Lixil Corporation TSE:5938
LIXIL : Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2026 (From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
Source: MarketScreener
(From April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
TSE Code: 5938
LIXIL Corporation
April 30, 2026
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Summary of results for FYE2026
Core earnings: JPY38.5 billion and EBITDA: JPY121.6 billion
Core earnings exceeded the forecast
Japan
International
Others
All segments achieved YoY growth in core earnings, driven by strong renovation sales, despite a significant YoY decline of over 10% in new housing demand
The LHT business saw higher sales of subsidy-eligible products, although a surge in aluminum prices in the second half from previously low levels impacted Q4 earnings
For LWT international business, revenue remained flat YoY, but core earnings improved significantly, driven by a successful shift to value-added products in Europe and IMEA(1). While housing markets remain sluggish in the Americas and China, the Americas turned profitable in core earnings in the month of March, reflecting the benefits of structural reforms
Other income and expenses increased YoY due to the recording of additional
structural reform costs
Finance costs increased YoY due to losses on exchange differences
IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa)
Difference from Initial Forecast for FYE 2026
Core earnings exceeded the forecast. While other expenses and finance costs increased, profit(1) was in line with the initial plan due to a decrease in tax expenses
Profits below Core Earnings
(JPY billion) | FYE2026 Initial Plan | FYE2026 Actual | Difference |
Core Earnings | 35 | 38.5 | +3.5 |
Other Income and Expenses | -5 | -10.1 | -5.1 |
Operating profit | 30 | 28.4 | -1.6 |
Finance Income and Costs | -9 | -12.7 | -3.7 |
Profit before Tax | 21 | 15.7 | -5.3 |
Tax Expenses | -13 | -6.9 | +6.1 |
Net Profit | 8 | 8.8 | +0.8 |
Profit(1) | 8 | 8.1 | +0.1 |
Profit = Profit attributable to owners of the parent
Main Changes
Other Income and Expenses
In addition to the initially planned structural reforms, additional expenses were recognized, including further restructuring costs in the U.S., impairment losses on fixed assets due to the economic downturn in China, and impairment losses on IT systems
Finance Income and Costs
While interest income and expenses were in line with the plan, finance costs exceeded the initial plan due to the recognition of foreign exchange losses
Tax Expenses
Tax expenses decreased from the initial plan due to a change in the corporate tax rate at a consolidated subsidiary
Europe
Growth of the GROHE Brand
GROHE
100%
Sales Mix by Brand
Core earnings growth rate
Sales Mix by Brand
Current Situation
+15%
FYE25 FYE26
Ensuring stable supply
IMEA
5% 6%
89%
Current Situation
GROHE AS
■
■
Cobra
89%
5%
6%
Housing demand in Europe remains soft due to rising construction costs in major markets
Pent-up demand is gradually emerging
Future Initiatives
Maintain and improve the product mix by increasing sales of high-value-added products, such as color products and GROHE SPA
Further streamline the supply chain through measures such as optimizing the logistics network
Demand in the Middle East remains resilient, led by Saudi Arabia. While the impact of the situation in Iran on revenue is currently limited, the situation requires close monitoring
In India, housing demand is increasing due to urbanization and the expanding middle class; performance in the project channel is strong
GROHE saw its solid performance in the Africa region, with exceptional growth rates led by Egypt and Morocco
Future Initiatives
Strengthen showroom expansion and project wins in priority markets such as Saudi Arabia and India, focusing on GROHE products and the GROHE SPA brand
Market Recovery and
Sales Network Expansion
17%
Sales Mix by Brand
50%
32%
AS INAX GROHE
50%
32%
17%
APAC
China
6%
9%
Expanding sales of
differentiated products
Sales Mix by Brand
20%
64%
GROHE
AS
INAX
others
64%
20%
9%
6%
■
■
■
Current Situation
In Vietnam, suspended projects are resuming due to the deregulation of the real estate market
Concerns over a further economic downturn in Thailand persist, requiring close monitoring of the situation
Future Initiatives
Expand project wins and direct sales through new product development and brand value enhancement
Accelerate the optimization of business structures and bases
Current Situation
Downward pressure continues in the housing market
The project market has declined significantly due to liquidity
issues among real estate developers
Meanwhile, sales for the GROHE brand expanded further
Future Initiatives
Clarify brand strategies, including differentiating from local manufacturers by expanding GROHE sales and strengthening the American Standard Brand for commercial facilities
Transition to an asset-light model through optimization of the production network
Initiatives for FYE2027
Expansion of AS premium toilets: Launching the Champion series to expand the premium toilet category
Growth of GROHE: Strengthening supply infrastructure and further investment in showrooms
Leveraging ASB's strengths: Improving relationships with installers through training and lab utilization, and by providing integrated product and installation solutions
Expansion of shower toilets: Increasing priority in the Americas and driving market expansion
Progress in FYE2026
Americas Business Turnaround
1% 11%
7%
81%
Sales Mix by Brand Retail revenue growth rate
