GMO Pepabo (3633) Reports Latest Earnings: Operating Profit Down 14.1% YoY, While Net Income Surges 169.5%

GMO Pepabo (3633) has released its latest financial results, reporting an operating profit of 513 million yen, down 14.1% year-on-year. For the period, net sales were 5,264 million yen, down 5.0% year-on-year, while ordinary profit stood at 522 million yen, down 6.6%. On the other hand, profit attributable to owners of the parent experienced a substantial surge, rising 169.5% year-on-year to 1,072 million yen. Comprehensive income also expanded significantly by 167.0% to 1,074 million yen, with earnings per share (EPS) reported at 207.87 yen.

From a financial and valuation perspective, the company demonstrates exceptional capital efficiency, boasting a high Return on Equity (ROE) of 76.66%. Return on Assets (ROA) stands at a solid 19.52%. The equity ratio is 29.2%, with interest-bearing debt at 0.40 billion yen and retained earnings amounting to 3.27 billion yen. EBITDA reached 0.75 billion yen, highlighting the company's strong earning power and its balanced approach to maintaining financial soundness while pursuing profitability.