Decrease in Operating Cash Flow and Cash Balance
First written in FY2017-Q3. . Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
- 2026-08-07OtherEarnings
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,432 million, compared with an increase of ¥166 million in the same period of the previous fiscal year」
The increase in operating cash flow was larger than in the same period of the previous fiscal year. - FY2026Added FY2026 full-year operating cash flow and cash balanceAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,948 million, down 29.6% from the previous fiscal year. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the consolidated fiscal year stood at ¥17,045 million, an increase of ¥2,632 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow was ¥1,948 million, down 29.6% year on year, but cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥2,632 million to ¥17,045 million. - 2026-05-15OtherRevision of earnings forecasts
「Cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year was ¥1,948 million, down 29.6% year on year, mainly due to a decrease in trade receivables. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year stood at ¥17,045 million, an increase of ¥2,632 million from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow declined, while cash and cash equivalents increased to ¥17,045 million. - FY2026-H1Added FY2026-H1 operating cash flow and cash balanceAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,198 million, down 15.7% year on year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥204 million, compared with cash provided of ¥5,012 million in the same period of the previous year, while cash used in financing activities was ¥1,651 million, down 45.9% year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim consolidated accounting period stood at ¥14,947 million.」
Operating cash flow was ¥2,198 million, down year on year, while investing activities shifted to a cash outflow of ¥204 million. Cash used in financing activities was ¥1,651 million, and cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥14,947 million. - FY2025Added FY2025 full-year operating cash flow recovery and cash increaseAnnual report
「Cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,768 million, up 188.8% year on year. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the consolidated fiscal year stood at ¥14,412 million, an increase of ¥3,237 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow recovered to ¥2,768 million, while cash and cash equivalents also increased by ¥3,237 million to ¥14,412 million. - FY2025-H1Added interim-period operating cash flow turnaround to positive, investing cash inflow and cash balance increase resultsAnnual report
「During the interim consolidated accounting period, cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,607 million, compared with a decrease of ¥407 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash provided by investing activities was ¥5,012 million, compared with a decrease of ¥315 million in the same period of the previous year, while cash used in financing activities was ¥3,053 million, up 62.0% year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim period stood at ¥16,588 million.」
Operating cash flow shifted from a decrease of ¥407 million in the same period of the previous year to an increase of ¥2,607 million, while investing activities provided ¥5,012 million. Financing activities decreased by ¥3,053 million, but cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥16,588 million. - FY2024-Q3Added cumulative third-quarter operating cash flow turnaround to positive and cash balance decline resultsAnnual report
「During the third quarter cumulative consolidated period, cash provided by operating activities was ¥411 million, compared with a decrease of ¥3,346 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥863 million, compared with a decrease of ¥1,246 million in the same period of the previous year, while cash used in financing activities was ¥3,349 million, compared with an increase of ¥1,139 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥12,805 million.」
Operating cash flow shifted from a decrease of ¥3,346 million in the same period of the previous year to an increase of ¥411 million. Financing activities decreased by ¥3,349 million, and cash and cash equivalents decreased to ¥12,805 million. - FY2024-Q2Added FY2024-Q2 cumulative operating cash flow deterioration resultsAnnual report
「During the second quarter cumulative consolidated period, cash used in operating activities was ¥407 million, compared with a decrease of ¥3,889 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥315 million, down 57.5% year on year, while cash used in financing activities was ¥1,884 million, compared with an increase of ¥1,147 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter stood at ¥13,893 million.」
Operating cash flow decreased by ¥407 million, but the outflow narrowed from the ¥3,889 million decrease in the same period of the previous year. Investing activities decreased by ¥315 million and financing activities decreased by ¥1,884 million, while cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥13,893 million. - FY2024-Q1Added FY2024-Q1 operating cash flow deterioration resultsAnnual report
「During the first quarter cumulative consolidated period, cash used in operating activities was ¥991 million, compared with a decrease of ¥50 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥347 million, down 24.4% year on year, while cash provided by financing activities was ¥398 million, compared with a decrease of ¥148 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥15,174 million.」
Operating cash flow deteriorated from a decrease of ¥50 million in the same period of the previous year to a decrease of ¥991 million, while cash and cash equivalents stood at ¥15,174 million. Financing activities provided ¥398 million, owing to an increase in short-term borrowings. - FY2023Added FY2023 full-year cash flow deterioration resultsAnnual report
「Cash used in operating activities was ¥787 million, compared with an increase of ¥3,504 million in the previous fiscal year. This was mainly due to an increase in inventories of ¥1,520 million.」
Operating cash flow shifted from an increase of ¥3,504 million in the previous fiscal year to a decrease of ¥787 million, mainly due to a ¥1,520 million increase in inventories. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period also decreased by ¥2,570 million to ¥15,885 million. - FY2023-Q3Added cumulative third-quarter cash flow deterioration resultsAnnual report
