Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
May 8, 2025
Company name: Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. Listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange
Securities Code: 4028
URL: https://www.iskweb.co.jp/eng Representative: Hiroshi Okubo, Executive Director President
Inquiries: Yasunobu Kawazoe, Director of Finance & Accounting Headquarters Telephone: +81-6-6444-1850
Scheduled date of annual general meeting of shareholders: June 26, 2025 Scheduled date to commence dividend payments: June 27, 2025 Scheduled date of file annual securities report: June 25, 2025
Preparation of supplementary material on financial results: Yes
Holding of financial results briefing: Yes (for institutional investors and analysts)
(Yen amounts are rounded down to millions, unless otherwise noted)
Consolidated Financial Results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
Consolidated Operating Results (cumulative)
(Percentages indicates changes from the previous corresponding term)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Fiscal year ended
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
March 31, 2025
145,196
4.9
10,482
-8.8
11,392
-23.3
8,410
5.3
March 31, 2024
138,456
5.5
11,491
33.1
14,850
43.5
7,988
15.0
(Note) Comprehensive income: For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025: ¥10,896 million ( 6.9 %)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: ¥10,191million (13.9 %)
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
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Yen
219.98
209.27
Yen
-
-
%
7.6
7.9
%
5.1
7.0
%
7.2
8.3
Reference: Share of profit (loss) of entities accounted for using equity method For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025: 1,502 million
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024: 597 million
Consolidated Financial Position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity-to-asset ratio
Net assets per share
As of
Millions of yen
Millions of yen
%
Yen
March 31, 2025
225,097
114,448
50.8
2,986.82
March 31, 2024
224,324
106,116
47.3
2,776.83
(Reference) Equity: As of March 31, 2025: ¥114,272 million
As of March 31, 2024: ¥106,068 million
Consolidated Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Millions of yen
18,332
-2,811
Millions of yen
-11,412
-7,044
Millions of yen
-2,337
11,524
Millions of yen
24,948
19,982
Cash dividends
Annual dividends per share
Total cash dividends (Total)
Payout ratio (Consolidated)
Ratio of dividends to net assets (Consolidated)
First quarter-end
Second quarter-end
Third quarter-end
Fiscal year-end
Total
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024
March 31, 2025
Yen
-
-
Yen 0.00
0.00
Yen
-
-
Yen 70.00
85.00
Yen 70.00
85.00
Millions of yen
2,673
3,252
% 33.4
38.6
% 2.6
2.9
Fiscal Year ending
March 31, 2026 (Forecast)
-
30.00
-
70.00
100.00
41.6
Forecast of Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
(Percentages indicates changes from the previous corresponding term)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Profit per share
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Yen
First half
75,000
0.6
3,700
39.5
2,300
-7.5
-500
-
-13.06
Full year
147,000
1.2
15,000
43.1
12,700
11.5
9,200
9.4
240.46
* Notes
Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None (changes in specified subsidiaries resulting in the change in consolidation scope)
Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and restatement
Changes in accounting policies due to revisions to accounting standards and other regulations: Yes
Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons: None
Changes in accounting estimates: None
Restatement: None
Number of Issued shares (common shares)
Total number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury shares) As of March 31, 2025: 40,383,943 shares
As of March 31, 2024: 40,383,943 shares
Number of treasury shares at the end of the period As of March 31, 2025: 2,125,067 shares
As of March 31, 2024: 2,186,519 shares
Average number of shares outstanding during the period FY ended March 31, 2025: 38,233,823 shares
FY ended March 31, 2024: 38,173,168 shares
(Reference) Summary of the Non-Consolidated Operating Results
Non-Consolidated Financial Results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (From April 1,2024 to March 31, 2025)
Non-Consolidated Operating Results
(Percentages indicates changes from the previous corresponding term)
Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Net Profit
Fiscal year ended
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
Millions of yen
%
March 31, 2025
117,924
8.1
6,803
-21.3
8,250
-36.7
6,542
9.2
March 31, 2024
109,055
-1.3
8,640
19.0
13,034
32.6
5,990
-21.4
Profit per share
Fully diluted profit per share
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
March 31, 2024
Yen 171.11
156.94
Yen
-
-
Non-Consolidated Financial Position
Total assets
Net assets
Equity-to-asset ratio
Net assets per share
As of
Millions of yen
Millions of yen
%
Yen
March 31, 2025
191,987
88,550
46.1
2,314.49
March 31, 2024
192,658
84,649
43.9
2,216.10
(Reference) Equity: As of March 31, 2025: 88,550million yen,
As of March 31, 2024: 84,649million yen
* Financial results reports are exempt from audit conducted by certified public accountants or an audit firm.
