Stable achievement of a 6% consolidated operating profit margin and 10% ROE
First written in FY2017. 16 of 28 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-08-13.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 5 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Worsened".
- 2026-08-13WorsenedEarnings presentation materials
「Business profit margin on revenue\n2.8% (same period of previous year: 6.5%)\nBy fiscal 2026\n8.5%」
The business profit margin in the first quarter declined from the same period of the previous year and was below the 8.5% target for fiscal 2026. - FY2026Target metrics improved, but some targets were not metAnnual report
「The operating margin on net sales and ROE have steadily improved, but the sales CAGR is below target because M&A investment has not progressed.」
The company explained that the operating margin and ROE improved, while the sales CAGR was below target because M&A investment did not progress. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, results for the interim consolidated accounting period were revenue of ¥20,410 million (up 13.0% year on year), business profit of ¥1,496 million (up 27.4% year on year), and operating profit of ¥1,490 million (up 26.7% year on year).」
The operating margin was approximately 7.3%, improving from approximately 6.5% in the same period of the previous year. Although it remains below the 8.5% operating margin target set under BBS2026, the profitability metric has improved year on year. - FY2025Limited improvement in capital efficiencyAnnual report
「The company sought to improve ROE and ROIC through share buybacks, but capital efficiency did not improve significantly, partly because progress in raising the business profit margin was limited.」
The company explained that it is seeking to improve ROE and ROIC through share buybacks toward the 12% ROE target under BBS2026, but has not achieved a substantial improvement in capital efficiency because business profit margin improvement has not progressed. - FY2025-H1Decline in the interim-period profit marginAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥18,064 million, up 6.3% year on year, and business profit was ¥1,175 million, down 13.9%.」
The business profit margin for the interim period was approximately 6.5%, down from approximately 8.0% in the same period of the previous year. On a simple comparison with the existing consolidated operating margin target of 8.5%, the interim result was below the target level. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「Accordingly, BBS2026 sets a target of restoring ROE to 12%.」
Against the previous ROE target of 14%, the new medium-term management plan BBS2026 sets a target of restoring ROE to 12% in light of the increase in equity capital accompanying GSX's change to an affiliate. - FY2024-Q2Assessing performance based on business profit excluding non-recurring gainsAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥16,988 million, down 3.6% year on year, business profit of ¥1,365 million, down 10.8%, and operating profit of ¥19,519 million, up 1,174.0%.」
Operating profit included ¥18,154 million in gains associated with the loss of control of subsidiaries, while business profit, which reflects profit from business operations, was ¥1,365 million. The disclosure clearly shows the impact of one-time gains when operating margin and ROE are assessed. - FY2024-Q1Operating profit boosted by one-time gains from loss of controlAnnual report
「The company recorded ¥18,154 million in gains and losses related to the loss of control of subsidiaries, comprising ¥2,053 million in gains on the sale of GSX and MICS and ¥16,101 million in valuation gains on GSX shares arising from their fair value measurement when GSX changed from a consolidated subsidiary to an equity-method affiliate, partially offset by a ¥373 million loss on changes in equity resulting from the relative decline in the company's ownership interest following the exercise of stock options issued by GSX.」
The quarter's operating profit included ¥18,154 million in combined gains on the sale of GSX and MICS and fair value gains on GSX shares. The quarter's operating margin relative to the target was affected by these one-time gains related to the loss of control. - FY2023Operating margin target achieved; ROE target not achievedAnnual report
「The consolidated operating margin increased by 0.2 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 8.7%, achieving the 8.5% target. ROE declined by 1.9 percentage points to 13.0%, falling short of the target.」
The consolidated operating margin of 8.7% achieved the 8.5% target, while ROE of 13.0% fell short of the 14% target, resulting in mixed performance across the metrics. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥26,952 million, up 15.4% year on year, and operating profit of ¥2,466 million, up 33.3%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative third quarter was approximately 9.1%, exceeding the 8.5% target raised in FY2022. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥17,626 million, up 17.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,533 million, up 31.3%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative second quarter was approximately 8.7%, exceeding the raised target of 8.5%. The figures demonstrate progress toward the operating margin target. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥8,406 million, up 14.0% year on year, and operating profit of ¥488 million, down 12.1%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative first quarter was approximately 5.8%, below the raised target of 8.5%. The gap from the target level emerged in the quarter, partly because of ¥148 million in provisions related to quality issues. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「The Group had been managed with a target consolidated operating margin of 7% based on a mix of its consulting and systems development business and its management services (BPO) business, but raised the target to 8.5% as the effects of management improvements, including higher productivity and lower fixed costs, began to emerge. As stated above, the Group operates in the consulting and systems development industries, which are generally susceptible to economic conditions. Accordingly, it has set management services revenue at 30% or more of total Group revenue as a guideline for stable growth, because that business can secure stable performance. The Group had previously targeted ROE of 10%, but set a new target of 14% to achieve efficient operations while maintaining financial stability, taking into account future business development and the levels of peer companies.」