「During the third quarter cumulative consolidated period, cash used in operating activities was ¥3,346 million, compared with an increase of ¥1,867 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥1,246 million, down 44.5% year on year, while cash provided by financing activities was ¥1,139 million, compared with a decrease of ¥1,257 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥15,880 million.」
Operating cash flow shifted from an increase of ¥1,867 million in the same period of the previous year to a decrease of ¥3,346 million, while cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at ¥15,880 million. Financing activities provided ¥1,139 million. - FY2023-Q2Added cumulative first-half cash flow deterioration resultsAnnual report
「During the second quarter cumulative consolidated period, cash used in operating activities was ¥3,889 million, compared with an increase of ¥1,086 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥742 million, down 33.9% year on year, while cash provided by financing activities was ¥1,147 million, compared with a decrease of ¥964 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter stood at ¥15,784 million.」
Operating cash flow shifted from an increase of ¥1,086 million in the same period of the previous year to a decrease of ¥3,889 million, and cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter stood at ¥15,784 million. The increase in inventories and trade receivables was cited as the main cause of the operating cash outflow. - FY2023-Q1Added FY2023-Q1 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first quarter cumulative consolidated period, cash used in operating activities was ¥50 million, compared with an increase of ¥1,153 million in the same period of the previous year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥459 million, down 13.3% year on year, while cash provided by financing activities was ¥148 million, down 86.9% year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥18,196 million.」
In FY2023-Q1, operating cash flow shifted from an increase of ¥1,153 million in the same period of the previous year to a decrease of ¥50 million, and cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at ¥18,196 million. - FY2022Added FY2022 full-year cash flow resultsAnnual report
「Funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥3,504 million, up 15.1% year on year. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the consolidated fiscal year stood at ¥18,455 million, down ¥375 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥3,504 million, while cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period decreased by ¥375 million to ¥18,455 million. - FY2022-Q3Added cumulative nine-month cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥1,867 million, up 174.9% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥2,247 million, up 3.8%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥1,257 million, compared with funds provided of ¥5,477 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥17,679 million.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥1,867 million, while investing activities used ¥2,247 million and financing activities used ¥1,257 million. The quarter-end cash balance was ¥17,679 million. - FY2022-Q2Added cumulative FY2022-Q2 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥1,086 million, up 451.3% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥1,122 million, up 38.1%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥964 million, compared with funds provided of ¥4,100 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter stood at ¥18,320 million.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥1,086 million, while investing activities used ¥1,122 million and financing activities used ¥964 million. The quarter-end cash balance was ¥18,320 million. - FY2022-Q1Added FY2022-Q1 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥1,153 million, up 15.0% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥406 million, up 6.6%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥1,138 million, compared with funds provided of ¥4,722 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥18,902 million.」
Operating cash flow increased 15.0% year on year to ¥1,153 million, while financing activities used ¥1,138 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥18,902 million, below the level at the end of the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q3Added cumulative FY2021-Q3 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥679 million, down 86.3% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥2,164 million, down 3.9%; and funds provided by financing activities amounted to ¥5,477 million, compared with funds used of ¥2,957 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥17,829 million.」
Operating cash flow fell 86.3% year on year to ¥679 million, while financing activities provided ¥5,477 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥17,829 million. - FY2021-Q2Added cumulative FY2021-Q2 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥197 million, down 94.2% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥812 million, up 1.8%; and funds provided by financing activities amounted to ¥4,100 million, compared with funds used of ¥2,075 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter stood at ¥17,407 million.」
Operating cash flow fell 94.2% year on year to ¥197 million, while financing activities provided ¥4,100 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥17,407 million. - FY2021-Q1Added FY2021-Q1 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥1,003 million, up 309.2% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥381 million, down 60.5%; and funds provided by financing activities amounted to ¥4,722 million, compared with funds used of ¥1,004 million in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥19,018 million.」
Operating cash flow was ¥1,003 million, while financing activities provided ¥4,722 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥19,018 million. - FY2020Added FY2020 full-year cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities, mainly from income before income taxes and depreciation, amounted to ¥7,691 million, up 0.8% year on year. Funds used in investing activities, mainly for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, amounted to ¥3,039 million, down 16.2%. Funds used in financing activities, mainly for the repayment of lease liabilities, amounted to ¥2,764 million, down 21.4%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the consolidated fiscal year stood at ¥13,477 million, up ¥2,139 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow was ¥7,691 million, cash used in investing activities was ¥3,039 million, and cash used in financing activities was ¥2,764 million. The year-end cash balance increased to ¥13,477 million. - FY2020-Q3Added cumulative nine-month cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥4,950 million, down 9.7% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥2,253 million, down 24.3%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥2,957 million, up 7.0%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥11,090 million.」
