TKC Corporation (9746) Q4 2024 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased by 4.6% year-over-year to ¥75,219 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.

• Operating profit rose 8.1% year-over-year to ¥15,505 million, and ordinary profit grew 8.6% to ¥16,035 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥11,274 million, up 4.1% year-over-year.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥53,647 million from ¥50,440 million year-over-year.

• Earnings per share rose to ¥216.21 from ¥206.54 year-over-year.

• Net assets per share increased to ¥1,959.39 from ¥1,827.70.

• Equity ratio remained strong at 81.8%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at period end were ¥30,397 million, up from ¥28,793 million.

Outlook and guidance

• For the year ending September 30, 2025, net sales are forecast to rise 6.4% to ¥80,000 million.

• Operating profit is projected at ¥15,700 million, up 1.3% year-over-year.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to reach ¥11,400 million, a 1.1% increase.

• Earnings per share forecasted at ¥218.61 for the full year.