Shinhokoku Material Corp. (5542), First-Half FY Ending December 2026: Operating Income Up 19.0% YoY to 426 Million Yen, Net Income Increases 25.6%

Shinhokoku Material Corp. (5542) released its financial results for the period, reporting net sales of 3.505 billion yen (a 10.3% increase year-on-year), operating income of 426 million yen (a 19.0% increase), ordinary income of 437 million yen (a 19.8% increase), and net income of 345 million yen (a 25.6% increase). The top-line growth successfully drove profit expansion, reflecting steady improvements in overall profitability.

Supported by these solid business results, the company maintains a robust financial foundation. The company holds 2.30 billion yen in cash and cash equivalents, and cash flow metrics remain healthy, generating 660 million yen in operating cash flow and 580 million yen in free cash flow, demonstrating strong cash-generating capabilities from its core operations. Furthermore, ROE stands at 5.74%, ROA at 3.96%, and the sum of operating profit and depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 531.822 million yen (reference calculation; source: financial results), maintaining a healthy balance between profitability and asset efficiency. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at 51.89 yen, marking an earnings report that contributes to enhanced shareholder value.

Correction (September 19, 2026): This article covers the non-consolidated results for First-Half FY Ending December 2026. Period and accounting-scope labels have been aligned with the source document.

Source: Original financial results (Japanese).