Metalart Corporation (5644) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 3.0% year-over-year to ¥369 billion, driven by growth in the automotive segment.

• Operating income rose 2.5% year-over-year to ¥2,995 million, supported by special profit measures.

• Net income attributable to shareholders fell 5.7% year-over-year to ¥1,998 million, despite compensation income from customer shipment halts.

• Investments in business transformation and cost reductions contributed to improved profitability.

Financial highlights

• Automotive sales grew 3.0% year-over-year, while construction machinery and other segments saw minor changes.

• Gross profit improved to ¥5,396 million, with operating margin at 6.8% and net margin at 4.5%.

• Cash and equivalents at year-end rose to ¥9,734 million, with operating cash flow of ¥5,482 million.

• Total assets increased to ¥44,261 million, and equity ratio improved to 53.0%.

• Annual dividend increased to ¥133 per share, with a payout ratio of 19.6%.

Outlook and guidance

• Revenue for the next fiscal year is projected at ¥42,800 million, a 2.6% decrease year-over-year.

• Operating income is forecast to decline to ¥2,250 million, down 24.9% year-over-year.

• Net income is expected to decrease to ¥1,760 million, an 11.9% drop year-over-year.

• Annual dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥140 per share.