Kamei (8037) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Consolidated net sales rose 0.4% year-over-year to ¥574,281 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

• Operating profit increased 1.5% year-over-year to ¥15,912 million, and ordinary profit grew 4.1% to ¥17,746 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 5.7% year-over-year to ¥10,690 million.

• Comprehensive income declined to ¥14,829 million from ¥16,349 million in the prior year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥93,037 million from ¥88,111 million year-over-year.

• Operating profit margin was 2.8%, and return on equity was 6.9%.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥326.38 from ¥300.93 year-over-year.

• Cash flows from operating activities increased to ¥38,362 million from ¥25,035 million year-over-year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥56,177 million, up from ¥50,864 million.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, net sales are forecast to rise 2.1% to ¥586,300 million.

• Operating profit is projected to decrease 1.3% to ¥15,710 million, and ordinary profit to fall 4.5% to ¥16,950 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to increase 2.9% to ¥11,000 million.

• Annual dividend per share is forecast at ¥100.00, up from ¥73.00.