RIX CORPORATION (7525) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Net sales rose 10.0% year-over-year to ¥54,727 million, with operating profit up 9.5% to ¥3,882 million and profit attributable to owners of parent up 2.2% to ¥2,841 million.

• Growth driven by strong performance in Steel and Iron, Automobile, Electronics and Semiconductor, and Environment segments, offsetting declines in Rubber and Tire, Machine Tools, and Paper and Pulp.

• The company advanced its medium-term plan “GP2026” amid mixed global economic conditions and sector-specific challenges.

Financial highlights

• Operating profit margin remained stable at 7.1% year-over-year; ordinary profit increased 6.7% to ¥4,197 million.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥351.00 from ¥343.79; net assets per share increased to ¥3,148.56.

• Total assets grew 6.6% to ¥43,813 million; equity ratio improved to 58.2%.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were ¥6,568 million, down ¥183 million from the previous year.

• Annual dividend maintained at ¥141.00 per share, with a payout ratio of 40.2%.

Outlook and guidance

• For FY2026, net sales are forecast at ¥57,000 million (+4.2%), operating profit at ¥3,990 million (+2.8%), and profit attributable to owners of parent at ¥2,850 million (+0.3%).

• The company expects continued growth in AI-related semiconductors and inbound tourism, but notes risks from U.S. tariff policy and global uncertainties.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 is ¥146.00 per share.