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Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd. ( (JP:5480) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Nippon Yakin Kogyo reported a sharp profit decline for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, as net sales fell 12.3% to ¥150.9 billion and operating profit dropped 35.3% to ¥11.0 billion, with profit attributable to owners of the parent down 37.7% to ¥7.2 billion. Despite weaker earnings, the company strengthened its financial base, with total assets edging up to ¥219.4 billion, net assets rising to ¥101.3 billion, equity ratio improving to 46.1%, and cash and cash equivalents increasing to ¥11.0 billion.
The steelmaker maintained its annual dividend at ¥220 per share, resulting in a higher payout ratio of 42.3% amid lower profits, signaling continued emphasis on shareholder returns. For the year ending March 31, 2027, it forecasts a recovery, projecting a 12.0% rise in net sales to ¥169.0 billion and an 18.5% increase in operating profit to ¥13.0 billion, with profit attributable to owners of the parent expected to grow 10.9% to ¥8.0 billion, indicating confidence in earnings improvement and sustained dividend levels.
More about Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer in the specialty steel and materials sector, producing high-grade stainless steel and heat-resistant alloys for industrial applications. The company focuses on supplying value-added metal materials to domestic and international customers in sectors such as machinery, energy, and infrastructure, leveraging its metallurgical expertise to support high-performance manufacturing needs.
Average Trading Volume: 94,187
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen69.4B
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