Retail othersAS
GROHE
DXV
others
81%
7%
1%
10%
Americas
revenue
- 4%
+8%
FYE25 FYE26
Recovery lagged initial expectations due to cost pressures and delayed price revision benefits; however, measures materialized in 4Q, with the business turning profitable in March
Optimizing workforce allocation
The effects of additional structural reforms, implemented in anticipation of the conclusion of the Transition Service Agreement for the bathing business, have begun to materialize (headcount reduced 10% YoY)
Restructuring the supply chain
Completed the Transition Service Agreement for the bathing business
ended at the end of March
Reorganizing the logistics network
Optimizing the business portfolio
Reallocating resources from the low-margin DIY volume segment to the pro wholesale channel
Strengthening sales expansion approaches for ASB and GROHE; focusing on expanding GROHE's wholesale presence and strengthening ASB's relationships with installers
PROGRESS AND FUTURE INITIATIVES IN THE AMERICAS BUSINESS
5
Revenue and core earnings increased year-on-year
Revenue: JPY1,510.7 billion, up JPY6.0 billion year-on-year
Q4 (3 months) YoY: Flat in Japan and +7% in international markets (-2% excluding
foreign exchange impact)
Q4 (12 months) YoY: +1% in Japan and flat in international markets (-3% excluding foreign exchange impact)
Core earnings: JPY38.5 billion, up JPY7.2 billion year-on-year
Q4 (3 months) YoY: +JPY2.3 billion in LWT, +JPY0.6 billion in LHT, +JPY0.1 billion in
Living and -JPY1.2 billion for consolidation adjustment/other factors
Q4 (12 months) YoY: +JPY8.6 billion in LWT, +JPY0.7 billion in LHT, +JPY0.6 billion in Living and -JPY2.7 billion for consolidation adjustment/other factors
EBITDA(1): JPY121.6 billion, up JPY7.1 billion year-on-year
Profit(2): JPY8.1 billion, up JPY6.1 billion year-on-year
Q4 (3 months): Decreased by JPY1.4 billion YoY due to an increase in other expenses, despite an increase in core earnings and a decrease in corporate income tax expenses
Q4 (12 months) : Increased by JPY6.1 billion YoY due to an increase in core earnings and a decrease in corporate income tax expenses, despite increase in other expenses and finance costs
EBITDA=Core earnings + Depreciation + Amortization
Profit = Profit attributable to owners of the parent
(1)
Gross profit margin: Increased by 1.0pp YoY
SG&A expenses: Increased by JPY9.9 billion YoY (Japan JPY7.2 billion increase, International JPY2.3 billion decrease, forex effect JPY5.1 billion increase) due mainly to higher personnel costs in Japan and an increase in SG&A expenses for int'l businesses as a result of foreign exchange impacts. SG&A ratio increased by 0.5pp
CE margin: Increased by 0.5pp YoY
Equivalent to "Operating profit" of JGAAP
Profit attributable to owners of the parent
EBITDA=Core earnings + Depreciation + Amortization
Core earnings for LWT Japan and International grew, driven by Japan's renovation growth and a value-added product shift in Europe and IMEA. LHT achieved core earnings growth by increasing renovation sales, despite soft new housing demand. Living achieved both revenue and core earnings growth, supported by strong renovation sales
Forex impact(1)
Q4 3months: Revenue +JPY11.3 billion, CE +JPY0.9 billion Q4 12months: Revenue +JPY15.1 billion, CE +JPY1.5 billion
Forex translation effect gain(loss) from international subsidiaries
The segment breakdown has been changed from FYE2026. Please refer to the next page for the results under the former reporting segments
Business results for Q4 under previous reporting segments
(2)
(2)
Forex impact(1)
Q4 3months: Revenue +JPY11.3 billion, CE +JPY0.9 billion Q4 12months: Revenue +JPY15.1 billion, CE +JPY1.5 billion
Forex translation effect gain(loss) from international subsidiaries
Includes consolidation adjustments resulting from the change from 2 reporting segments to 3 reporting segments
Equity increased, driven by foreign exchange impacts and the recognition of profit for FYE2026. The equity ratio is 35.3%
Mar-2025 Mar-2026 Mar-2025 Mar-2026 Mar-2025 Mar-2026
Operating cash flow declined due to an increase in accounts receivable and
inventories. Free Cash Flow (FCF) remained positive
(1)
(2)
(2)
(3) (3)
(4)
(1)
Includes discontinued operations
"FCF" = Operating CF + Investing CF
CAPEX = Purchase of property, plant and equipment +
Purchase of intangible assets (Excluding Right of use assets in IFRS16)
"Others" = Effects of exchange rate changes
PROGRESS OF MANAGEMENT STRATEGY & FORECAST FOR FYE202712
Outlook for the fiscal year ending March 2027
Full-year forecast for FYE2027Forecasting revenue of JPY1,600.0 billion, core earnings of JPY45.0 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY12.0 billion
(The impact of the situation in the Middle East is excluded from the annual forecasts as it is difficult to
reasonably factor in at this time)
Forecasting annual dividend of JPY90 per share
Business environment and outlookGeneral: Closely monitor future developments regarding the impact of the situation in the Middle East (refer to p. 15)
LWT International Business:
Americas: ✓The effects of SG&A reductions through structural reforms and the restructuring of sales organizations are expected to materialize during this fiscal year
The U.S. economy, which had shown signs of improvement, remains sluggish, and uncertainty persists for the recovery of the housing market
Europe: ✓While pent-up demand is gradually emerging, a full-scale recovery of the housing market is
projected to be delayed
