Transformation into a Company Capable of Securing Stable Profits
First written in FY2016. 18 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-29.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「However, as the number of customers did not recover, for the current fiscal year net sales were ¥6,008 million (99.2% of the previous fiscal year), operating income was ¥28 million (157.2% of the previous fiscal year), ordinary income was ¥17 million (281.7% of the previous fiscal year), and net loss was ¥32 million (compared with a net loss of ¥65 million in the previous fiscal year).」
Although the number of customers has not recovered, operating income and ordinary income exceeded the previous fiscal year, and net loss narrowed from ¥65 million to ¥32 million. The results indicate progress in profit performance toward securing stable profits. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the current interim consolidated accounting period, net sales were ¥2,965 million (102.3% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥47 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥63 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary income was ¥39 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥68 million), and interim net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥21 million (compared with an interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥124 million).」
The company turned from an operating loss, ordinary loss and interim net loss in the previous year to operating income of ¥47 million, ordinary income of ¥39 million and interim net income of ¥21 million, indicating progress in the results toward securing profits. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the measures described above, for the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥6,060 million (94.8% of the previous fiscal year), operating income was ¥16 million (32.6% of the previous fiscal year), ordinary income was ¥2 million (4.6% of the previous fiscal year), and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥69 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥15 million in the previous fiscal year).」
Net sales, operating income and ordinary income fell below the previous fiscal year, while net loss attributable to owners of the parent widened from ¥15 million to ¥69 million. Full-year performance deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the current interim consolidated accounting period, net sales were ¥2,899 million (93.2% of the same period of the previous year), operating loss was ¥63 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥30 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary loss was ¥68 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥32 million), and interim net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥124 million (compared with an interim net loss of ¥47 million).」
Net sales fell to 93.2% of the previous year, while operating loss, ordinary loss and interim net loss all widened from the previous year. Interim performance deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result of the measures described above, for the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥6,393 million (91.1% of the previous fiscal year), ordinary income was ¥50 million (26.3% of the previous fiscal year), and net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥15 million (compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥268 million in the previous fiscal year).」
Net sales and ordinary income fell below the previous fiscal year, while net income attributable to owners of the parent turned from income to a loss of ¥15 million. Full-year performance deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥4,890 million (91.6% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥39 million (25.6% year on year), ordinary income was ¥39 million (28.3% year on year), and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥38 million (compared with quarterly net income of ¥222 million in the same period of the previous year).」
Net sales, operating income and ordinary income fell below the previous year, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent turned from income in the previous year to a loss of ¥38 million. Performance for the cumulative quarter deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥1,592 million (97.5% of the same quarter of the previous year), operating loss was ¥0 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥12 million in the same quarter of the previous year), ordinary income was ¥0 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥15 million), and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥13 million (compared with a quarterly net loss of ¥30 million).」
Although net sales fell to 97.5% of the previous year, operating loss was nearly eliminated, ordinary income turned from a loss in the previous year to a profit of ¥148 thousand, and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent also narrowed. Net income remained a loss, and the company did not state that stable profits had been secured. - FY2023Operating and ordinary profit down, net income upAnnual report
「For the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥7,017 million (102.1% of the previous fiscal year), ordinary income was ¥190 million (75.4% of the previous fiscal year), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥268 million (120.8% of the previous fiscal year).」
Net sales increased while ordinary income declined, and net income attributable to owners of the parent increased due to gains on sale of non-current assets and other factors. - FY2023-Q3Operating and ordinary profit down, net income upAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥5,338 million (102.0% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥153 million (87.8% year on year), ordinary income was ¥140 million (82.6% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥222 million (182.4% year on year).」
Net sales were 102.0% of the previous year, while operating income and ordinary income fell below the previous year; quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased to ¥222 million. The indicators moved differently in relation to securing stable profits. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥3,317 million (100.0% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥2 million (2.8% year on year), ordinary loss was ¥14 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥73 million in the same period of the previous year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥81 million (174.3% year on year).」
Net sales were broadly unchanged from the previous year, but operating income narrowed to ¥2 million, and ordinary income turned from income of ¥73 million in the previous year to a loss of ¥14 million. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent increased due to gains on sale of non-current assets and other factors, so the profit indicators moved differently. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥1,632 million (98.6% of the same quarter of the previous year), operating loss was ¥12 million (compared with operating income of ¥44 million in the same quarter of the previous year), ordinary loss was ¥15 million (compared with ordinary income of ¥44 million), and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥30 million (compared with quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥16 million).」
Net sales were 98.6% of the same quarter of the previous year, while operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all turned from profits in the previous year to losses. Performance for the quarter deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities. At the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held on 25 February 2022, the proposal concerning the reduction of the amount of stated capital and disposal of retained earnings was approved. As the deficit in retained earnings has been offset and the company has recorded profits for 3 consecutive fiscal years, it plans to pay an ordinary dividend of ¥5 per share at the end of the current fiscal year from the perspective of returning profits to shareholders.」