*Notes on proper use of forecast and other matters
The forecast of financial results presented in this document is the result of management's assessment based upon currently available assumptions, prospects and plans for the future. Actual results and dividend payments may differ from these forecasts, due to risks and uncertain factors, such as the global economy, competition, and foreign currency fluctuations.
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Millions of yen)
Account Category
As of March 31, 2024
As of March 31, 2025
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and deposits Notes receivable - trade
Accounts receivable - trade
Electronically recorded monetary claims - operating Contract assets
Merchandise and finished goods Work in process
Raw materials and supplies Other
Allowance for doubtful accounts Total current assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment Buildings and structures
Accumulated depreciation Buildings and structures, net
Machinery, equipment and vehicles Accumulated depreciation
Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net Land
Leased assets
Accumulated depreciation Leased assets, net
Construction in progress Other
Accumulated depreciation Other, net
Total property, plant and equipment Intangible assets
Software
Software in progress Leased assets Others
Total intangible assets Investments and other assets
Investment securities Deferred tax assets Retirement benefit asset Other
Allowance for doubtful accounts Total investments and other assets
Total non-current assets
Total Assets
19,982
3,053
39,025
1,617
779
52,371
8,132
30,871
5,640
-302
24,948
3,149
36,733
2,637
534
49,248
6,116
27,500
4,274
-315
161,173
154,830
43,176
-30,192
43,999
-30,969
12,983
13,030
111,877
-98,911
114,449
-102,010
12,966
12,438
6,844
1,835
-1,070
6,851
2,556
-1,196
765
1,360
7,143
4,143
-3,287
11,959
4,386
-3,448
856
938
41,560
46,579
368
1,669
2
11
1,856
12
1
11
2,052
1,881
9,648
7,630
29
2,281
-52
11,488
6,557
36
3,782
-58
19,537
21,806
63,150
70,267
224,324
225,097
(Millions of yen)
Account Category
As of March 31, 2024
As of March 31, 2025
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Notes and accounts payable - trade Electronically recorded obligations - operating Short-term borrowings
Current portion of long-term borrowings Current portion of bonds payable Lease liabilities
Income taxes payable Contract liabilities Accrued expenses Provision for bonuses Provision for repairs Other
Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities
Bonds payable
Long-term borrowings Lease liabilities
Reserve for implementation of environmental and safety arrangement
Provision for repairs Retirement benefit liability
Asset retirement obligations-NCL Other
Total non-current liabilities Total Liabilities
Net Assets Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus Retained earnings Treasury shares
Total shareholders' equity
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities Foreign currency translation adjustment Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive income Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
20,974
14,809
1,979
1,335
7,680
7,680
7,600
8,197
968
812
343
472
1,439
883
39
39
4,317
5,180
903
929
405
-
6,404
6,327
53,056
46,667
1,991
1,779
47,839
49,013
492
988
195
-
-
68
12,007
10,067
68
68
2,554
1,996
65,150
63,981
118,207
110,648
43,420
43,420
10,672
10,645
50,489
56,226
-2,653
-2,591
101,928
107,699
817
727
2,989
4,497
333
1,348
4,139
6,572
48
175
106,116
114,448
224,324
225,097
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive income
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Millions of yen)
Account Category
Fiscal year ended March 31,2024
Fiscal year ended March 31,2025
Net sales
138,456
145,196
Cost of sales
101,354
105,665
Gross profit
37,101
39,531
Selling, general and administrative expenses
25,609
29,048
Operating profit
11,491
10,482
Non-operating income
Interest income
191
261
Dividend income
236
458
Share of profit of entities accounted for using equity method
597
1,502
Foreign exchange gains
2,642
28
Gain on sales of raw materials
150
-
Reversal of reserve for implement environmental and safety maintenance-NOI
674
-
Other
464
455
Total non-operating income
4,955
2,706
Non-operating expenses
Interest expenses
625
759
Financial commission
633
606
Other
338
430
Total non-operating expenses
1,597
1,796
Ordinary profit
14,850
11,392
Extraordinary income
Gain on sale of non-current assets
39
-
