Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (3877) Earnings: Operating Profit Up +24.0% YoY, Net Sales Up +5.2% YoY

Chuetsu Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (3877) has released its financial results, reporting net sales of 28,116 million yen, representing a +5.2% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. In terms of profits, the company posted an operating profit of 500 million yen (a +24.0% increase YoY), ordinary profit of 738 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 505 million yen. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 40.23 yen, while comprehensive income reached 1,209 million yen.

From a financial structure perspective, the equity ratio remains solid at 51.7%, indicating a stable financial foundation. Retained earnings stand at 20.64 billion yen against interest-bearing debt of 33.5.5 billion yen, with cash and cash equivalents at 4.88 billion yen. Operating cash flow was recorded at 4.67 billion yen, and free cash flow stood at 0.67 billion yen.