Updated Mar 23, 2026 by Kanematsu Corporation
Kanematsu Corporation reported a 67.8% year-on-year increase in profit attributable to owners of the parent, reaching 6.8 billion yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2018.
Operating profit grew significantly by 39.5% to 13.1 billion yen, while total revenue rose 3.0% to 335.2 billion yen.
The company's financial position strengthened as shareholders' equity increased by 8.8 billion yen to 109.1 billion yen, improving the equity ratio to 22.4%.
Net interest-bearing debt was reduced by 1.2 billion yen, resulting in a net debt-equity ratio of 0.5 times.
The Electronics & Devices segment drove gross profit growth through strong demand for ICT solutions and expanded semiconductor equipment sales in China.
The Steel, Materials & Plant segment acted as the primary driver for overall revenue growth during the period.
The Motor Vehicles & Aerospace segment underperformed, experiencing declines in both revenue and profit due to sluggish conditions in the aerospace sector.
Kanematsu Corporation reported a 67.8% year-on-year increase in profit attributable to owners of the parent, reaching 6.8 billion yen for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2018.
Operating profit grew significantly by 39.5% to 13.1 billion yen, while total revenue rose 3.0% to 335.2 billion yen.
The company's financial position strengthened as shareholders' equity increased by 8.8 billion yen to 109.1 billion yen, improving the equity ratio to 22.4%.
Net interest-bearing debt was reduced by 1.2 billion yen, resulting in a net debt-equity ratio of 0.5 times.
The Electronics & Devices segment drove gross profit growth through strong demand for ICT solutions and expanded semiconductor equipment sales in China.
The Steel, Materials & Plant segment acted as the primary driver for overall revenue growth during the period.
The Motor Vehicles & Aerospace segment underperformed, experiencing declines in both revenue and profit due to sluggish conditions in the aerospace sector.