Musashi Seimitsu Industry (7220) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales for the first nine months of FY2025 were ¥252.99 billion, down 1.4% year-over-year, with operating profit up 5.1% to ¥12.67 billion and ordinary profit up 13.7% to ¥12.53 billion.

• Net income declined 13.5% to ¥5.1 billion, but a net loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥696 million was recorded due to structural reform expenses.

• Comprehensive income rose 2.8% year-over-year to ¥8,567 million.

• Segment performance was mixed, with Americas and Asia showing growth in operating profit, while Japan and Europe saw declines.

• Major new orders in China, including expansion with BYD for PHEV vehicle components, are expected to drive future growth.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin improved to 5.0% from 4.7% year-over-year.

• EBITDA for the nine months was ¥26.2 billion, nearly flat year-over-year.

• Cash and deposits increased to ¥44.2 billion at the end of Q3 FY2025, up from ¥34.1 billion at the previous year-end.

• Extraordinary losses surged to ¥8,290 million, mainly from business restructuring costs in Europe.

• Total assets increased to ¥309,513 million, up ¥24,386 million from March 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year FY2025 forecast expects net sales of ¥330 billion, with operating profit revised down to ¥18 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent sharply reduced to ¥1 billion due to higher upfront expenses and structural reform costs.

• EBITDA for the full year is expected at ¥40.0 billion.

• Capex is forecast to rise sharply to ¥30.0 billion, with depreciation at ¥19.0 billion.

• Dividend forecast revised to ¥40.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.