Bushiroad (7803) Earnings: Operating Profit Down 2.3% YoY, but Net Income Surges 33.6% to 4.56 Billion Yen

Bushiroad (7803) has released its latest financial results, reporting net sales of 57.823 billion yen, representing a 2.9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. On the profit front, operating profit stood at 4.754 billion yen (down 2.3% YoY), while ordinary profit rose significantly by 22.4% to 5.930 billion yen. Profit attributable to owners of the parent saw a substantial gain of 33.6% YoY to 4.565 billion yen, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching 33.64 yen.

Examining the financial base and cash flow profile, operating cash flow remained positive at 2.066 billion yen, demonstrating steady core earnings generation. Investing cash flow was -9.334 billion yen, resulting in a free cash flow of -7.27 billion yen. However, the company maintains a robust financial cushion with cash and cash equivalents standing at a generous 25.20 billion yen. Furthermore, return on equity (ROE) registered a strong 17.4%, highlighting high capital efficiency, alongside a return on assets (ROA) of 10.6% and an equity ratio of 46.5%. Overall, these metrics reflect a well-balanced and sound financial position combining profitability and asset stability.