Domestic Profit Recovery Through Mold Technology, Forming Technology and Shorter Lead Times
First written in FY2016. 17 of 32 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.
Asahi Kagaku Kogyo moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「In Japan, sales of power tool components increased, but sales of automotive components declined, resulting in revenue of ¥1,764 million, down 4.6% year on year. The operating loss was ¥61 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥129 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although revenue declined in Japan, the operating loss narrowed from ¥129 million to ¥61 million, indicating an easing of losses in terms of domestic profit recovery. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, the company purchased two 1,300-ton injection molding machines. Although revenue from automotive components declined, revenue from power tool components increased, bringing total revenue to ¥1,850 million, up 1.2% year on year. The operating loss was ¥129 million, partly due to ¥62 million in research and development expenses and higher depreciation expenses, compared with an operating loss of ¥25 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue increased 1.2% on higher sales of power tool components, while the operating loss widened from ¥25 million to ¥129 million due in part to higher research and development and depreciation expenses. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both automotive and power tool components increased. Revenue was ¥1,828 million, up 11.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥25 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥77 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue increased 11.8% on higher orders for automotive and power tool components, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥77 million to ¥25 million. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive components increased, but orders for power tool components declined. Revenue was ¥974 million, up 14.5% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥3 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥33 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In Japan, although orders for power tool components declined, revenue increased 14.5% on higher orders for automotive components, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥33 million to ¥3 million. However, the operating loss continued. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive components increased as component supply shortages eased, but orders for power tool components declined. Revenue was ¥3,519 million, down 4.6% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥115 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥44 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Although orders for automotive components increased, revenue declined as orders for power tool components fell, and the operating loss widened from ¥44 million to ¥115 million. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, component supply shortages gradually improved and orders for automotive components increased, but orders for power tool components declined. Revenue was ¥2,566 million, down 10.9% year on year, while the operating loss was ¥96 million, as rising prices increased manufacturing costs, compared with operating profit of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, although orders for automotive components increased, revenue fell 10.9% and operating results deteriorated from operating profit of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥96 million, due to lower orders for power tool components and higher manufacturing costs resulting from rising prices. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive and power tool components declined. Revenue was ¥1,634 million, down 15.6% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥77 million, compared with operating profit of ¥15 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue declined as orders for automotive and power tool components fell, while operating results also deteriorated from a ¥15 million profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥77 million loss. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive components increased, but orders for power tool components declined. Revenue was ¥850 million, down 10.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥33 million, compared with operating profit of ¥12 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue fell 10.8% as orders for power tool components declined, while operating results also deteriorated from a ¥12 million profit in the same period of the previous year to a ¥33 million loss. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive components declined due to the impact of component supply shortages. Revenue was ¥2,879 million, down 15.3% year on year, while operating profit was ¥3 million, down 97.3%, as rising prices increased manufacturing costs.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue declined as orders for power tool and automotive components fell, while higher manufacturing costs resulting from rising prices also contributed to a 97.3% decrease in operating profit. - FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive components declined. Revenue was ¥1,936 million, down 15.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥15 million, down 83.4%.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue declined as orders for automotive components fell, and operating profit also decreased 83.4%. However, the company secured a ¥15 million profit rather than reporting an operating loss. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for power tool components increased, but orders for automotive components declined. Revenue was ¥954 million, down 24.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥12 million, down 82.5%.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue fell 24.9% as orders for automotive components declined, while operating profit also fell 82.5%. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool and automotive applications increased. Sales were ¥4,480 million, up 16.1% year on year, and operating income was ¥154 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥95 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Regarding the theme of recovering domestic profits, revenue increased on higher orders in both areas, and operating results turned from a ¥95 million loss to a ¥154 million profit. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased, resulting in sales of ¥3,400 million, up 15.0% year on year, and operating income of ¥131 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥80 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding the domestic profitability theme, sales increased 15.0% due to higher orders in both fields, and operating results shifted from a ¥80 million loss to a ¥131 million profit. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both automotive parts and power tool components increased. Sales were ¥1,270 million, up 12.2% year on year, and operating income was ¥73 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥25 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding the domestic profitability theme, orders increased in both automotive parts and power tool components, sales rose 12.2%, and operating results shifted from a ¥25 million loss to a ¥73 million profit. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool and automotive applications declined. Sales were ¥3,857 million, down 12.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥95 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥69 million in the previous fiscal year.」
