Gs Yuasa Corporation TSE:6674
GS Yuasa : Consolidated Earnings Report for the Year ended March 31, 2026 (Japanese GAAP)
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GS Yuasa Corporation Consolidated Earnings Report for the Year ended March 31, 2026 (Japanese GAAP)Stock listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange Securities code: 6674 URL: https://www.gs-yuasa.com/en/
Representative: Takashi Abe, President and CEO
Information contact: Hiroaki Matsushima
Director and CFO
Tel: +81-75-312-1211
Scheduled dates
Ordinary general meeting of shareholders: June 26, 2026
Scheduled date to commence dividend payments: June 29, 2026 Filing of statutory financial report (Yukashoken hokokusho): June 23, 2026
Supplementary materials to fiscal year-end earnings report available:
Yes
Fiscal year-end earnings presentation held: Yes (targeted at institutional investors and analysts)
(Amounts rounded down to the nearest million yen)
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Consolidated Financial Results for the Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March
31, 2026)
Consolidated Operating Results (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes)
Net sales
Operating
profit
Ordinary
profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
million yen
%
million yen
%
million yen
%
million yen
%
Year ended March 31, 2026
608,995
4.9
60,172
20.3
58,229
25.6
41,863
37.6
Year ended March 31, 2025
580,340
3.1
50,028
20.3
46,345
5.4
30,416
(5.1)
Note: Comprehensive income: Year ended March 31, 2026: ¥66,644 million, 113.8%
Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥31,167 million, (56.5)%
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Return on equity
Ratio of ordinary profit to total assets
Ratio of operating profit to net sales
yen
yen
%
%
%
Year ended March 31, 2026
417.33
-
11.3
8.1
9.9
Year ended March 31, 2025
303.25
-
9.0
6.9
8.6
Reference: Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using equity method:
Year ended March 31, 2026: ¥1,301 million Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥1,903 million
Operating profit before amortization of goodwill:
Year ended March 31, 2026: ¥61,008 million, 20.2%
Year ended March 31, 2025: ¥50,748 million, 20.2%
The Company uses "operating profit before amortization of goodwill" as an important indicator for management.
Consolidated Financial Position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity ratio
Net assets per share
million yen
million yen
%
yen
As of March 31, 2026
740,985
444,098
53.3
3,934.07
As of March 31, 2025
693,738
390,987
50.0
3,460.02
Reference: Total equity: As of March 31, 2026: ¥394,663 million
As of March 31, 2025: ¥347,046 million
Consolidated Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
million yen
million yen
million yen
million yen
Year ended March 31, 2026
49,543
(44,898)
(31,758)
31,975
Year ended March 31, 2025
39,296
(58,824)
14,235
56,681
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Dividends
Dividend per share
Total dividends paid
(full year)
Payout ratio (consolidated)
Ratio of dividends to net assets (consolidated)
End-Q1
End-Q2
End-Q3
Year-end
Total
yen
yen
yen
yen
yen
million yen
%
%
Year ended March 31, 2025
-
20.00
-
55.00
75.00
7,531
24.7
2.2
Year ended
March 31, 2026
-
30.00
-
60.00
90.00
9,039
21.6
2.4
Year ending March 31, 2027 (forecast)
-
30.00
-
68.00
98.00
27.3
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Earnings Forecast for the Year ending March 31, 2027 (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027)
(Percentages indicate year-on-year changes)
*NotesNet sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Basic earnings per share
million yen
%
million yen %
million yen %
million yen
%
yen
Six months ending September 30,
2026
309,000
13.5
19,000 1.5
16,000 (7.4)
9,000
(14.0)
89.72
Year ending March 31, 2027
660,000
8.4
60,000 (0.3)
56,000 (3.8)
36,000
(14.0)
358.88
Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None
Changes in accounting policy, changes in accounting estimates, and retrospective restatement
Changes in accordance with revisions to accounting and other standards: None
Changes other than 1) above: None
Changes in accounting estimates: None
Retrospective restatement: None
Number of shares issued (common stock)
As of March 31, 2026 As of March 31, 2025
(Reference) Non-consolidated Financial Results Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)1) Number of shares issued (including
treasury shares)
100,446,442
100,446,442
2) Number of treasury shares
126,959
144,588
Year ended March 31, 2026
Year ended March 31, 2025
3) Average number of shares outstanding during the period (cumulative from the
100,313,026
100,302,454
beginning of the fiscal year)
Non-consolidated Operating Results (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes)
Net sales
Operating
profit
Ordinary
profit
Profit
million yen
%
million yen
%
million yen
%
million yen
%
Year ended March 31, 2026
9,955
12.0
8,319
12.1
11,209
15.3
9,784
12.0
Year ended March 31, 2025
8,892
45.7
7,420
51.0
9,718
46.6
8,737
49.4
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
yen
yen
Year ended March 31, 2026
97.54
-
Year ended March 31, 2025
87.11
-
Non-consolidated Financial Position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity ratio
Net assets per share
million yen
million yen
%
yen
As of March 31, 2026
235,222
177,366
75.4
1,768.02
As of March 31, 2025
241,642
176,092
72.9
1,755.62
Reference: Total equity: As of March 31, 2026: ¥177,366 million
As of March 31, 2025: ¥176,092 million
*Financial reports are not subject to audit procedures to be conducted by certified public accountants or an audit firm.
*Appropriate Use of Earnings Forecast and Other Important InformationThe above forecasts are based on the assumptions of management in light of information available as of the release date of this report. GS Yuasa Corporation makes no assurances as to the actual results, which may differ from forecasts due to various factors such as changes in the business environment. For information related to the earnings forecast, please see "(1) Operating Results" in section "4. Qualitative Information on Operating Results, etc." on page 5.
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Qualitative Information on Operating Results, etc.
Operating Results
Overview
During the fiscal year under review, the global economy remained generally resilient. However, the outlook remains uncertain due to geopolitical risks stemming from the situations in the Middle East and Ukraine, the impact of U.S. tariff policies, and fluctuations in financial markets.
In this economic environment, the GS Yuasa Group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 totaled ¥608,995 million, up ¥28,655 million or 4.9%, from the same period of the previous fiscal year. This increase in Group sales reflects an increase in sales of industrial batteries and power supplies, automotive lithium-ion batteries, and automotive batteries-Japan. In line with this, operating profit came to ¥60,172 million (operating profit before amortization of goodwill came to ¥61,008 million), up ¥10,143 million or 20.3% from the previous fiscal year. Ordinary profit came to ¥58,229 million, up ¥11,883 million or 25.6% from the previous fiscal year, due to an increase in profit at operating profit level and a decrease in foreign exchange losses. Profit attributable to owners of parent came to ¥41,863 million, up ¥11,446 million or 37.6% from the previous fiscal year, due to an increase in gain on sale of investment securities and a decrease in impairment losses.
Business Segment Results (Automotive Batteries)
Net sales in Japan for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 totaled ¥108,006 million, a year-on-year increase of ¥6,083 million or 6.0%, due to the increase in sales volume, and the measures to revise sales prices. Segment profit (before goodwill amortization) came to ¥11,682 million, up ¥1,013 million or 9.5% from the previous fiscal year.
Overseas net sales totaled ¥264,511 million, a year-on-year increase of ¥4,435 million or 1.7%, due to the increase in sales volume in Southeast Asia and Europe. Segment profit (before goodwill amortization) came to ¥24,485 million, up ¥5,782 million or 30.9% from the previous fiscal year, mainly due to the impacts of the increase in net sales and subsidies under US Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).
