Hakuyosha (9731) Earnings: Operating Income Down 20.2% YoY, Net Income Up 91.1% YoY

Hakuyosha (9731) has released its financial results, reporting net sales of 22,395 million yen, representing a 3.4% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. On the earnings front, operating income came in at 742 million yen (down 20.2% YoY) and ordinary income was 804 million yen (down 19.9% YoY). Meanwhile, profit attributable to owners of the parent surged by 91.1% YoY to 1,456 million yen, and comprehensive income increased by 103.7% YoY to 1,648 million yen. Examining profitability and financial metrics, the company demonstrates strong capital efficiency with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 23.46%, a Return on Assets (ROA) of 8.51%, and an EBITDA of 1.36 billion yen. Operating cash flow stood at 1.59 billion yen, free cash flow at 2.51 billion yen, and cash and cash equivalents at 1.10 billion yen.