Area Quest (8912) Earnings: Operating Profit Decreases by 4.9% YoY, Net Income Rises by 15.2% to 129 Million Yen

Area Quest (8912) has released its financial results, reporting operating profit of 276 million yen (a 4.9% decrease year-on-year), net sales of 2,521 million yen (a 1.8% increase), ordinary profit of 243 million yen (a 29.6% increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 129 million yen (a 15.2% increase). While operating profit saw a slight decline, the company achieved solid double-digit growth in both ordinary profit and net income. From a financial perspective, the equity ratio stands at 34.7% with retained earnings of 670 million yen. Operating cash flow registered a positive 288 million yen, demonstrating stable cash-generating capability. Return on assets (ROA) is 6.2%, and return on equity (ROE) is 9.5%, reflecting disciplined capital efficiency in its ongoing operations.