IMEA: ✓Despite disruptions caused by the situation in the Middle East, there is no significant impact at present. The potential impact on future revenue requires close monitoring
APAC & China: ✓Focusing on expanding sales of solid GROHE products, despite the sluggish overall housing market
Japan Business: While new housing starts in Japan are forecasted to remain weak, we expect to offset the decline in new construction demand by promoting sales in the renovation market
Projecting an increase in Revenue and Profits(1) compared to the previous year. Forecasting annual dividend of JPY90 per share
JPY billion | FYE2026 Results | FYE2027 Forecast | Increase /decrease | |
Revenue Core Earnings (CE) Operating Profit (OP) Profit before Tax Tax expenses Profit (loss) from discontinued operations Net profit attributable to non-controlling interests Net profit attributable to owners of the parent | 1,510.7 38.5 28.4 15.7 -6.9 0.6 8.1 | 1,600.0 45.0 37.5 25.0 -13.0 0.0 12.0 | +89.3 +6.5 +9.1 +9.3 -6.1 -0.6 +3.9 | |
EPS (JPY) | 28.33 | 41.75 ( | 2) | +13.42 |
ROE (%) | 1.3 | 1.8 ( | 2) | +0.5pp |
ROA (%) | 0.4 | 0.6 | +0.2pp | |
ROIC (%) | 1.5 | 2.0 | +0.5pp | |
EBITDA(3) | 121.6 | 126.4 | +4.8 | |
Adj. EBITDA(4) | 98.4 | 103.3 | +4.9 | |
Net debt/EBITDA(3) | 4.4x | 4.3x | -0.1 | |
Dividend(JPY per share) | 90 | 90 ( | 2) | - |
26% | 25% | - | ||
Dividend to adj. EBITDA(4) ratio | ||||
In Core earnings basis
Calculated using the number of shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026 (excl. treasury stocks)
EBITDA=Core earnings + Depreciation
Adj. EBITDA = Core earnings + Depreciation (adjusted for the amount of depreciation recorded as a cash outflow due to the application of lease accounting under IFRS)
Uncertain Business Environment: Market prices for crude oil, aluminum ingots, and others are soaring due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. We are currently assessing the negative cost impact on domestic operations and scrutinizing mitigation measures, including global production optimization and price revisions
Supply Constraint Risk: The outlook for raw material procurement (particularly resins, plastics, chemicals, and packaging materials) and product supply, as well as the potential for various cost increases, remains highly uncertain. At this stage, it is difficult to incorporate these factors into a financial forecast in a reasonable manner
Main Risk Factors | Response Directions | |
Manufacturing and Supply | ・Soaring prices and supply concerns for petroleum-based raw materials ・Soaring aluminum prices ・Copper prices remaining at elevated levels, alongside rising costs and supply concerns for other MRO materials | ・Additional price revisions ・Diversification of procurement sources ・Increasing the ratio of recycled scrap for aluminum |
Cost Inflation and Supply Concerns (Fuel and logistics costs) | ・Soaring fuel and electricity costs at each plant ・Rising freight rates across ocean, land, and air transport | ・Mitigating price fluctuation risks through hedging ・Flexibly determining shipping priorities |
Product Lead Times | ・Shipment delays and extended lead times for delivery commitment due to supply instability of certain parts and materials | ・Mitigating the impact on revenue by prioritizing shipments of core products, despite delivery adjustments and supply concerns |
WTI price trend
Source: US Energy Information Administration (24/1/1-26/4/20)
Source: LME 3 months
Aluminum price trend
(From Jan 1, 2024, to Apr 27, 2026)
40
(Unit: USD per barrel)
(Unit: USD)
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
Apr 2025- Apr 2026
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
Apr 2024 - Mar 2025
Apr 2025- Apr 2026
RESPONSE STATUS TO MATERIALIZED RISKS
FROM THE RECENT SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST
15
(JPY billion)
(JPY billion) *The impact of the situation in the Middle East is not included in this forecast
FYE2025
Result
31.3
FYE2026
Result 38.5
FYE2026
Result 38.5
FYE2027
Forecast 45.0
Japan Sales increase, price
optimization
Japan Higher raw Material prices(2)
Int'l Other Sales increase
in Europe and
Japan Sales increase, price
optimization
Japan Higher raw Material prices(2)
Int'l Other Sales increase
in Europe and
IMEA and effect of structural reforms
IMEA and effect of structural reforms
Core earnings review of FYE2026 and outlook for FYE2027(1)
FYE2026
Japan: Price optimization covered increased aluminum and component costs
International: Core earnings increased due to higher sales in Europe and the Middle East and from the impact of structural reforms
FYE2027 |
|
Please refer to p.35-36 and p.40 for segment-specific figures for FYE2026 results and FYE2027 forecast, respectively
Including FX impact
Management direction - LIXIL Playbook
To Make Better Homes a Reality for Everyone, Everywhere
Our Corporate Purpose
FOCUS
Divest Non-core Businesses and Simplify
Organization ✔
TRANSFORM
Tackle Inflation and
Supply Chain Challenges
GROW
Optimize Japan and Drive New Growth
Grow Global Water Business
INNOVATE
Embed Develop
Robust New Core Environment
Strategy
Our Strategic Initiatives
Impact Strategy
Empower People to Deliver on
Our Strategies and Create Value
Medium-term
CE margin:
CE margin:
2.1%
ROIC:
1.7%
CE margin:
2.5%
ROIC:
1.5%
2.8%
ROIC:
2.0%
target
CE margin:
7.5%
Long-term
target
CE margin:
10%
Long-term
target
10%
ROIC:
FYE2025
FYE2026
FYE2027
Medium-term target
Long-term target
Our Foundation
Negative Factors
Continued economic deterioration and housing market stagnation in the U.S.
