¥25,042 million (106.6% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog also exceeded the year-earlier level at ¥15,569 million (122.7%).」
Orders were 106.6% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 122.7%, with the order-decline risk remaining mitigated. Both orders and the order backlog exceeded the year-earlier levels. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, orders reached the second-highest level on record at ¥16,439 million (113.1% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog remained high at ¥15,666 million (134.8% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders reached the second-highest level on record at 113.1% of the year-earlier level, while the order backlog was 134.8%, further mitigating the order-decline risk. - FY2023-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, orders increased to ¥8,316 million (117.3% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog increased to ¥16,168 million (128.9% of the year-earlier level).」
Both orders and the order backlog exceeded the year-earlier levels, further mitigating the order-decline risk for a second consecutive period. The order backlog was 128.9% of the year-earlier level. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Inquiries, primarily for containers for daily necessities, remained firm, and the weaker yen also had a positive effect. As a result, orders increased to ¥33,223 million (100.8% of the previous-period level), while the order backlog at the end of the period increased to ¥15,048 million (120.9% of the previous period-end level).」
Orders were 100.8% of the previous-period level and the order backlog 120.9% of the previous period-end level, improving from the declines in orders and the order backlog in the previous period. - FY2022-Q3Orders and the order backlog below year-earlier levels, but the declines narrowedAnnual report
「Although inquiries, primarily for containers for daily necessities, remained firm, orders declined to ¥23,500 million (88.9% of the year-earlier level) and the order backlog to ¥12,685 million (87.8% of the year-earlier level) due to the reversal of the high order levels in the previous period.」
Both orders and the order backlog fell below the year-earlier levels, but the declines narrowed from 76.1% and 70.0%, respectively, in FY2022-Q2. The reversal of the high order levels in the previous period was cited as a factor behind the declines. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, inquiries, primarily for containers for daily necessities, remained firm. However, customer demand weakened in some markets amid uncertain economic conditions, causing orders to fall to ¥14,540 million (76.1% of the year-earlier level) and the order backlog to ¥11,623 million (70.0% of the year-earlier level), both below the year-earlier levels.」
Orders were 76.1% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 70.0%, with declines in orders and the order backlog accelerating for a second consecutive quarter. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, inquiries, primarily for containers for daily necessities, remained firm. However, the economic impact of the spread of COVID-19 variants and supply chain disruptions caused orders to fall to ¥7,087 million (65.2% of the year-earlier level) and the order backlog to ¥12,540 million (68.1% of the year-earlier level), both below the year-earlier levels.」
Orders were 65.2% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 68.1%, both below the year-earlier levels. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, inquiries, primarily for containers for daily necessities, had remained firm. More recently, however, economic and production activity was suspended due to the spread of COVID-19 variants and other factors, and orders declined to ¥32,959 million (96.2% of the previous-period level), while the order backlog at the end of the period fell to ¥12,451 million (80.5% of the previous period-end level).」
Orders were at a record-high level as of the third quarter, but for the full year both orders and the order backlog fell below the previous-period levels, with the order backlog declining to 80.5% of the previous period-end level. - FY2021-Q3Orders at a record-high level; order backlog down year on yearAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, inquiries from around the world remained strong, driven by the market penetration of the Zero Cooling System and growing demand for safe, hygienic plastic containers. As a result, orders increased substantially to ¥26,429 million (107.9% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥14,443 million (91.2% of the year-earlier level), while orders reached a record-high level.」
Orders reached a record-high level at 107.9% of the year-earlier level, while the order backlog declined to 91.2%, showing divergent trends in orders and the order backlog. - FY2021-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As inquiries from around the world remained strong, orders increased substantially to ¥19,096 million (120.0% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥16,611 million (131.8% of the year-earlier level), with both orders and the order backlog at record-high levels.」
Orders were 120.0% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 131.8%, with both at record-high levels. The order-decline risk seen through the previous period remained mitigated. - FY2021-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, inquiries from around the world remained strong, driven by the market penetration of the Zero Cooling System and growing demand for safe, hygienic plastic containers. As a result, orders increased substantially to ¥10,865 million (133.0% of the year-earlier level), exceeding ¥10 billion for the first time on a quarterly basis. Similarly, the order backlog at the end of the period reached a record high of ¥18,415 million (158.8% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders exceeded ¥10 billion for the first time on a quarterly basis, while the order backlog reached a record high at 158.8% of the year-earlier level, further mitigating the order-decline risk. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders increased across all products to a record ¥34,248 million (131.4% of the previous-period level). Similarly, the order backlog at the end of the period reached a record-high level of ¥15,471 million (162.7% of the previous period-end level).」
The business recovered from the decline in orders through the previous period, with orders reaching a record high and the order backlog a record-high level. - FY2020-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders reached a record-high level of ¥24,502 million (123.3% of the year-earlier level). Similarly, the order backlog at the end of the period reached a record high of ¥15,829 million (139.3% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders reached a record-high level at 123.3% of the year-earlier level, while the order backlog reached a record high at 139.3% of the year-earlier level, further mitigating the order-decline risk seen through the previous period. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders reached a record-high level of ¥15,916 million (125.7% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog at the end of the period also reached a record-high level of ¥12,603 million (120.2% of the year-earlier level).」
Both orders and the order backlog, which had continued to decline through the previous period, exceeded the year-earlier levels and reached record-high levels. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders increased substantially to ¥8,166 million (129.5% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog at the end of the period reached a record-high level of ¥11,595 million (112.9% of the year-earlier level).」
Both orders and the order backlog, which had continued to decline through the previous period, exceeded the year-earlier levels, with the order backlog reaching a record-high level. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Orders were ¥26,056 million (90.3% of the previous-period level) and sales ¥26,129 million (93.9%), both below the previous-period levels. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥9,508 million (94.3% of the previous period-end level).」