As a result of the above factors, the automotive batteries segment's combined net sales in Japan and overseas totaled ¥372,518 million, a year-on-year increase of ¥10,519 million or 2.9%. Overseas automotive batteries segment profit (before goodwill amortization) came to ¥36,168 million, up
¥6,795 million or 23.1% from the previous fiscal year.
(Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies)
As a result of increased demand for lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems and large orders received for emergency power supply systems, net sales in the industrial batteries and power supplies segment totaled ¥124,093 million, a year-on-year increase of ¥10,958 million or 9.7%. In line with this, segment profit (before goodwill amortization) came to ¥18,409 million, up ¥554 million or 3.1% from the previous fiscal year.
(Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries)
Net sales in the automotive lithium-ion batteries segment totaled ¥89,928 million, a year-on-year increase of ¥7,137 million or 8.6%, due to an increase in sales volume of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles, lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid vehicles, etc. Segment profit (before goodwill amortization) came to ¥4,927 million, up ¥3,543 million or 256.1% from the previous fiscal year, which had been affected by lower sales prices, etc. due to falling raw material market prices.
(Other)
Net sales in the other segment totaled ¥22,454 million, a year-on-year increase of ¥39 million or 0.2%, due to an increase in sales volume of lithium-ion batteries for space, etc. Segment profit after adjustments for corporate expenses, etc. (before goodwill amortization) came to ¥1,502 million, down
¥634 million or 29.7% from the previous fiscal year.
(Consolidated Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2027)
Looking at our consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, we anticipate an increase in net sales of ¥660,000 million, driven by increased sales of lithium-ion batteries for electrified vehicles such as plug-in hybrid vehicles and hybrid vehicles, as well as increased sales in regular field such as ESS and in emergency field power supplies.
We plan on responding to the various cost increases, such as personnel expenses and logistics costs by continuing to promote efforts to increase sales of automotive batteries and industrial battery and power supplies, as well as measures to revise sales prices.
On the other hand, with the continued uncertainty due to events such as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, there are downside risks to our performance. Taking these impacts into account, we expect operating profit of ¥60,000 million, ordinary profit of ¥56,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥36,000 million.
Financial Condition
Total assets amounted to ¥740,985 million, an increase of ¥47,246 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. This mainly reflects increases in trade receivables, inventories, machinery, equipment and vehicles construction in progress, and retirement benefit asset, despite a decrease in cash and deposits.
Liabilities decreased to ¥296,886 million, down ¥5,864 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. This mainly reflects a decrease in borrowings, despite increases in provision for loss on liquidation of subsidiaries and associates and deferred tax liabilities.
Net assets totaled ¥444,098 million, an increase of ¥53,110 million from the end of the previous fiscal year. This mainly reflects an increase due to the recording of profit attributable to owners of parent, which outweighed outflows from dividends paid.
Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026, amounted to ¥31,975 million, a decrease of
¥24,705 million or 43.6%, from the end of the previous fiscal year.
The main factors affecting cash flows are described below.
(Cash Flows from Operating Activities)
Net cash provided by operating activities in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, amounted to
¥49,543 million, compared with net cash provided of ¥39,296 million in the previous fiscal year. The main cash inflow was from profit before income taxes, partially offset by an increase in income taxes paid and other factors.
(Cash Flows from Investing Activities)
Net cash used in investing activities totaled ¥44,898 million, compared with net cash used of ¥58,824 million in the previous fiscal year. The main cash outflow from investments was the purchase of property, plant, and equipment.
(Cash Flows from Financing Activities)
Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ¥31,758 million, compared with net cash provided of ¥14,235 million in the previous fiscal year. The main cash outflows were repayments of borrowings and dividends paid.
(Trends in Cash Flow-Related Indices)
The following are trends in consolidated cash flow indices for the GS Yuasa Group.
Year ended March 31, 2024
Year ended March 31, 2025
Year ended March 31, 2026
Equity ratio (%)
50.3
50.0
53.3
Equity ratio on a market-capitalization basis (%)
48.1
34.5
71.4
Ratio of interest-bearing liabilities to cash flow (years)
1.4
3.0
2.1
Interest coverage ratio
17.33
8.15
7.40
(Calculation methods)
Equity ratio: Total equity / Total assets
Equity ratio on a market-capitalization basis: Market capitalization / Total assets
Ratio of interest-bearing liabilities to cash flow: Interest-bearing liabilities / Cash flow from operating activities
Interest coverage ratio: Cash flow from operating activities / Interest paid
All indices are calculated using consolidated financial data.
Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the fiscal year-end share price by the total number of outstanding shares (after deducting treasury shares).
Calculations involving cash flow use cash flows from operating activities shown on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Interest-bearing liabilities include all liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets for which interest is paid.
The amount of interest paid is the figure used in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Basic Policy on Profit Distribution and Dividends for the Current and Next Fiscal Year
The Company considers the return of profits to shareholders to be its priority management issue. As a general policy, the Company decides the level of dividends based on a comprehensive analysis of consolidated earnings results, the financial condition, and the dividend payout ratio. Internal reserves are used to improve future earnings by maintaining and enhancing investments and competitiveness. Based on these initiatives, the Company aims to continue its growth into the future and secure long -term stable returns to shareholders.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company achieved the initial profit target for profit attributable to owners of parent. Accordingly, the Company plans to pay an annual dividend per share of ¥90 (as ¥30 was provided as an interim dividend in the second quarter, ¥60 will be provided for the year-end dividend). The consolidated payout ratio will therefore be 21.6%.
For dividends for the year ending March 31, 2027, assuming that the forecast profits are achieved, the Company plans to pay an interim dividend per share of ¥30 and a year-end dividend per share of ¥68 to provide an annual dividend per share of ¥98.
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Basic Policy on Selecting Accounting Standards
The GS Yuasa Group currently adopts Japanese accounting standards for its financial reporting in view of comparability between fiscal years on financial statements and comparability with other companies. Regarding the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, the Group will respond appropriately in consideration of circumstances in and outside Japan.
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Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen) As of
March 31, 2026
Assets Current assetsAmount Amount
Cash and deposits 60,788 36,747
Notes and accounts receivable - trade, and contract assets
101,946 111,560
Electronically recorded monetary claims -
operating
10,812
7,347
Merchandise and finished goods
67,704
73,883
Work in process
24,863
27,378
Raw materials and supplies
32,170
38,831
Other
22,490
17,932
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(557)
(505)
Total current assets
320,219
313,176
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Buildings and structures, net
68,403
70,275
Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net
47,940
66,316
Land
38,325
40,525
Leased assets, net
348
387
Right-of-use assets, net
7,640
9,463
Construction in progress
49,508
58,606
Other, net
7,469
9,470
Total property, plant and equipment
219,636
255,045
Intangible assets
Goodwill
813
485
Leased assets
486
292
Other
3,497
3,743
Total intangible assets
4,797
4,520
Investments and other assets
Investment securities
78,432
79,005
Investments in capital
3,963
4,700
Long-term loans receivable
40
39
Retirement benefit asset
58,972
75,132
Deferred tax assets
3,279
4,651
Lease receivables
2,488
3,127
Other
2,250
1,927
Allowance for doubtful accounts
(342)
(341)
Total investments and other assets
149,084
168,242
Total non-current assets
373,519
427,808
Total assets
693,738
740,985
As of March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen) As of
March 31, 2026
Liabilities Current liabilitiesAmount Amount
Notes and accounts payable - trade 51,705 49,240
Electronically recorded obligations -
operating
22,023
24,696
Short-term borrowings
44,255
38,226
Accounts payable - other
16,244
18,510
Income taxes payable
8,903
9,169
Notes payable - facilities
22
-
Electronically recorded obligations -facilities
Provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)
4,944 3,028
269 269
Net assets Shareholders' equityProvision for loss on liquidation of
subsidiaries and associates
-
3,318
Other
37,904
37,223
Total current liabilities
186,273
183,683
Non-current liabilities
Bonds payable
20,000
20,000
Long-term borrowings
41,400
29,600
Lease liabilities
9,377
11,495
Deferred tax liabilities
31,507
36,748
Deferred tax liabilities for land revaluation
800
800
Provision for retirement benefits for directors (and other officers)
37
43
Retirement benefit liability
5,429
6,016
Long-term income taxes payable
-
309
Other
7,925
8,188
Total non-current liabilities
116,478
113,203
Total liabilities
302,751
296,886
Accumulated other comprehensive incomeShare capital
52,841
52,841
Capital surplus
73,450
72,975
Retained earnings
153,468
186,794
Treasury shares
(375)
(330)
Total shareholders' equity
279,384
312,281
Valuation difference on available-for-sale
securities
18,975
16,900
Deferred gains or losses on hedges
(257)
(48)
Revaluation reserve for land
1,771
1,771
Foreign currency translation adjustment
25,809
34,294
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
21,361
29,464
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
67,661
82,382
Non-controlling interests
43,940
49,434
Total net assets
390,987
444,098
Total liabilities and net assets
693,738
740,985
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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Millions of yen)
Year ended
Year ended
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2026
Amount
Amount
Net sales
580,340
608,995
Cost of sales
440,859
453,946
Gross profit
139,481
155,048
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
89,452
94,875
Operating profit
50,028
60,172
Non-operating income
Interest income
673
721
Dividend income
736
778
Share of profit of entities accounted for using equity method
1,903
1,301
Gain on net monetary position
2,134
3,562
Other
941
1,134
Total non-operating income
6,389
7,497
Non-operating expenses
Interest expenses
4,824
6,697
Loss on sale of receivables
1,370
1,007
Foreign exchange losses
2,504
270
Other
1,372
1,466
Total non-operating expenses
10,072
9,441
Ordinary profit
46,345
58,229
Extraordinary income
Gain on sale of non-current assets
608
1,580
Gain on sale of investment securities
-
6,998
Insurance claim income
-
359
Gain on receipt of national subsidies
455
575
Gain on transfer of investments in capital of subsidiaries and associates
1,460 -
Reversal of special suspense account for tax
purpose reduction entry Compensation income
313
4,219
80
-
Total extraordinary income
7,057
9,593
Year ended
March 31, 2025
Year ended
March 31, 2026
Amount
Amount
Extraordinary losses
Loss on retirement of non-current assets
628
645
Loss on sale of non-current assets
7
34
Loss on tax purpose reduction entry of non-current assets
Provision for special suspense account for tax purpose reduction entry
490 71
80 510
Impairment losses 4,922 -
Profit attributable to non-controlling interestsProvision for loss on liquidation of
subsidiaries and associates Loss on fire
-
317
3,318
-
Environmental expenses
-
544
Loss on change in equity
15
151
Total extraordinary losses
6,462
5,276
Profit before income taxes
46,940
62,545
Income taxes - current
12,065
15,986
Income taxes - deferred
974
(944)
Total income taxes
13,040
15,042
Profit
33,900
47,503
3,483 5,639
Profit attributable to owners of parent 30,416 41,863 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive IncomeYear ended March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen) Year ended
March 31, 2026
Amount Amount
Profit 33,900 47,503 Other comprehensive incomeValuation difference on available-for-sale
securities
(910)
(2,374)
Deferred gains or losses on hedges
643
305
Revaluation reserve for land
(22)
-
Foreign currency translation adjustment
411
11,489
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
(2,288) 8,102
Share of other comprehensive income of
entities accounted for using equity method
(565)
1,617
Total other comprehensive income
(2,733)
19,141
Comprehensive income
31,167
66,644
Comprehensive income attributable to
Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
26,164 56,584
5,002 10,060
- Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders' equity
Balance at beginning of period
52,841
74,008
131,542
(314)
258,078
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(7,526)
(7,526)
Profit attributable to owners of
parent
30,416
30,416
Purchase of treasury shares
(270)
(270)
Disposal of treasury shares
58
208
266
Purchase of investments in
capital of consolidated subsidiaries
(616)
(616)
Change in scope of equity
method
(963)
(963)
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
-
Total changes during period
-
(558)
21,926
(61)
21,306
Balance at end of period
52,841
73,450
153,468
(375)
279,384
(Millions of yen)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale
securities
Deferred gains or losses on hedges
Revaluation reserve for land
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehen-
sive income
Balance at beginning of period
19,869
(637)
1,794
27,236
23,650
71,913
43,888
373,880
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(7,526)
Profit attributable to owners of
parent
30,416
Purchase of treasury shares
(270)
Disposal of treasury shares
266
Purchase of investments in
capital of consolidated subsidiaries
(616)
Change in scope of equity
method
(963)
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
(893)
380
(22)
(1,427)
(2,288)
(4,252)
52
(4,199)
Total changes during period
(893)
380
(22)
(1,427)
(2,288)
(4,252)
52
17,106
Balance at end of period
18,975
(257)
1,771
25,809
21,361
67,661
43,940
390,987
Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total
shareholders'
equity
Balance at beginning of period
52,841
73,450
153,468
(375)
279,384
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(8,537)
(8,537)
Profit attributable to owners of
parent
41,863
41,863
Purchase of treasury shares
(6)
(6)
Disposal of treasury shares
0
51
51
Purchase of shares of
consolidated subsidiaries
(475)
(475)
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
-
Total changes during period
-
(475)
33,326
45
32,896
Balance at end of period
52,841
72,975
186,794
(330)
312,281
(Millions of yen)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale
securities
Deferred gains or losses on hedges
Revaluation reserve for land
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehen-
sive income
Balance at beginning of period
18,975
(257)
1,771
25,809
21,361
67,661
43,940
390,987
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(8,537)
Profit attributable to owners of
parent
41,863
Purchase of treasury shares
(6)
Disposal of treasury shares
51
Purchase of shares of
consolidated subsidiaries
(475)
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
(2,075)
208
-
8,485
8,102
14,720
5,493
20,214
Total changes during period
(2,075)
208
-
8,485
8,102
14,720
5,493
53,110
Balance at end of period
16,900
(48)
1,771
34,294
29,464
82,382
49,434
444,098
(4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Millions of yen)
Year ended
Year ended
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2026
Amount
Amount
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income taxes
46,940
62,545
Depreciation
24,660
26,627
Impairment losses
4,922
-
Amortization of goodwill
406
485
Loss on fire
317
-
Compensation income
(4,219)
-
Insurance claim income
-
(359)
Environmental expenses
-
544
Provision for loss on liquidation of subsidiaries and associates
- 3,318
Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities 0 (6,998)
Loss (gain) on transfer of investments in capital of subsidiaries and associates Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts
(1,460) -
180 (35)
Increase (decrease) in retirement benefit
liability
(4,206)
(3,918)
Interest and dividend income
(1,409)
(1,499)
Interest expenses
4,824
6,697
Foreign exchange losses (gains)
139
(4)
Loss (gain) on sale of non-current assets
(600)
(1,546)
Loss on retirement of non-current assets
628
645
Loss on tax purpose reduction entry of non-current assets
490 71
Gain on receipt of national subsidies (455) (575)
Provision for special suspense account for tax purpose reduction entry
Reversal of special suspense account for tax purpose reduction entry
80 510
(313) (80)
Share of loss (profit) of entities accounted for
using equity method
(1,903)
(1,301)
Gain on net monetary position
(2,134)
(3,562)
Loss (gain) on change in equity
15
151
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable -trade, and contract assets
(5,000)
(2,190)
Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities
3,306
(166)
Decrease (increase) in inventories
(11,762)
(10,770)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
(12,149)
(1,720)
Other, net
3,668
(3,166)
Subtotal
44,964
63,703
(Millions of yen)
Year ended
March 31, 2025
Year ended
March 31, 2026
Amount
Amount
Interest and dividends received
1,822
2,497
Interest paid
(4,824)
(6,697)
Proceeds from compensation
-
5,486
Proceeds from insurance income
-
359
Income taxes paid
(2,666)
(15,805)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
39,296 49,543
Cash flows from investing activitiesPurchase of property, plant and equipment (65,506) (50,372)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment
1,558
1,622
Purchase of intangible assets
(745)
(771)
Purchase of investment securities
(13)
(3)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities
0
7,414
Payments for transfer of investments in
capital of subsidiaries and associates
(725)
-
resulting in change in scope of consolidation
Proceeds from transfer of investments in
capital of subsidiaries and associates
2,497
912
resulting in change in scope of consolidation
Purchase of shares of subsidiaries and associates
(2,000)
(3,500)
Subsidies received
455
575
Loan advances
(1)
(27)
Proceeds from collection of loans receivable
6,068
-
Other, net
(413)
(748)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(58,824) (44,898)
Cash flows from financing activitiesIncrease (decrease) in short-term borrowings
and commercial papers
7,601
(6,438)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
21,000
-
Repayments of long-term borrowings
(9,093)
(10,307)
Proceeds from issuance of bonds
10,000
-
Purchase of treasury shares
(270)
(6)
Proceeds from disposal of treasury shares
266
51
Dividends paid
(7,526)
(8,537)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
(3,210)
(3,685)
Purchase of investments in capital of
subsidiaries not resulting in change in scope
(2,300)
-
of consolidation
Year ended March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen) Year ended
March 31, 2026
Purchase of shares of subsidiaries not resulting in change in scope of consolidation
Amount Amount
- (815)
Other, net (2,231) (2,018)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents
14,235 (31,758)
208 2,026
Adjustment for hyperinflation 1,457 381
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
(3,626) (24,705)
60,307 56,681
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 56,681 31,975
(5) Notes on the Consolidated Financial Statements(Note on the going-concern assumption)
Not applicable
(Basis of preparation of consolidated financial statements)
Scope of consolidation
Number of consolidated subsidiaries: Forty-seven (47) companies Names of major consolidated subsidiaries:
GS Yuasa International Ltd. GS Yuasa Battery Ltd.
GS Yuasa Energy Co., Ltd. GS Yuasa Technology Ltd.
Number of non-consolidated subsidiaries: Four (4) companies
The major non-consolidated subsidiary is GS Yuasa Chuo Sales Ltd. (Reason for excluding from the consolidation)
These non-consolidated subsidiaries are small in scale and have no material impact on consolidated financial statements in terms of their total assets, net sales, profit/loss (amounts attributable to the equity) and retained earnings (amounts attributable to the equity), and are therefore excluded from the scope of consolidation.
Application of the equity method
Non-consolidated subsidiaries and associates accounted for under the equity method: Thirteen (13) companies
Major non-consolidated subsidiaries and associates accounted for under the equity method:
SEBANG GLOBAL BATTERY Co., Ltd.
PT. GS Battery
Four (4) non-consolidated subsidiaries and six (6) associates are not accounted for under the equity method because they are insignificant in terms of their impact on the Company's profit/loss (amounts attributable to the equity) and retained earnings (amounts attributable to the equity), as well as in terms of their importance to the Group.
For equity method-applied companies with fiscal year-end dates that differ from the consolidated fiscal year-end date, the financial statements that were closed at their fiscal year-end dates or provisionally closed at the consolidated fiscal year-end date were used for consolidation.
Fiscal year-end date of consolidated subsidiaries and related matters
The fiscal year-end date for Yuasa Battery (Thailand) Pub. Co., Ltd. is December 31. Consolidated financial statements were prepared using the financial statements as of its fiscal year-end date instead of using its financial statements provisionally closed at the consolidated fiscal year-end date. However, for important transactions that took place between the fiscal year -end date of the company and the consolidated year-end date, adjustments necessary for consolidation were performed.
Accounting policies
Valuation standards and methods for principal assets
Securities
Subsidiaries' and associates' shares:
The moving-average cost method is used.
Available-for-sale securities
Those other than shares, etc. with no market price:
Market value method (The differences between market price and acquisition cost are incorporated into net assets in full. Costs of securities sold are computed with the moving-average cost method.)
Shares, etc. with no market price:
The moving-average cost method is used.
Derivatives
The market value method is used.
Inventories
Merchandise and finished goods, work in process, raw materials and supplies: Periodic average method is mainly used (for the book value on the balance sheets, devaluation is applied based on reduction of profitability).
Depreciation/amortization of principal non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment (except for leased assets) The straight-line method is used.
Assets held by the Company or its domestic consolidated subsidiaries with acquisition price of
¥100 thousand or more and less than ¥200 thousand are depreciated using the straight-line method over three years.
The principal useful lives are as follows. Buildings and structures: 5 to 50 years
Machinery, equipment and vehicles: 2 to 18 years
Intangible assets (except for leased assets) The straight-line method is used.
Leased assets
(Finance leases for which ownership of the leased assets does not transfer to the lessees) These assets are depreciated with the straight-line method assuming the lease period equals the estimated useful life and the residual value at the end of the lease term is nil.
Right-of-use assets
The straight-line method is used based on the lease term.
Accounting standards for principal provisions and allowances
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The Company and its domestic consolidated subsidiaries provide allowances for the amount not expected to be recovered from doubtful receivables based on the historical loan-loss ratio. For loans and receivables requiring special attention, an allowance is provided for the estimated uncollectible amounts after reviewing collectability of receivables individually.
Foreign consolidated subsidiaries provide allowances for doubtful accounts mainly estimated through analysis of individual receivables.
Provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)
To prepare for the payment of bonuses to directors, a provision is recorded based on the amount expected to be paid.
Provision for retirement benefits for directors (and other officers)
To prepare for the payment of retirement benefits for directors and executive officers, the necessary amount at the end of the fiscal year is recorded in accordance with internal regulations of certain consolidated subsidiaries.
Provision for loss on liquidation of subsidiaries and associates
To prepare for loss on liquidation of subsidiaries and associates, we have recorded the expected amount of the loss.
Accounting treatment for retirement benefits
To prepare for the payment of employee retirement benefits, retirement benefit liability is recorded in the amount calculated by subtracting the value of plan assets from the amount of retirement benefit obligations estimated on March 31, 2026.
The method for attributing expected pension benefits to periods of employee service
For calculation of retirement benefit obligations, the benefit formula is applied to attribute expected pension benefits for the period up to the end of the fiscal year under review (March 31, 2026).
Actuarial gains or losses and prior service cost
The amounts of retirement benefit plans of some subsidiaries with an established retirement benefits trust are recorded to expenses.