For the domestic profitability theme, orders and sales declined, while the operating loss widened from ¥69 million to ¥95 million. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts declined. Sales were ¥2,956 million, down 9.2%, and the operating loss was ¥80 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥47 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, sales declined 9.2% due to lower orders for both power tool components and automotive parts, and the operating loss widened from ¥47 million to ¥80 million. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive parts increased, and sales were ¥2,147 million, up 3.2% year on year. The operating loss was ¥27 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥54 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, sales increased 3.2% due to higher orders for automotive parts, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥54 million to ¥27 million. However, the operating loss continued. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for automotive parts increased, and sales were ¥1,132 million, up 10.3% year on year. The operating loss was ¥25 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥12 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due to higher outsourced processing costs.」
In Japan, sales increased 10.3% due to higher orders for automotive parts, while the operating loss widened from ¥12 million to ¥25 million due to higher outsourced processing costs, indicating deterioration in the profitability aspect of the domestic recovery narrative. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool and automotive applications increased. Sales were ¥4,418 million, up 27.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥69 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥37 million in the previous fiscal year.」
In Japan, orders and sales increased in both fields, while the operating loss widened from ¥37 million to ¥69 million, indicating deterioration in the profitability aspect of the domestic recovery narrative. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased, resulting in sales of ¥3,255 million, up 28.3%, but the operating loss was ¥47 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥24 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
In Japan, sales increased 28.3% due to higher orders in both fields, while the operating loss widened from ¥24 million to ¥47 million, indicating deterioration in the profitability aspect of the domestic recovery narrative. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased, and sales were ¥2,081 million, up 26.0% year on year. However, the operating loss was ¥54 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥24 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due to higher personnel expenses and other costs.」
In Japan, orders and sales increased in both fields, while the operating loss widened from ¥24 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥54 million due to higher personnel expenses and other costs, indicating deterioration in the profitability aspect of the domestic recovery narrative. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased. Sales were ¥1,027 million, up 22.0% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥12 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥13 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased, sales rose 22.0%, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥13 million to ¥12 million. However, the operating loss continued. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased, resulting in sales of ¥2,536 million, up 9.5%, but the operating loss was ¥24 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥3 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, the disclosure cites increased orders in both fields and 9.5% sales growth, while the operating loss widened from ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥24 million. - FY2018-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased. Sales were ¥1,652 million, up 6.0% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥24 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥0.1 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, orders and sales increased in both fields, while the operating loss widened from ¥0.1 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥24 million, indicating deterioration in profitability from the previous year. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for power tool components increased, while orders for automotive parts declined. Sales were ¥841 million, down 0.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥13 million, compared with operating income of ¥12 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, orders for power tool components increased, but sales declined 0.9% due to lower orders for automotive parts, and operating results shifted from operating income of ¥12 million in the same quarter of the previous year to an operating loss of ¥13 million. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool and automotive applications increased. Sales were ¥3,104 million, up 5.9% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥42 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥107 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, the disclosure cites increased orders in both fields, 5.9% sales growth, and a reduction in the operating loss from ¥107 million to ¥42 million. The business did not return to operating profitability. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased. Sales were ¥2,315 million, up 7.7%, and the operating loss was ¥3 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥79 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, orders for both power tool components and automotive parts increased, sales rose 7.7% year on year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥79 million to ¥3 million. However, the business did not return to operating profitability. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for power tool components declined, while orders for automotive parts increased. Sales were ¥1,558 million, up 5.4% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥0.1 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥59 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding domestic profitability, sales increased 5.4% year on year due to higher orders for automotive parts, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥59 million to ¥0.1 million. However, the business did not return to operating profitability. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, orders for power tool components declined, while orders for automotive parts increased. Sales were ¥849 million, up 5.6% year on year, and operating income was ¥12 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥19 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Regarding the existing theme of restoring domestic profitability, sales increased 5.6% year on year, and operating results shifted from a ¥19 million loss to ¥12 million of operating income. The main text does not explicitly establish a causal relationship with existing measures such as mold technology and new molding methods. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To restore profitability in Japan, we will improve mold manufacturing technology, accommodate shorter lead times, and develop a structure that meets customer needs while exploring new molding methods.」
The company identifies improvements in mold manufacturing technology, shorter lead times, and the pursuit of new molding methods as measures to restore domestic profitability.