Delayed recovery in the European housing market
Delayed recovery following the sharp decline in new housing starts in Japan
Soaring and sustained high commodity prices
Increase in SG&A expenses, such as personnel and logistics costs
Positive Factors
Revenue and profit growth driven by self
efforts in Europe
Resilient market growth in IMEA
Expanding the market share of the GROHE brand
Growth in domestic renovation sales
Unit | FYE2026 | Revised | |||
Initial Plan | Result | FYE2027 Plan | |||
Revenue CE(1) CE margin | JPY billion JPY billion % | 1,540.0 35.0 2.3% | 1,510.7 38.5 2.5% | 1,600.0 45.0 2.8% | |
FX rate | USD | JPY155.0 | JPY150.97 | JPY155.0 | |
EUR | JPY161.2 | JPY174.54 | JPY186.0 | ||
FYE2027 Earnings Forecast Differences from the initial plan
Breakdown of Revisions to FYE2027 Forecast
CE 65.0
CE
45.0
JPY
Initial plan
Sales Mix/pricing
Cost
SG&A
Revised
billion
Equivalent to "Operating profit" of JGAAP
For both Japan and international businesses, the impact of the situation in the Middle East on revenue and rising costs remains a highly uncertain risk factor
LWT International business
Categories
Risks
Opportunities
Sales growth
US government policies
Geopolitical factors
demand and supply constraints
Further delay in the recovery of the European market
Further stagnation of the housing and real estate markets in the U.S. and China
Acceleration of recovery momentum in the European market
Recovery of the U.S. market
Imposition of additional tariffs, economic recession driven by inflation and rising interest rates, and continued stagnation in the housing market
Labor shortages and a decrease in homebuyers due to illegal immigration policies
Additional economic stimulus measures by the Trump administration ahead of the midterm elections
Falling interest rates and the implementation of housing-related measures (subsidies/tax incentives)
Revenue decline and soaring material prices due to the outbreak or expansion of conflicts
Soaring aluminum and copper prices driven by increased
Lower procurement costs and market stabilization due to the resolution of conflicts
Japan businesses (LHT/LWT/Living)
Categories
Risks
Opportunities
Sales growth
Cost increase
geopolitical risks leveraging of AI
Government policies
Market stagnation due to interest rates, inflation, and labor shortages
Stagnation of the housing market (new construction) due to • Further expansion of the renovation market rising interest rates
Stagnation in the new housing market due to supply shortages of insulation and other materials
Rising procurement prices due to further JPY depreciation and • Decrease in import prices due to a shift toward a stronger JPY soaring commodity prices • Commodity prices stabilizing at low levels
Soaring procurement and material prices due to heightened • Driving cost reductions through digitalization, including the
Sluggish growth in the utilization rate of subsidies for • Stimulating demand through new economic stimulus insulation renovation measures
Addressing rising costs and supply risks by balancing stable procurement and profitability through recycled materials and enhanced energy efficiency. Pursuing profit contribution by integrating them into business strategy
Focus: Minimize impact of soaring aluminum and power costs by reducing reliance on imported primary ingots
Stabilized procurement and significantly lower energy consumption via scrap usage (~80% content)
PremiAL : Circular Low-Carbon Aluminum
Focus: Scale business and product range; establish local ecosystems
Stable procurement using domestic waste plastic and wood
revia : Circular Material
Improving residential insulation through small-
scale renovations
Focus: Capture energy-saving demand from rising utility costs and promote government subsidies
Energy-saving Renovation Products
(In-plus renovation inner windows, Rechent high-insulation doors, etc.)
Focus: Mitigate cost risks and develop new markets
Reduced material use vs. conventional tubs; contributing to water conservation
bathtope : Bathroom space with fabric bathtub
IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
UNDER THE CURRENT PROCUREMENT ENVIRONMENT
20
Approach to capital allocation
Policy remains unchanged
CAPEX: Continue capital investments (including new product development, rationalization, and IT investments) to
strengthen competitiveness
Shareholder return: Basic policy is to pay stable dividends to shareholders over the long term, and to determine the amount of annual dividends based on the medium-term EBITDA level, as well as to buy back shares when appropriate
Improve financial position: Consider based on the business environment, financial condition, and cash flow status
Dividend forecast for FYE2027
Forecast for the DPS is JPY90, unchanged from the previous year (25% of adj. EBITDA(1) forecasted for FYE2027)
Adj. EBITDA(1)
200.0
CAPEX Dividend Others150.0
100.0
20.3 21.8
25.8 25.8
Breakdown of CAPEX
Growth | ||
investment | ||
CAPEX | IT investment | |
42.8 | ||
Maintenance investment |
・New product development: 1/2
・Mass production: 1/2
IT investment
50.0
0.0
68.6
68.5
24.7
48.6
25.9
55.3 52.9 45.2
25.9
42.8
Maintenance investment(JPY billion)
FYE20 FYE21 FYE22 FYE23 FYE24 FYE25
FYE26
Total Breakdown
Adjusted EBITDA=Core earnings + Depreciation (adjusted for the amount of depreciation recorded as a cash outflow due to the application of lease accounting under IFRS)
PBR
0.7x
ROE 1.3%
PER 57.2x
2
Net profit(1) Core earnings
21.2%
2.5%
1
Core earnings
Revenue
As of March 31, 2026
