Soken Chemical & Engineering (4972) Earnings: Operating Income Up 20.3% YoY to 1.72 Billion Yen, Net Income Jumps 43.9%

Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. (4972) announced its latest financial results, reporting net sales of 12,483 million yen, a 9.7% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Operating income grew by 20.3% YoY to 1,720 million yen. Furthermore, ordinary income rose 35.6% YoY to 1,765 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent surged 43.9% YoY to 1,378 million yen, demonstrating strong across-the-board profit growth. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 83.09 yen.

The company maintains a robust financial position with an equity ratio of 71.2%, reflecting high stability. Retained earnings stand at 29,180 million yen, alongside 17,360 million yen in cash and cash equivalents. On the cash flow front, operating cash flow reached 5,660 million yen, and free cash flow recorded a surplus of 2,390 million yen after accounting for capital expenditures, highlighting steady cash generation capabilities from core business activities.