Focus on Absolute Gross Profit, Operating Income and Ordinary Income, and Their Margins
First written in FY2017. 13 of 30 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-05-25.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-05-25AdvancedFinancial results briefing materials
「FY2026 plan: net sales ¥50 billion; operating income ¥13 billion; margin 26.0%」
The business plan included not only net sales but also operating income of ¥13 billion and an operating margin of 26.0%, underscoring the focus on both profit and profitability. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, higher revenue and a favorable product and geographic mix enabled the company to absorb one-time expenses related to exhibiting at trade shows. As a result, gross profit rose substantially to ¥11,892 million (115.9% year on year) and operating profit to ¥6,506 million (118.8%). Ordinary profit was ¥6,680 million (116.3%), and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥4,784 million (119.3%). All profit measures reached record highs for an interim period.」
Higher revenue and a favorable product and geographic mix absorbed one-time trade show expenses, resulting in record interim levels for the key profit measures. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Current period 43,654 (100.0%) 20,581 (47.1%) 10,641 (24.4%) 10,912 (25.0%)」
Absolute gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit all increased. The operating margin rose from 21.5% to 24.4%, and the ordinary profit margin from 21.8% to 25.0%. The gross profit margin remained high at 47.1%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales 21,902 10,265 5,476 5,745 4,008 Year-on-year 131.6% 130.4% 159.6% 165.4% 154.0%」
Gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, which are the key measures, all exceeded the year-earlier period and reached record highs for an interim period. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Current period 36,778 (100.0%) 17,381 (47.3%) 7,907 (21.5%) 8,008 (21.8%)」
The gross margin increased from 45.0% to 47.3%, the operating profit margin from 20.6% to 21.5% and the ordinary profit margin from 20.0% to 21.8%, while profit amounts also increased. - FY2024-Q2Profit amounts increase; ordinary profit margin improvesAnnual report
「In terms of profit, operating profit increased to ¥3,432 million (106.0%) as the company kept selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue broadly in line with the same period of the previous year, in addition to the increase in revenue. Ordinary profit rose substantially to ¥3,473 million (163.7%) because the stable foreign-exchange market compared with the previous fiscal year prevented valuation losses on foreign-currency-denominated assets.」
The absolute amounts of gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, with ordinary profit improving substantially in particular due to the elimination of foreign-exchange losses. The ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses was kept broadly in line with the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, operating profit increased to ¥1,631 million (124.3%) as the company kept selling, general and administrative expenses broadly in line with the same period of the previous year despite the increase in revenue. Ordinary profit rose substantially to ¥1,209 million, compared with ¥8 million in the same period of the previous year, as the reduction in foreign-currency-denominated assets significantly reduced foreign-exchange losses.」
The operating profit margin relative to revenue improved from approximately 18.9% in the same period of the previous year to approximately 20.3%, while the ordinary profit margin recovered from approximately 0.1% to approximately 15.0%. The company cited control of selling, general and administrative expenses and a reduction in foreign-currency-denominated assets as factors. - FY2023Operating profit margin improves; ordinary profit margin downAnnual report
「Current period 34,798 (100.0%) 15,649 (45.0%) 7,166 (20.6%) 6,953 (20.0%)」
The gross margin improved from 44.3% to 45.0% and the operating profit margin from 18.4% to 20.6%, while the ordinary profit margin declined from 29.5% to 20.0%. - FY2023-Q3Operating profit margin improves; ordinary profit margin continues to declineAnnual report
「Gross profit increased to ¥11,341 million (112.2%) and operating profit to ¥5,167 million (121.8%). However, the yen appreciated rapidly during the first half, resulting in settlement losses on foreign-currency-denominated receivables and payables. As a foreign-exchange loss was recorded under non-operating expenses, ordinary profit declined to ¥4,802 million (69.5%).」
