Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo (1777) Interim Results: Operating Profit Decreased by 14.0% YoY to 1,224 Million Yen

Kawasaki Setsubi Kogyo (1777) announced its interim financial results, reporting net sales of 8,043 million yen, a decrease of 11.2% year-on-year. On the profit front, operating profit declined by 14.0% to 1,224 million yen, ordinary profit decreased by 14.0% to 1,238 million yen, and net profit fell by 15.4% to 840 million yen, resulting in lower revenues and profits. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 70.23 yen.

Despite the decrease in earnings, the company's financial foundation remains solid. The equity-to-asset ratio stands at a high level of 65.9%, reflecting a stable financial structure, while retained earnings have accumulated to 14.17 billion yen. In terms of profitability indicators, ROE is 5.21%, ROA is 3.37%, and EBITDA is reported at 1.22 billion yen. While the latest results show a downward trend in growth, the company continues to maintain a robust financial base supported by a high equity ratio and substantial internal reserves.