Obara Group (6877) Q1 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue for Q1 FY2025 was ¥13,199 million, up 6.7% year-over-year, with operating profit at ¥2,009 million, up 10.1% year-over-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders at ¥1,484 million, up 9.1% year-over-year.

• The global economy showed moderate recovery, with strong US performance and a rebound in Europe; Japan saw improvements in consumer spending and capital investment.

• The automotive sector maintained robust investment, while electronics saw stable activity and a recovery in advanced semiconductor markets.

• The company acquired NSSK-QQ (renamed Energy Components Holdings) and its subsidiaries, expanding into the electric equipment segment.

Financial highlights

• Comprehensive income for Q1 FY2025 was ¥3,434 million, a 678.7% increase year-over-year.

• EPS for Q1 FY2025 was ¥91.30, up from ¥78.56 in the prior year.

• Total assets at quarter-end were ¥103,932 million, up from ¥100,808 million at the previous fiscal year-end.

• Equity ratio was 71.3%, slightly down from 73.1% at the previous year-end.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2025 full-year revenue forecast is ¥56,000 million, a 0.7% decrease year-over-year; operating profit forecast is ¥9,300 million, up 5.1% year-over-year.

• No changes to previously announced earnings guidance.

• Full-year dividend forecast remains at ¥150 per share.