Stella Chemifa Updates Capital Cost and Share Price Management Strategy

TOKYO, Aug 06 (Pulse News Wire) – Stella Chemifa Corporation (4109.T) updated its strategy aimed at achieving management conscious of capital costs and share prices. The company reported improved sales and profitability in fiscal 2026 due to increased semiconductor and transportation revenues.

However, operating profit margin remains a challenge. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue reached 40017.0% billion, while operating profit was ¥37.20 billion, yielding an operating profit rate of ¥36.20 billion%. Dividends per share stood at ¥36.70 billion with a return on equity (ROE) of 13.7%.

The total payout ratio was raised to 107.0%, leading to a slight increase in the equity ratio to ¥20.00 billion%. In addition, the firm plans to enhance sales in the semiconductor division through strategic investments and product differentiation, aiming for higher gross margins. Stella Chemifa also intends to continue shareholder returns and strengthen corporate governance, targeting an ROE exceeding 50% in the medium term.