Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. (4112.T) Income Statement Analysis – Financial Results

About Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.

Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells functional colorants, specialty polymers, basic chemicals, and agro-science products in Japan. Its Functional Colorants segment offers OLED materials that are used in smartphone display panels, tablets, smartwatches, and other devices; imaging materials for copiers and printers; dyes and colors for use in aluminum colorings, stationery inks, and hair dyes; and food additives that add appeal to processed foods. The company's Specialty Polymers segment manufactures and supplies polymer materials, release agents, and raw materials for antiseptic detergents, surfactants, dyestuffs, perfumes, etc.; construction materials, such as waterproofing, flooring and paving, and building materials; and specialty chemicals, such as intermediates and additives comprises phosgene derivatives, such as chloroformates, acid chlorides, and carbonyldiimidazole for use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. Its Basic Chemicals segment engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of hydrogen peroxide and its derivatives. The company's Agro-Science segment offers herbicides, agrochemical intermediates, pesticide formulations, Microbial Materials, and oxygen supply materials This segment products have application in various fields, such as controlling weeds, insect pest management, and environmental conservation for cropland, living environments, railways, forests, and golf courses. Its Logistic segment provides logistics solutions, such as outdoor and hazardous materials warehousing, forwarding and customs clearance, and overland cargo, maritime cargo, air cargo, and intermodal international transportation services. The company was formerly known as Hodogaya Soda Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1939. Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1916 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.