Key Coffee (TYO:2594) aims to lift return on equity to 3% in fiscal 2027 and 5% by fiscal 2030 as it focuses on improving profitability, operational efficiency, according to a Thursday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Net income attributable to owners of parent rose to 988 million yen in fiscal 2025 from 214 million yen in fiscal 2024, while net sales increased to 93.07 billion yen from 77.78 billion yen.

Return on equity improved to 3.2% in fiscal 2025 from 0.7% a year earlier, while price-to-book ratio stood at 1.35 times.

Under its medium-term management plan, the company forecasts net sales of 95 billion yen in fiscal 2026 and 99 billion yen in fiscal 2027. Net income attributable to owners of parent is projected at 750 million yen in fiscal 2026 and 1 billion yen in fiscal 2027.

Return on equity is expected at 2.4% in fiscal 2026 and 3% in fiscal 2027 under the plan.

Under its long-term strategy toward 2030, Key Coffee targets ROE of 5%, supported by efforts to lift profits, run operations more efficiently, focus on core businesses and improve coordination across the group.