Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (2296) Earnings: Operating Income Up +0.3% YoY to JPY 9,144 Million

Itoham Yonekyu Holdings (2296) has released its financial results, reporting net sales of JPY 281,064 million, representing a 5.4% decrease compared to the same period of the previous year. Despite the lower top-line figure, operating income ticked up +0.3% year-on-year to JPY 9,144 million. Ordinary income stood at JPY 9,154 million (down 0.1% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent reached JPY 6,129 million (down 3.9% YoY). Earnings per share (EPS) was recorded at JPY 108.01.

From a financial structure and valuation perspective, the company maintains a solid equity ratio of 53.5%, reflecting a healthy balance sheet. Retained earnings stand at JPY 154.76 billion against interest-bearing debt of JPY 89.56 billion. Regarding profitability metrics, return on equity (ROE) is 6.86%, return on assets (ROA) is 3.53%, and EBITDA reached JPY 28.46 billion. The company continues to sustain a stable operational foundation supported by robust capital adequacy.