Inspection and Measurement Equipment Business Turns Profitable and Improves Earnings
First written in FY2016. 18 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-07-31WorsenedEarnings
「Revenue was ¥1,333 million, down ¥102 million, or 7.1%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. In terms of earnings, the segment loss was ¥93 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥42 million in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, owing mainly to the decrease in gross profit accompanying lower revenue.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business reported lower revenue, and its segment loss increased from ¥42 million to ¥93 million from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, mainly due to increased sales of inspection equipment for films, revenue was ¥6,325 million, up ¥346 million, or 5.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. In terms of earnings, segment profit was ¥232 million, up ¥170 million, or 274.8%, owing mainly to the increase in gross profit accompanying higher revenue.」
Revenue in the inspection and measurement equipment business increased, and segment profit rose from ¥62 million in the previous year to ¥232 million. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, mainly because sales of inspection equipment for film applications and for semiconductor and electronic device applications increased, net sales were ¥2,986 million, an increase of ¥1,042 million, or 53.7%, from the previous year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥123 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥295 million in the previous year, due mainly to the increase in gross profit accompanying higher sales.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business turned a ¥295 million loss in the same period of the previous year into a ¥123 million profit, while revenue also increased 53.7%. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, mainly because sales of inspection equipment for FPD applications declined, net sales were ¥1,943 million, a decrease of ¥1,796 million, or 48.0%, from the previous year. In terms of profit, segment loss was ¥295 million, compared with segment profit of ¥14 million in the previous year, despite efforts to control fixed costs to minimize the impact of lower sales, due mainly to the decline in gross profit accompanying lower sales.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded a 48.0% decline in sales due to lower sales of inspection equipment for FPD applications and turned from a ¥14 million profit in the previous year to a ¥295 million loss. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「On the other hand, segment profit was ¥266 million, a decrease of ¥275 million, or 50.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, due mainly to deterioration in margins resulting from inventory adjustments and higher fixed costs such as labor costs.」
Although the inspection and measurement equipment business recorded higher sales, segment profit declined 50.8% due to margin deterioration resulting from inventory adjustments and higher fixed costs. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥104 million, an increase of ¥9 million, or 10.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to the increase in gross profit accompanying higher sales.」
Segment profit in the inspection and measurement equipment business was ¥104 million, an increase of 10.4% from ¥94 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「On the other hand, segment profit was ¥14 million, a decrease of ¥182 million, or 92.5%, from the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to a decline in the gross margin resulting from higher sales of low-margin inspection equipment for LCD applications and increased fixed costs associated with strengthening the manufacturing and sales structure for semiconductor inspection equipment.」
Although the inspection and measurement equipment business recorded higher sales, segment profit declined 92.5% due to the lower gross margin on equipment for LCD applications and increased fixed costs associated with strengthening the structure for semiconductor inspection equipment. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥1,842 million, an increase of ¥749 million, or 68.5%, from the same quarter of the previous year. On the other hand, despite strong sales of semiconductor inspection equipment, segment loss was ¥17 million, compared with segment loss of ¥25 million in the same quarter of the previous year, because low-margin FPD inspection equipment ordered two fiscal years earlier accounted for most of sales.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded higher sales, and segment loss narrowed from ¥25 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥17 million. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥6,499 million, an increase of ¥594 million, or 10.1%, from the previous fiscal year. On the earnings front, segment profit was ¥457 million, an increase of ¥256 million, or 127.3%, from the previous fiscal year, mainly due to an improved gross margin.」
In the inspection and measurement equipment business, net sales increased 10.1% and segment profit increased 127.3%, indicating progress in earnings improvement. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥157 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥130 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to the increase in gross profit accompanying higher sales.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business turned from a ¥130 million loss in the same period of the previous year to a ¥157 million profit. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although order-taking activities were strong, net sales were ¥1,093 million, a decrease of ¥110 million, or 9.1%, from the same quarter of the previous year due to delays in customer acceptance inspections caused by overseas travel restrictions and customer circumstances. In terms of profit, segment loss was ¥42 million, compared with segment loss of ¥68 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to the decline in gross profit from lower sales and the increase in fixed costs, including personnel expenses, associated with expanding the sales structure.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business still posted a ¥42 million loss, but the loss narrowed from ¥68 million in the same period of the previous year by ¥26 million. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥3,610 million, a decrease of ¥622 million, or 14.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment loss was ¥290 million, compared with segment loss of ¥278 million in the same quarter of the previous year, despite efforts to achieve thorough cost reductions.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded a 14.7% decline in sales, and segment loss widened by ¥12 million from the same period of the previous year despite efforts to reduce costs. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of thorough cost-reduction efforts, the loss narrowed, and segment loss was ¥130 million, compared with segment loss of ¥200 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business narrowed its loss by ¥70 million from the same period of the previous year. Net sales also increased 4.9% year on year. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although we worked to achieve thorough cost reductions, segment loss was ¥68 million, compared with segment loss of ¥227 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business still posted a ¥68 million loss, but the loss narrowed from ¥227 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021Maintained full-year profitability despite a substantial decline in profitAnnual report