Gain on sale of investment securities
47
47
Settlement income
2,077
-
Total extraordinary income
2,165
47
Extraordinary losses
Loss on disposal of non-current assets
534
531
Impairment losses
6,967
102
Total extraordinary losses
7,502
633
Profit before income taxes
9,512
10,806
Income taxes - current
1,911
1,707
Income taxes - deferred
-416
636
Total income taxes
1,495
2,344
Net Profit
8,017
8,462
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
28
51
Profit attributable to owners of parent
7,988
8,410
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Millions of yen)
Account Category
Fiscal year ended March 31,2024
Fiscal year ended March 31,2025
Net Profit
8,017
8,462
Other comprehensive income
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
431
-90
Foreign currency translation adjustment
1,309
1,437
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans, net of tax
61
1,014
Share of other comprehensive income of entities accounted for using equity method
370
71
Total other comprehensive income
2,173
2,433
Comprehensive income
10,191
10,896
(Comprehensive income attributable to)
Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent
10,162
10,784
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
28
111
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders' equity
Balance at beginning of period
43,420
10,653
44,102
-2,710
95,466
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
-1,601
-1,601
Profit attributable to owners of parent
7,988
7,988
Purchase of treasury shares
-5
-5
Disposal of treasury shares
19
61
80
Net changes in items other than shareholders' equity
Total changes during period
-
19
6,386
56
6,462
Balance at end of period
43,420
10,672
50,489
-2,653
101,928
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at beginning of period
384
1,309
271
1,965
-
97,431
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
-1,601
Profit attributable to owners of parent
7,988
Purchase of treasury shares
-5
Disposal of treasury shares
80
Net changes in items other than shareholders' equity
432
1,679
61
2,173
48
2,222
Total changes during period
432
1,679
61
2,173
48
8,685
Balance at end of period
817
2,989
333
4,139
48
106,116
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
(Millions of yen)
Shareholders' equity
Share capital
Capital surplus
Retained earnings
Treasury shares
Total shareholders' equity
Balance at beginning of period
43,420
10,672
50,489
-2,653
101,928
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
-2,673
-2,673
Profit attributable to owners of parent
8,410
8,410
Purchase of treasury shares
-5
-5
Disposal of treasury shares
32
67
99
Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with non-controlling interests
-60
-60
Net changes in items other than shareholders' equity
Total changes during period
-
-27
5,737
61
5,771
Balance at end of period
43,420
10,645
56,226
-2,591
107,699
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Non-controlling interests
Total net assets
Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at beginning of period
817
2,989
333
4,139
48
106,116
Changes during period
Dividends of surplus
-2,673
Profit attributable to owners of parent
8,410
Purchase of treasury shares
-5
Disposal of treasury shares
99
Change in ownership interest of parent due to transactions with non-controlling interests
-60
Net changes in items other than shareholders' equity
-89
1,508
1,014
2,433
126
2,560
Total changes during period
-89
1,508
1,014
2,433
126
8,331
Balance at end of period
727
4,497
1,348
6,572
175
114,448
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Millions of yen)
Account Category
Fiscal year ended March 31,2024
Fiscal year ended March 31,2025
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income taxes
9,512
10,806
Depreciation and amortization
5,312
5,743
Impairment losses
6,967
102
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts
35
14
Increase (decrease) in retirement benefit liability
-92
-510
Reserve for implementation of environmental and safety arrangements
-949
-195
Increase (decrease) in other provisions
161
-323
Interest and dividend income
-427
-720
Settlement income
-2,077
-
Interest expenses
625
759
Foreign exchange losses (gains)
-44
-240
Share of loss (profit) of entities accounted for using equity method
-592
-1,485
Loss (gain) on sale of non-current assets
126
233
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables
-3,825
2,149
Decrease (increase) in inventories
-15,069
9,970
Decrease (increase) in other current assets
