A chip element in the form of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped having end surfaces and side surfaces is formed (step of forming chip element). An electrically conductive green sheet is formed (step of forming electrically conductive green sheet). An electrically conductive paste is applied to the end surfaces of the chip element (step of application electrically conductive paste). A chip element is formed in which the electrically conductive green sheet is attached to the end surface via the electrically conductive paste applied to the end surface of the chip element (step of attaching electrically conductive sheet). In the step of attaching, the end surface of the electrically conductive green sheet on the side of the side surfaces is positioned on the outside of the side surfaces, and the electrically conductive paste applied to the end surface is pressed out into a space between the electrically conductive green sheet and ridge portions.