Nippon Chemical Industrial (4094) Earnings: Net Sales Up +16.6% to 7,463 Million Yen, Operating Income Down -1.6%

Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. (4094) reported its latest financial results, with net sales increasing by +16.6% year-on-year to 7,463 million yen, demonstrating solid top-line growth. On the earnings front, operating income decreased by -1.6% year-on-year to 863 million yen, while ordinary income rose by +5.8% to 1,129 million yen. Profit attributable to owners of parent stood at 740 million yen, a decrease of -6.6% compared to the same period of the previous year, resulting in a mixed profit performance. Meanwhile, comprehensive income surged significantly by +145.2% to 2,052 million yen. The company maintains a robust financial structure with an equity ratio of 82.4% and substantial retained earnings of 41.26 billion yen. Regarding profitability and per-share metrics, ROE was recorded at 1.75%, ROA at 1.17%, and earnings per share (EPS) at 38.01 yen, highlighting a stable operational foundation backed by a strong financial base.