Gross profit and operating profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, and the operating profit margin improved. However, ordinary profit fell below the previous year due to foreign-exchange losses, and the decline in the ordinary profit margin continued. - FY2023-Q2Operating profit margin improves; ordinary profit margin downAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the weaker yen compared with the year-earlier period and the continued flexible pricing policy to address higher raw material costs resulted in gross profit of ¥7,365 million, or 109.6%, and operating profit of ¥3,238 million, or 114.0%, with both increasing. On the other hand, the exchange rate at the end of the second quarter became substantially stronger against the yen than at the end of the previous fiscal year, resulting in foreign exchange losses being recorded as non-operating expenses and causing ordinary profit to decline substantially to ¥2,121 million, or 51.1%.」
The operating profit margin relative to revenue improved from approximately 18.8% in the same period of the previous year to approximately 20.9%, while the ordinary profit margin declined from approximately 27.5% to approximately 13.7%. - FY2023-Q1Operating profit margin improves; ordinary profit margin falls sharplyAnnual report
「In terms of profit, the weaker yen compared with the year-earlier period and the continued flexible pricing policy to address higher raw material costs resulted in gross profit of ¥3,445 million, or 109.3%, and operating profit of ¥1,311 million, or 113.7%, with both increasing. On the other hand, the exchange rate at the end of the first quarter became substantially stronger against the yen than at the end of the previous fiscal year due to a recent sharp change in exchange rates following the Bank of Japan's policy adjustment. This resulted in foreign exchange losses being recorded as non-operating expenses, causing ordinary profit to decline substantially to ¥8 million, or 0.5%.」
The operating profit margin relative to revenue increased from approximately 16.8% in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year to approximately 18.9%, while the ordinary profit margin fell sharply from approximately 22.6% to approximately 0.1%. - FY2022Operating profit margin down; ordinary profit margin upAnnual report
「Current period 30,277 (100.0%) 13,408 (44.3%) 5,556 (18.4%) 8,927 (29.5%)」
Among the emphasized profit indicators, the gross margin declined from 46.2% in the previous fiscal year to 44.3%, and the operating profit margin from 24.3% to 18.4%. In contrast, the ordinary profit margin increased from 26.7% to 29.5% due to foreign-exchange gains accompanying the sharp depreciation of the yen. - FY2022-Q3Continued decline in profit amounts and marginsAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥22,988 million, gross profit was ¥10,110 million, operating profit was ¥4,243 million and ordinary profit was ¥6,915 million. Compared with the same period of the previous year, these figures were 84.0%, 77.3%, 58.2% and 86.6%, respectively.」
For the emphasized gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, results were 77.3%, 58.2% and 86.6% of the same period of the previous year, respectively, and the decline in profit amounts and margins continued. - FY2022-Q2Continued decline in profit amounts and marginsAnnual report
「In terms of profit, mainly due to the effect of lower revenue, gross profit declined to ¥6,718 million (78.1% of the prior-year period), operating profit to ¥2,841 million (58.7%), and ordinary profit to ¥4,151 million (75.4%).」
For the emphasized gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, results were 78.1%, 58.7% and 75.4% of the same period of the previous year, respectively, with both profit amounts and margins declining for the second consecutive quarter. - FY2022-Q1Profit amounts and margins downAnnual report
「In terms of profit, mainly due to the effect of lower revenue, gross profit declined to ¥3,152 million (84.3%), operating profit to ¥1,153 million (60.1%) and ordinary profit to ¥1,545 million (90.0%).」
For the emphasized gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, results were 84.3%, 60.1% and 90.0% of the same period of the previous year, respectively, and both profit amounts and margins declined. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Current period 35,890 (100.0%) 16,577 (46.2%) 8,735 (24.3%) 9,576 (26.7%)」
For the emphasized gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, margins in the current period were 46.2%, 24.3% and 26.7%, respectively, up from 45.3%, 17.8% and 17.1% in the previous fiscal year. Profit amounts also increased. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Gross profit increased substantially to ¥13,072 million (156.3%), operating profit to ¥7,287 million (278.6%) and ordinary profit to ¥7,983 million (332.2%).」
The absolute amounts of gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, the emphasized measures, were substantially higher than in the same period of the previous year, and profit margins also improved. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥17,875 million, gross profit was ¥8,599 million, operating profit was ¥4,840 million and ordinary profit was ¥5,507 million. Compared with the same period of the previous year, these figures were 146.3%, 147.7%, 256.5% and 338.8%, respectively.」
