Daio Paper (3880) Earnings: Operating Income Down 28.7% YoY to 1.495 Billion Yen, Ordinary Income Surges 763.5%

Daio Paper (3880) has released its financial results, reporting operating income of 1.495 billion yen, down 28.7% year-on-year. Net sales came in at 161.16 billion yen, representing a 1.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, ordinary income experienced a substantial surge of 763.5% year-on-year to 1.247 billion yen. The company recorded a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of 463 million yen, resulting in earnings per share (EPS) of -3.01 yen.

In terms of financial structure and valuation indicators, the equity ratio stands at 26.7%, with interest-bearing debt at 404.89 billion yen and retained earnings at 106.69 billion yen. Profitability metrics show a Return on Equity (ROE) of -0.23% and a Return on Assets (ROA) of -0.05%. While top-line sales remained steady and ordinary income grew significantly, the net loss highlights ongoing challenges in net profitability that market participants will continue to monitor alongside the company's financial stability.