Santo Kogyosha (1788) Earnings: Operating Income Up 36.2% YoY to 445 Million Yen, Net Income Up 27.6%

Santo Kogyosha (1788) has released its latest financial results, reporting net sales of 10.38 billion yen up 26.6% year-on-year, and an operating income of 445 million yen, representing a significant 36.2% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Ordinary income rose 34.9% year-on-year to 456 million yen, while net income attributable to owners of the parent grew 27.6% to 295 million yen. The operating profit margin stood at 4.3%, and comprehensive income surged 72.3% to 457 million yen.

The company maintains a robust financial foundation with an equity ratio of 60.9%. Interest-bearing debt is kept minimal at 40 million yen, supported by retained earnings of 2.15 billion yen. Cash flow performance is also solid, with operating cash flow reaching 1.468 billion yen in the positive. After accounting for investing cash flows of -171 million yen, free cash flow stands at a healthy 1.3 billion yen in the black. Cash and cash equivalents of 2.36 billion yen, combined with a return on assets (ROA) of 8.1% and return on equity (ROE) of 8.2%, underscore a well-balanced and stable financial profile.