Core Insights - The company experienced a significant decline in performance for the fiscal year 2025, with total revenue dropping 17.4% from 26,223 million yen in fiscal year 2024 to 21,672 million yen, and a shift from a profit of 4,828 million yen to a loss of 264 million yen [1] Group 1: Revenue Performance - The company's revenue decreased across major markets, with Japan showing a slight decline of 3.4%, while China faced an 11.9% drop, reflecting a slowdown in the overall economy and retail atmosphere [2] - The Korean market suffered the most, with sales plummeting 55.5%, primarily due to economic slowdown and channel scrutiny [2] Group 2: Product Line Performance - Revenue from golf clubs fell by 17.5%, heavily impacted by the Korean market, although sales in Japan, Europe, and Taiwan grew by 20.7%, 12.3%, and 10.7% respectively, indicating sustained demand in these regions [3] - Golf ball sales faced greater pressure, declining by 31.2%, with Japan experiencing a 37.2% drop due to previous price increases aimed at countering yen depreciation [3] - The apparel segment remained relatively stable, with a minor decline of 0.7%, and a notable 6.4% growth in China, showcasing potential in non-club product lines [3] Group 3: Channel Strategy and Financial Metrics - The self-operated store strategy showed positive growth of 2.8%, with retail sales in China and Taiwan increasing by 11.0% and 8.9% respectively, demonstrating the effectiveness of the direct sales approach [4] - Third-party retailers and wholesalers saw a revenue decrease of 31.8%, with significant declines in Japan, Korea, and China [4] - Financial metrics displayed divergence, with gross margin improving from 51.2% in fiscal year 2024 to 54.4%, while operating profit plummeted to 185.3 million yen from 2,706.2 million yen in the previous year [4]
本间高尔夫2025财年巨亏2.64亿日圆！收入暴跌17.4%，韩国市场重挫55.5%