Following 3 consecutive fiscal years of recording profits and the offsetting of the deficit, the company has progressed to the stage of planning an ordinary dividend of ¥5 per share, indicating progress in securing profits and returning them to shareholders. This does not establish that the overall goal of stable profits has been achieved. - FY2022-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥5,233 million (100.7% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥174 million (85.7% year on year), ordinary income was ¥169 million (82.9% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥121 million (71.4% year on year).」
Although net sales increased to 100.7% of the previous year, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all fell below the previous year. Profit levels deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥3,318 million (101.6% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥80 million (136.0% year on year), ordinary income was ¥73 million (105.8% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥46 million (120.5% year on year).」
Net sales, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the same quarter of the previous year, indicating progress in the results toward securing stable profits. - FY2022-Q1Operating income up, ordinary income and net income downAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥1,656 million (101.2% of the same quarter of the previous year), operating income was ¥44 million (108.4% year on year), ordinary income was ¥44 million (93.3% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥16 million (42.3% year on year).」
Net sales and operating income exceeded the same quarter of the prior year, while ordinary income and profit attributable to owners of the parent were lower. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities. To enhance this, we are working to strengthen net sales, our earnings base and our financial base, with the goal of establishing a structure capable of returning profits to shareholders at an early stage. For the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥6,839 million (102.8% of the previous fiscal year), and ordinary income was ¥194 million (116.9% of the previous fiscal year). Net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥194 million (215.3% of the previous fiscal year).」
Net sales, ordinary income and net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the previous fiscal year. Through recording net income for 2 consecutive fiscal years, the company has made progress toward establishing a structure capable of returning profits to shareholders. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥5,199 million (101.7% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥203 million (128.0% year on year), ordinary income was ¥204 million (125.2% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥170 million (89.7% year on year).」
Net sales were 101.7% of the previous year, operating income was ¥203 million and ordinary income was ¥204 million, with operating and ordinary income exceeding the previous year. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥170 million, below the previous year, but the company continued to generate profits. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥3,265 million (100.6% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥58 million (237.9% year on year), ordinary income was ¥69 million (237.1% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥38 million (29.8% year on year).」
Net sales increased year on year, and operating income and ordinary income also increased, securing profits. Quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was below the previous year, so the profit indicators moved differently, but the results indicate progress toward generating profits on a sustained basis. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥1,637 million (98.0% of the same quarter of the previous year), operating income was ¥41 million (389.3% year on year), ordinary income was ¥47 million (242.0% year on year), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥39 million (1,313.9% year on year).」
Although net sales declined year on year, operating income, ordinary income and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent all exceeded the previous year, securing profits. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥6,655 million (93.7% of the previous fiscal year), and ordinary income was ¥166 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥88 million in the previous fiscal year). We recorded a gain on sale of non-current assets of ¥158 million from the sale of real estate rendered idle by the consolidation and closure of sites. In addition, impairment loss of ¥210 million was recorded on certain branches and part of the head-office land following the decision to withdraw from their markets, with the aim of improving operating efficiency through the consolidation and closure of sites. Accordingly, net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥90 million (compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥382 million in the previous fiscal year).」
The company turned from an ordinary loss and net loss in the previous fiscal year to ordinary income of ¥166 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥90 million in the current fiscal year. This represents progress in the full-year results toward restoring profitability and establishing a structure capable of returning profits to shareholders. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥5,111 million (93.8% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥159 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥56 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary income was ¥163 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥60 million), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥190 million (compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥22 million). We will continue working to establish a business structure capable of generating stable profits by steadily implementing these measures.」
Although net sales declined year on year, we recorded operating income of ¥159 million, ordinary income of ¥163 million and quarterly net income of ¥190 million, turning from losses in the previous year to profits. This indicates progress toward a business structure capable of generating stable profits. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥3,245 million (94.7% of the same period of the previous year), operating income was ¥24 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥95 million in the same period of the previous year), and ordinary income was ¥29 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥92 million). In addition, we recorded a gain on sale of non-current assets of ¥125 million from the sale of idle assets following the consolidation and closure of sites during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, resulting in quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥130 million (compared with a quarterly net loss of ¥68 million in the same period of the previous year).」
While net sales fell to 94.7% of the previous year, we recorded operating income of ¥24 million and ordinary income of ¥29 million, turning from operating and ordinary losses in the previous year to profits. Net income also turned from a loss in the previous year to a profit of ¥130 million, indicating progress toward a business structure capable of generating stable profits. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group has recorded operating losses for 3 consecutive fiscal years through the fiscal year ended March 2019. Although we recorded operating income in the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, we recognize that events or conditions exist that could raise significant doubt about the going-concern assumption, as we have not yet confirmed a sustained recovery in profitability.」