The absolute amounts of gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, the emphasized measures, increased to 147.7%, 256.5% and 338.8% of the previous year, respectively. Profit margins relative to revenue also improved from the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, in addition to the effect of higher revenue, lower trade show expenses and various selling expenses resulted in gross profit of ¥3,739 million, or 135.7%, operating profit of ¥1,918 million, or 272.0%, and ordinary profit of ¥1,716 million, or 236.3%, with all three increasing substantially.」
The absolute amounts of gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, the emphasized measures, increased to 135.7%, 272.0% and 236.3% of the previous year, respectively. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Current period 27,254 (100.0%) 12,340 (45.3%) 4,850 (17.8%) 4,669 (17.1%)」
For the emphasized gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, margins increased from 44.5%, 16.5% and 16.0% in the previous fiscal year to 45.3%, 17.8% and 17.1%, respectively, and profit amounts also increased. - FY2020-Q3Higher gross profit, slight decline in operating profit, and lower ordinary profitAnnual report
「Orders for the current period reached a record-high level of ¥24,502 million (123.3% of the previous year). Revenue was ¥17,439 million (93.9% of the previous year). In terms of profit, gross profit was ¥8,361 million (102.3%), operating profit was ¥2,615 million (99.3%) and ordinary profit was ¥2,403 million (88.8%).」
Among the emphasized profit indicators, gross profit exceeded the same period of the previous year, while operating profit declined slightly and ordinary profit fell to 88.8% of the previous year. Revenue also declined to 93.9% of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2Profit amounts and margins recover with revenue broadly flatAnnual report
「Revenue was broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year at ¥12,218 million (99.7%). In contrast, gross profit increased to ¥5,821 million (112.7%), operating profit to ¥1,887 million (134.9%) and ordinary profit to ¥1,625 million (102.6%).」
Revenue was broadly unchanged from the same period of the previous year, but the absolute amounts of gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit all exceeded the same period of the previous year, indicating a recovery in profit amounts from the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q1Profit amounts recover despite lower revenueAnnual report
「Revenue declined to ¥5,869 million (95.9% of the previous year). In contrast, gross profit increased to ¥2,756 million (112.5%), operating profit to ¥705 million (123.0%) and ordinary profit to ¥726 million (102.4%).」
Although revenue declined, gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, the emphasized absolute profit amounts, all exceeded the same period of the previous year. - FY2019Continued decline in profit amounts and marginsAnnual report
「Current period 26,129 (100.0%) 11,640 (44.5%) 4,304 (16.5%) 4,193 (16.0%)」
For the emphasized gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, margins declined from 46.6%, 18.4% and 19.0% in the previous fiscal year to 44.5%, 16.5% and 16.0%, respectively, and profit amounts also decreased. - FY2019-Q3Continued decline in profit amounts and marginsAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥18,581 million, gross profit was ¥8,177 million, operating profit was ¥2,633 million and ordinary profit was ¥2,707 million. Compared with the same period of the previous year, these figures were 91.0%, 84.1%, 67.8% and 67.6%, respectively.」
Gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, the emphasized profit amounts and margins, were below the same period of the previous year. In particular, operating profit and ordinary profit were in the 67% range compared with the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2Profit amounts and margins downAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥12,258 million, gross profit was ¥5,165 million, operating profit was ¥1,399 million and ordinary profit was ¥1,585 million. Compared with the same period of the previous year, these figures were 91.9%, 80.6%, 50.3% and 59.3%, respectively.」
Despite the policy of emphasizing profit amounts, revenue, gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit were all below the same period of the previous year in the cumulative first two quarters of the current fiscal year, with operating profit and ordinary profit declining particularly sharply. - FY2018Gross margin up; operating and ordinary profit margins downAnnual report
「Current period 27,834 (100.0%) 12,960 (46.6%) 5,120 (18.4%) 5,281 (19.0%)」
Among the key indicators, the gross margin increased from 44.0% in the previous fiscal year to 46.6%, while the operating profit margin declined from 20.8% to 18.4% and the ordinary profit margin from 23.7% to 19.0%. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group regards increases in the absolute amounts of gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, as well as balanced or improved ratios of these items to revenue, as important management indicators.」
For gross profit, operating profit and ordinary profit, management indicators emphasizing increases in absolute amounts and improvement or balance in their ratios to revenue were explicitly stated for the first time.