Okano Valve Mfg (6492) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Fiscal period was a 10-month irregular term due to a change in fiscal year-end, covering Dec 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.

• Sales reached ¥7,006 million, with operating profit at ¥864 million and net profit attributable to shareholders at ¥825 million.

• Valve manufacturing sales met initial plans, while maintenance exceeded expectations due to increased nuclear decommissioning work.

• New business underperformed initial targets due to weak order intake.

Financial highlights

• Sales: ¥7,006 million; Operating profit: ¥864 million; Ordinary profit: ¥979 million; Net profit: ¥825 million.

• Comprehensive income: ¥913 million.

• Cash and equivalents at period-end: ¥4,785 million, up ¥511 million from previous year.

• Equity ratio improved to 82.5% from 78.7% year-end prior.

Outlook and guidance

• FY2026 (Oct 2025–Sep 2026) forecast: Sales ¥8,866 million, operating profit ¥966 million, net profit ¥689 million.

• Growth expected in both valve manufacturing and maintenance, with focus on nuclear and overseas projects.

• New business to emphasize profitability and scale up order activities.