| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Last Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥14277.6B | ¥15275.4B | -6.5% |
| Operating Income | ¥1223.6B | ¥799.6B | +53.0% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥1305.0B | ¥925.7B | +41.0% |
| Net Income | ¥1068.3B | ¥876.0B | +22.0% |
| ROE | 11.8% | 9.7% | - |
Although revenue declined due to a decrease in construction revenue recognized upon completion in the Building segment, operating income and net income increased substantially owing to improved profitability in the Building Business and the recognition of extraordinary income, resulting in earnings growth despite lower revenue. Revenue was ¥14,277.6B (-6.5% year on year), operating income was ¥1,223.6B (+53.0%), ordinary income was ¥1,305.0B (+41.0%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,025.7B (+22.4%). The primary drivers of earnings growth were improved construction profitability in the Building segment (operating margin: 1.1%→5.2%) and the recognition of ¥307.7B in extraordinary income, including a gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥305.7B.
【Revenue】The primary factor behind the revenue decline was a decrease in construction revenue recognized upon completion in the Building Business (-13.1%), which more than offset revenue growth in the Civil Engineering Business (+7.5%) and Development Business (+2.1%). Based on the total of the segments, the composition ratio was Building 58.7%, Civil Engineering 33.0%, Development 7.5%, and Other 0.8%, indicating that the Building-heavy composition has a significant impact on company-wide revenue. The gross profit margin on completed construction improved to 14.7% from 9.2% in the previous year, indicating higher profitability despite the decline in revenue.
【Profit and Loss】The main driver of the +53.0% increase in operating income was the Building segment, where operating income was ¥456.1B (+314.1% year on year) and the operating margin recovered from 1.1% to 5.2%. This was attributable in part to a decrease in provision for losses on construction contracts (¥840.7B, -18.1% year on year), suggesting that the reversal of the impact of low-profitability construction projects recognized in the previous year contributed to the improvement in the operating margin. Ordinary income increased by +41.0%, broadly in line with operating income growth, as non-operating income and expenses were essentially unchanged. Net income was boosted by ¥307.7B in extraordinary income, including a ¥305.7B gain on the sale of investment securities; however, an increase in income taxes and other taxes of ¥500.4B and ¥42.6B in profit attributable to non-controlling interests (an increase associated with the consolidation of Toyo Construction) limited the growth rate to +22.4%, below that of operating income. In conclusion, the company reported earnings growth despite lower revenue.
Operating margins improved year on year in all four segments, with the recovery in profitability in the Building Business serving as the primary driver of company-wide profit growth.
【Profitability】The operating margin was 8.6%, improving by 3.4pt from 5.2% in the previous year, while the gross profit margin also rose substantially to 15.3% from 10.3%. The net profit margin based on net income attributable to owners of the parent was 7.2% (5.5% in the previous year). 【Cash Quality】Of pretax income of ¥1,568.6B, extraordinary income accounted for ¥307.7B (including a ¥305.7B gain on the sale of investment securities), indicating that non-recurring factors boosted earnings in addition to the improvement in recurring business earnings. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 11.8%, and total asset turnover was 0.55x (revenue of ¥14,277.6B / total assets of ¥26,127.3B), indicating that asset efficiency remained broadly flat. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 34.5%, down 2.6pt from 37.1% in the previous year, while interest-bearing debt (the total of short-term borrowings, long-term borrowings, and bonds) increased to ¥4,757.3B (¥3,030.1B in the previous year, +57.0%). Short-term borrowings increased sharply to ¥2,161.8B (¥1,152.1B in the previous year, +87.6%), indicating a change in the capital structure.
Cash and deposits increased by ¥237.1B to ¥2,644.0B at the end of the period from ¥2,406.9B at the beginning of the period. Meanwhile, total interest-bearing debt increased by 57.0% to ¥4,757.3B (¥3,030.1B in the previous year), with short-term borrowings expanding sharply to ¥2,161.8B (¥1,152.1B in the previous year, +87.6%), suggesting that funding through borrowings supported liquidity management. Goodwill increased substantially to ¥645.4B (¥80.5B in the previous year, +701.3%), while intangible fixed assets rose to ¥842.5B (¥275.4B in the previous year, +205.9%). Investment activity associated with the acquisition of shares in and consolidation of Toyo Construction was a factor behind the expansion of both assets and liabilities. In terms of working capital, costs on uncompleted construction contracts increased sharply to ¥1,279.6B (¥690.1B in the previous year, +85.4%), indicating an increase in advances related to construction progress. At the same time, advances received on uncompleted construction contracts increased to ¥2,564.6B (¥2,111.3B in the previous year, +21.5%), with the increase in customer advances covering part of working capital requirements.