Prior service cost is amortized using mainly the straight-line method over a certain number of years, which is within the average remaining service periods of employees at the time when the service cost incurred.
Actuarial gains or losses are amortized from the fiscal year that starts after the accrual of the gains or losses using the straight-line method over a certain number of years (mainly 7 to 14 years) within the average remaining service periods of the employees who will receive the benefits.
Unrecognized actuarial gains or losses and unrecognized prior service cost are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income of the net assets under the account "remeasurements of defined benefit plans" after being adjusted with tax effects.
Standards for recognition of significant revenues and expenses
The details of the main performance obligations related to revenues generated from contracts with customers of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries and the normal timing for satisfying the performance obligations (normal timing for recognizing revenues), etc. are as follows.
Compensation for these performance obligations is received within approximately one year after they are fulfilled, and does not include any significant financial factors.
Sale of goods and products
The main business of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries is the manufacture and sale of batteries, power supplies, lighting equipment, and other battery and electrical equipment. We recognize revenue from the sale of such goods and products once our obligations have been fulfilled and control has been transferred to the customer. As a rule, this is the time at which the goods and products have been delivered or the time as specified in International Commercial Terms. The Company recognizes revenue at the time of shipment for domestic transactions when control over the product is transferred to customers in a normal period after the shipment, in line with paragraph 98 of the Implementation Guidance on Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition.
Sales contracts for batteries and other items include variable consideration because they are sold with discounts based on the sales volume. When selling with a discount, the transaction price is calculated by deducting the estimated amount of the discount, etc. from the consideration promised to the customer in the contract.
Provision of services
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries provide services such as work related to the installation of batteries and power supplies. With regard to such installation work, etc., the performance obligation is considered to have been satisfied once the service provision is completed, and revenue is recognized at that time.
Batteries, devices, equipment, etc. and contract work, etc. are usually sold together. For products where delivery and installation work are identified as separate performance obligations, transaction prices are allocated to each obligation according to the ratios of the observable prices such as the contract amount and the stand-alone selling price estimated by the sum of the estimated cost of the product plus an appropriate margin.
Standards for translating principal assets or liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into Japanese yen
Foreign currency denominated claims and liabilities are translated into Japanese yen at the
spot rate prevailing on the consolidated balance sheet date. Currency translation gains or losses are recorded on the statement of income as such. The assets and liabilities of foreign consolidated subsidiaries are also translated into Japanese yen at the spot rate prevailing on their balance sheet date, while their revenues and expenses are translated into Japanese yen at the average rate for the period. Any translation gains or losses are recorded in the net assets under the account "foreign currency translation adjustment" and "non-controlling interests."
However, revenues and expenses of subsidiaries in hyperinflationary economies are translated into Japanese yen at the spot rate prevailing on their balance sheet date, as hyperinflationary accounting will be applied.
Method of significant hedge accounting
Hedge accounting
Deferred hedge accounting is adopted. Exchange forward contracts that meet specific conditions are converted at a preset rate, while interest rate swap contracts that meet specific conditions are handled with a specific accounting method.
Hedging instruments and hedged transactions
Hedging instruments: Interest rate swaps, exchange forward contracts, commodity swaps, and currency swaps
Hedging transactions: Interest on borrowings, foreign currency denominated claims and liabilities, and trade payables
Hedging policy
In accordance with internal rules and in order to reduce the risk of interest rate fluctuations, the Company utilizes interest rate swap hedging instruments in which the contract amounts, conditions for receiving and paying interests, and contract terms match those for the hedged transactions.
The Company utilizes exchange forward contracts and currency swap contracts with an aim to reduce risks associated with future interest rate fluctuations against import/export transactions and foreign currency denominated debt that are conducted or incurred in the ordinary business process.
The Company utilizes commodity swaps to reduce price fluctuation risks for lead, etc., the principal raw material for its business.
Method for evaluating effectiveness of hedges
The Company evaluates the effectiveness of hedges by comparing the accumulated change in market values of the hedging instrument and of the targeted hedged transaction over the period from the commencement of the hedge transaction to the time for evaluatio n. For interest rate swaps which adopt a specific accounting method, evaluation is omitted.
Amortization method and period for goodwill
In principal, goodwill is amortized using the straight-line method over five years.
Scope of cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statements of cash flows
Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statements of cash flows are composed of cash on hand, bank deposits able to be withdrawn on demand, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition and that represent a minor risk of fluctuation in value.
Other important information on preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Accounting procedures in hyperinflationary economies
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, since the cumulative three-year inflation rate in Turkey exceeded 100%, the GS Yuasa Group determined that its subsidiary in Turkey, whose functional currency is the Turkish lira, is operating in a hyperinflationary economy. Therefore, the GS Yuasa Group has made accounting adjustments to the financial statements of its Turkish subsidiary in accordance with the requirements set forth in IAS 29 "Financial Reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies" from the first quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. IAS 29 requires that the financial statements of subsidiaries in a hyperinflationary economy be restated by applying the unit of measurement as of the end of the reporting period before inclusion in the consolidated financial statements. The Group uses conversion factors calculated from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of Turkey published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) for the purpose of adjusting the financial statements of its subsidiary in Turkey. For the subsidiary in Turkey, non-monetary items such as property, plant, and equipment presented at cost are adjusted using conversion factors based on the acquisition date or the reevaluation date. Monetary and non-monetary items presented at current cost are not adjusted, since they are considered to be presented in the unit of measurement as of the end of the reporting period. The effect of inflation on net monetary items is presented in non-operating income/loss in the consolidated statements of income. The financial statements of the Turkish subsidiary are translated into Japanese yen at the spot rate prevailing on the last day of the quarter and reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the GS Yuasa Group.
Application of the group tax sharing system
The Company and certain domestic subsidiaries apply the group tax payment system.
(Segment and other information) Segment information
Overview of reportable segments
The Company's reportable segments are components of the Company about which separate financial information is available. These segments are subject to periodic examinations to enable the Company's board of directors to decide how to allocate resources and assess performance.
The GS Yuasa Group consists of segments based on business units, and the reportable segments comprised Automotive Batteries-Japan, Automotive Batteries-Overseas, Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies, and Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries.
The Automotive Batteries-Japan segment consists of the manufacturing and marketing of lead-acid storage batteries for automobiles. The Automotive Batteries-Overseas segment consists of the manufacturing and marketing of batteries overseas. The Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies segment consists of the manufacturing and marketing of industrial batteries and power supplies. The Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries segment consists of the manufacturing and marketing of lithium-ion batteries for automobiles.
Calculation of net sales, profit/loss, assets, and other amounts by reportable segment Accounting methods applied in the reportable segments are largely in line with those presented under "Basis of preparation of consolidated financial statements."
Reportable segment profit is based on operating profit (before goodwill amortization). Inter-segment sales and transfers are mainly based on market price and cost of goods manufactured.
Net sales, profit/loss, assets, and other amounts by reportable segment
Year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
Reportable segment
(Millions of yen)
Automotive Batteries
Industrial Batteries and
Automotive Lithium-ion
Total
Other (note)
Total
Japan
Overseas Subtotal Power
Batteries
Supplies
Net sales
Revenues from external
101,922
260,076
361,999
113,134
82,791
557,924
22,415
580,340
Transactions with other
1,550
3,493
5,044
16,252
9,590
30,886
(30,886)
-
Total 103,472
263,570
367,043
129,386
92,381
588,811
(8,471)
580,340
Segment profit 10,669
18,703
29,372
17,855
1,383
48,612
2,136
50,748
Segment assets 70,043
233,277
303,321
88,016
103,432
494,769
198,968
693,738
Other items
Depreciation/amortization 2,936 Investments in entities
accounted for using equity 471
8,380
47,118
11,317
47,589
1,862
551
6,149
927
19,328
49,067
5,331
1,120
24,660
50,188
customers segments
method
Increase in property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets
3,005 8,849 11,854 5,738 13,040 30,633 28,130 58,763
Notes: 1. "Other" comprises a) businesses that are not included in any of the reportable segments such as special
batteries business and b) segment profit adjustment.
