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Japan Steel Works ( (JP:5631) ) has provided an announcement.
Japan Steel Works reported consolidated net sales of ¥274.9 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, up 10.6% year on year, with operating profit rising 10.9% to ¥25.3 billion and profit attributable to owners of parent increasing 7.1% to ¥19.2 billion. Profitability ratios remained solid, while comprehensive income climbed 21.4%, and the equity-to-asset ratio improved to 49.4%, reflecting a stronger balance sheet.
Despite negative operating and investing cash flows, robust financing inflows lifted cash and cash equivalents to ¥77.4 billion at year-end, underpinning liquidity. The company raised its annual dividend to ¥92 per share with a payout ratio of 35.2% and projects further growth in fiscal 2027, forecasting a 12.8% rise in net sales to ¥310 billion and modest increases in operating profit, signaling stable returns and disciplined capital allocation for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:5631) stock is a Buy with a Yen12450.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Japan Steel Works stock, see the JP:5631 Stock Forecast page.
More about Japan Steel Works
The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. is a Japanese heavy industry manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company operates under Japanese GAAP and is engaged in industrial machinery and steel-related businesses, serving domestic and international markets through consolidated group operations.
Average Trading Volume: 1,153,635
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen649.2B
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