Improving Profitability with a Focus on ROA and Operating Margin
First written in FY2018. 6 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-09-08.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 6 of 35 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Softened".
- 2026-09-08SoftenedEarnings
「Operating profit is forecast at ¥265 million, down 12.1% year on year, ordinary profit at ¥275 million, down 11.7%, and net income at ¥180 million, down 10.1%.」
The full-year earnings forecast called for profit levels to decline from the previous fiscal year. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 5.2% (5.0% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 8.0% (7.9% in the previous fiscal year). ROA and operating profit margin both improved from the previous fiscal year mainly because profit increased as the cinema and amusement business performed steadily. The company will continue working to achieve further improvement.」
ROA increased from 5.0% to 5.2%, and the operating profit margin increased from 7.9% to 8.0%, improving both profitability indicators. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 5.0% (4.4% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 7.9% (7.2% in the previous fiscal year). ROA and operating profit margin both improved from the previous fiscal year mainly because profit increased as the cinema and amusement business performed steadily. The company will continue working to achieve further improvement.」
ROA increased from 4.4% to 5.0%, and the operating profit margin increased from 7.2% to 7.9%, improving both profitability indicators. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 4.4% (3.2% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 7.2% (5.2% in the previous fiscal year). ROA and operating profit margin both improved from the previous fiscal year mainly because profit increased as the cinema and amusement business performed steadily. The company will continue working to achieve further improvement.」
ROA increased from 3.2% to 4.4%, and the operating profit margin increased from 5.2% to 7.2%, improving both profitability indicators. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 3.2% (2.8% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 5.2% (4.5% in the previous fiscal year).」
ROA increased from 2.8% to 3.2%, and the operating profit margin increased from 4.5% to 5.2%, improving both profitability indicators. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 2.8% (2.2% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 4.5% (3.3% in the previous fiscal year).」
ROA increased from 2.2% to 2.8%, and the operating profit margin increased from 3.3% to 4.5%, improving both profitability indicators. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 2.2% (3.7% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 3.3% (5.7% in the previous fiscal year).」
Following a decline in profit caused by COVID-19, ROA fell from 3.7% to 2.2% and the operating profit margin fell from 5.7% to 3.3%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 3.7% (3.6% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 5.7% (5.4% in the previous fiscal year).」
ROA increased from 3.6% to 3.7%, and the operating profit margin increased from 5.4% to 5.7%, improving both profitability indicators from the previous fiscal year. - FY2019Decline in ROA and operating profit marginAnnual report
「ROA (ordinary profit on total assets) for the current fiscal year was 3.6% (4.2% in the previous fiscal year), while the operating profit margin was 5.4% (5.8% in the previous fiscal year).」
While continuing to emphasize profitability indicators, both ROA and operating profit margin declined from the previous fiscal year. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「To promote efficient management, we have worked to improve profit margins by strengthening divisional performance management. We will continue to place greater emphasis on ROA, or return on assets, and operating profit margin as profitability indicators, while strengthening our financial position by improving cash flow and reducing borrowings.」
First independently stated a policy of emphasizing ROA and operating profit margin as profitability indicators and strengthening the financial position through improved cash flow and reduced borrowings.