日本坩堝 announced its earnings on 5 November. Consolidated ordinary profit for the first half rose 54% year on year to ¥340 million, representing progress of approximately 53% against the full-year forecast.
日本坩堝's consolidated ordinary profit for the first half (April-September) of the current fiscal year expanded to ¥340 million, up 54.4% year on year. The operating profit margin on sales improved from the previous fiscal year, rising to 7.3%.
The full-year forecast was maintained at ¥650 million, representing progress of 53.7%. This was approximately in line with the five-year average of 52.4%.
Consolidated ordinary profit for the most recent quarter, July-September (2Q), was ¥190 million, up 32.9% year on year.