Metalart Corporation (5644) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 3.0% year-over-year to ¥45,289 million, driven by domestic recovery in automotive and steady demand in construction and agricultural machinery.

• Operating income rose 30.4% to ¥3,905 million, and net income attributable to shareholders grew 34.8% to ¥2,693 million year-over-year.

• Comprehensive income more than doubled to ¥3,570 million, reflecting improved profitability and favorable currency effects.

• Forward-looking guidance anticipates a slight decrease in revenue and profit for the next fiscal year.

• Board approved support for a public tender offer by Gerbera Holdings, with plans for delisting if successful.

Financial highlights

• Total revenue for the year reached 45,289 million yen, up 3.0% year-over-year.

• Operating income rose to 3,905 million yen, a 30.4% increase year-over-year.

• Ordinary income was 4,190 million yen, up 28.9% year-over-year.

• Net income increased to 2,693 million yen, a 34.8% rise year-over-year.

• Gross profit increased to 6,473 million yen from 5,396 million year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2027 revenue is forecast to decline 4.2% to 43,400 million yen, with operating income expected to drop 38.3% and net income by 49.1% due to weaker automotive demand and production shifts.

• No dividends are planned for FY2027, contingent on the success of the public tender offer and subsequent delisting.