Cumulative nine-month operating cash flow was ¥4,950 million, cash used in investing activities was ¥2,253 million, and cash used in financing activities was ¥2,957 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥11,090 million. - FY2020-Q2Added FY2020-Q2 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥3,411 million, down 16.1% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥798 million, down 41.8%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥2,075 million, up 9.3%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter stood at ¥11,964 million.」
Cumulative FY2020-Q2 operating cash flow was ¥3,411 million, cash used in investing activities was ¥798 million, and cash used in financing activities was ¥2,075 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥11,964 million. - FY2020-Q1Added FY2020-Q1 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥245 million, down 82.5% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥963 million, up 52.3%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥1,004 million, up 8.6%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥10,056 million.」
FY2020-Q1 operating cash flow was ¥245 million, down 82.5% year on year. Cash used in investing activities was ¥963 million, cash used in financing activities was ¥1,004 million, and cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥10,056 million. - FY2019Added FY2019 full-year cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities, mainly from income before income taxes and depreciation, amounted to ¥7,628 million, up 5.6% year on year. Funds used in investing activities, mainly for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, amounted to ¥3,625 million, up 4.2%. Funds used in financing activities, mainly for the repayment of lease liabilities, amounted to ¥3,514 million, up 36.3%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the consolidated fiscal year stood at ¥11,337 million, up ¥425 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Full-year operating cash flow was ¥7,628 million, cash used in investing activities was ¥3,625 million, and cash used in financing activities was ¥3,514 million. The year-end cash balance increased ¥425 million to ¥11,337 million. - FY2019-Q3Added cumulative nine-month cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥5,481 million, up 42.6% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥2,976 million, up 14.6%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥2,763 million, up 2.3%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥10,738 million.」
Cumulative nine-month operating cash flow was ¥5,481 million, cash used in investing activities was ¥2,976 million, and cash used in financing activities was ¥2,763 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥10,738 million. - FY2019-Q2Added cumulative first-half cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first six months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥4,066 million, up 1.1% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥1,372 million, down 24.3%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥1,898 million, up 5.2%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter stood at ¥11,779 million.」
Cumulative first-half operating cash flow was ¥4,066 million, cash used in investing activities was ¥1,372 million, and cash used in financing activities was ¥1,898 million. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥11,779 million. - FY2019-Q1Added FY2019-Q1 cash flow resultsAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥1,403 million, down 1.9% year on year; funds used in investing activities amounted to ¥632 million, up 60.1%; and funds used in financing activities amounted to ¥924 million, down 31.7%. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥10,908 million.」
FY2019-Q1 operating cash flow was ¥1,403 million, and cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥10,908 million. - FY2018Added the recovery in full-year FY2018 operating cash flow and cash balanceAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities, mainly from income before income taxes and depreciation, amounted to ¥7,220 million, up 72.6% year on year.」
Operating cash flow increased 72.6% year on year to ¥7,220 million, while cash and cash equivalents at year-end also increased ¥1,229 million year on year to ¥10,912 million. - FY2018-Q3Added cash flow results for the third quarter of the current fiscal yearAnnual report
「During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥3,843 million, up 362.2% year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥8,189 million.」
Operating cash flow increased to ¥3,843 million, up 362.2% year on year. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥8,189 million. - FY2018-Q1Added operating cash flow results for the first quarter of the following fiscal yearAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current fiscal year, funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥1,430 million, compared with a ¥720 million decrease in the same period of the previous year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter stood at ¥9,222 million.」
Operating cash flow turned from a ¥720 million decrease in the same period of the previous year to a ¥1,430 million increase. Meanwhile, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were ¥9,222 million, down ¥460 million from the beginning of the period. - FY2017Added full-year cash flow resultsAnnual report
「Funds provided by operating activities during the consolidated fiscal year amounted to ¥4,182 million, down 44.7% year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the consolidated fiscal year stood at ¥9,683 million, down ¥2,448 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Full-year operating cash flow was ¥4,182 million and cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥9,683 million. Operating cash flow fell 44.7% year on year, while the cash balance decreased ¥2,448 million. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Funds provided by operating activities amounted to ¥831 million, down 82.7% year on year. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter stood at ¥6,800 million, down ¥4,251 million from the end of the third quarter of the previous fiscal year.」
Operating cash flow fell 82.7% year on year to ¥831 million, while cash and cash equivalents also fell ¥4,251 million year on year to ¥6,800 million.