Hatsuho Shoji (7425) Earnings: Operating Profit Down 19.6% YoY, While Net Income Rises 2.1%

Hatsuho Shoji released its latest financial results, reporting operating profit down 19.6% year-over-year to 470 million yen. Net sales were 17,140 million yen (a 0.3% decrease year-over-year), and ordinary profit was 561 million yen (a 21.8% decrease). Meanwhile, net income attributable to owners of the parent reached 404 million yen, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Comprehensive income stood at 419 million yen, down 8.7% year-over-year.

Regarding the financial foundation and valuation metrics, the company maintains a stable equity ratio of 48.1%, indicating a sound balance sheet structure. Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 8.27% and Return on Assets (ROA) is 3.72%, reflecting efficient asset utilization. With retained earnings accumulated at 8.09 billion yen, interest-bearing debt at 0.65 billion yen, and EBITDA at 0.53 billion yen, the company demonstrates a solid and well-balanced management foundation.