West Japan Railway Company(9021) Earnings: Operating Income Decreased 11.7% YoY to 55.98 Billion Yen, Net Income Down 20.1%

West Japan Railway Company (9021) announced its financial results, reporting an operating income decrease of 11.7% year-on-year to 55,989 million yen. Net sales were 424,403 million yen (a 0.6% decrease YoY), ordinary income was 52,125 million yen (a 12.7% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 39,046 million yen (a 20.1% decrease YoY). Despite the lower revenues and profits, the company maintained an operating income of over 55 billion yen.

Looking at the financial foundation and profitability metrics, the equity ratio stood at 31.4%, with interest-bearing debt at 1,556.17 billion yen and retained earnings at 771.01 billion yen. Additionally, the company recorded an ROE of 10.96%, an ROA of 3.20%, and an EBITDA of 375.93 billion yen, reflecting a balanced approach to financial soundness and operational management.