「In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥79 million, a decrease of ¥220 million, or 73.6%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, despite the active pursuit of cost reductions focused mainly on fixed costs, including adjustments to factory operations, as the impact of lower sales was substantial.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business remained profitable for the full year, with a ¥79 million profit, but profit declined substantially by 73.6% year on year due to lower sales. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥4,233 million, a decrease of ¥1,379 million, or 24.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year due to sluggish orders resulting from travel restrictions and delays in equipment installation work. In terms of profit, segment loss was ¥278 million, compared with segment profit of ¥169 million in the same quarter of the previous year, despite the active pursuit of cost reductions focused mainly on fixed costs, including adjustments to factory operations, as the impact of lower sales was substantial.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded a 24.6% decline in sales and turned from a ¥169 million profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥278 million loss. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥2,649 million, a decrease of ¥1,129 million, or 29.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year due to delays in equipment installation work resulting from travel restrictions. In terms of profit, segment loss was ¥200 million, compared with segment profit of ¥165 million in the same quarter of the previous year, despite the active pursuit of cost reductions focused mainly on fixed costs, including adjustments to factory operations, as the impact of lower sales was substantial.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded a 29.9% decline in sales for the six-month cumulative period and turned from a ¥165 million profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥200 million loss. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, the impact of postponed customer acceptance inspections due to delays in equipment installation work for overseas customers affected by travel restrictions was substantial. Net sales were ¥800 million, a decrease of ¥1,255 million, or 61.1%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment loss was ¥227 million, compared with segment profit of ¥186 million in the same quarter of the previous year, despite the active pursuit of cost reductions focused mainly on fixed costs, as the impact of lower sales was substantial.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded a 61.1% decline in sales due to delays in installing equipment for overseas customers and postponed customer acceptance inspections, and turned from a profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥227 million loss. - FY2020Decline in Sales and EarningsAnnual report
「Due mainly to the impact of the spread of COVID-19 toward the end of the fiscal year, including delays in launching products for Chinese customers, net sales were ¥7,577 million, a decrease of ¥637 million, or 7.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥299 million, a decrease of ¥208 million, or 41.0%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, due mainly to the decline in gross profit from lower sales and upfront costs associated with the increased development of new products.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business remained profitable, but sales and profit declined due to delays in launching products for Chinese customers and upfront costs. - FY2020-Q3Slight Revenue Growth, Lower ProfitAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥5,612 million, an increase of ¥27 million, or 0.5%, from the same quarter of the previous year. On the other hand, segment profit was ¥169 million, a decline of 33.9%, due mainly to the impact of upfront investment in research and development, despite the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures.」
In the inspection and measurement equipment business, net sales increased 0.5%, while segment profit declined 33.9% due mainly to upfront investment in research and development. - FY2020-Q2Decline in sales and profit in the inspection and measurement equipment businessAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥3,779 million, a decrease of ¥534 million, or 12.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥165 million, a decrease of ¥125 million, or 43.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year. This was despite the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures, as the impact of lower sales was substantial.」
In the inspection and measurement equipment business, net sales declined 12.4% and segment profit declined 43.3% due to lower sales. The business remained profitable. - FY2020-Q1Decline in sales and profit in the inspection and measurement equipment businessAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥2,055 million, a decrease of ¥458 million, or 18.2%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥186 million, a decrease of ¥37 million, or 16.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year. This was despite the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures, as the impact of lower sales was substantial.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business remained profitable, but both net sales and segment profit were below the same period of the previous year due to lower sales. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales were ¥8,214 million, an increase of ¥1,366 million, or 20.0%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥508 million, an increase of ¥231 million, or 83.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, as the increase in gross profit from higher sales and active cost reductions through design standardization and other measures improved the profitability of individual equipment projects.