FY March 2026 Financial Summary [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)

Overview of Performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales amounted to 299.293 billion yen, reflecting a 3.9% decrease compared to the previous year, while operating income decreased by 9.9% to 13.056 billion yen. Ordinary income declined by 12.4% to 14.193 billion yen, and profit before income taxes fell by 13.0% to 14.187 billion yen. However, net income attributable to owners of parent increased by 3.0% to 12.011 billion yen. The sales decrease was mainly due to lower revenue in the Textile, Chemicals, and Machinery segments. Especially, the Machinery segment was impacted by sluggish automobile sales in the European market.

Financial Position and Cash Flow Status

Total assets rose year over year to 153.373 billion yen, and net assets also increased to 102.444 billion yen. The equity ratio improved to 66.7%. Cash flow from operating activities increased by 11.543 billion yen, cash flow from investing activities decreased by 1.824 billion yen, and cash flow from financing activities declined by 5.01 billion yen. The cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the period stood at 28.198 billion yen.

Dividend Status

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ending March 2026 was set at 147 yen per share, including an interim dividend increase of 3 yen from 72 yen to 75 yen. The forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 projects an annual dividend of 171 yen per share (85 yen interim and 86 yen year-end), with a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 40.1%.

Earnings Forecast for FY March 2027

The consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 anticipates net sales of 320.0 billion yen (6.9% increase YoY), operating income of 14.5 billion yen (11.1% increase YoY), ordinary income of 15.0 billion yen (5.7% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent of 10.5 billion yen (12.6% decrease YoY).