Yushin Company (6482) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• FY2025 net sales reached ¥26,126 million, up 10.6% year-over-year, driven by strong custom-ordered equipment and robot sales, especially in Japan and medical-related projects, despite global economic uncertainty and rising material costs.

• Operating profit increased 6.1% year-over-year to ¥2,586 million, while ordinary profit declined 2.0% to ¥2,535 million due to foreign exchange losses.

• Profit attributable to owners was flat at ¥1,692 million.

• FY2026 forecasts anticipate a decline in net sales and operating profit due to uncertain capital investment demand in Europe and the US, though automation demand remains robust.

• Strategic focus on strengthening human capital, global sales, and product capabilities, with ongoing investment in R&D and sustainability initiatives.

Financial highlights

• FY2025 net sales: ¥26,126 million, up 10.6% year-over-year.

• Operating profit: ¥2,586 million, up 6.1% year-over-year.

• Gross profit: ¥10,767 million, gross profit margin: 41.2% in FY2025.

• Profit attributable to owners: ¥1,692 million, flat year-over-year.

• FY2026 forecast: net sales ¥25,000 million (down 4.3%), operating profit ¥2,200 million (down 14.9%), ordinary profit ¥2,200 million (down 13.2%), profit attributable to owners ¥1,500 million (down 11.4%).

Outlook and guidance

• Medium- to long-term automation demand expected to continue, but near-term sales to decrease due to weak capital investment in Europe and the US.

• Robot sales projected to rise 10.3% year-over-year in FY2026, while custom-ordered equipment sales expected to drop 41.8%.

• Continued proactive investment in human resources and production efficiency initiatives.

• Company expects continued global uncertainty but plans to invest in human resources and automation to drive future growth.