902
382
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
-3,569
-7,288
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities
254
43
Other, net
-25
-61
Subtotal
-2,777
19,379
Interest and dividends received
418
694
Interest paid
-580
-769
Proceeds from insurance income
6
22
Settlement received
1,038
1,151
Income taxes paid
-917
-2,144
Net cash Provided by (Used in) operating activities
-2,811
18,332
(Millions of yen)
Account Category
Fiscal year ended March 31,2024
Fiscal year ended March 31,2025
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of investment securities
-8
-408
Purchase of non-current assets
-7,538
-9,804
Proceeds from sale of non-current assets
1,962
0
Loan advances
-636
-167
Proceeds from collection of loans receivable
173
195
Others, net
-995
-1,227
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
-7,044
-11,412
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
-5,790
-
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
29,400
9,400
Repayments of long-term borrowings
-8,564
-7,628
Proceeds from the issuance of bonds
-
600
Redemption of bonds
-938
-968
Repayments of lease liabilities
-459
-464
Repayments of installment payables
-536
-611
Dividends paid
-1,601
-2,673
Net decrease (increase) in treasury shares
-5
-5
Proceeds from sale of shares of subsidiaries not resulting in
change in scope of consolidation
20
15
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
11,524
-2,337
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents
651
382
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
2,320
4,965
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
17,662
19,982
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
19,982
24,948
Segment Information
【Business Segment Information】
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024(From April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
(Millions of yen)
Reportable Segment
Adjustments (Note1)
Total
Organic Chemicals
Inorganic Chemicals
Others
Sub Total
Net sales
67,171
0
68,043
-
3,241
3,878
138,456
3,878
-
-3,878
138,456
-
Total
67,172
68,043
7,119
142,334
-3,878
138,456
Segment profit or loss (Note2)
11,326
3,278
291
14,897
-3,405
11,491
Segment assets
91,242
106,043
4,848
202,134
22,190
224,324
Other elements Depreciation/ Amortization expenses
957
3,989
49
4,996
211
5,207
Impairment loss
-
6,763
-
6,763
204
6,967
Increase in tangible and intangible Fixed
Assets
987
7,751
9
8,748
900
9,648
Sales to external customers
Intersegment sales and transfers
(Note) 1. Adjustments include the following items
Adjustments in segment profit (-¥3,405million) include elimination of transaction between segments(¥106million) and corporate expenses not allocated to reportable segments(-¥3,512million). Corporate expenses mainly comprise general expenses not allocated segments.
"Adjustments in segment assets" (¥22,190million) includes offsetting of receivables and payables between segments (−¥5,524million) and corporate assets not allocated to reportable segments (¥27,715million). Corporate assets mainly comprise surplus funds (cash and securities), long-term investments (investment securities) and corporate assets, all held by the parent company and not allocable to reportable segments.
Segment profit or loss is adjusted to be consistent with operating profit shown on the consolidated statement of income (Cumulative).
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025(From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
(Millions of yen)
Reportable Segment | Adjustments (Note1) | Total | ||||
Organic Chemicals | Inorganic Chemicals | Others | Sub Total | |||
Net sales
| 67,771 0 | 73,249 - | 4,175 4,361 | 145,196 4,361 | - -4,361 | 145,196 - |
Total | 67,772 | 73,249 | 8,536 | 149,558 | -4,361 | 145,196 |
Segment profit or loss (Note2) | 12,434 | 1,597 | 752 | 14,785 | -4,302 | 10,482 |
Segment assets | 93,810 | 102,050 | 4,510 | 200,371 | 24,725 | 225,097 |
Other elements Depreciation/ Amortization expenses | 973 | 3,962 | 46 | 4,981 | 571 | 5,553 |
Impairment loss | - | 100 | - | 100 | 1 | 102 |
Increase in tangible and intangible Fixed Assets | 4,325 | 5,636 | 49 | 10,011 | 507 | 10,519 |
(Note) 1. Adjustments include the following items
Adjustments in segment profit (-¥4,302million) include elimination of transaction between segments(-¥67million) and corporate expenses not allocated to reportable segments(-¥4,234million). Corporate expenses mainly comprise general expenses not allocated segments.
