Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. (2212) Earnings: Operating Profit Up 3.3% to JPY 35.85 Billion, Net Income Increases by 5.3%

Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. (2212) announced its financial results, reporting that operating profit rose by 3.3% YoY to JPY 35.85 billion. Net sales were JPY 676.636 billion, representing a 4.0% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Ordinary profit grew by 6.8% YoY to JPY 37.875 billion, profit attributable to owners of the parent increased by 5.3% YoY to JPY 24.197 billion, and comprehensive income expanded significantly by 22.3% YoY to JPY 27.712 billion. Regarding its financial foundation, the company maintains a stable equity ratio of 51.5%, with retained earnings standing at JPY 418.75 billion against interest-bearing debt of JPY 92.85 billion. In terms of profitability metrics, Return on Equity (ROE) was recorded at 6.59% and Return on Assets (ROA) at 2.74%, with EBITDA reaching JPY 35.85 billion. Basic earnings per share (EPS) came in at JPY 122.77, reflecting steady profit accumulation underpinned by solid business performance.