Aichi Steel (5482) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 0.9% year-over-year to ¥299,287 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

• Operating profit rose 15.9% year-over-year to ¥12,016 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent grew 18.6% to ¥7,820 million.

• Comprehensive income rebounded to ¥50,181 million from a loss of ¥10,644 million in the prior year, driven by significant gains in other comprehensive income.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥39,941 million from ¥39,049 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥398.02 from ¥334.03 year-over-year.

• Return on equity improved to 3.2% from 2.8% year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end decreased to ¥36,275 million from ¥46,546 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 is forecast at ¥300,000 million, up 0.2% year-over-year.

• Operating profit is projected to rise 16.5% to ¥14,000 million, with profit attributable to owners of the parent expected to increase 21.5% to ¥9,500 million.

• Annual dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥462.00 per share, including special dividends.