Maxvalu Tokai Co (8198) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved record highs in operating revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit, and net income attributable to parent shareholders for the fiscal year ended February 2025, driven by new store openings, store renovations, and expanded non-store business.

• Revenue grew 2.9% year-over-year to ¥377.4 billion, with operating profit up 4.3% and net income attributable to shareholders up 12.9%.

• Implemented a new mid-term plan focusing on business structure reform, technology utilization, and sustainability.

• Expanded store network with five new stores and 16 remodels, and enhanced digital and logistics capabilities.

• Strengthened community engagement, sustainability, and employee development initiatives.

Financial highlights

• Consolidated operating revenue rose 2.9% year-over-year to ¥377.4 billion; operating profit increased 4.3% to ¥14.1 billion; ordinary profit up 4.2% to ¥14.1 billion; net income attributable to parent shareholders grew 12.9% to ¥9.4 billion.

• EPS: ¥294.51; ROE: 11.1%; operating margin: 3.7%.

• Total assets: ¥135,420 million; net assets: ¥88,448 million; equity ratio: 65.3%.

• Cash and equivalents at year-end: ¥37,471 million, down from ¥40,777 million.

• All major profit and revenue figures reached record highs.

Outlook and guidance

• For the fiscal year ending February 2026, forecasts operating revenue of ¥393 billion (+4.1% YoY), operating profit of ¥14.3 billion (+1.7%), and net income of ¥9.4 billion (+0.1%).

• Annual dividend per share projected at ¥85, up ¥10 from the previous year, including a ¥5 commemorative dividend for the 20th anniversary.

• Focus on regional strategy, digitalization, and new business expansion amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions.