3rd Quarter Results

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Maruwa Co., Ltd. reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing net sales of 52,225 million yen, a 1.7% decrease year-on-year, with operating profit down 13.2% to 17,124 million yen, ordinary profit down 10.0% to 18,029 million yen, and profit attributable to owners of the parent down 11.7% to 12,332 million yen. Total assets increased to 152,670 million yen, while net assets rose to 140,835 million yen, resulting in an equity ratio of 92.2%. The company maintained its full-year forecast of 75,100 million yen in net sales and 27,000 million yen in operating profit.

Disclaimer*

Maruwa Co Ld
03 February 2026
 

DISCLAIMER:                                                                 This document has been translated from a part of 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.

 

February 3, 2026

Consolidated Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025

 

Company name:            MARUWA CO., LTD.

Listing:                         Tokyo Stock Exchange / Nagoya Stock Exchange

Securities code:             5344

URL:                             https://www.maruwa-g.com/

Representative:              Toshiro Kambe, Representative Director and President

Inquiries:                       Daisuke Yamaguchi, Director and Head of Administration Division

Telephone:                     +81-561-51-0841

Scheduled date to commence dividend payments:                                                     -

Preparation of supplementary material on financial results:                                      None

Holding of financial results briefing:                                                                        Yes (for analysts and institutional investors)

 

Rounded down to the nearest million yen

1.     Consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (from April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)

(1)   Consolidated operating results (cumulative)                                                                        (Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)

 

Net sales

Operating profit

Ordinary profit

Profit attributable to owners of parent

Nine months ended

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

December 31, 2025

52,225

(1.7)

17,124

(13.2)

18,029

(10.0)

12,332

(11.7)

December 31, 2024

53,141

18.0

19,734

37.1

20,034

33.9

13,965

31.7

Note:   Comprehensive income  For the nine months ended December 31, 2025:                   \14,197 million             [(5.7)%]
For the nine months ended December 31, 2024:                   \15,056 million             [37.8%]

 

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Nine months ended

Yen

Yen

December 31, 2025

999.46

-

December 31, 2024

1,131.80

-

(2)   Consolidated financial position

 

Total assets

Net assets

Equity-to-asset ratio

As of

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

%

December 31, 2025

152,670

140,835

92.2

March 31, 2025

142,285

127,854

89.9

Reference:   Equity
As of December 31, 2025:                       \140,835 million
As of March 31, 2025:                           \127,854 million

2.     Cash dividends


Annual dividends per share

First quarter-end

Second quarter-end

Third quarter-end

Fiscal year-end

Total


Yen

Yen

Yen

Yen

Yen

Fiscal year ended
March 31, 2025

-

47.00

-

47.00

94.00

Fiscal year ending
March 31, 2026

-

51.00

-



Fiscal year ending
March 31, 2026
 (Forecast)


 

 

51.00

102.00

Note: Revisions to the forecast of cash dividends most recently announced: None

3. Forecast of consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)

(Percentages indicate year-on-year changes.)

 

Net sales

Operating profit

Ordinary profit

Profit attributable to owners of parent

Basic earnings per share

 

Millions of yen

%

Millions of yen

%

Yen

%

Yen

%

Yen

Fiscal year ending
March 31, 2026

75,100

4.5

27,000

0.3

-

-

-

-

-

Note: Revisions to the earnings forecasts most recently announced: None



 

*   Notes

(1)   Significant changes in the scope of consolidation during the period: None

(2)   Adoption of accounting treatment specific to the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements: None

(3)   Changes in accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, and restatement

(i)      Changes in accounting policies due to revisions to accounting standards and other regulations: None

(ii)     Changes in accounting policies due to other reasons: None

(iii)    Changes in accounting estimates: None

(iv)    Restatement: None

(4)   Number of issued shares (common shares)

(i)      Total number of issued shares at the end of the period (including treasury shares)

As of December 31, 2025

12,372,000 shares

As of March 31, 2025

12,372,000 shares

(ii)     Number of treasury shares at the end of the period

As of December 31, 2025

33,334 shares

As of March 31, 2025

32,112 shares

(iii)    Average number of shares outstanding during the period (cumulative from the beginning of the fiscal year)

Nine months ended December 31, 2025

12,339,082 shares

Nine months ended December 31, 2024

12,338,844 shares

*   Review of the Japanese-language originals of the attached consolidated quarterly financial statements by certified public accountants or an audit firm:None

*   Proper use of earnings forecasts, and other special matters

(Cautions on forward-looking statements, etc.)

The forward-looking statements, including forecasts of financial results, contained in these materials are based on information available to the Company and on certain assumptions deemed to be reasonable. Actual financial results may differ from the results anticipated in the statements due to various factors.



 

1. Overview of Operating Results, etc.

(1) Business results

During the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026 (April 1 to December 31, 2025), concerns over geopolitical risks persisted due to developments in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as heightened attention to monetary policies in various countries and tariff policies involving the United States and other countries. In the high-tech market, rapid technological advancements and active investments were observed across a wide range of fields related to generative AI.

