Higher Cost Ratios Due to Rising Purchase Prices for Rice and Vegetables
First written in FY2017-Q1. 24 of 44 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2019-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
HIDAY HIDAKA Corp. moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2025, 3 years after the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 45 of 64 companies on the "Worse" side.
21 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2027-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In production and cost terms, although rice prices have recently been trending downward, they remained high through July, and increases in the prices of ingredients including pork, flour and green onions resulted in a cost of sales ratio of 31.2% (30.3% in the same period of the previous year).」
Higher prices for ingredients including rice, pork, flour and green onions caused the cost of sales ratio to rise from 30.3% in the same period of the previous year to 31.2%. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In production and cost terms, the cost ratio was 30.8% (29.7% in the previous fiscal year), partly because purchase prices for various ingredients, including rice, pork, eggs, and alcoholic beverages, increased.」
The cost ratio rose from 29.7% in the previous year to 30.8% due to higher ingredient purchase prices, and the impact of raw material price risk increased further. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, the cost ratio rose to 30.3% due to higher prices for ingredients such as rice, pork and eggs (29.0% in the same period of the previous year).」
The cost ratio rose from 29.0% in the same period of the previous year to 30.3% due to higher prices for rice, pork, eggs and other ingredients. Raw material price risk is reflected in the deterioration of the cost ratio. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, the cost ratio rose to 29.7% (28.1% in the previous period) amid soaring prices for rice, cabbage and other products due to reduced production and distribution volumes caused by adverse weather, as well as persistently high purchase prices for ingredients such as pork.」
The cost ratio rose from 28.1% in the previous period to 29.7% due to soaring prices for rice and cabbage caused by adverse weather and persistently high prices for pork and other ingredients. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although higher revenue had an effect, the cost ratio rose to 29.0% due to increases in the purchase prices of various ingredients, including rice, pork and lard (27.8% in the same period of the previous year).」
The cost ratio rose from 27.8% in the same period of the previous year to 29.0% due to increases in the purchase prices of rice, pork, lard and other ingredients. The impact of rising raw material prices is reflected in the deterioration of the cost ratio. - FY2025-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although higher revenue had an effect, the cost ratio rose to 28.8% due to increases in the purchase prices of various ingredients, including pork and rice (27.7% in the same period of the previous year).」
The cost ratio rose from 27.7% in the same period of the previous year to 28.8% due to increases in the purchase prices of ingredients such as pork and rice. Raw material price risk is reflected in the deterioration of the cost ratio. - FY2024-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for various ingredients, including flour, pork and rice, increased, the cost ratio fell to 28.0% due to the effect of higher revenue (28.1% in the same quarter of the previous year).」
Despite continued increases in purchase prices for flour, pork, rice and other ingredients, the cost ratio fell from 28.1% in the same quarter of the previous year to 28.0% due to the effect of higher revenue. - FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for various ingredients, including flour, pork and rice, increased, the cost ratio fell to 27.8% due to the effect of higher revenue (28.2% in the same quarter of the previous year).」
Despite continued increases in ingredient purchase prices, the cost ratio fell from 28.2% in the same period of the previous year to 27.8% due to the effect of higher revenue. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for various food ingredients, including flour, pork and rice, increased, the effect of higher sales resulted in a cost ratio of 27.7%, compared with 28.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for flour, pork, rice and other items increased, the effect of higher sales reduced the cost ratio from 28.1% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.7%. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, higher purchase prices for various food ingredients, including lard, flour and pork, resulted in a cost ratio of 28.1%, compared with 27.6% in the previous period.」
Purchase prices for various food ingredients continued to rise, increasing the cost ratio from 27.6% in the previous period to 28.1%. Raw material price risk materialized as a deterioration in the full-year cost ratio. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, higher purchase prices for various food ingredients, including lard, flour and pork, resulted in a cost ratio of 28.1%, compared with 27.6% in the cumulative period of the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher purchase prices for various food ingredients increased the cost ratio from 27.6% in the cumulative period of the same quarter of the previous year to 28.1%. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, higher purchase prices for various food ingredients, including lard, flour and pork, resulted in a cost ratio of 28.2%, compared with 27.6% in the cumulative period of the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher purchase prices for many food ingredients increased the cost ratio from 27.6% in the cumulative period of the same quarter of the previous year to 28.2%. The risk actually materialized as a deterioration in the cost ratio. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, the fixed-cost burden eased as sales increased, but higher purchase prices for cooking oil and various food ingredients resulted in a cost ratio of 28.1%, compared with 27.9% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher purchase prices for cooking oil and various food ingredients increased the cost ratio from 27.9% in the same quarter of the previous year to 28.1%. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase unit prices for some food items, including lard and cooking oil, increased and the factory operating rate declined as production volume fell, improvements in the price of rice for commercial use and other factors resulted in a cost ratio of 27.6%, compared with 28.3% in the previous period.」