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business recorded higher sales, and segment profit increased from ¥276 million to ¥508 million through cost reductions including design standardization. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, mainly because sales of inspection and measurement equipment for customers in China and Taiwan increased, net sales were ¥5,584 million, an increase of ¥1,578 million, or 39.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥256 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥93 million in the same quarter of the previous year, following the increase in gross profit from higher sales and the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business turned from a ¥93 million loss in the same period of the previous year to a ¥256 million profit, driven by higher sales and cost reductions. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, mainly because sales of inspection and measurement equipment for customers in China and Taiwan increased, net sales were ¥4,313 million, an increase of ¥1,087 million, or 33.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥291 million, an increase of ¥164 million, or 129.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, following the increase in gross profit from higher sales and the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures.」
In the inspection and measurement equipment business, net sales increased 33.7% and segment profit increased 129.8% year on year, driven by higher sales and cost reductions. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, mainly because sales of inspection and measurement equipment for customers in China and Taiwan increased, net sales were ¥2,514 million, an increase of ¥741 million, or 41.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥224 million, an increase of ¥165 million, or 283.2%, from the same quarter of the previous year, following the increase in gross profit from higher sales and the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures.」
In the inspection and measurement equipment business, segment profit increased from ¥58 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥224 million, driven by higher sales and cost reductions. - FY2018Full-year profitability maintained; profit decline year on yearAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥6,847 million, a decrease of ¥552 million, or 7.5%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥276 million, a decrease of ¥37 million, or 11.9%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year, despite the active pursuit of cost reductions through design standardization and other measures, due mainly to the impact of upfront investment in research and development.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business secured a full-year profit of ¥276 million, but both net sales and segment profit were below the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3The inspection and measurement equipment business fell into the redAnnual report
「Although we actively pursued cost reductions through design standardization and other measures, segment loss was ¥93 million, compared with segment profit of ¥272 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to sluggish sales of highly profitable product fields and the impact of upfront investment in research and development.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business turned from a ¥272 million profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥93 million loss. - FY2018-Q2Segment profit declined year on yearAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥126 million, a decrease of ¥126 million, or 50.0%, from the cumulative second-quarter period of the previous fiscal year.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business remained profitable, but profit declined 50.0% from ¥253 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥126 million. - FY2018-Q1Segment profit declined year on yearAnnual report
「Although we actively pursued cost reductions through design standardization and other measures, segment profit was ¥58 million, a decrease of ¥149 million, or 71.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, due to the impact of lower unit selling prices.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business remained profitable, but profit declined substantially from the previous year due to lower unit selling prices. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although lower equipment selling prices and other factors affected profit, segment profit was ¥272 million, an increase of ¥178 million, or 191.9%, from the cumulative third-quarter period of the previous fiscal year, due mainly to the active pursuit of cost reductions and the increase in gross profit accompanying the expansion in sales.」
In the inspection and measurement equipment business, net sales increased 18.6% and segment profit rose 191.9% year on year to ¥272 million. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「However, net sales were ¥3,314 million, a decrease of ¥222 million, or 6.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to the impact of timing differences in the recognition of sales for certain products. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥253 million, an increase of ¥178 million, or 238.2%, from the cumulative second-quarter period of the previous fiscal year, due mainly to the active pursuit of cost reductions and the expansion of sales in highly profitable product fields.」
Although net sales in the inspection and measurement equipment business declined, segment profit rose 238.2% year on year to ¥253 million, driven by cost reductions and expanded sales of highly profitable products. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, mainly because acceptance inspections for large projects for domestic and Taiwanese customers were concentrated in the period, net sales were ¥1,800 million, an increase of ¥1,507 million, or 515.7%, from the cumulative first-quarter period of the previous fiscal year. In terms of profit, segment profit was ¥208 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥266 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due mainly to the increase in gross profit accompanying the expansion in sales.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business turned from a ¥266 million loss in the same period of the previous year to a ¥208 million profit, while net sales increased 515.7%. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Segment profit was ¥338 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥151 million in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The inspection and measurement equipment business turned from a loss in the previous fiscal year to a profit, driven by increased investment in LCD equipment in China and elsewhere and cost reductions.