Saftec Co (7464) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased 1.9% year-over-year to ¥10,312 million, driven by steady public and private construction demand despite cost pressures and competitive market conditions.

• Operating profit declined 33.7% year-over-year to ¥354 million, and net income attributable to shareholders fell 33.7% to ¥229 million due to higher costs and intensified competition.

• Rental sales rose 1.4% year-over-year, and all major product categories except 'Other' posted sales growth.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit was ¥4,685 million, with a gross margin of 45.4%.

• Operating margin dropped to 3.4% from 5.3% the previous year.

• EPS was ¥129.39, down from ¥191.78 year-over-year (adjusted for stock split).

• Cash and equivalents at year-end were ¥4,451 million, up ¥326 million from the prior year.

Outlook and guidance

• For the next fiscal year, revenue is forecast at ¥10,418 million (+1.0% year-over-year), with operating profit of ¥370 million (+4.3%), ordinary profit of ¥383 million (+6.7%), and net income of ¥255 million (+10.9%).

• Dividend per share is planned at ¥60, down from ¥85, reflecting a focus on stable returns and internal reserves.