Trends in Key Indicators
Net profit margin
Financial leverageRevenue
Total assets
3
0.8 times
Total assets Equity (2)
2.8 X
4
Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
ROE | (%) | 2.4 | 6.3 | 8.3 | 2.6 | -2.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
CE margin | (%) | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Net profit margin(3) | (%) | 23.9 | 57.7 | 74.9 | 62.1 | -60.0 | 6.4 | 21.2 |
Asset turnover | (times) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Financial leverage | (X) | 4.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
Improving ROE is essential to enhance PBR
Asset turnover and financial leverage remain stable
The key to improving ROE lies in enhancing core earnings margin and net profit margin
CE margin: Improving profitability of international businesses
Net profit margin: Optimizing the tax rate
For details, please refer to
"Our Earnings Structure" in the 3Q results
Future Initiatives
Improving ROE through enhancing profitability
Improving CE margin Improving net profit margin
Strengthening the renovation business in the Japan business
Turnaround of the Americas business
Accelerating the development of differentiated products for global markets
Reducing SG&A (fixed costs) through the utilization of DX and AI
Reduction in other expenses as structural reforms run their course
Optimizing the tax rate by improving the profitability of loss-making subsidiaries
Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent
Ratio of equity attributable to owners of the parent to total assets
Net profit/Core earnings
Progress in strengthening balance sheet and improving profitability
(%) 5
4
3
2
1
0
FYE2027
FYE2026
FYE2025
FYE2024
2.8%
2.5%
2.1%
1.6%
Core earnings margin
ROE (1)
(%) 10
5
1.3%
1.8%
0
-2.2%
0.3%
-5
-10
FYE2024 FYE2025 FYE2026 FYE2027
ROIC (2)
(%)
8
6
4
2.0%
2
0.9%
1.7%
1.5%
0
FYE2024 FYE2025 FYE2026 FYE2027
(trn) 1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
FYE2027
FYE2026
FYE2025
FYE2024
1.6
1.51
1.50
1.48
(JPY)
Revenue
Net debt/EBITDA
(times)
6
5.3x
5
4.7x
4.4x
4.3x
4
3
2
FYE2024 FYE2025 FYE2026 FYE2027
Equity ratio (3)
(%)
40
35.3%
35%
35
34.1%
33.7%
30
25
20
FYE2024 FYE2025 FYE2026 FYE2027
Figures before the effect of issuance of new shares announced on April 30, 2026
Calculation: Operating profit x (1-Effective tax rate) ÷ (Working capital + Fixed assets)
Ratio of equity attributable to owners of the parent
There is a high possibility of significant changes in the business environment due to increasing global uncertainty, and close attention must be paid to future developments
Considering the current FX rate situation, this uncertainty could potentially present an opportunity if the conditions persist
Japan demand
FYE2025 Results | FYE2026 Estimate(1) | FYE2027 Forecasts(2) | ||
Housing starts (Units/YoY) | Total | (3) 788,000 | 728,000(3) | 719,000/-1% |
Owner-occupied | 215,000 | 201,000 | 196,000/-3% | |
Detached houses for sale | 119,000 | 116,000 | 113,000/-3% | |
Renovation (Market size) | JPY trillion/ YoY | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5/+1% |
FY2024 Results(4) | FY2025 Results(4) | FY2026 Plan | ||
Budget | JPY billion | 135.0 | 135.0 | 112.5 |
Number of applications | Thousand units | 323 | 365 | - |
Utilization rate | % | 73 | 78 | |
Amount utilized | JPY billion | 98.6 | 105.3 |
Advanced window renovation project subsidy utilization
FX rate
FYE2025 Results | FYE2026 Results | FYE2027 Forecasts(2) | ||
FX rate (Average rate) | JPY/USD | 152.48 | 150.97 | 155.0 |
JPY/EUR | 163.62 | 174.54 | 186.0 |
Raw material prices
FYE2025 Results | FYE2026 Results | FYE2027 Forecasts(2) | ||
Raw material prices (JPY/tonne) | Aluminum | 398,000 | 413,000 | 470,000 |
Copper alloy | 1,170,000 | 1,243,000 | 1,336,000 |
Interest rates
FYE2025 Results | FYE2026 Results(5) | FYE2027 Forecasts(2) | ||
Average interest rates (%) | Short-term borrowings Long-term borrowings to be repaid within one year | 3.2% 1.0% | 3.0% 1.8% | |
Long-term borrowings | 1.5% | 1.6% |
Company estimate as of February 2026
Company forecast
Figures adjusted for the impact of the "Article 4 Special Provisions"
Information from the advanced window renovation 2025 website material https://x.gd/pmuk4 (Japanese only)
Pre-audit figures
By increasing investment efficiency, we aim to improve financial strength and raise profitability
JPY billion
100
80
60
40
20
0
83.2 83.1 81.4
70.5
63.6 60.9
25.3 25.1 26.6
CAPEX Depreciation R&D
FYE2025 FYE2026 FYE2027Fcst.Breakdown of CAPEX
JPY billion | FYE2025 Actual | FYE2026 | FYE2027 Plan |
Actual | |||
IT investment | 10.8 | 10.7 | 10.9 |
Excluding above | 52.8 | 50.2 | 59.6 |
Total CAPEX | 63.6 | 60.9 | 70.5 |
Breakdown of Depreciation
JPY billion | FYE2025 Actual | FYE2026 | FYE2027 Plan |
Actual | |||
IT depreciation | 14.0 | 14.2 | 12.6 |
Excluding above | 69.2 | 68.9 | 68.8 |
Total Depreciation | 83.2 | 83.1 | 81.4 |
Excludes discontinued operations. CAPEX and Depreciation includes intangible assets and IFRS 16 lease
RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENTWater Technology Business (LWT)
Housing Technology Business (LHT)
Living Business (Living)
Effective from Q1 FYE2026, established the new segment, "Living Business", by integrating the kitchen and vanity business from the "Water Technology Business" and the wooden interior materials business from the "Housing Technology Business". These businesses share many similarities in terms of products, manufacturing processes, and business models.
