Denka (4061) Latest Financial Results: Operating Profit Up 377.6% YoY to JPY 10,993 Million

Denka (4061) has released its latest financial results, reporting net sales of JPY 96,977 million, a 3.1% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Profitability showed significant improvement, with operating profit soaring 377.6% year-on-year to JPY 10,993 million, and ordinary profit jumping 466.8% to JPY 9,475 million. Meanwhile, profit attributable to owners of the parent stood at JPY 2,843 million (down 43.2% year-on-year), while comprehensive income increased by 271.1% to JPY 2,986 million.

From a financial structure and valuation perspective, the company maintains an equity ratio of 44.3%, reflecting a stable financial foundation. Retained earnings stand at JPY 172.68 billion against interest-bearing debt of JPY 237.88 billion. Regarding profitability metrics, Return on Equity (ROE) is recorded at 1.13% and Return on Assets (ROA) at 0.41%, with basic earnings per share (EPS) for the period at JPY 32.98.