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Belc (9974) · FactUpdated interim-period margin and expense ratios

Actual Gross Profit Margin and SG&A Expense Ratio to Net Sales

First written in FY2026-H1. . Latest entry: FY2027-H1.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2026-H1 – FY2027-H12025: 120252026: 32026
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  1. FY2027-H1Updated interim-period margin and expense ratiosAnnual report

    「Gross profit margin was 26.4%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage point from the same period of the previous year, reflecting the impact of soaring product procurement prices and stronger pricing to maintain competitiveness, among other factors. Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to 24.9% of net sales, an increase of 1.0 percentage point from the same period of the previous year. Although we controlled expenses while achieving higher employee wages, the failure to meet the net sales plan resulted in an SG&A ratio above that of the previous year.」

    The interim-period gross profit margin of 26.4% and SG&A ratio to net sales of 24.9% have been updated, with the impact of soaring procurement prices, stronger pricing, higher wages and the failure to meet the net sales plan explained.
  2. 2026-07-10OtherEarnings

    「The gross profit margin was 25.8%, up 0.1 percentage point from the same period of the previous year. Although it was affected by higher product procurement prices and price strengthening to maintain competitiveness, it was broadly in line with the previous year.」

    The first-quarter gross profit margin and selling, general and administrative expense ratio have been updated.
  3. FY2026Full-Year Actual Profitability and Expense Ratios UpdatedAnnual report

    「The gross margin was 26.9%, down 0.1 percentage points year on year, reflecting higher merchandise procurement prices and price increases to maintain competitiveness, among other factors. However, pricing policies at individual stores were reviewed from the second half of the fiscal year, and the margin has been recovering, securing a level in line with the previous year. SG&A expenses represented 24.2% of net sales, unchanged from the previous year’s corresponding period.」

    The full-year gross margin of 26.9% and SG&A expense ratio to net sales of 24.2% have been updated, with an explanation of the effects of higher procurement prices and the review of pricing policies.
  4. FY2026-H1First statedAnnual report

    「The gross margin was 26.5%, down 0.6 percentage points year on year, reflecting higher merchandise procurement prices and price increases to maintain competitiveness, among other factors. SG&A expenses represented 23.9% of net sales, down 0.1 percentage points year on year. By controlling expenses in line with sales while achieving higher employee wages, expenses remained at the planned level.」

    The interim period showed a gross margin of 26.5% and an SG&A expense ratio to net sales of 23.9%, with an explanation of the effects of higher procurement prices and price increases, as well as expense control amid rising wages.
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