Choushimaru Co.,Ltd. FY2026 Outlook: Guidance Points to Profit Pressure Amid Revenue Growth
Choushimaru Co.,Ltd. (株式会社長寿丸, TSE:3075), a leading operator of suburban-style conveyor belt sushi restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area, reported full-year revenue of JPY 23.7bn for the fiscal year ending February 2026. While this marks a significant increase from the previous year, the company faces challenges in maintaining profitability, as reflected in its operating profit of JPY 1.57bn and net profit of JPY 1.01bn.
Key Numbers (JPY bn/M)
| Metric | FY2026 (Actual) | FY2025 (Actual) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 23.7 | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Profit | 1.57 | N/A | N/A |
| Ordinary Income | 1.60 | N/A | N/A |
| Net Profit | 1.01 | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 6.7% | N/A | N/A |
| Equity Ratio | 71.9% | 72.6% | N/A |
Business Overview
Choushimaru Co.,Ltd. operates a chain of suburban-style conveyor belt sushi restaurants, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan area, offering a diverse range of price points to cater to a broad customer base. The company is focused on refining its existing business model while exploring new formats to expand its market reach.
Analysis
The company’s revenue growth of approximately 36% year-over-year aligns with the broader sushi industry’s resilience, driven by increased consumer spending and effective marketing initiatives. However, the operating margin of 6.7% remains in line with industry averages, suggesting that rising costs—such as higher raw material and energy prices, as well as increasing labor expenses—are constraining profit growth.
The significant increase in net profit to JPY 1.01bn is attributed to improved cost management and the positive impact of promotional activities. Nonetheless, the company faces headwinds in maintaining profitability, as reflected in its forward-looking guidance for the next fiscal year.
Next Year Guidance
| Metric | FY2027 (Forecast) | FY2026 (Actual) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 24.1 | 23.7 | +1.9% |
| Operating Profit | 1.20 | 1.57 | -23.6% |
| Ordinary Income | 1.23 | 1.60 | -23.2% |
| Net Profit | 0.79 | 1.01 | -22.0% |
Revenue guidance for the next fiscal year is modest, with an expected increase of 1.9% year-over-year. However, the forecast for operating profit, ordinary income, and net profit indicates a significant decline, suggesting cost pressure