Reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting cost targets
First written in FY2023-Q1. 12 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-14.
- 2026-08-14AdvancedEarnings
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the interim accounting period was 37.4%.」
The Company disclosed a reduction in the cost-of-sales ratio from 39.8% in the prior-year period to 37.4%, based on cost targets. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the interim accounting period was 37.4%.」
The cost-of-sales ratio declined from 39.8% in the previous year’s interim period to 37.4%, producing a gross profit margin of 62.6%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting product cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the fiscal year was 39.5%.」
The cost-of-sales ratio declined from 42.2% in the previous fiscal year to 39.5%, producing a gross profit margin of 60.5%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting product cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the interim accounting period was 39.8%.」
The company continued to reduce the cost-of-sales ratio based on cost targets, from 41.1% in the previous year’s interim period to 39.8%, producing a gross profit margin of 60.2%. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting product cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the fiscal year was 42.2%.」
The full-year results of reducing the cost-of-sales ratio based on cost targets were disclosed. The ratio declined from approximately 43.3% in the previous fiscal year to 42.2%, producing a gross profit margin of 57.7%. - FY2024-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting product cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the interim accounting period was 41.1%.」
The company continued to reduce the cost-of-sales ratio based on cost targets, from 45.1% in the previous interim accounting period to 41.1%. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the three-month period ended in the first quarter was 42.9%.」
The company continued to reduce the cost-of-sales ratio based on cost targets, from 43.9% in the previous nine-month period to 42.9%. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting product cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the nine-month period ended in the third quarter was 43.9%.」
The company continued to reduce the cost-of-sales ratio based on cost targets, from 45.1% in the six-month period to 43.9%. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting product cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the six-month period ended in the second quarter was 45.1%.」
The company continued to reduce the cost-of-sales ratio based on cost targets, from 48.4% in the first quarter to 45.1%. - FY2023-Q1First statedAnnual report
「As a result of rigorously reducing the cost-of-sales ratio by setting cost targets, the cost-of-sales ratio for the three-month period ended in the first quarter was 48.4%.」
The company first explicitly disclosed a specific margin-improvement measure based on cost targets and a resulting cost-of-sales ratio of 48.4%.