Although purchase unit prices for lard, cooking oil and other items increased and the factory operating rate declined, improvements in the price of rice for commercial use and other factors reduced the cost ratio from 28.3% in the previous period to 27.6%. - FY2022-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase unit prices for lard, cooking oil and other items increased, efforts to maintain appropriate procurement and inventory management at stores even while requests to shorten operating hours were in effect resulted in a cost ratio of 27.6%, compared with 28.4% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase unit prices for lard, cooking oil and other items increased, procurement and inventory management reduced the cost ratio from 28.4% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.6%. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although the fixed-cost burden increased because of a substantial decline in sales and purchase prices for liquid eggs and flour rose, lower purchase prices for parboiled rice resulted in a cost ratio of 27.6%, compared with 28.8% in the cumulative period of the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for liquid eggs and flour increased, lower purchase prices for parboiled rice reduced the cost ratio from 28.8% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.6%. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「However, because operating hours were shortened to 20:00 or 21:00 in response to requests from the government and local authorities, and the serving of alcoholic beverages was restricted, same-store sales for the cumulative period from March to May were 91.1% of the same period of the previous year, and the cost ratio was 27.9%, compared with 29.4% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although sales declined because of shorter operating hours and other factors, the cost ratio fell from 29.4% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.9%, indicating that the impact on costs was more contained than in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although reviewing the procurement of parboiled rice and other items improved purchase unit prices, the decline in the factory operating rate accompanying lower production volume resulted in a cost ratio of 28.3%, compared with 27.4% in the previous period.」
Although reviewing procurement improved purchase unit prices, lower factory production and the resulting decline in the operating rate increased the cost ratio from 27.4% in the previous period to 28.3%. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although reviewing the procurement of parboiled rice and other items reduced purchase unit prices, the substantial decline in sales resulted in a cost ratio of 28.4%, compared with 27.4% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although reviewing procurement reduced purchase unit prices, the substantial decline in sales increased the cost ratio from 27.4% in the same quarter of the previous year to 28.4%. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, the cost ratio was 28.8%, compared with 27.2% in the same quarter of the previous year, due to the increased fixed-cost burden resulting from a substantial decline in sales and higher prices for pork, vegetables and other items.」
In addition to higher prices for pork, vegetables and other items, the decline in sales resulted in a higher fixed-cost burden, increasing the cost ratio from 27.2% in the same quarter of the previous year to 28.8%. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, the decline in production volume caused by shorter operating hours and other factors resulted in a cost ratio of 29.4%, compared with 27.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Rather than raw material prices, the decline in production volume caused by shorter operating hours and other factors increased the cost ratio from 27.3% in the same quarter of the previous year to 29.4%. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Regarding costs, the cost ratio was 27.4%, compared with 27.0% in the previous period, due to the lowering of the ex-tax prices of some menu items, including Chinese noodles and draft beer, when the consumption tax was revised in October, as well as the implementation of a renewed gyoza campaign.」
The lowering of prices for some menu items and the impact of the gyoza campaign increased the cost ratio from 27.0% in the previous period to 27.4%. - FY2020-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for cabbage, Chinese cabbage, flour and other items declined, the cost ratio was 27.4%, compared with 27.0% in the same quarter of the previous year, due in part to the lowering of prices for some menu items after the tax increase and price reductions under the renewed gyoza campaign.」