Adjustments are as follows:
Adjustment for segment profit was ¥(1,892) million, which includes ¥(420) million elimination of inter -segment transactions and ¥(1,471) million of unallocated corporate expenses. The main component of these unallocated corporate expenses is general and administrative expenses that are not attributable to reportable segments.
Adjustment for segment assets was ¥179,988 million, which includes ¥(124,376) million elimination of inter-segment claims and debts, and ¥304,364 million of unallocated corporate assets. The main components of these unallocated corporate assets are working funds, long-term investment funds, assets allocated to administrative departments and some laboratory facilities.
Adjustment for depreciation/amortization was ¥4,721 million consisting of depreciation and amortization charges for corporate assets.
Adjustment for increase in property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets was ¥26,508 million consisting of the acquisition price of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets classified as corporate assets.
The difference between the total segment profit in the table above and operating profit of ¥50,028 million on the consolidated statements of income represents amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets of ¥719 million. These goodwill and other intangible assets include identifiable assets acquired on the effective date of business combination.
Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
Reportable segment
(Millions of yen)
Automotive Batteries
Industrial Batteries and
Automotive Lithium-ion
Total
Other (note)
Total
Japan
Overseas Subtotal Power
Batteries
Supplies
Net sales
Revenues from external
108,006
264,511
372,518
124,093
89,928
586,540
22,454
608,995
Transactions with other
1,609
3,125
4,734
15,183
13,607
33,524
(33,524)
-
Total 109,615
267,637
377,252
139,276
103,536
620,065
(11,069)
608,995
Segment profit 11,682
24,485
36,168
18,409
4,927
59,506
1,502
61,008
Segment assets 74,083
265,000
339,084
99,888
100,518
539,492
201,492
740,985
Other items
Depreciation/amortization 3,075 Investments in entities
accounted for using equity 498
8,657
52,112
11,732
52,610
2,146
623
7,276
1,308
21,155
54,542
5,471
949
26,627
55,491
customers segments
method
Increase in property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets
3,793 11,558 15,352 3,970 8,173 27,495 26,867 54,362
Notes: 1. "Other" comprises a) businesses that are not included in any of the reportable segments such as special
batteries business and b) segment profit adjustment.
Adjustments are as follows:
Adjustment for segment profit was ¥(2,503) million, which includes ¥(867) million elimination of inter -segment transactions and ¥(1,635) million of unallocated corporate expenses. The main component of these unallocated corporate expenses is general and administrative expenses that are not attributable to reportable segments.
Adjustment for segment assets was ¥179,026 million, which includes ¥(137,821) million elimination of inter-segment claims and debts, and ¥316,847 million of unallocated corporate assets. The main components of these unallocated corporate assets are working funds, long-term investment funds, assets allocated to administrative departments and some laboratory facilities.
Adjustment for depreciation/amortization was ¥4,828 million consisting of depreciation and amortization charges for corporate assets.
Adjustment for increase in property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets was ¥24,473 million consisting of the acquisition price of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets classified as corporate assets.
The difference between the total segment profit in the table above and operating profit of ¥60,172 million on the consolidated statements of income represents amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets of ¥835 million. These goodwill and other intangible assets include identifiable assets acquired on the effective date of business combination.
Information about impairment losses of non-current assets or goodwill, etc. for each reportable segment
(Material impairment losses on non-current assets)
Year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
For domestic consolidated subsidiaries, an impairment loss of ¥4,922 million was recognized as an extraordinary loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 in the Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries segment to reflect diminished profitability of operations that utilize non-current assets.
Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
Not applicable
(Material gain on bargain purchase)
Year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) Not applicable
Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
Not applicable
(Significant changes in the amount of goodwill)
Year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) Not applicable
Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026) Not applicable
(Per share information)
Year ended March 31, 2025
Year ended March 31, 2026
Net assets per share ¥3,460.02
Basic earnings per share ¥303.25
Net assets per share ¥3,934.07
Basic earnings per share ¥417.33
Notes: 1. Diluted earnings per share is not provided here, as there are no residual securities.
2. Bases for calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:
Year ended March 31, 2025
Year ended March 31, 2026
Basic earnings per share
Profit attributable to owners of parent (millions of yen)
30,416
41,863
Amount not attributable to common stockholders (millions of yen)
-
-
Profit attributable to common stockholders of parent (millions of yen)
30,416
41,863
Average number of common stock shares during term (thousands of shares)
100,302
100,313
Note: The Company has introduced the Performance-Based Stock Compensation Plan for its directors (excluding outside directors) and set up the Officer Stock Grant Trust. The Company's own shares held by the trust are included in the number of treasury shares presented in the consolidated financial statements. In line with this, for the calculation of basic earnings per share, the number of the Company's own shares held by the trust was included in the number of treasury shares that is subtracted from the average number of common stock shares during the term. In addition, for the calculation of net assets per share, the number of the Company's own shares held by the trust was included in the number of treasury shares that is deducted from the total number of shares issued at the end of the period.
The average number of treasury shares during the term deducted in the calculation of basic earnings per share was 71,785 shares in the previous fiscal year and 131,278 shares in the current fiscal year. For the calculation of net assets per share, the number of treasury shares deducted at the end of the period was 143,100 shares in the previous fiscal year and 123,700 shares in the current fiscal year.
(Significant subsequent events) Not applicable
-
Consolidated Balance Sheets
-
Production, Order Intake and Sale
Production results
Production results by segment for the year ended March 31, 2026
(Millions of yen, unless otherwise stated)
Segment
Year ended March 31, 2026
Year-on-year change
Amount
%
Automotive Batteries-Japan Automotive Batteries-Overseas Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies
Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries
87,488
182,195
87,745
94,328
105.5
99.9
113.2
114.9
Total reportable segments
451,757
106.3
Other
18,151
102.7
Total
469,909
106.1
Notes: 1. These amounts are based on the cost of production and before adjustment of intersegment transfer.
Exclusive of consumption taxes.
Order intake
Not applicable, because except for certain products such as large size batteries and large scale power supplies, the GS Yuasa Group manufactures products based mainly on a make-to-stock strategy.
Sales results
Sales results by segment for the year ended March 31, 2026
(Millions of yen, unless otherwise stated)
Segment
Year ended March 31, 2026
Year-on-year change
Amount
%
Automotive Batteries-Japan Automotive Batteries-Overseas Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies
Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries
108,006
264,511
124,093
89,928
106.0
101.7
109.7
108.6
Total reportable segments
586,540
105.1
Other
22,454
100.2
Total
608,995
104.9
Notes: 1. Inter-segment transactions are offset and eliminated.
Exclusive of consumption taxes.
