Hodogaya Chemical (4112) Earnings: Operating Income Up 63.4% YoY to 1.609 Billion Yen

Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. (4112) announced its latest financial results, posting net sales of 12,808 million yen, representing a 12.5% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Profitability improved significantly, with operating income surging 63.4% YoY to 1,609 million yen, and ordinary income rising 50.5% YoY to 1,875 million yen. Profit attributable to owners of the parent reached 1,014 million yen, up 64.9% YoY, while comprehensive income increased by 23.9% to 2,746 million yen. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at 63.72 yen.

From a financial and valuation perspective, the company maintains a solid foundation with an equity ratio of 60.1%. Cash and cash equivalents stood at 9.37 billion yen, and retained earnings reached 25.99 billion yen, ensuring ample liquidity. Although interest-bearing debt was recorded at 9.02 billion yen, the company generated a positive operating cash flow of 1.91 billion yen and a free cash flow of 1.51 billion yen, highlighting stable cash-generating capabilities from its core operations.