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Kobe Bussan Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary11 Sep, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales rose 9.1% year-over-year to ¥411.6 billion, driven by robust new store openings, strong product shipments, and effective pricing strategies.
Operating profit increased 13.9% year-over-year to ¥30.3 billion, with gross profit up 12.4% due to lower purchase costs from yen appreciation.
Ordinary profit surged 74.0% year-over-year, aided by mark-to-market gains on forward exchange contracts.
Profit attributable to owners of parent jumped 76.5% year-over-year to ¥26.2 billion.
The business environment was marked by moderate economic recovery in Japan, but with ongoing cost pressures and consumer savings orientation due to inflation.
Financial highlights
Gross margin improved to 12.0% from 11.7% year-over-year.
SG&A expenses increased 10.1% year-over-year, mainly due to higher freight, personnel, and rent costs.
Operating margin rose to 7.4% from 7.1% year-over-year.
Ordinary profit reached ¥38,249 million, and comprehensive income increased 71.6% to ¥26,084 million.
Total assets as of July 31, 2025, were ¥247.6 billion, with an equity ratio of 61.0%.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year net sales forecast is ¥525 billion, with 78.4% progress as of Q3.
Operating profit forecast is ¥37.7 billion (80.5% progress), and profit attributable to owners of parent is ¥24 billion (109.2% progress).
Annual dividend forecast is ¥26.00 per share.
Plans to open a net increase of 34 Gyomu Super stores, focusing on the Kanto area.
Targeting 101-102% year-over-year growth in existing store sales and a higher private label product ratio.
Detail food safety initiatives for imported products
Explain the synergy boosting Chisouna's growth
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Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company primarily engaged in the operation of retail food stores, specializing in wholesale and distribution. The company is best known for its chain of "Gyomu Super" stores, which offer a variety of food products at wholesale prices, catering to both individual consumers and businesses. Kobe Bussan also manages food production and processing operations, focusing on delivering affordable, quality food items. The company is headquartered in Kakogawa, Japan, and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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