TOKYO, May 15 (Pulse News Wire) – TEIN,INC. (7217.T) reported a sales increase of 4.7% compared to the previous fiscal year, while operating profit declined by 3.4%.
However, ordinary profit rose by 16.5% and net income attributable to parent shareholders increased by 36.0%. For the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue reached 5,594 million yen, up from 5,344 million yen in the prior period. Despite rising costs such as labor and materials, the company's efforts to shift production from Chinese factories to its headquarters in Japan due to US-China trade tensions began to yield positive results, leading to improved gross margin rates.
Research and development expenses were slightly lower at 219 million yen, while capital investment decreased to 200 million yen from 269 million yen in the previous year. Looking ahead, TEIN plans to focus on expanding its global footprint, particularly in markets like Brand Shintou. The company also intends to strengthen its product lineup with enhanced marketing for the "EnduraPro" series and continued development of high-demand products like the "4x4DAMPER." In addition, TEIN highlighted its domestic performance, noting steady growth in sales within Japan and Thailand despite economic challenges in China.
The company’s strategy includes participating actively in international exhibitions and rapidly launching compatible models to enhance its overseas presence and sales capabilities.
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