Strengthening profitability and financial strength through streamlining and efficiency improvements
First written in FY2016. 27 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 6 of 35 companies on the "Worse" side.
10 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 66.5%.」
The equity ratio increased from 65.2% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 66.5%, indicating measurable progress in the company’s financial position. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, ROA was 7.3% and ROE was 8.9%.」
The targets of ROA of at least 6% and ROE of at least 8% were maintained, and both metrics exceeded their targets in FY2026. ROE rose from 8.1% in the previous fiscal year to 8.9%. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 3.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 65.6%.」
The equity ratio rose 3.3 percentage points year on year to 65.6%, indicating measurable progress in financial soundness. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the current consolidated fiscal year, ROA was 7.4% and ROE was 8.1%.」
The targets of ROA of at least 6% and ROE of at least 8% were maintained, and both targets were exceeded in the current consolidated fiscal year, with ROA of 7.4% and ROE of 8.1%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 6.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 64.5%.」
The equity ratio rose 6.9 percentage points from 57.6% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 64.5%, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group has set targets of maintaining ROA at 6% or higher and ROE at 8% or higher to improve earnings capacity based on efficient asset allocation and strengthen its financial position. In the current consolidated fiscal year, ROA was 7.2% and ROE was 8.4%.」
The targets of ROA of at least 6% and ROE of at least 8% were maintained, and both indicators exceeded their targets in the current consolidated fiscal year. In addition, the equity ratio rose 2.3 percentage points from the previous fiscal year to 57.6%. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 7.1 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 62.4%.」
The equity ratio rose 7.1 percentage points from 55.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 62.4%, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 7.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 62.3%.」
The equity ratio rose 7.0 percentage points from 55.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 62.3%, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 4.1 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 59.4%.」
The equity ratio rose 4.1 percentage points from 55.3% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 59.4%, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2023Targets changed to ROA of 6% and ROE of 8%; both achievedAnnual report
「Our management targets are to maintain a return on assets (ROA) of at least 6% and a return on equity (ROE) of at least 8%. Through improving earnings capacity based on efficient asset allocation, we aim to strengthen our financial position.」
The targets changed from ROA of at least 5% and ROE of at least 10% to ROA of at least 6% and ROE of at least 8%. In the current consolidated fiscal year, ROA was 8.2% and ROE was 9.8%, exceeding both revised targets. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.7%.」
The equity ratio rose 1.7 percentage points from 56.0% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.7%, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 0.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 56.6%.」
The equity ratio rose 0.6 percentage points from 56.0% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 56.6%. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.5%.」
The equity ratio rose 1.5 percentage points from 56.0% at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.5%, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 0.2 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 56.6%.」
The equity ratio was 56.6%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.0 percentage point from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.4%.」
The equity ratio was 57.4%, up 1.0 percentage point from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.9%.」
The equity ratio was 57.9%, up 1.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2021ROA target achieved, ROE target not achievedAnnual report
「In the current consolidated fiscal year, ROA was 6.1%, achieving the target, while ROE was 7.0%.」
The ROA target of at least 5% was achieved at 6.1%, while the ROE target of at least 10% was not achieved, at 7.0%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 3.8 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 60.2%.」
The equity ratio was 60.2%, up 3.8 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 3.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 59.7%.」
The equity ratio was 59.7%, up 3.3 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 5.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 57.5%.」
The equity ratio was 57.5%, up 5.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 6.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 58.1%.」
The equity ratio was 58.1%, up 6.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 4.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 56.8%.」
The equity ratio was 56.8%, up 4.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 2.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 52.1%.」
The equity ratio was 52.1%, up 2.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 0.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 49.9%.」
The equity ratio was 49.9%, up 0.7 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 50.8%.」
The equity ratio was 50.8%, up 1.6 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in the financial position. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 2.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 51.6%.」
The equity ratio was 51.6%, up 2.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating measurable progress in strengthening the financial position. - FY2018AchievedAnnual report
「In addition to working to improve earnings capacity based on efficient asset allocation, we have set targets of maintaining ROA at 5% or higher and ROE at 10% or higher to strengthen our financial position. In the current consolidated fiscal year, strong performance in each segment enabled us to achieve these targets, with ROA of 7.9% and ROE of 10.7%.」
The targets of ROA of at least 5% and ROE of at least 10% were achieved, with ROA of 7.9% and ROE of 10.7% in the current consolidated fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 2.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 50.1%.」
The equity ratio was 50.1%, up 2.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the equity ratio rose 1.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 49.5%.」
The equity ratio, a financial position indicator, rose 1.9 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2017Quantifying management targetsAnnual report
「Our management targets are to maintain a return on assets (ROA) of at least 5% and achieve a return on equity (ROE) of at least 10%. Through improving earnings capacity based on efficient asset allocation, we aim to strengthen our financial position.」
In addition to the existing policies of rationalisation, improving earnings capacity and strengthening the financial position, the company specified targets of ROA of at least 5% and ROE of at least 10%, along with efficient asset allocation as the means of achieving them. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will promote the rationalisation and efficiency of management, improve earnings capacity and strengthen our financial position, while maintaining stable dividends and working to increase dividend payments in line with consolidated net income.」
The company explains its efficiency, earnings improvement and financial strengthening policies in connection with its shareholder returns policy.