X Inc. and Y Inc. are virtually identical companies with identical cost structures and very similar business practices operating in the same lines of business. X Inc. is based in Canada while Y Inc. is based in Japan. The following were the condensed Income Statements for both companies for the year last year before both adopted IFRS. For the sake of simplicity, Y Inc.'s results have been translated into Canadian Dollars. 
Given the information provided, what are some possible causes for the differing results of these companies?
Definitions:
Units Sold
The total quantity of a product that has been sold during a specific period.
Direct Costs
Expenses that can be directly tied to the production of a specific good or service, such as raw materials and labor.
Shoe Department
A specialized division within a retail store or company dedicated to the sale and promotion of footwear.
Fixed Manufacturing Cost
Costs that do not vary with the level of production output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, which are necessary for the production process but remain constant regardless of the units produced.
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