KeePer Technical Laboratory (6036) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales for H1 FY06/2026 rose 6.9% year-over-year to 12,938 million yen, with all segments contributing to growth.

• Operating profit declined 8.6% year-over-year to 3,685 million yen, mainly due to increased SGA expenses and cost of goods sold.

• Net profit surged 163.5% year-over-year to 7,237 million yen, driven by extraordinary income from gains on sale of investment securities.

• Basic earnings per share increased to 265.20 yen from 100.66 yen in the prior year period.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit margin was 51.0% for H1, with gross profit nearly flat year-over-year at 6,603 million yen.

• Operating profit margin dropped to 28.5% from 33.3% in the prior year.

• Extraordinary income of 6,762 million yen from investment securities sale significantly boosted net profit.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end increased to 13,922 million yen from 4,172 million yen at the start of the period.

• Equity-to-asset ratio was 71.8% as of December 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• H1 net sales achieved 49.2% of the full-year forecast, with net profit already exceeding the annual target.

• Full-year net sales forecast is 26,300 million yen, up 13.9% year-over-year.

• Full-year profit forecast is 9,340 million yen, a 91.0% increase year-over-year, with basic EPS projected at 342.22 yen.

• No revisions to the most recent financial result forecast.

• Management expects continued growth in the new car market segment, supported by new product launches.