- Non-consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
As of
(Millions of yen) As of
March 31, 2025 March 31, 2026
Amount Amount
Assets Current assetsCash and deposits | 30,836 | 2,896 |
Accounts receivable - trade | 508 | 577 |
Short-term loans receivable from subsidiaries and associates | 31,066 | 53,404 |
Accounts receivable - other | 997 | 113 |
Other | 63 | 113 |
Total current assets | 63,473 | 57,105 |
Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment | ||
Tools, furniture and fixtures, net | 0 | 0 |
Total property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 |
Investments and other assets | ||
Investment securities | 405 | 380 |
Shares of subsidiaries and associates | 79,722 | 79,722 |
Long-term loans receivable from subsidiaries and associates | 98,000 | 98,000 |
Deferred tax assets | 40 | 13 |
Other | 1 | 1 |
Total investments and other assets | 178,169 | 178,117 |
Total non-current assets | 178,169 | 178,117 |
Total assets | 241,642 | 235,222 |
As of March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen) As of
March 31, 2026
Liabilities Current liabilitiesAmount Amount
Short-term borrowings | 3,349 | 3,709 |
Current portion of long-term borrowings | 7,200 | 9,600 |
Accounts payable - other | 1,304 | 256 |
Accrued expenses | 48 | 37 |
Income taxes payable | 866 | 772 |
Provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)
28 28
Other 46 10
Total current liabilities 12,843 14,413
Non-current liabilitiesBonds payable | 20,000 | 20,000 |
Long-term borrowings | 32,600 | 23,000 |
Long-term income taxes payable | - | 309 |
Other | 107 | 132 |
Total non-current liabilities | 52,707 | 43,442 |
Total liabilities | 65,550 | 57,855 |
Share capital | 52,841 | 52,841 |
Capital surplus Legal capital surplus | 99,156 | 99,156 |
Other capital surplus | 58 | 58 |
Total capital surplus | 99,214 | 99,214 |
Retained earnings Other retained earnings Retained earnings brought forward | 24,319 | 25,566 |
Total retained earnings | 24,319 | 25,566 |
Treasury shares | (375) | (330) |
Total shareholders' equity | 175,999 | 177,291 |
Total valuation and translation adjustments | 92 | 75 |
Total net assets | 176,092 | 177,366 |
Total liabilities and net assets | 241,642 | 235,222 |
92 75
(2) Non-consolidated Statement of Income | ||
Year ended | (Millions of yen) Year ended | |
March 31, 2025 | March 31, 2026 | |
Amount | Amount | |
Operating revenue | 8,892 | 9,955 |
General and administrative expenses | 1,471 | 1,635 |
Operating profit | 7,420 | 8,319 |
Non-operating income Interest and dividend income | 2,905 | 3,756 |
Other | 31 | 8 |
Total non-operating income | 2,936 | 3,764 |
Non-operating expenses | ||
Interest expenses | 402 | 460 |
Interest expenses on bonds | 87 | 130 |
Other | 149 | 283 |
Total non-operating expenses | 639 | 874 |
Ordinary profit | 9,718 | 11,209 |
Profit before income taxes | 9,718 | 11,209 |
Income taxes - current | 990 | 1,390 |
Income taxes - deferred | (9) | 34 |
Total income taxes | 980 | 1,425 |
Profit | 8,737 | 9,784 |
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Non-consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders' equity
Legal capital surplus
Other capital surplus
Total capital surplus
Other retained earnings
Retained earnings brought forward
Balance at beginning of period
52,841
99,156
0
99,156
23,107
(314)
174,791
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(7,526)
(7,526)
Profit
8,737
8,737
Purchase of treasury shares
(270)
(270)
Disposal of treasury shares
58
58
208
266
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
-
Total changes during period
-
-
58
58
1,211
(61)
1,208
Balance at end of period
52,841
99,156
58
99,214
24,319
(375)
175,999
(Millions of yen)
Valuation and translation adjustments
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
Total valuation and translation adjustments
Balance at beginning of period
208
208
174,999
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(7,526)
Profit
8,737
Purchase of treasury shares
(270)
Disposal of treasury shares
266
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
(115)
(115)
(115)
Total changes during period
(115)
(115)
1,092
Balance at end of period
92
92
176,092
Year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders' equity
Legal capital surplus
Other capital surplus
Total capital surplus
Other retained earnings
Retained earnings brought forward
Balance at beginning of period
52,841
99,156
58
99,214
24,319
(375)
175,999
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(8,537)
(8,537)
Profit
9,784
9,784
Purchase of treasury shares
(6)
(6)
Disposal of treasury shares
0
0
51
51
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
-
Total changes during period
-
-
0
0
1,246
45
1,291
Balance at end of period
52,841
99,156
58
99,214
25,566
(330)
177,291
(Millions of yen)
Valuation and translation adjustments
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
Total valuation and translation adjustments
Balance at beginning of period
92
92
176,092
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
(8,537)
Profit
9,784
Purchase of treasury shares
(6)
Disposal of treasury shares
51
Net changes in items other
than shareholders' equity
(17)
(17)
(17)
Total changes during period
(17)
(17)
1,274
Balance at end of period
75
75
177,366
- Notes on the Non-consolidated Financial Statements
(Note on the going-concern assumption) Not applicable
6. Other(1) Corporate Officer Changes (scheduled for June 26, 2026)
Changes of Representative Directors Not applicable
Representative Director Changes 1)Candidates for new Representative Director
Takashi Taniguchi Vice President and Representative Director
2)Retiring Representative Director
Masahiro Shibutani Vice President and Representative Director
Other Officer Changes
Candidates for new Directors
Takashi Taniguchi Director
(Vice President and Representative Director of GS Yuasa
Corporation)
(current: Vice President and Representative Director of GS Yuasa International Ltd.)
(current: Vice President and Representative Director of GS Yuasa International Ltd.)
Yumiko Hirai Director (current: Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Lion Corporation)
Chigusa Ogawa Director (current: Advisor Human Resources Division Japan Tobacco Inc.
Chairman of the Board Leaf Tobacco Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation)
Executive Board Director Japan Philanthropy Association (Public Interest Incorporated Association) Director of Mirai Leaders' Link)
Retiring Directors
Masahiro Shibutani current: Vice President and Representative Director
Yoshiko Nonogaki current: Director
Candidates for new Auditors
Hideki Matsuyama Corporate Auditor (Part-time) (current: Representative of
Hideki Matsuyama Tax Accountant Office,
Outside Corporate Auditor of OHSHO FOOD SERVICE CORP.,
Outside Corporate Auditor of GS Yuasa International Ltd.)
Retiring Auditors
Masaya Nakagawa Corporate Auditor (Full-time)
Reference(1) Quarterly profit/loss
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026) (Millions of yen)
Q1 Q2 Q3 (Apr. - Jun.) (Jul. - Sep.) (Oct. - Dec.) | Q4 (Jan. - Mar.) | Q2 YTD Q3 YTD (Apr. - Sep.)(Apr. - Dec.) | Full year | ||||
Net sales | 131,879 | 140,272 | 160,832 | 176,011 | 272,151 | 432,983 | 608,995 |
Operating profit | 8,313 | 10,409 | 19,249 | 22,200 | 18,722 | 37,971 | 60,172 |
Ordinary profit | 8,474 | 8,808 | 19,501 | 21,444 | 17,283 | 36,784 | 58,229 |
Profit attributable to owners of parent | 6,530 | 3,935 | 11,606 | 19,791 | 10,465 | 22,071 | 41,863 |
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025) (Millions of yen)
Q1 Q2
Q3 Q4
Q2 YTD
Q3 YTD
Full year
(Apr. - Jun.) (Jul. - Sep.) (Oct. - Dec.) (Jan. - Mar.) (Apr. - Sep.)(Apr. - Dec.)