Extraordinary income of ¥307.7B, primarily consisting of a ¥305.7B gain on the sale of investment securities, accounted for 19.6% of pretax income of ¥1,568.6B, indicating a meaningful contribution from non-recurring factors. Extraordinary losses were ¥44.0B, including impairment losses of ¥33.7B, resulting in net extraordinary income of ¥263.7B being added to ordinary income of ¥1,305.0B and boosting pretax income. Non-operating income and expenses comprised income of ¥122.7B (including dividend income of ¥49.0B and equity in earnings of affiliates of ¥45.0B) and expenses of ¥41.3B (including interest expense of ¥25.8B), resulting in a net gain of ¥81.4B and contributing to ordinary income. Comprehensive income was ¥1,218.3B, with a gap of approximately ¥148.6B from net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,025.7B, primarily due to a contribution of +¥230.3B from valuation differences on available-for-sale securities. Accordingly, the earnings growth for the period reflected both the recurring factor of improved profitability in the Building segment and the non-recurring factor of the gain on the sale of investment securities. Distinguishing between these factors is useful for assessing earnings quality.
Progress against the full-year company forecasts (revenue of ¥20,900B, operating income of ¥1,480B, ordinary income of ¥1,520B, and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,370B) was 68.3% for revenue, 82.7% for operating income, 85.9% for ordinary income, and 74.9% for net income. Compared with the formal progress benchmark of 75% after nine months, operating income and ordinary income were tracking above the benchmark, while revenue was progressing slightly below it. However, construction companies tend to recognize a concentration of construction completions in the second half of the fiscal year, and this seasonality must be taken into account when interpreting revenue progress. No revisions were made to either the earnings forecast or the dividend forecast during the quarter.
The interim dividend was ¥65 per share, unchanged from the same period of the previous year. The year-end dividend is expected to be ¥145, resulting in an expected annual dividend of ¥210. Multiplying the annual dividend of ¥210 by the average number of shares outstanding during the period of 166,676 thousand shares produces total dividends of approximately ¥350.0B, resulting in a payout ratio of 25.5% relative to the full-year company forecast of net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,370B. Treasury shares decreased substantially to ¥9.2B (¥731.7B in the previous year), suggesting that treasury shares were cancelled or otherwise retired.
Refinancing risk due to the sharp increase in short-term borrowings: Short-term borrowings increased by +87.6% to ¥2,161.8B (¥1,152.1B in the previous year), accounting for approximately 45.4% of total interest-bearing debt of ¥4,757.3B.
Impairment risk associated with the increase in goodwill and intangible assets: Goodwill increased sharply to ¥645.4B (¥80.5B in the previous year, +701.3%), while intangible fixed assets rose to ¥842.5B (+205.9%). These increases resulted from the provisional purchase price allocation associated with the acquisition of shares in and consolidation of Toyo Construction, and goodwill may be revised once the allocation is finalized.
Profitability and provision risk in the construction contracting business: Although the provision for losses on construction contracts decreased to ¥840.7B (¥1,026.8B in the previous year, -18.1%), it remains at a high level. Costs on uncompleted construction contracts increased sharply to ¥1,279.6B (+85.4%), necessitating close monitoring of future cost control and construction profitability trends.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 8.6% | – | – |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.5% | – | – |
| The company’s operating margin and net profit margin cannot be evaluated on a relative basis in a meaningful manner because comparative data against the industry median has not been compiled. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | -6.5% | – | – |
| The company’s revenue growth rate reflects a period of declining revenue; however, comparative data against the industry median has not been compiled, limiting the available basis for assessing its relative position. |
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The primary driver of earnings growth was improved profitability in the Building segment, with the operating margin recovering from 1.1% in the previous year to 5.2%. This is consistent with the decrease in the provision for losses on construction contracts (-18.1%) and suggests that the adverse impact of low-profitability construction projects recognized in the previous year is gradually being eliminated.
In connection with the acquisition of shares in and consolidation of Toyo Construction, goodwill (+701.3%), intangible fixed assets (+205.9%), and short-term borrowings (+87.6%) all increased simultaneously, while the equity ratio declined to 34.5% from 37.1% in the previous year. The change in the financial structure associated with the M&A is a key characteristic of the company’s balance sheet for the current period.
Extraordinary income accounted for 19.6% of pretax income, with the ¥305.7B gain on the sale of investment securities contributing to the improvement in earnings. Separating the recurring factor of improved profitability in the Building segment from the non-recurring factor of extraordinary income is important when evaluating future earnings levels.
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