In light of recent changes in the business environment and the increasing importance of India and the Middle East, which are experiencing particularly significant growth, the disclosure regions were changed to the following five.
Americas
Europe
IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa)
Asia Pacific
China
Japan revenue and profits increased; in the int'l business, while revenue remained flat due to decreased sales in the U.S. and China, profit increased driven by higher revenues in Europe and IMEA
(1)
Revenue
Japan: Revenue increased YoY driven by strong renovation
sales
Int'l(2): Overall revenue was flat YoY in local currency terms and JPY terms mainly due to continued soft demand in the US and China, and the impact of the previous year's U.S. bathing business divestment offsetting revenue increases in Europe and IMEA
Int'l revenue distribution ratio: 60.7%, down by 0.5pp YoY
Core earnings
Japan: CE increased YoY, driven by higher renovation
sales, the impact of price optimizations
Int'l(2): CE increased YoY due to profitable growth in Europe and IMEA, as well as a favorable product mix from strong sales of color products
Int'l CE distribution ratio: 48.0%, up by 2.9pp YoY
FYE2025 results include the US bathing business, which was transferred to the third-party in March 2025
YoY vs Results excluding forex impact: Revenue -JPY15.1 billion, -3%, Core earnings +JPY3.7 billion, +22%
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by region (Management basis)(1) (JPY billion) | FYE2026 Results | ||
Revenue (YoY) | CE (YoY) | CE Margin | |
Americas | 150.4 (-4%) | -7.5 (-) | - |
Europe | 176.6 (+4%) | 21.5 (+15%) | 12% |
IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) | 72.1 (+15%) | 5.0 (+339%) | 7% |
Asia Pacific | 44.4 (0%) | 2.0 (+11%) | 5% |
China | 37.5 (-10%) | -0.3 (-) | - |
Adjustments | 11.4 - | 1.1 - | - |
Water Technology International Business Total (Statutory basis)(1) | 492.5 (0%) | 21.8 (+31%) | 4.4% |
170.0 | +13% |
190.0 | +8% |
81.0 | +12% |
50.0 | +13% |
39.0 | +4% |
20.0 | - |
550.0 | +12% |
FYE2027 Forecast Revenue
Americas
Europe
IMEA
Asia Pacific
China
Ongoing challenges in the real estate sector continue, suppressing a recovery in consumer demand
GROHE brand achieved double-digit sales growth
Continued disciplined cost management in order to align the organization with current market situation to protect profitability
APAC revenue held steady vs. PY; growth in Vietnam and Indonesia was offset by declines in Thailand and the Philippines
Profitability improved due to a favorable product and brand mix
Revenue across all Middle East markets increased, driven by continued strong demand, in Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries alongside YoY gains in India and Turkey
Profitability primarily driven by a favorable product mix
Revenue grew, driven by higher sales volumes in key markets such as Germany, in addition to Eastern Europe
Sales of faucets and flushing systems remained strong; improved product mix drove profitability
While retail sales recovered, overall revenue declined due to continued market softness
Additional structural reforms was implemented in 4Q and have led to profitability improvements and are targeted to shift the product and sales channel mix
Statutory basis currency: FYE2026 results 1USD=JPY150.97, 1EUR=JPY174.54 Management basis currency: FYE2026 1USD=JPY155.0, 1EUR=JPY161.2
With the dissolution of US bathing business, we have excluded its sales from FYE2025 results. Including its sales from FYE2025, sales YoY would be -13%
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In Japan, while revenue decreased due to the impact of lower sales for new housing, core earnings increased as renovation sales grew. International business: revenue and core earnings are flat, offset the sluggish demand in Thailand by expanding sales in India
(1)
Revenue
Revenue slightly declined YoY as strong renovation sales offset the slight decline in sales for new housing
Core earnings
CE increased YoY, driven by strong remodeling sales, price optimization, and inventory valuation gains. This offset the decline in new housing sales and cost associated with the ceramic siding business in Q2
Improved profitability in the building business
FYE2026 Full-year results (Reference)
LHT excl. building business Revenue JPY427.8 billion, CE JPY17.0 billion, CE margin 4.0% Building business Revenue JPY97.8 billion, CE JPY9.7 billion, CE margin 9.9%
Strong renovation sales led to increased revenue and core earnings
Revenue
Revenue increased YoY, driven by strong growth in renovation
Core earnings
Core earnings increased YoY, driven by strong renovation sales that offset remained slowdown from an unfavorable product mix. Additionally, effective price optimization mitigated the impact of rising raw material and component costs