Although we recorded operating losses for 3 consecutive fiscal years, we recorded operating income in the first quarter, indicating signs of a recovery in performance. Sustained recovery in profitability and a return to profitability remain goals. - FY2019SoftenedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management's most important priorities. To enhance this, we are working to strengthen net sales and our earnings base, with the aim of achieving profitability at an early stage.」
The previous numerical targets of net sales of at least ¥10 billion and an ordinary profit margin on net sales of at least 5.0% are no longer stated, having changed to the qualitative and abstract goals of strengthening net sales and the earnings base and achieving profitability at an early stage. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥5,449 million (87.8% of the same period of the previous year), operating loss was ¥56 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥14 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary loss was ¥60 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥39 million), and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22 million (compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥652 million).」
Net sales fell to 87.8% of the same quarter of the previous year, while both operating loss and ordinary loss widened from the same quarter of the previous year. Quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent narrowed to ¥22 million, but performance at the operating and ordinary income levels deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, net sales were ¥3,425 million (85.3% of the same period of the previous year), operating loss was ¥95 million (compared with an operating loss of ¥65 million in the same period of the previous year), ordinary loss was ¥92 million (compared with an ordinary loss of ¥83 million), and quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥68 million (compared with a quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥657 million).」
Net sales fell to 85.3% of the same quarter of the previous year, while operating loss and ordinary loss both widened. Quarterly net loss attributable to owners of the parent narrowed from the same period of the previous year, but performance at the operating and ordinary income levels deteriorated relative to the goal of securing stable profits. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, sales were ¥1,753 million, or 84.8% of the year-earlier quarter, and the operating loss was ¥5 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥42 million in the year-earlier quarter. The ordinary loss was ¥2 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥52 million in the year-earlier quarter. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥33 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥96 million in the year-earlier quarter.」
Operating loss and ordinary loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent turned from a loss in the same period of the previous year to a profit of ¥33 million. This represents progress in the quarterly results toward securing stable profits. - FY2018SoftenedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management’s most important priorities. To enhance shareholder returns, we aim to achieve sales to individual customers of at least ¥10 billion and an ordinary profit margin on sales of at least 5.0%.」
The targets changed from sales of at least ¥15 billion and an ordinary profit margin on sales of at least 6.7% to sales to individual customers of at least ¥10 billion and an ordinary profit margin on sales of at least 5.0%, narrowing both the scope and the numerical targets. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, during the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated cumulative period, sales were ¥6,206 million, or 92.9% of the year-earlier period, and the ordinary loss was ¥39 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥80 million in the year-earlier period. In addition, the Tokyo branch was closed to improve the efficiency of management resources, and an impairment loss of ¥527 million was recorded. Consequently, the net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥652 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥127 million in the year-earlier period.」
While the ordinary loss narrowed from the year-earlier period, sales were 92.9% of the year-earlier period, and the net loss attributable to owners of the parent widened to ¥652 million partly because of the impairment loss. Results for the quarter deteriorated against the goal of securing stable profit. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group will continue to strengthen the sales structure for its core direct-to-consumer home-delivery business and work to secure stable sales by seeking to increase sales and orders.」
The Group continues to promote strengthening its sales structure and increasing sales and orders in order to secure a stable earnings base. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, in addition to continuing to strengthen the sales structure for our core direct-to-consumer home-delivery business, our Group will seek to further increase sales and orders in its corporate-care-food business by leveraging the expertise developed through its home-delivery business, thereby working to secure stable sales.」
In this quarter, the Group stated its aim of securing stable sales through stronger sales capabilities and increased sales and orders, rather than setting a specific target for stable profit. This is not treated as a change in the numerical target. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「We regard returning profits to shareholders as one of management’s most important priorities. To enhance shareholder returns, we will work to make our corporate-care-facility and other corporate businesses a core business alongside sales to individual customers, with the goal of achieving sales of at least ¥15 billion and an ordinary profit margin on sales of at least 6.7% at an early stage.」
The Group has expanded its previous policy of securing stable earnings into specific management targets of sales of at least ¥15 billion and an ordinary profit margin on sales of at least 6.7%, with corporate business as a core pillar. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated cumulative period, sales were ¥6,677 million, or 99.4% of the year-earlier period, and ordinary profit was ¥94 million, or 321.7% of the year-earlier period. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥47 million, or 85.9% of the year-earlier period.」
For the first 3 quarters, the Group secured ordinary profit of ¥94 million and net profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥47 million. Ordinary profit increased year on year, while net profit declined. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the first half of the current consolidated cumulative period, sales were ¥4,238 million, or 101.0% of the year-earlier period, and ordinary profit was ¥36 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥135 million in the year-earlier period. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥3 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥103 million in the year-earlier period.」
The Group turned from an ordinary loss and net loss in the year-earlier period to ordinary profit of ¥36 million and quarterly net profit of ¥3 million in the current cumulative period. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, sales were ¥2,162 million, or 100.8% of the year-earlier quarter, and ordinary profit was ¥28 million, compared with an ordinary loss of ¥67 million in the year-earlier quarter. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥12 million, compared with a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥19 million in the year-earlier quarter.」
The Group turned from ordinary and net losses in the year-earlier quarter to ordinary profit and net profit in the current quarter. This represents progress in quarterly results toward the goal of securing stable profit. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our sales structure and work to secure stable profit.」
The Group aims to secure stable profit by strengthening its sales structure.