Increase in net sales and rise in gross profit margin
First written in FY2021. 1 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-05-14. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 8 of 22 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- 2026-08-07OtherResults briefing materials
「The gross profit margin remained at the previous year's level through cost reductions, price revisions and sales of high-value-added products.」
Revenue increased year on year, but the gross profit margin remained at 52.5%, unchanged from the previous year, rather than continuing its previous upward trend. - FY2026ReframedAnnual report
「To enhance corporate value through sustainable growth, we will use net sales, operating profit and ROE as indicators in order to strengthen earning power and improve management efficiency, as well as to enhance Value (corporate value) by practicing management that takes capital costs and the share price into consideration. Going forward, we will seek to achieve these indicators by implementing the measures in the medium-term management plan, "Creating Value for Dreams."」
The company changed from an indicator framework centered on net sales and gross profit margin to one that places greater emphasis on net sales, operating profit and ROE. - 2026-05-14AdvancedResults briefing materials
「Revenue increased steadily across all sales channels, reaching ¥12,174 million, a record high.」
Revenue reached a record high, while the gross profit margin rose from 52.1% in the previous fiscal year to 52.3%. - FY2026-H1Sales up, gross profit margin down, profits upAnnual report
「Net sales ¥5,379.806 million ¥5,620.094 million Cost of sales ¥2,520.719 million ¥2,661.968 million Gross profit ¥2,859.087 million ¥2,958.125 million」
Net sales and gross profit increased year on year, but the gross profit margin fell from approximately 53.1% to approximately 52.6%. Operating profit and other profit measures, however, increased. - FY2025Sales and gross profit margin up, profits upAnnual report
「Net sales ¥11,509.308 million Cost of sales ¥5,509.050 million Gross profit ¥6,000.258 million」
In FY2025, net sales increased to ¥11,509 million, and the gross profit margin rose from approximately 51.2% to approximately 52.1%. Operating profit and other profit measures also increased. - FY2025-H1Sales and gross profit margin up, profits upAnnual report
「Net sales ¥4,572.478 million ¥5,379.806 million Cost of sales ¥2,236.858 million ¥2,520.719 million Gross profit ¥2,335.620 million ¥2,859.087 million」
Net sales increased year on year, and the gross profit margin rose from approximately 51.1% to approximately 53.1%. Profit indicators, including operating profit, also increased. - FY2024Sales down, gross profit margin up, profits downAnnual report
「The cost of sales for the fiscal year was ¥4,741.339 million, down 2.9% year on year. This was mainly due to the decline in net sales.」
Net sales decreased 1.3% to ¥9,708.610 million, while gross profit was ¥4,967.270 million and the gross profit margin was approximately 51.2%, up from approximately 50.4% in the previous year. Operating profit, however, decreased 55.2% to ¥191.235 million. - FY2024-Q3Sales down, gross profit margin up, profits downAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter ended, net sales were ¥7,026.751 million, down 2.3% year on year; operating profit was ¥102.673 million, down 59.0%; ordinary profit was ¥196.184 million, down 31.9%; and quarterly net profit was ¥102.908 million, down 43.1%.」
Net sales and gross profit fell below the previous year's levels, but the gross profit margin rose from approximately 50.4% to approximately 51.2% based on the disclosed figures. Operating profit and other profit measures, however, declined substantially. - FY2024-Q2Sales down, gross profit margin broadly unchangedAnnual report
「Net sales ¥4,697.611 million ¥4,572.478 million Gross profit ¥2,400.613 million ¥2,335.620 million」
For the cumulative second quarter, net sales and gross profit fell below the previous year's levels. The gross profit margin edged down from approximately 51.1% in the same period of the previous year to approximately 51.1%. - FY2024-Q1Sales up, gross profit margin up, profits downAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter ended, net sales were ¥2,378.347 million, up 2.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥61.359 million, down 28.0%; ordinary profit was ¥58.767 million, down 29.6%; and quarterly net profit was ¥36.099 million, down 32.3%.」
Net sales increased and the gross profit margin rose from approximately 50.4% in the same period of the previous year to approximately 50.8%, while operating profit and other profit measures declined. - FY2023Sales up, gross profit margin downAnnual report
「The cost of sales for the fiscal year was ¥4,880.969 million, up 7.2% year on year. This was mainly due to increased use of raw materials accompanying higher net sales and surging raw material prices.」
The cost of sales increased faster than net sales, causing the gross profit margin to fall from approximately 51.8% in the previous fiscal year to approximately 50.4%. Surging raw material prices and other factors reduced profitability. - FY2023-Q3Sales up, gross profit margin downAnnual report
「Although we have raised selling prices while taking market prices into consideration, higher raw material prices and increased costs led to an increase in the cost of sales, affecting gross profit.」
Net sales increased 3.3% year on year, but the gross profit margin fell from approximately 51.9% in the same period of the previous year to approximately 50.4%. Higher raw material prices and increased costs raised the cost of sales and reduced profitability. - FY2023-Q2Sales up, gross profit margin downAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter ended, net sales were ¥4,697.611 million, up 3.2% year on year; operating profit was ¥224.858 million, down 0.6%; ordinary profit was ¥220.797 million, down 13.3%; and quarterly net profit was ¥144.161 million, down 12.6%.」
Net sales increased, but the gross profit margin fell from approximately 52.3% in the same period of the previous year to approximately 51.1%, and profit indicators also declined. - FY2023-Q1Sales up, profitability downAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter ended, net sales were ¥2,331.287 million, up 2.3% year on year; operating profit was ¥85.238 million, down 53.7%; ordinary profit was ¥83.460 million, down 59.9%; and quarterly net profit was ¥53.348 million, down 62.5%.」
Net sales increased, but gross profit decreased from ¥1,191.340 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥1,173.978 million, and operating profit and other profit measures also declined. - FY2022Sales up, gross profit margin downAnnual report
「The gross profit margin for the fiscal year was 51.8%.」
Net sales increased to ¥9,452.467 million, but the gross profit margin fell from 52.6% in the previous fiscal year to 51.8%. - FY2022-Q3Revenue up, profit downAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter ended, net sales were ¥6,966.612 million (¥6,538.722 million in the same period of the previous year), operating profit was ¥420.154 million (¥472.187 million), ordinary profit was ¥449.219 million (¥468.006 million), and quarterly net profit was ¥275.541 million (¥320.388 million).」
Although higher net sales can be confirmed, profit indicators fell below the same quarter of the previous year, indicating that higher net sales and improved profitability did not move in the same direction. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「To enhance corporate value through sustainable growth, we have designated net sales and gross profit margin as key management indicators in order to strengthen earning power and improve management efficiency. We will continue to pursue higher net sales by expanding sales channels, and a higher gross profit margin by reducing the cost of sales and cutting expenses.」
The company uses net sales and gross profit margin as its primary indicators, with expanded sales channels, lower costs and expense reductions as its means of improvement.