Fujimi Incorporated (TSE/Nagoya: 5384), which develops CMP (chemical-mechanical planarization) slurries, lapping and polishing abrasives and related precision materials used to finish semiconductor wafers, hard-disk components and optics, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2026. Under Japanese GAAP, consolidated revenue rose 11.0% to ¥69.40 billion, operating profit rose 17.4% to ¥13.83 billion and ordinary profit rose 15.7% to ¥14.17 billion. Net profit attributable to owners edged down 3.9% to ¥9.06 billion, as higher tax and lower non-operating items offset the operating gains. EPS was ¥122.12. The operating margin was 19.9% and return on equity 11.3%.
Semiconductor demand drives growth
Sales and operating profit rose on strong demand for advanced-node semiconductor polishing materials amid the AI-driven chip cycle. Total comprehensive income climbed 46.9% to ¥13.35 billion.
Balance sheet and dividend
Total assets were ¥121.30 billion and net assets ¥84.72 billion, for an equity ratio of 69.1%. The annual dividend was raised to ¥75.00 (¥36.67 interim plus ¥38.33 year-end) for FY3/26, with a further increase to ¥77.00 (¥38.50 plus ¥38.50) guided for FY3/27; the payout ratio is around 55–61%.
Outlook
For the year to March 2027, Fujimi guides revenue of ¥74.80 billion (+7.8%), operating profit of ¥14.50 billion (+4.9%), ordinary profit of ¥14.50 billion (+2.3%) and net profit of ¥10.40 billion (+14.8%), for EPS of ¥140.19.
| Metric | FY3/26 | FY3/25 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (¥m) | 69,404 | 62,503 | +11.0% |
| Operating profit (¥m) | 13,826 | 11,780 | +17.4% |
| Ordinary profit (¥m) | 14,169 | 12,251 | +15.7% |
| Net profit attrib. (¥m) | 9,059 | 9,428 | −3.9% |
| EPS (¥) | 122.12 | 127.10 | −3.9% |
| Equity ratio | 69.1% | 83.7% | −14.6pp |
| FY3/27 OP guidance (¥m) | 14,500 | 13,826 | +4.9% |
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