In our business, working within this business environment, while the next-generation high-speed communications-related business continued to remain at a high level, a recovery was observed in the automobile- and semiconductor-related businesses, which had experienced weaker market conditions during the first half of the fiscal year.

As a result, consolidated net sales for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, decreased by 1.7% year on year to 52,225 million yen, operating profit decreased by 13.2% to 17,124 million yen, ordinary profit decreased by 10.0% to 18,029 million yen, and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent decreased by 11.7% year on year to 12,332 million yen.

From the fourth quarter onward, growth in the telecommunication-related business is expected to accelerate due to a significant increase in production for next-generation high-speed communication. In the next fiscal year, we expect a full-scale recovery in the automobile- and semiconductor-related businesses. Toward achieving our medium-term plan targeting net sales of 100 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2029, we will continue to steadily focus on strengthening our business foundation.

 

Sales and profits by segment are as follows.

 

(Ceramic Components Business)

In this segment, while the next-generation high-speed communications-related business continued to remain at a high level, a recovery was observed in the automobile- and semiconductor-related businesses, which had experienced weaker market conditions during the first half of the fiscal year.

As a result, net sales for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, decreased by 3.4% year on year to 45,023 million yen, and segment profit decreased by 15.5% year on year to 16,906 million yen.

 

(Lighting Equipment Business)

This segment performed solidly, supported by strong demand for lighting products for the high-end new condominium market, as well as steady progress in public LED lighting installation projects.

As a result, net sales for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, increased by 9.8% year on year to 7,201 million yen, while segment profit increased by 61.9% year on year to 1,418 million yen.

 

(2) Financial conditions

(Assets)

Current assets at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, totaled 100,691 million yen, an increase of 401 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year, primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable. Non-current assets amounted to 51,979 million yen, an increase of 9,983 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year, mainly attributable to an increase in construction in progress.

As a result, total assets amounted to 152,670 million yen, an increase of 10,384 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year.

 

(Liabilities)

Current liabilities at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, amounted to 11,306 million yen, a decrease of 2,626 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year, primarily due to a decrease in income taxes payable. Non-current liabilities amounted to 528 million yen, an increase of 30 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year, mainly due to an increase in deferred tax liabilities.

As a result, total liabilities amounted to 11,835 million yen, a decrease of 2,596 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year.

 

(Net Assets)

Net assets at the end of the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, amounted to 140,835 million yen, an increase of 12,981 million yen from the end of the previous fiscal year, primarily due to the recording of 12,332 million yen in quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent.

As a result, the equity ratio was 92.2% (89.9% at the end of the previous fiscal year).



 

(3) Future outlook

There are no changes to the consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, which was announced on November 5, 2025.

 

Current outlook by segment is as follows.

 

In the telecommunication-related business, growth is expected to accelerate, driven by a significant increase in production from the fourth quarter onward following the full-scale launch of a successor model for next-generation high-speed communication. As end-user demand has further strengthened, we expect continued growth in the next fiscal year.

In the automobile-related business, inventory adjustments related to new energy vehicles have been completed, and the business has entered a recovery phase. From the next fiscal year, the business is expected to return to a growth phase. For medium- to long-term growth, we will continue to strengthen profitability through automation and yield improvement.

In the semiconductor-related business, demand related to generative AI remains strong, and differentiated high-purity SiC products have also begun to expand from the second half of the fiscal year. While a full-scale recovery in demand for general-purpose memory has been delayed, a steady recovery is underway. Toward a full market recovery in the next fiscal year, we will focus on strengthening production capacity at our new plant.

In the industrial equipment-related business, demand for power modules has slowed due to market conditions, but demand for new medical-related products is increasing.

In the lighting equipment-related business, high-end lighting products continue to perform steadily, supported by increasing LED demand due to Japan's upcoming policy to phase out fluorescent lamp production by 2027 and the expansion of the high-end new condominium market in metropolitan areas.

 

On the earnings front, we will continue to enhance profitability through further factory automation and improved yields on new products. Regarding profit figures below ordinary profit, it is difficult to provide forecasts at this time due to the potential volatility caused mainly by exchange rate fluctuations.


Quarterly consolidated balance sheet

(Millions of yen)

 

As of March 31, 2025

As of December 31, 2025

Assets

 

 

Current assets

 

 

Cash and deposits

71,793

67,840

Notes receivable - trade

139

70

Accounts receivable - trade

12,420

13,867

Electronically recorded monetary claims - operating

1,319

1,467

Merchandise and finished goods

2,645

2,532

Work in process

3,803

4,876

Raw materials and supplies

5,398

6,935

Other

2,832

3,109

Allowance for doubtful accounts

(62)

(8)

Total current assets

100,290

100,691

Non-current assets

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

Buildings and structures, net

14,996

16,401

Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net

13,039

14,297

Land

5,047

5,064

Construction in progress

5,474

13,538

Other, net

798

852

Total property, plant and equipment

39,356

50,154

Intangible assets

 