Kitchen Richelle Vanities Lumisis Wooden interior materials Lasissa
APPENDIX: FINANCIAL DATA
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LWT: all products increased YoY in Q4. LHT: housing sashes decreased YoY due to the transition period between window renovation subsidy programs, while exterior performed well in Q4. Living: vanities performed well
JPY billion in %
Segments | Major products | Full-year FYE2025 Results | Full-year FYE2026 Results | |
YoY | ||||
LWT | Sanitaryware** (1) | 115.2 | 118.2 | +2.7% |
Bathroom Units | 92.4 | 95.1 | +2.9% | |
Tiles | 30.2 | 29.7 | -1.7% | |
LHT | Housing sashes and others | 187.9 | 189.3 | +0.7% |
Exterior | 94.5 | 96.8 | +2.5% | |
LHT others | 38.7 | 37.0 | -4.6% | |
Building sashes | 101.0 | 97.8 | -3.1% | |
Housing and Services business | 19.0 | 17.2 | -9.4% | |
Living | Kitchens | 100.4 | 102.3 | +1.9% |
Vanities (1) | 36.6 | 37.6 | +2.6% | |
Wooden interior materials | 57.2 | 56.8 | -0.8% | |
International (2) | 519.4 | 520.9 | +0.3% | |
Others/consolidation & Adj. | 112.2 | 112.1 | - | |
Total | 1,504.7 | 1,510.7 | +0.4% | |
Quarterly YoY | |||||||
FYE2025 | FYE2026 | ||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
+5.7 | +8.7 | +10.9 | +6.9 | +8.6 | +2.5 | -0.4 | +1.1 |
+4.2 | +0.6 | +4.5 | +1.6 | +6.3 | -0.1 | +0.3 | +5.2 |
-0.9 | -6.2 | -3.1 | -3.0 | -2.6 | -0.5 | -3.8 | +0.2 |
+1.3 | -5.4 | +5.6 | +4.5 | +0.6 | -0.5 | +4.7 | -2.9 |
-0.5 | -3.4 | -2.1 | +5.5 | +3.7 | +1.3 | -0.8 | +6.1 |
-12.1 | -13.3 | -8.5 | +1.2 | +1.4 | -0.6 | -7.8 | -11.3 |
+2.0 | +8.0 | -6.1 | +1.9 | -9.3 | -2.2 | +3.7 | -5.6 |
-26.7 | -25.0 | -1.7 | -8.0 | -6.8 | -11.1 | -12.9 | -6.5 |
+2.3 | +1.0 | +2.5 | +4.7 | +6.8 | +1.4 | -0.1 | 0.0 |
-5.8 | -6.4 | -4.7 | -7.0 | +3.4 | +1.4 | +0.8 | +4.9 |
-3.7 | -4.9 | -2.2 | +0.7 | +3.0 | -2.4 | -3.8 | +0.6 |
+9.9 | +1.2 | +5.7 | -2.5 | -8.5 | +1.0 | +2.4 | +6.6 |
+3.0 | -0.8 | +2.6 | +1.1 | -1.4 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +2.2 |
(Reference)**Sale of Faucets included in "Sanitaryware"
LWT | Faucets 28.0 | 29.9 | +6.9% |
-0.3 +15.3 +10.7 +8.5 | +16.0 | +4.3 | +2.4 | +6.6 |
The internal product categorization for sales of sanitaryware and vanities has changed from Q1 FYE2025. For the percentage increase/ decrease in
FYE2025, please refer to the past Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025
Please refer to p.34 for the revenue of water-related products in international business
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Q4 (12 months) | Q4 (3 months) | ||||||||
JPY billion | FYE2025 Results(1) | FYE2026 Results | Increase /decrease | YoY | FYE2026 Results | YoY | |||
Sales of renovation-related products | 377.6 | 397.6 | +20.0 | +5.3% | 88.3 | +2.6% | |||
LWT-J | +6% | +6% | |||||||
LHT | +5% | -3% | |||||||
Excl. building | +5% | -1% | |||||||
Building business | 0% | -9% | |||||||
Living | +6% | +6% | |||||||
Renovation sales ratio | 45% | 47% | +1.9pp | 43% | +0.7pp | ||||
Renovation sales ratio increased by 1.9pp. Window subsidy gap weighed on LHT, but water-related demand remains firm
Renovation sales ratio by business
Inner window In-plus
segment (YoY)
FYE2025 FYE2026
Increase
/decrease
LWT | 55% | 57% | +1.8pp | ||
LHT | 39% | 41% | +1.7pp | ||
Living | 47% | 49% | +2.1pp |
45%
47%
+1.9pp
Japan Total
(1) Sales of renovation product was restated for comparison on the same basis
Sales distribution ratio
Leveraging our brands, global structure for R&D, and roll-out of differentiated products, we are positioning for renewed growth by quickly responding to local needs(1)
FYE2026 (12 months) | Q4 FYE2026 (3 months) | ||||||||||
Intl. Total | Americas | Europe | IMEA | APAC | China | Intl. Total | Americas | Europe | IMEA | APAC | China |
Bath faucets and showers | 42% | 13% | 60% | 59% | 35% | 49% | 42% | 13% | 62% | 55% | 35% | 44% |
Toilets | 44% | 67% | 24% | 36% | 61% | 37% | 44% | 68% | 23% | 40% | 62% | 34% |
Kitchen faucets and water systems | 9% | 5% | 16% | 4% | 3% | 5% | 8% | 5% | 15% | 3% | 3% | 5% |
Bathing and showering systems | 4% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 4% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% |
All others | 2% | 3% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 8% | 2% | 3% | 0% | 2% | 0% | 16% |
Total | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Sales growth | ||||||||||||
Bath faucets and showers | +3% | -9% | +2% | +12% | +6% | -4% | +4% | -5% | +4% | +4% | +14% | +5% |
Toilets | +2% | +1% | +8% | +23% | -3% | -22% | +1% | +0% | +1% | +39% | -6% | -24% |
Kitchen faucets and water systems | +4% | -3% | +6% | +9% | +30% | -10% | +1% | -7% | +3% | +3% | +39% | -16% |
