MarketEnterprise (3135) Earnings: Operating Profit Decreased 88.4% YoY to 72 Million Yen with Net Loss

MarketEnterprise (3135) announced its latest financial results, reporting that operating profit decreased 88.4% year-on-year to 72 million yen. Net sales were 26.23 billion yen, representing a 5.9% increase year-on-year, showing a top-line growth. However, profitability contracted significantly, with ordinary profit decreasing 94.9% year-on-year to 35 million yen. The company posted a net loss attributable to owners of the parent of 76 million yen, resulting in a basic earnings per share of -14.28 yen.

From a financial and valuation perspective, the equity ratio stands at 22.1%, with retained earnings of 630 million yen against interest-bearing debt of 2.04 billion yen. Cash flow from operating activities was -105 million yen, cash flow from investing activities was 20 million yen, and cash flow from financing activities was -159 million yen. The operating profit margin was 0.3%, while return on equity (ROE) registered at -5.7% and return on assets (ROA) at 0.6%. EBITDA was recorded at 110 million yen, reflecting the current profitability levels and financial standing.