 

Other

444

441

Total intangible assets

444

441

Investments and other assets

2,194

1,382

Total non-current assets

41,995

51,979

Total assets

142,285

152,670



 

(Millions of yen)

 

As of March 31, 2025

As of December 31, 2025

Liabilities

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

Notes and accounts payable - trade

2,965

4,206

Electronically recorded obligations - operating

840

984

Income taxes payable

4,929

1,233

Provision for bonuses

1,191

589

Provision for bonuses for directors (and other officers)

149

75

Other

3,856

4,215

Total current liabilities

13,933

11,306

Non-current liabilities

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

131

165

Other

366

362

Total non-current liabilities

498

528

Total liabilities

14,431

11,835

Net assets

 

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

Share capital

8,646

8,646

Capital surplus

12,103

12,103

Retained earnings

105,705

116,828

Treasury shares

(198)

(205)

Total shareholders' equity

126,257

137,373

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

39

35

Foreign currency translation adjustment

1,556

3,426

Total accumulated other comprehensive income

1,596

3,461

Total net assets

127,854

140,835

Total liabilities and net assets

142,285

152,670


Quarterly consolidated statement of income

(Millions of yen)

 

Nine months ended
December 31, 2024

Nine months ended
December 31, 2025

Net sales

53,141

52,225

Cost of sales

24,237

25,252

Gross profit

28,903

26,973

Selling, general and administrative expenses

9,169

9,848

Operating profit

19,734

17,124

Non-operating income

 

 

Interest income

187

395

Rental income

93

95

Foreign exchange gains

-

359

Other

90

149

Total non-operating income

371

1,000

Non-operating expenses

 

 

Interest expenses

0

-

Foreign exchange losses

24

-

Rent expenses on real estate for investments

36

39

Loss on extinguishment of share-based payment expenses

0

41

Other

8

14

Total non-operating expenses

71

95

Ordinary profit

20,034

18,029

Extraordinary income

 

 

Gain on sale of non-current assets

0

1

Gain on sale of investment securities

-

147

Subsidy income

2,576

42

Total extraordinary income

2,576

191

Extraordinary losses

 

 

Loss on sale and retirement of non-current assets

89

36

Loss on tax purpose reduction entry of non-current assets

2,360

42

Other

-

14

Total extraordinary losses

2,450

93

Profit before income taxes

20,160

18,126

Income taxes - current

6,026

5,405

Income taxes - deferred

168

388

Total income taxes

6,194

5,794

Profit

13,965

12,332

Profit attributable to owners of parent

13,965

12,332


Quarterly consolidated statement of comprehensive income

(Millions of yen)

 

Nine months ended
December 31, 2024

Nine months ended
December 31, 2025

Profit

13,965

12,332

Other comprehensive income

 

 

Valuation difference on available-for-sale securities

(89)

(4)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

1,180

1,869

Total other comprehensive income

1,091

1,865

Comprehensive income

15,056

14,197

Comprehensive income attributable to

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to owners of parent

15,056

14,197


(Notes on segment information, etc.)

Segment Information

I. The nine months of the previous fiscal year (April 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)

1. Information on sales and the amount of profit or loss for each reported segment

 

 

 

 

(Millions of yen)

 

Reportable segments

Adjustment amount (Note) 1

Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income (Note)2

 

CERAMIC CONPORNENT

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Total

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from external customers

46,585

6,556

53,141

-

53,141

Transactions with other segments

5

34

40

(40)

-

Total

46,591

6,590

53,182

(40)

53,141

Segment Profit

19,996

876

20,872

(1,138)

19,734

Note: 1. Segment profit adjustment of (1,138) million yen includes 38 million yen of inter-segment transaction elimination and (1,176) million yen of company-wide expenses not allocated to each reporting segment. Corporate expenses are selling, general and administrative expenses that are primarily not attributable to the reporting segment.

2. Segment profit is adjusted to operating income in the quarterly consolidated statements of income.

2. Information on impairment losses or goodwill on fixed assets by reporting segment

Not applicable.

II. The nine months of the current fiscal year (April 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025)

1. Information on sales and the amount of profit or loss for each reported segment

 

 

 

 

(Millions of yen)

 

Reportable segments

Adjustment amount (Note) 1

Quarterly Consolidated Statements of Income (Note)2

 

CERAMIC CONPORNENT

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Total

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from external customers

45,023

7,201

52,225

-

52,225

Transactions with other segments

6

2

9

(9)

-

Total

45,030

7,204

52,234

(9)

52,225

Segment Profit

16,906

1,418

18,325

(1,200)

17,124

Note: 1. Segment profit adjustment of (1,200) million yen includes 70 million yen of inter-segment transaction elimination and (1,271) million yen of company-wide expenses not allocated to each reporting segment. Corporate expenses are selling, general and administrative expenses that are primarily not attributable to the reporting segment.

2. Segment profit is adjusted to operating income in the quarterly consolidated statements of income.

2. Information on impairment losses or goodwill on fixed assets by reporting segment

Not applicable.

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