Satoh & Co. (9996) Earnings: Operating Income Decreases 7.4% YoY to 322 Million Yen

Satoh & Co. (9996) announced its financial results, reporting that operating income decreased 7.4% YoY to 322 million yen. Net sales were 12,767 million yen, representing a 3.8% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. However, profitability contracted, with ordinary income decreasing 2.8% YoY to 410 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of the parent dropping 2.9% YoY to 276 million yen.

Despite the decline in profits, the company maintains a robust financial foundation with an equity ratio of 74.4%. Financial stability is further underscored by interest-bearing debt limited to 0.69 billion yen. In terms of profitability metrics, the company recorded an ROE of 1.03%, an ROA of 0.76%, and an EBITDA of 427.841 million yen (for the first quarter of FY2027/3 (operating profit/loss of 322.731 million yen plus depreciation of 105.11 million yen)). This solid financial structure and substantial internal reserves continue to provide a firm base for the company's valuation.

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Correction (September 29, 2026): Corrected the specified amounts, rates or reporting periods against the original company disclosure; the verified changes are recorded in the correction ledger. Source