"Adjustments in segment assets" (¥24,725million) includes offsetting of receivables and payables between segments (−¥6,186million) and corporate assets not allocated to reportable segments (¥30,911million). Corporate assets mainly comprise surplus funds (cash and securities), long-term investments (investment securities) and corporate assets, all held by the parent company and not allocable to reportable segments.
2. Segment profit or loss is adjusted to be consistent with operating profit shown on the consolidated statement of income (Cumulative).
【Related information】
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024(From April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
Information by product and service
Disclosure of this information is omitted since its classification is identical with the classification of reporting segments.
Geographical information
Net Sales
(Millions of yen)
Japan
Asia
Americas
Europe
Other
Total
United States
60,567
27,731
25,895
14,417
23,444
816
138,456
(Note) 1. Net sales are classified by country or region based on the location of customers..
Grouping of countries and regions is based on the geographic proximity and relevance of businesses. Countries and regions included in each geographic segment are follows, excluding Japan:
Asia : China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and India
Americas : United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico
Europe : Germany, Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy, and East Europe and Middle East regions
Other : Australia, New Zealand and Africa
Tangible fixed assets
(Millions of yen)
Japan
Asia
Americas
Europe
Total
40,233
164
982
179
41,560
(Notes) 1. Tangible fixed assets are classified by country or region based on the location of the company and the consolidated subsidiaries.
Grouping of countries and regions is based on the geographic proximity and relevance of businesses. Countries and regions included in each geographic segment are as follows, excluding Japan:
Asia: Taiwan
Americas: United States of America
Europe: Belgium
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025(From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025)
Information by product and service
Disclosure of this information is omitted since its classification is identical with the classification of reporting segments.
Geographical information
Net Sales
(Millions of yen)
Japan
Asia
Americas
Europe
Other
Total
58,341
35,287
23,835
25,682
2,049
145,196
(Note) 1. Net sales are classified by country or region based on the location of customers.
Grouping of countries and regions is based on the geographic proximity and relevance of businesses. Countries and regions included in each geographic segment are follows, excluding Japan:
Asia : China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and India
Americas : United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico
Europe : Germany, Netherlands, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy, and East Europe and Middle East regions
Other : Australia, New Zealand and Africa
Tangible fixed assets
(Millions of yen)
Japan
Asia
Americas
Europe
Total
44,915
164
1,335
162
46,579
(Notes) 1. Tangible fixed assets are classified by country or region based on the location of the company and the consolidated subsidiaries.
Grouping of countries and regions is based on the geographic proximity and relevance of businesses. Countries and regions included in each geographic segment are as follows, excluding Japan:
Asia: Taiwan
Americas: United States of America
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
Net assets per share
¥2,776.83
¥2,986.82
Profit per share
¥209.27
¥219.98
Europe: Belgium (Per Share Information)
(Notes) 1. Fully diluted profit per share is not stated since the Company does not have residual securities.
The basis for calculation of profit per share is as follows:
(Millions of yen unless otherwise stated)
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2025
Profit attributable to owners of parent
7,988
8,410
Profit not attributable to common shareholders
-
-
Profit related to common stock attributable to owners of parent
7,988
8,410
Average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the fiscal year
38,173 thousand shares
38,233thousand shares
The basis for calculation of net assets per share is as follows:
(Millions of yen unless otherwise stated)
As of March 31, 2024 | As of March 31, 2025 | |
Total net assets | 106,116 | 114,448 |
Amount deducted from the total net assets | 48 | 175 |
(Non-controlling interests included in the above) | (48) | (175) |
Amount of net assets related to common stock as of the end of the fiscal year | 106,068 | 114,272 |
Number of shares of common stock used in the calculation of net assets per share as of the end of the fiscal year | 38,197 thousand shares | 38,258thousand shares |