The target was raised from a 7% operating margin and 10% ROE to an 8.5% operating margin and 14% ROE. The reasons cited for the increase were higher productivity and lower fixed costs. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥23,354 million, up 9.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,850 million, up 3.0%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative third quarter was approximately 7.9%, exceeding the 6% target. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥15,037 million, up 6.4% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,167 million, up 5.8%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative second quarter was approximately 7.8%, exceeding the 6% target. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, performance for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was revenue of ¥7,372 million, up 5.6% year on year, and operating profit of ¥556 million, up 5.4%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative first quarter was approximately 7.5%, exceeding the 6% target. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the nine-month period of the fiscal year, revenue was ¥21,228 million, up 3.1% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,738 million, up 23.1%, ordinary profit was ¥1,804 million, up 19.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,090 million, up 16.9%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative third quarter was approximately 8.2%, exceeding the 6% target. No new ROE results were provided in this quarterly report. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the six-month period of the fiscal year, revenue was ¥14,106 million, up 3.5% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,075 million, up 17.0%, ordinary profit was ¥1,105 million, up 11.8%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥647 million, up 5.1%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative second quarter was approximately 7.6%, exceeding the 6% target. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the first quarter of the fiscal year, revenue was ¥6,966 million, up 5.6% year on year, operating profit was ¥519 million, up 35.9%, ordinary profit was ¥538 million, up 30.2%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥315 million, up 28.5%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative first quarter was approximately 7.5%, exceeding the 6% target. No new ROE results were provided in the quarterly report. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the nine-month period of the fiscal year, revenue was ¥20,583 million, up 17.3% year on year, operating profit was ¥1,412 million, up 21.0%, ordinary profit was ¥1,509 million, up 26.6%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥932 million, up 25.8%.」
The consolidated operating margin for the cumulative third quarter was approximately 6.9%, remaining above the 6% target. Consistent achievement for the full year cannot be confirmed from this quarterly report alone. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the six-month period of the fiscal year, revenue was ¥13,624 million, up 18.3% year on year, operating profit was ¥919 million, up 26.1%, ordinary profit was ¥988 million, up 33.5%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥616 million, up 33.6%.」
The operating margin for the cumulative second quarter was approximately 6.7%, exceeding the target consolidated operating margin of 6%. - FY2019AchievedAnnual report
「The consolidated operating margin increased by 2.0 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year to 6.9%, achieving the 6.0% target. ROE increased by 2.3 percentage points to 12.3%, continuing to exceed the 10.0% target achieved in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
In the fiscal year ended March 2019, the consolidated operating margin was 6.9% and ROE was 12.3%, achieving both targets. However, whether these levels were achieved consistently has not been assessed based on the single-year results in this filing. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the six-month period of the fiscal year, revenue was ¥11,513 million, up 1.7% year on year, operating profit was ¥729 million, up 26.9%, ordinary profit was ¥740 million, up 38.8%, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥461 million, up 20.0%.」
The operating margin for the cumulative second quarter was approximately 6.3%, exceeding the target consolidated operating margin of 6%. However, consistent achievement for the full year cannot be confirmed from this filing alone. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The company aims to establish a corporate structure capable of consistently achieving a 6% consolidated operating margin and a 10% return on equity (ROE).」
Full-year ROE reached 10.0%, meeting the target level, while the operating margin was approximately 4.9%, below the 6% target. Further progress is needed to achieve both metrics consistently. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The company aims to establish a corporate structure capable of consistently achieving a 6% consolidated operating margin and a 10% return on equity (ROE).」
The company has explicitly identified establishing a corporate structure capable of consistently achieving a 6% consolidated operating margin and 10% ROE as a management objective.