Net sales | 127,583 | 136,921 | 162,309 | 153,524 | 264,505 | 426,815 | 580,340 |
Operating profit | 6,184 | 9,538 | 16,052 | 18,253 | 15,722 | 31,775 | 50,028 |
Ordinary profit | 6,686 | 7,792 | 14,240 | 17,625 | 14,479 | 28,720 | 46,345 |
Profit attributable to owners of parent | 4,785 | 4,623 | 8,985 | 12,022 | 9,409 | 18,394 | 30,416 |
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) (Millions of yen)
Q1 Q2
Q3 Q4
Q2 YTD
Q3 YTD
Full year
(Apr. - Jun.) (Jul. - Sep.) (Oct. - Dec.) (Jan. - Mar.) (Apr. - Sep.)(Apr. - Dec.)
Net sales | 120,540 | 136,264 | 154,786 | 151,305 | 256,805 | 411,591 | 562,897 |
Operating profit | 4,836 | 7,838 | 16,704 | 12,216 | 12,674 | 29,379 | 41,595 |
Ordinary profit | 4,935 | 7,057 | 16,964 | 15,023 | 11,993 | 28,958 | 43,981 |
Profit attributable to owners of parent | 1,649 | 4,308 | 11,783 | 14,322 | 5,958 | 17,741 | 32,064 |
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 (April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023) (Millions of yen)
Q1 Q2
Q3 Q4
Q2 YTD
Q3 YTD
Full year
(Apr. - Jun.) (Jul. - Sep.) (Oct. - Dec.)(Jan. - Mar.) (Apr. - Sep.)(Apr. - Dec.)
Net sales | 111,429 | 123,794 | 139,655 | 142,854 | 235,224 | 374,880 | 517,735 |
Operating profit | 3,570 | 4,653 | 10,770 | 12,505 | 8,224 | 18,994 | 31,500 |
Ordinary profit | 2,246 | 3,769 | 10,048 | 8,150 | 6,015 | 16,063 | 24,213 |
Profit attributable to owners of parent | 612 | 1,100 | 6,135 | 6,076 | 1,713 | 7,849 | 13,925 |
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022) (Millions of yen)
Q1 Q2
Q3 Q4
Q2 YTD
Q3 YTD
Full year
(Apr. - Jun.) (Jul. - Sep.) (Oct. - Dec.)(Jan. - Mar.) (Apr. - Sep.)(Apr. - Dec.)
Net sales | 95,458 | 99,666 | 118,022 | 118,986 | 195,124 | 313,146 | 432,133 |
Operating profit | 3,210 | 2,016 | 8,675 | 8,761 | 5,226 | 13,902 | 22,664 |
Ordinary profit | 4,268 | 2,301 | 9,507 | 8,607 | 6,569 | 16,076 | 24,684 |
Profit (loss) attributable to owners of parent | 2,681 | (473) | 1,141 | 5,119 | 2,207 | 3,348 | 8,468 |
Overview of Results for the Year ended March 31, 2026
(Millions of yen, unless otherwise stated)
20th term | 21st term | 22nd term | Year-on-year change (b) - (a) | Year-on-year change (%) | ||
Year ended March 31, 2024 | Year ended March 31, 2025 (a) | Year ended March 31, 2026 (b) | ||||
Net sales | 562,897 | 580,340 | 608,995 | 28,655 | 4.9 | |
Automotive Batteries-Japan | 94,047 | 101,922 | 108,006 | 6,083 | 6.0 | |
Automotive Batteries-Overseas | 252,863 | 260,076 | 264,511 | 4,435 | 1.7 | |
Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies | 109,668 | 113,134 | 124,093 | 10,958 | 9.7 | |
Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries | 84,787 | 82,791 | 89,928 | 7,137 | 8.6 | |
Other | 21,531 | 22,415 | 22,454 | 39 | 0.2 | |
Operating profit | 41,595 | 50,028 | 60,172 | 10,143 | 20.3 | |
Operating profit before amortization of goodwill | 42,229 | 50,748 | 61,008 | 10,259 | 20.2 | |
Automotive Batteries-Japan | 8,071 | 10,669 | 11,682 | 1,013 | 9.5 | |
Automotive Batteries-Overseas | 15,119 | 18,703 | 24,485 | 5,782 | 30.9 | |
Industrial Batteries and Power Supplies | 13,182 | 17,855 | 18,409 | 554 | 3.1 | |
Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries | 2,649 | 1,383 | 4,927 | 3,543 | 256.1 | |
Other | 3,207 | 2,136 | 1,502 | (634) | (29.7) | |
Ordinary profit | 43,981 | 46,345 | 58,229 | 11,883 | 25.6 | |
Profit attributable to owners of parent Profit attributable to owners of parent before amortization of goodwill | 32,064 32,634 | 30,416 31,050 | 41,863 42,603 | 11,446 11,553 | 37.6 37.2 | |
Profit per share (yen) | 369.74 | 303.25 | 417.33 | 114.08 | 37.6 | |
Annual dividend per share (yen) | 70.00 | 75.00 | 90.00 | 15.00 | 20.0 | |
Acquisition of treasury shares (planned for the following fiscal year) | - | - | - | - | - | |
Total return ratio (profit before amortization of goodwill) (%) | 20.6 | 24.3 | 21.2 | (3.1) | - | |
Capital investment | 49,355 | 58,763 | 54,362 | (4,401) | (7.5) | |
Depreciation/amortization | 22,799 | 24,660 | 26,627 | 1,966 | 8.0 | |
Research and development expenses | 14,002 | 18,499 | 21,141 | 2,642 | 14.3 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | 63,180 | 39,296 | 49,543 | 10,246 | - | |
Cash flows from investing activities | (46,192) | (58,824) | (44,898) | 13,926 | - | |
Cash flows from financing activities | 3,480 | 14,235 | (31,758) | (45,993) | - | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 60,307 | 56,681 | 31,975 | (24,705) | (43.6) | |
23rd term |
Year ending March 31, 2027 (forecast) |
660,000 |
60,000 |
56,000 36,000 |
358.88 98.00- - - 90,000 25,000 25,000 |
- - - - |
20th term | 21st term | 22nd term | Year-on-year change (b) - (a) | Year-on-year change (%) | ||
Year ended March 31, 2024 | Year ended March 31, 2025 (a) | Year ended March 31, 2026 (b) | ||||
Total assets | 656,663 | 693,738 | 740,985 | 47,246 | 6.8 | |
Net assets | 373,880 | 390,987 | 444,098 | 53,110 | 13.6 | |
Total debt | 76,159 | 105,655 | 87,826 | (17,829) | (16.9) | |
Equity ratio (%) | 50.3 | 50.0 | 53.3 | 3.2 | - | |
Return on equity (%) (Profit | ||||||
attributable to owners of parent | 11.6 | 9.2 | 11.5 | 2.3 | - | |
before amortization of goodwill) | ||||||
Net assets per share (yen) | 3,289.95 | 3,460.02 | 3,934.07 | 474.05 | 13.7 | |
Overseas sales ratio (%) | 50.0 | 49.8 | 47.6 | (2.2) | - | |
Number of employees, end of period (persons) | 12,892 | 12,478 | 12,562 | 84 | 0.7 | |
Number of consolidated subsidiaries | 50 | 47 | 47 | - | - | |
Japan Overseas | 21 29 | 20 27 | 20 27 | - - | - - | |
23rd term |
Year ending March 31, 2027 (forecast) |
- - - - - - - |
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