Meiji Holdings (2269) Earnings: Operating Profit Up 27.7% to JPY 22.67 Billion, Net Profit Surges 51.3%

Meiji Holdings (2269) announced its latest financial results, reporting that operating profit grew significantly by 27.7% year-on-year to JPY 22,673 million. Net sales were JPY 289,410 million, representing a 5.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year, while ordinary profit increased by 37.8% to JPY 24,790 million. Profit attributable to owners of the parent surged by 51.3% to JPY 15,271 million, and comprehensive income expanded substantially by 87.3% to JPY 14,894 million, driven by solid performance and margin improvements across core business segments.

From a financial structure and valuation perspective, the company maintains a robust equity ratio of 60.1%, reflecting a highly sound financial foundation. Retained earnings stand at a substantial JPY 653,340 million against interest-bearing debt of JPY 112,580 million, demonstrating strong balance sheet stability. Furthermore, return on equity (ROE) is recorded at 5.09%, return on assets (ROA) at 2.78%, and EBITDA at JPY 148.26 billion, highlighting a well-balanced and stable operational framework capable of consistent cash generation.