N.E. Chemcat Corporation (4973), Interim Earnings: Operating Income Decreased 66.3% YoY to 31 Million Yen

N.E. Chemcat Corporation (4973) announced its interim financial results, reporting a significant 80.6% increase in net sales to 6,152 million yen compared to the same period last year. However, profit figures experienced declines, with operating income dropping 66.3% YoY to 31 million yen, ordinary income decreasing 33.4% YoY to 122 million yen, and net income falling 34.5% YoY to 88 million yen. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 15.25 yen.

From a financial perspective, the company maintains a robust equity ratio of 79.4%, highlighting a solid financial foundation backed by 9.15 billion yen in retained earnings. Meanwhile, Return on Equity (ROE) registered at 0.81% and Return on Assets (ROA) at 0.32%.