Purchase prices for cabbage, Chinese cabbage, flour and other items declined, easing pressure from rising raw material prices. Meanwhile, the lowering of some prices and other factors increased the cost ratio from 27.0% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.4%. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for cabbage and Chinese cabbage declined, the impact of the "Draft Beer Festival: ¥290 Including Tax All Day" campaign implemented from March, compared with the previous price of ¥330 including tax, as well as higher prices for flour, garlic chives and other items, resulted in a cost ratio of 27.2%, compared with 27.0% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although some vegetable prices declined, higher prices for flour and garlic chives, together with the impact of the Draft Beer Festival, increased the cost ratio from 27.0% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.2%. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although prices for food ingredients such as parboiled rice increased, changes to some raw materials and revisions to selling prices implemented during the previous period resulted in a cost ratio of 27.3%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although food ingredient prices increased, changes to raw materials and revisions to selling prices kept the cost ratio at 27.3%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for parboiled rice, beer, vegetables and other items increased, revisions to some selling prices in April, changes to the raw materials used in some menu items, and lower depreciation expenses, among other factors, resulted in a cost ratio of 27.0%, compared with 27.2% in the previous period.」
Although food ingredient prices continued to rise, price revisions, changes to raw materials and lower depreciation expenses reduced the cost ratio from 27.2% in the previous period to 27.0%. - FY2019-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for parboiled rice, beer and other items increased, price revisions for noodle dishes and set meals resulted in a cost ratio of 27.0%, compared with 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for parboiled rice, beer and other items continued to rise, price revisions reduced the cost ratio from 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.0%. - FY2019-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although prices for food ingredients such as parboiled rice increased, the effect of price revisions resulted in a cost ratio of 27.0%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although prices for food ingredients such as parboiled rice increased, the effect of price revisions kept the cost ratio at 27.0%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, higher purchase prices for food ingredients such as parboiled rice and beer resulted in a cost ratio of 27.3%, compared with 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Higher prices for food ingredients such as parboiled rice and beer increased the cost ratio from 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.3%. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for parboiled rice, beer, vegetables and other items increased, sales exceeding the initial plan and lower depreciation expenses, among other factors, resulted in a cost ratio of 27.2%, compared with 27.3% in the previous period.」
Although purchase prices for parboiled rice, beer, vegetables and other items increased, strong sales and lower depreciation expenses reduced the cost ratio from 27.3% in the previous period to 27.2%. - FY2018-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for parboiled rice and other items increased, lower depreciation expenses and other factors resulted in a cost ratio of 27.1%, compared with 27.2% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for parboiled rice and other items increased, lower depreciation expenses and other factors reduced the cost ratio from 27.2% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.1%. Raw material price risk materialized, but its impact was contained on a numerical basis. - FY2018-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, in addition to strong sales, lower depreciation expenses and other factors resulted in a cost ratio of 27.0%, compared with 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The cost ratio declined from 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.0%, indicating that the impact of cost pressures, including those related to raw materials, was contained on a numerical basis. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for rice, vegetables and other items increased, lower depreciation expenses resulted in a cost ratio of 27.1%, compared with 27.3% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for rice, vegetables and other items continued to rise, lower depreciation expenses reduced the cost ratio from 27.3% in the same quarter of the previous year to 27.1%. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for rice, vegetables and other items increased, lower depreciation expenses and utility expenses, among other factors, resulted in a cost ratio of 27.3%, unchanged from the previous period.」
Although purchase prices for rice, vegetables and other items continued to rise, the cost ratio was 27.3%, unchanged from the previous period. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for vegetables and other items increased, lower depreciation expenses and utility expenses, among other factors, resulted in a cost ratio of 27.2%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for vegetables and other items continued to rise, lower depreciation and utility expenses, among other factors, kept the cost ratio at 27.2%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2017-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, although purchase prices for vegetables increased, the cost ratio was 27.1%, helped by lower utility expenses and other factors, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although purchase prices for vegetables continued to rise, lower utility expenses and other factors kept the cost ratio at 27.1%, unchanged from the same quarter of the previous year. There was no mention of higher rice prices or an increase in the cost ratio, indicating that the impact was contained. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In terms of production and costs, the cost ratio was 27.3% due to higher purchase prices for rice and vegetables, compared with 27.1% in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company states that higher purchase prices for rice and vegetables actually resulted in a cost ratio of 27.3%.