World Holdings (2429) Earnings: Operating Profit Down 14.6% YoY to 4.25 Billion Yen

World Holdings (2429) has released its financial results, reporting a top-line revenue increase of 5.0% year-on-year to 138.366 billion yen. However, profit figures experienced declines, with operating profit decreasing by 14.6% YoY to 4.249 billion yen, ordinary profit falling 15.1% to 4.094 billion yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent dropping 28.2% to 1.903 billion yen. Comprehensive income stood at 2.544 billion yen (down 21.5% YoY), and basic earnings per share (EPS) was recorded at 106.60 yen.

From a financial structure and metrics perspective, the equity-to-asset ratio is 24.4%, with retained earnings standing at 45.22 billion yen against interest-bearing debt of 103.07 billion yen. Profitability metrics show a Return on Equity (ROE) of 7.95% and a Return on Assets (ROA) of 1.93%, reflecting the company's ongoing balance between capital efficiency and asset utilization in its business operations.