BASE Inc. (4481) Financial Results: Operating Profit Decreased by 6.9% YoY to 2.72 Billion Yen

BASE Inc. (4481) announced its financial results, reporting operating profit of 2.72 billion yen, which represents a 6.9% decrease year-on-year. Net sales were 10.96 billion yen (a 0.5% decrease year-on-year), ordinary profit was 2.738 billion yen (a 7.3% decrease), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was 1.896 billion yen (a 7.2% decrease). Despite the decrease in revenues and profits, comprehensive income rose to 2.023 billion yen, representing a 5.1% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. From a financial perspective, the company maintains a robust equity ratio of 81.7% with zero interest-bearing debt (0.0 billion yen), continuing a debt-free management structure. Retained earnings stand at a solid 14.67 billion yen, confirming an exceptionally stable financial foundation. Furthermore, profitability metrics remain high, with a Return on Equity (ROE) of 26.17% and a Return on Assets (ROA) of 21.08%, highlighting superior capital efficiency. With EBITDA reaching 2.73 billion yen, the company successfully balances a resilient balance sheet with high profitability and strong cash-generating capabilities.