丸文 reported revenue of ¥108.7 billion and ordinary profit of ¥4.4 billion for the interim period of the fiscal year ending March 2027, exceeding its initial forecasts. It has raised its full-year earnings forecast on expected growth in semiconductors for mobility and aerospace equipment.
The interim-period earnings summary showed revenue of ¥108.7 billion and ordinary profit of ¥4.4 billion, both exceeding the initial forecasts. Ordinary profit in particular was supported by the steady performance of the Device Business and growth in the Systems Business, while ¥700 million in foreign exchange gains resulting from yen appreciation was also recorded. Overall performance improved year on year, with profit remaining at a high level.
In the Device Business, increased demand for semiconductors for mobility contributed to results, while all areas of the Systems Business grew, led by industrial equipment. The Entrepreneur Business continues to post an ordinary loss, but the overall earnings base is improving, and demand for components for aerospace equipment remained firm. By application, mobility accounted for a larger share.
The full-year outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2027 was revised upward in anticipation of growth in the Device and Systems businesses. Revenue is expected to reach ¥236.0 billion, reflecting mobility demand in the Device Business and the contribution from aerospace-related activities in the Systems Business. Operating profit was revised upward from ¥7.8 billion to ¥9.8 billion, while ordinary profit is expected to reach ¥7.9 billion, exceeding the initial plan of ¥6.0 billion. ROE is projected at 8.8%, although it remains uncertain whether it can reach 9% or higher.
As for the direction of shareholder returns and financial measures, the company has set a policy of improving ROE while reducing the cost of shareholders' equity, and is expected to continue efforts to maintain and increase its dividend payout ratio. Through its medium-term growth strategy, “丸文 Nextage 2027,” the company aims to enhance the earnings power of its 3 businesses, Device, Systems and Entrepreneur, and increase corporate value over the long term.