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Kamei Lifts Profit and Dividends but Sees Margin Pressure Ahead

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  • Kamei posted higher sales, profits and equity ratio for FY2026 while sharply raising annual dividends.
  • The company projects FY2027 revenue growth but lower profits, even as it plans another dividend increase.
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Kamei Lifts Profit and Dividends but Sees Margin Pressure Ahead

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Kamei Corporation ( (JP:8037) ) has issued an announcement.

Kamei Corporation reported consolidated net sales of ¥583.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, up 1.5% year on year, with operating profit rising 6.7% to ¥16.98 billion and profit attributable to owners of the parent climbing 11.3% to ¥11.9 billion. The company also strengthened its balance sheet, increasing total assets to ¥331.1 billion and lifting its equity ratio to 52.4%, while boosting annual dividends from ¥73 to ¥115 per share, signaling a stronger earnings base and enhanced shareholder returns.

Operating cash flow remained robust at ¥29.69 billion despite lower inflows than the previous year, and cash and cash equivalents rose to ¥58.9 billion, indicating continued financial flexibility. For the year ending March 31, 2027, Kamei forecasts higher net sales of ¥615 billion but expects declines in operating and ordinary profit and in profit attributable to owners of the parent, suggesting margin pressure even as it plans a further dividend increase to ¥130 per share.

More about Kamei Corporation

Kamei Corporation is a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Japanese company operating under Japanese GAAP, with diversified activities reflected in substantial consolidated net sales exceeding ¥580 billion. The group manages a broad portfolio of businesses and assets, maintaining an equity-to-asset ratio above 50%, which underscores a relatively solid financial base for stakeholders.

Average Trading Volume: 52,919

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: Yen102.4B

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