Chugoku Marine Paints (4617) Q4 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales increased by 6.3% year-over-year to ¥139,364 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.

• Operating profit rose 13.4% year-over-year to ¥17,437 million, while ordinary profit grew 8.2% to ¥17,840 million.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent declined 19.9% year-over-year to ¥10,995 million.

• Comprehensive income decreased 3.4% year-over-year to ¥18,994 million.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit increased to ¥46,780 million from ¥42,599 million year-over-year.

• Basic earnings per share dropped to ¥221.66 from ¥276.78 year-over-year.

• Total assets rose to ¥157,560 million, and net assets increased to ¥101,780 million as of March 31, 2026.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥38,058 million, up from ¥32,174 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Net sales forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 is ¥140,000–¥160,000 million, representing a 0.5%–14.8% increase year-over-year.

• Only net sales guidance was provided for the next fiscal year.