Maintaining an operating margin of at least 5% and a return on total assets of at least 10%
First written in FY2017. 3 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026Updated actual results for target metricsAnnual report
「The operating margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 4.7%, down 0.4 percentage points from 5.1% in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating income per employee was 90.1% of the target of ¥7 million, a decrease of 7.5 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The return on assets based on ordinary income was 6.0%, compared with the target of 6.5%, and the return on equity was 5.7%, compared with the target of 8.0%.」
The operating margin declined from 5.1% to 4.7%, the operating income per employee target achievement rate was 90.1%, the return on assets based on ordinary income was 6.0%, and the return on equity was 5.7%, updating the results against each target. - 2026-05-08WorsenedEarnings
「Fiscal year ended March 2026 173.18 － 5.7 6.0 4.7」
The operating margin on sales for the fiscal year ended March 2026 was 4.7%, down from 5.1% in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, the return on assets based on ordinary profit was 6.0%, up from 5.8%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 5.1%, up 0.5 percentage points from 4.6% in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating income per employee was 97.6% of the target of ¥7 million, an increase of 12.4 percentage points from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The return on assets based on ordinary income was 5.8%, compared with the target of 6.5%, and the return on equity was 5.6%, compared with the target of 8.0%.」
The operating margin improved from 4.6% to 5.1%, the operating income per employee target achievement rate improved from 92.2% to 97.6%, and the return on assets based on ordinary income improved from 5.6% to 5.8%. The targets, including the return on equity target, remain unmet. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「In connection with the preparation of a three-year medium-term management plan beginning in the fiscal year ending March 2025, the company will add a return on equity of at least 8.0% as a new target metric to secure and enhance corporate value and the common interests of shareholders.」
In addition to the previous targets of an operating margin of at least 5.0%, operating income per employee of at least ¥7 million and a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 6.5%, the company added a return on equity of at least 8.0% as a new target metric. FY2024 results were an operating margin of 4.6%, operating income per employee at 85.2% of target, a return on assets based on ordinary income of 5.1% and a return on equity of 5.4%, below each target. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 4.8%, up 0.4 percentage points from 4.4% in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating income per employee was 92.2% of the target of ¥7 million, an increase of 9.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The return on assets based on ordinary income was 5.6%, compared with the target of 6.5%.」
The operating margin improved from 4.4% to 4.8%, operating income per employee as a percentage of target improved from 82.7% to 92.2%, and the return on assets based on ordinary income improved from 5.2% to 5.6%. The targets remain unmet. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 4.4%, up 0.6 percentage points from 3.8% in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating income per employee was 82.7% of the target of ¥7 million, an increase of 36.0% from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The return on assets based on ordinary income was 5.2%, compared with the target of 6.5%. The company will continue working to improve productivity and efficiency.」
The operating margin improved from 3.8% to 4.4%, operating income per employee as a percentage of target improved from 60.8% to 82.7%, and the return on assets based on ordinary income improved from 3.9% to 5.2%. The targets of an operating margin of at least 5%, operating income per employee of at least ¥7 million and a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 6.5% remain unmet. - FY2021Explicitly stated that the target metrics were not achievedAnnual report
「The operating margin for the current consolidated fiscal year was 3.8%, down 0.8 percentage points from 4.6% in the previous consolidated fiscal year. Operating income per employee was 60.8% of the target of ¥7 million, a decrease of 23.5% from the previous consolidated fiscal year. The return on assets based on ordinary income was 3.9%, compared with the target of 6.5%.」
While maintaining targets of an operating margin of at least 5%, operating income per employee of at least ¥7 million and a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 6.5%, the company reported current-period results of 3.8%, 60.8% of target and 3.9%, respectively. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「Specifically, the company has set as target metrics an operating margin of at least 5% on a stable basis over the medium to long term, operating income per employee of at least ¥7 million, and a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 6.5%.」
While maintaining the operating margin target of at least 5%, the company changed the target for return on assets based on ordinary income from at least 10% to at least 6.5% and added a target of operating income per employee of at least ¥7 million. It stated that the current-period operating margin was 5.3%, operating income per employee was 106.6% of the target, and the return on assets based on ordinary income was 6.5%. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, the company has set as target metrics an operating margin of at least 5% on a stable basis over the medium to long term, while also focusing on operating income per employee and its rate of growth. It also aims to achieve a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 10% as a target metric.」
The company restated an operating margin of at least 5% and a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 10% as medium- to long-term target metrics. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Group aims to be a self-sustaining growth company that is not affected by economic conditions. It places emphasis on per-employee productivity and also focuses on turnover. Specifically, its long-term and medium-term target metrics are to maintain an operating margin of at least 5% on a stable basis, while also monitoring operating income per employee and its rate of growth. It also aims to achieve a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 10% as a target metric.」
For the first time, the company explicitly stated an operating margin of at least 5% and a return on assets based on ordinary income of at least 10% as medium- to long-term target metrics.