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WIN-Partners Co., Ltd., a medical-device distributor specializing in cardiovascular and related fields, reported higher sales and profits year on year for the fiscal year ended March 2026. Sales exceeded ¥90 billion, and both sales and gross profit marked all-time highs. Results also came in above the company’s initial forecast on every profit line.
Consolidated Results (Full-Year Actual)
Sales rose 11.0% year on year to ¥90,391 million, exceeding the initial forecast by 8.3%. Operating profit increased 7.6% to ¥3,020 million and net profit grew 4.9% to ¥2,118 million, both above forecast. The gross profit margin was 11.8% (-0.4 pp YoY) as the sales mix shifted toward higher-unit-price, lower-margin devices, while SG&A expenses rose 7.8% YoY.
| Item (¥ mil.) | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 | YoY (%) | Forecast | vs. Forecast (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 81,410 | 90,391 | +11.0 | 83,500 | +8.3 |
| Operating profit | 2,808 | 3,020 | +7.6 | 3,000 | +0.7 |
| Recurring profit | 2,837 | 3,060 | +7.9 | 3,030 | +1.0 |
| Net profit | 2,019 | 2,118 | +4.9 | 2,050 | +3.3 |
| EPS (yen) | 70.45 | 75.98 | |||
| BPS (yen) | 841.88 | 846.95 |

Segment Results
The number of clinical cases increased year on year in major segments. The cardiac rhythm segment (CRS) led growth, with sales up 22.1% in value on higher sales of PFA (pulsed field ablation) devices and lead-less pacemakers, plus new customer gains. Diabetes mellitus segment (DMS) value sales rose 20.1%, while medical equipment and non-vascular also expanded.
| Segment | Sales (¥ mil.) | Value YoY (%) | % of sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) | 20,135 | +8.8 | 22.3 |
| Cardiac rhythm segment (CRS) | 25,365 | +22.1 | 28.1 |
| Cardiac vascular segment (CVS) | 15,425 | +5.1 | 17.1 |
| Percutaneous peripheral intervention (PPI) | 5,127 | +11.0 | 5.7 |
| Neurovascular | 4,195 | +6.9 | 4.6 |
| Non-vascular | 3,829 | +7.2 | 4.2 |
| Diabetes mellitus segment (DMS) | 5,529 | +20.1 | 6.1 |
| Medical equipment | 8,407 | +7.8 | 9.3 |
| Others | 2,374 | -19.0 | 2.6 |
| Total | 90,391 | +11.0 | 100.0 |

Forecast (FY Ending March 2027)
For the fiscal year ending March 2027, WIN-Partners forecasts sales of ¥100,000 million (+10.6% YoY), operating profit of ¥3,350 million (+10.9%), recurring profit of ¥3,380 million (+10.4%), and net profit of ¥2,210 million (+4.3%). The gross profit margin is expected to improve to 12.0% (+0.2 pp YoY), with the group employee count rising from 653 to 729.
| Item (¥ mil.) | Forecast (FY Ending Mar 2027) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100,000 | +10.6 |
| Operating profit | 3,350 | +10.9 |
| Recurring profit | 3,380 | +10.4 |
| Net profit | 2,210 | +4.3 |
| EPS (yen) | 80.37 | |
| DPS (yen) | 55.00 |

Shareholder Returns
For the fiscal year ending March 2027, the company plans a dividend of ¥55 per share, with a prospective payout ratio of 68.4%.

Topics
During the year the company completed the M&A of Plusten Medical and advanced digital-transformation initiatives, including RFID use at WIN Heart Gate and higher operational efficiency using generative AI. Growth-strategy pillars include WIN Heart Gate (RFID-based digital management of hospital assets) and Shinzo-kun (digital management of medical materials and devices).
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