Cost-ratio improvements, operational efficiencies and rigorous cost reductions
First written in FY2021-Q3. 7 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2025.
35 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The cost ratio declined from 33.2% in the previous fiscal year to 32.7%, and gross profit was ¥4,657.651 million, up 17.4% from the previous fiscal year. As a result, operating income increased to ¥1,810.085 million, up 20.6%, and the operating margin rose from 25.2% in the previous fiscal year to 26.2% in the current fiscal year.」
Strong performance by high-value-added products, EC and retail, among other factors, improved the cost ratio from 33.2% to 32.7%, while the operating margin rose from 25.2% to 26.2%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, in addition to the steady performance of high-value-added products, the e-commerce and retail segments performed well. Operating income was ¥945.408 million, up 27.6% year on year, and ordinary income was ¥961.394 million, up 29.5%.」
Strong performance by high-value-added products and the e-commerce and retail segments contributed to operating income of ¥945.408 million, up 27.6% year on year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Although cost of sales remained under pressure from higher raw material prices due to the weaker yen, margins improved as high-value-added products continued to sell well and the e-commerce and retail segments performed strongly. The cost ratio declined from 36.1% in the previous fiscal year to 33.2%, and gross profit was ¥3,968.104 million, up 14.9% from the previous fiscal year.」
Despite higher raw material prices caused by the weaker yen, the cost ratio improved from 36.1% to 33.2% as high-value-added products, EC and retail performed well. The operating margin also rose from 18.8% to 25.2%. - FY2024-Q1Earnings Decline Despite Revenue GrowthAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥1,744.008 million, up 3.4% year on year. In terms of earnings, despite efforts to improve operating efficiency and implement thorough cost controls, operating income was ¥498.888 million, down 4.5% year on year, ordinary income was ¥498.859 million, down 6.2%, and quarterly net income was ¥337.977 million, down 7.4%.」
Although the Company continued to improve operating efficiency and implement thorough cost controls, revenue increased while operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income all declined year on year. - FY2023Earnings increased while margins declinedAnnual report
「Cost of sales increased as the cost ratio rose from 34.7% in the previous fiscal year to 36.1% in the current fiscal year, due to higher raw material prices and inflation. Gross profit was ¥3,453.580 million, up 13.5% from the previous fiscal year. As a result, operating income increased to ¥1,017.116 million, up 6.9%, but the operating margin declined from 20.4% in the previous fiscal year to 18.8% in the current fiscal year.」
Although earnings increased, the cost ratio and operating margin deteriorated due to higher raw material prices and other factors. The policy of improving operating efficiency and managing costs remains in place. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥4,088.917 million, up 18.5% year on year. In terms of earnings, as a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost controls, operating income was ¥922.134 million, up 15.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥932.496 million, up 16.5%, and quarterly net income was ¥606.335 million, up 13.2%.」
The filing reports continued improvements in operating efficiency and thorough cost controls, with operating income of ¥922.134 million, up 15.8% year on year, among other earnings increases. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥2,759.841 million, up 19.8% year on year. In terms of earnings, as a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost controls, operating income was ¥660.640 million, up 28.8% year on year, ordinary income was ¥669.963 million, up 29.7%, and quarterly net income was ¥445.417 million, up 27.0%.」
The filing reports continued improvements in operating efficiency and thorough cost controls, with operating income of ¥660.640 million, up 28.8% year on year, among other earnings increases. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, as a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost controls, operating income was ¥522.543 million, up 73.7% year on year, ordinary income was ¥531.800 million, up 75.9%, and quarterly net income was ¥364.932 million, up 76.5%.」
The filing reports continued improvements in operating efficiency and thorough cost controls, with operating income of ¥522.543 million, up 73.7% year on year, among other earnings increases. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost controls, operating income increased to ¥951.285 million, up 47.2% from the previous fiscal year, while the operating margin rose from 17.2% in the previous fiscal year to 20.4% in the current fiscal year.」
The Company continued to improve operating efficiency and manage costs, and the operating margin improved from 17.2% to 20.4%. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter was ¥3,450.903 million, up 27.0% year on year. In terms of earnings, as a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost controls, operating income was ¥796.303 million, up 40.2% year on year, ordinary income was ¥800.195 million, up 43.3%, and quarterly net income was ¥535.419 million, up 42.3%.」
The Company continues to cite operating efficiency improvements and thorough cost controls as measures to secure earnings. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter was ¥2,303.298 million, up 33.6% year on year. In terms of earnings, as a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost controls, operating income was ¥513.112 million, up 26.7% year on year, ordinary income was ¥516.482 million, up 29.5%, and quarterly net income was ¥350.701 million, up 30.3%.」
The Company continues to cite operating efficiency improvements and thorough cost controls as measures to secure earnings. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue for the cumulative first quarter was ¥1,149.654 million. In terms of earnings, as a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost reductions, operating income was ¥300.787 million, ordinary income was ¥302.285 million and quarterly net income was ¥206.724 million.」
The Company continues to cite operating efficiency improvements and thorough cost reductions as measures to secure earnings. - FY2021-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, the previously strengthened e-commerce segment performed well and made a significant contribution to improving the cost ratio. As a result of improving operating efficiency and implementing thorough cost reductions, operating income was ¥568.067 million, ordinary income was ¥558.439 million and quarterly net income was ¥376.244 million.」
The Company identifies stronger EC, an improved cost ratio, greater operating efficiency and cost reductions as factors behind the improvement in earnings.