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The latest announcement is out from Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4078) ).
Sakai Chemical Industry reported consolidated net sales of ¥81.4 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2026, a 3.5% decline from the previous year, while operating profit rose 5.9% to ¥6.45 billion and ordinary profit increased 4.2% to ¥6.54 billion. Profit attributable to owners of parent fell 45.1% to ¥2.75 billion, compressing basic earnings per share to ¥176.42 and lowering return on equity to 3.5%.
Despite softer top-line performance, the company improved profitability margins, lifting its operating profit-to-net sales ratio to 7.9% and ordinary profit-to-total assets ratio to 5.4%, while strengthening its financial stability with a higher capital adequacy ratio of 66.3% and net assets per share of ¥5,072.98. Strong operating cash flow of ¥14.48 billion, alongside disciplined investment and increased financing outflows, left cash and equivalents slightly lower at ¥15.44 billion, underscoring a solid balance sheet that may support continued shareholder returns and strategic investment capacity.
More about Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market under securities code 4078, operates as a general business manufacturer in the chemical sector. The company provides a range of chemical products and related materials, serving industrial customers in Japan and abroad, and closes its fiscal year on March 31.
Average Trading Volume: 136,080
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen63.98B
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