Shirai Denshi Kogyo (6658) Earnings: Operating Income Decreased by 31.6% YoY to 379 Million Yen

Sentiment Analysis
Shirai Denshi Kogyo (6658) announced its latest financial results, reporting net sales of 7,039 million yen, a 1.9% increase year-on-year. However, profit figures showed a decline, with operating income decreasing by 31.6% year-on-year to 379 million yen and ordinary income decreasing by 45.6% to 271 million yen. The company recorded a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of 16 million yen (earnings per share of -1.08 yen), while comprehensive income reached 369 million yen.
From a financial structure and valuation perspective, the equity ratio stands at a stable 54.0%, demonstrating underlying resilience in financial health. Retained earnings are robust at 6.7 billion yen against interest-bearing debt of 2.89 billion yen. Regarding profitability metrics, ROE was recorded at -0.13%, ROA at -0.06%, and EBITDA for the first quarter (calculated as operating profit plus depreciation and amortization, including goodwill) reached 607 million yen. Despite the top-line growth accompanied by lower profits and a net loss for the period, the company's solid capital foundation and accumulated retained earnings provide a stable buffer for its financial positioning.
(Correction, September 20, 2026: interest-bearing debt was restated as the total of borrowings, bonds and related items in the original disclosure, 2027年3月期第1四半期決算短信〔日本基準〕(連結).)
Correction (September 29, 2026): Corrected the specified amounts, rates or reporting periods against the original company disclosure; the verified changes are recorded in the correction ledger. Source
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