Bathing and showering systems | -22% | -22% | -5% | -24% | +1% | +14% | -18% | -19% | +17% | -29% | +9% | +15% |
(1) See also, p.27, 29-32,74 of our INTEGRATED REPORT 2025, for progress of "Grow Global Water Business" in the LIXIL Playbook
https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/5938/ir_material_for_fiscal_ym41/181197/00.pdf#page=28
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Japan
(Renovation +6%)
+2%
(Others
-3%)
International 0%
Revenue
JPY billion
YoY
+6.0 (+0.4%)
Change
+1%
0%
+1%
1,504.7
0 FYE2025
Japan -1%
(Renovation +5%)
(Others -3%)
International +7%
LWT LHT
Material price -11.1
LWT -2.0
Japan +1%
(Renovation +6%)
(Others -3%)
Living
Consolidation adjustment/ other
1,510.7
FYE2026
Core earnings
JPY billion
LWT -1.0
LHT -1.2
Living -0.5
LWT +8.2
LHT +9.5
Living +2.0
LHT -6.9
Living -2.2
Cost reduction +3.1
LWT -0.1
LHT +1.8
Living +1.4
Activity costs and other costs
LWT -1.6
LHT -2.7
Living -0.1
Change +7.2 (+22.9%)
31.3
CE
Margin
2.1%
LWT Intl. +5.2
LHT Intl. +0.1
(Reference) GROHE +7.6
ASB -1.6
Others -0.8
38.5
CE
Margin 2.5%
FYE2025
Sales in Japan Mix/pricing Cost
SG&A
International Consolidation business adjustment/
FYE2026
Japan +4.6(+9%)
Int'l +5.3(+30%)
others
Initial forecast | +3.5 | +20.4 | -9.4 | -7.7 | +3.7 | -6.8 |
(utilization rate) | (-) | (97%) | (85%) | (58%) | (142%) | (38%) |
Revenue
JPY billion
YoY
Change
+8.0(+2.2%)
Japan +2%
(Renovation +6%)
(Others -3%)
International +6%
-2%
+1%
+1%
364.2 372.7
0 Q4 FYE2025
Japan -2%
(Renovation -3%)
(Others -1%)
International +16%
LWT LHT
Material price -2.8
LWT -0.2
LHT -1.8
Living -0.8
LWT +1.6
LHT +2.5
Living +0.7
Cost reduction +0.4
LWT -0.1
Japan +1%
(Renovation +6%)
(Others -3%)
Living
Activity costs and other costs
LWT -0.5
Consolidation adjustment/ other
Q4 FYE2026
Core earnings
JPY billion LWT +0.1 LHT -1.4
Living -0.5
0.3
CE
Margin 0.1%
LHT 0
Living +0.4
LHT +1.0
Living +0.2
LWT Intl. +1.5
LHT Intl. +0.2
(Reference)
GROHE +0.5
ASB +1.3
Others -0.1
+1.7(+646.8%)
Change
2.0
CE
Margin 0.5%
Q4 FYE2025
Sales in Japan
Mix/pricing Cost
SG&A
International business
Consolidation adjustment/ others
Q4 FYE2026
Japan +1.2(+21%) Int'l +1.7(+33%)
(1)
(2)
(3)
Other income includes:
Gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment and one-time profit recognition due to an equity-method affiliate conversion of an investment
Other expenses include:
Impairment losses on the IT system and Impairment loss at overseas plants
Costs from the withdrawal of LHT's ceramic siding business and the reorganization of European bases
Losses on exchange differences: due to recent currency fluctuations
FYE2026 OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, FINANCE
INCOME AND COSTS
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(1)
(1)
Difference between sum total of Japan and International in Revenue and Core earnings and "Total" is the amount of consolidation, adj. & others
Please refer to "Consolidated Financial Statements under IFRSs for the Year Ended March 31, 2025" disclosed on Apr. 30, 2025, for the FYE2025 results under the new reporting segments
RESULTS AND FORECASTS BY SEGMENT
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ASB (ASD Holdings) (USD million) | FYE2025 | FYE2026 | Full-year YoY | ||||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-year | ||
Revenue | 298 | 286 | 262 | 276 | 1,122 | 247 | 250 | 239 | 243 | 979 | -13% |
Core earnings | -12 | -6 | -13 | -12 | -44 | -19 | -16 | -18 | -2 | -55 | - |
Core earnings margin | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Grohe Group (GROHE) (EUR million) | FYE2025 | FYE2026 | Full-year YoY | ||||||||
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Full-year | ||
Revenue | 390 | 393 | 412 | 406 | 1,601 | 417 | 425 | 414 | 404 | 1,660 | +4% |
Core earnings | 20 | 39 | 44 | 47 | 150 | 51 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 185 | +23% |
Core earnings margin | 5% | 10% | 11% | 12% | 9% | 12% | 10% | 11% | 11% | 11% | +1.7pp |
ASB (ASD Holdings) (USD million) | FYE2025 Balance | FYE2026 Balance |
Goodwill(1) | 225 | 225 |
Intangible assets(1) | 221 | 215 |
Grohe Group (GROHE) (EUR million) | FYE2025 Balance | FYE2026 Balance |
Goodwill(1) | 1,199 | 1,185 |
Intangible assets(1) | 1,382 | 1,372 |
FYE2026 Full-year
FX rates | Average | Current |
USD | JPY150.97 | JPY159.88 |
EUR | JPY174.54 | JPY183.41 |
(1) Please refer to p42-48 of the FYE2025 Consolidated Financial Statements "14. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" for assessment
of goodwill and intangible assets https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/5938/ir_material_for_fiscal_ym35/183023/00.pdf#page=54
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