Orders were 90.3% of the previous-period level and the order backlog 94.3% of the previous period-end level. Over the full year, both declined, after orders and the order backlog had moved in different directions in the previous period. - FY2019-Q3Orders down and the order backlog up continuedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, orders during the period were ¥19,865 million (90.3% of the year-earlier level), below the strong year-earlier period. Although customer inquiries remained active following the launch of the Zero Cooling System, the time required to finalize specifications for some projects because it is a new technology contributed to the decline. Customer demand also weakened in some markets amid an uncertain external environment. The order backlog at the end of the period remained high at ¥11,364 million (107.0% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders declined to 90.3% of the year-earlier level, while the order backlog increased to 107.0%. The specific factors behind the decline in orders were the time required to finalize specifications for new-technology projects and weakening demand in some markets. - FY2019-Q2Orders continued to decline; the order backlog recovered year on yearAnnual report
「Orders during the period were ¥12,665 million (86.7% of the year-earlier level), below the strong year-earlier period. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥10,487 million (101.6% of the year-earlier level), remaining at about the same level as the average order backlog at each quarter-end in the previous period (the fiscal year ended September 2018).」
Orders continued to decline to 86.7% of the year-earlier level, while the order backlog recovered to 101.6% of the year-earlier level and remained at about the same level as the previous period’s quarterly average. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of sales performance, orders during the period were ¥6,308 million (75.4% of the year-earlier level), below the strong year-earlier period, although they remained at a certain level amid quarterly fluctuations. Sales were ¥6,118 million (95.8% of the year-earlier level), roughly in line with the year-earlier level. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥10,270 million (93.0% of the year-earlier level), remaining at about the same level as the average order backlog at each quarter-end in the previous period (the fiscal year ended September 2018).」
Orders were 75.4% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 93.0%, both down year on year. However, the order backlog was explained to be at about the same level as the average at each quarter-end in the previous period. - FY2018Decrease in orders received and increase in order backlogAnnual report
「Sales were ¥27,834 million (95.0% of the previous-period level) and orders ¥28,854 million (94.0%), both below the previous-period levels. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥10,080 million (¥9,060 million at the end of the previous period).」
Orders declined to 94.0% of the previous-period level, while the order backlog increased to 111.3% of the previous period-end level, showing divergent trends in orders and the order backlog. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, orders were limited to ¥21,988 million (86.7% of the year-earlier level) because orders for large machines and other products that had increased in the year-earlier period declined. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥10,618 million (76.3% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders were 86.7% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 76.3%, down further from 90.0% and 87.6%, respectively, in the previous quarter. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although regional variation was evident, orders remained at ¥14,610 million (90.0% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥10,326 million (87.6% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders and the order backlog had increased year on year in the previous quarter, but in the current quarter orders were 90.0% and the order backlog 87.6% of the year-earlier levels, representing year-on-year declines. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders remained high at ¥8,364 million (119.1% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥11,041 million (120.3% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders were 119.1% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog 120.3%, indicating continued improvement in the order environment. - FY2017MitigatedAnnual report
「Sales and orders reached record highs at ¥29,289 million (114.7% of the previous-period level) and ¥30,694 million (133.4%), respectively. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥9,060 million (¥7,656 million at the end of the previous period).」
Orders reached a record high and the order backlog also increased from the end of the previous period, confirming an improvement in the order environment for the full year. - FY2017-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「As a result, further strengthening of sales activities against a backdrop of strong demand drove orders up substantially to ¥25,373 million (136.6% of the year-earlier level). Sales during the period were ¥19,108 million (99.4% of the year-earlier level), roughly in line with the year-earlier level, partly because the order backlog at the beginning of the period was low. The order backlog at the end of the period remained high at ¥13,921 million (146.3% of the year-earlier level).」
Orders increased substantially to 136.6% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog to 146.3%, with the order environment continuing to improve. Sales remained roughly in line with the year-earlier level due to the low order backlog at the beginning of the period. - FY2017-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders increased substantially to ¥16,242 million (126.2% of the year-earlier level), as the Company strengthened its sales activities against a backdrop of strong demand. The order backlog at the end of the period also increased substantially to ¥11,789 million (120.2% of the year-earlier level).」
Both orders and the order backlog increased year on year, improving from the year-on-year weakness through the previous quarter. However, sales were limited to 91.5% of the year-earlier level because the order backlog at the beginning of the period was low. - FY2017-Q1Weak year on year, recovery from the previous period-endAnnual report
「Although orders in some markets that had grown substantially in the year-earlier period declined, firm user demand enabled total orders during the period to remain high at ¥7,022 million (83.3% of the year-earlier level). The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥9,175 million (72.8% of the year-earlier level), an increase of ¥1,519 million (19.8%) from the end of the previous period (end-September 2016).」
Orders and the order backlog remained low year on year, while the order backlog increased 19.8% from the end of the previous period and recovered from that level. - FY2016WorsenedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, affected by foreign-exchange and market conditions, orders totaled ¥23,010 million (90.9% of the year-earlier level), while the order backlog at the end of the period was ¥7,656 million (¥10,171 million at the end of the previous period).」
Orders fell to 90.9% of the year-earlier level and the order backlog to 75.3% of the previous period-end level, with the declines accelerating from the previous quarter. - FY2016-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Orders during the period totaled ¥18,573 million (92.9% of the year-earlier level), below the year-earlier level as demand for the Company’s products remained sluggish. The order backlog at the end of the period was ¥9,518 million (83.4% of the year-earlier level).」
Sluggish demand caused orders and the order backlog to fall below the year-earlier levels.