SHINNIHON (1879) FY2026 Q3 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The company recorded higher revenue and income, primarily driven by revenue growth and improved profitability in the Construction Business, resulting in a high-quality earnings performance in which profit growth outpaced revenue growth. Revenue was ¥875.4B (+4.3% YoY), Operating Income was ¥109.7B (+11.3%), Ordinary Income was ¥112.5B (+13.7%), and Net Income was ¥78.8B (+15.5%). The Operating Income margin improved to 12.5% from 11.7% in the same period of the previous year, supported by the higher segment profit margin in the Construction Business and a decline in the SG&A expense ratio. Meanwhile, the cumulative Q3 progress rates against the full-year plan were 64.8% for Revenue and 59.0% for Operating Income, both below the standard 75% level. Progress in recognizing completed construction revenue and handing over development projects in Q4 will therefore be the key focus going forward.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥875.4B, an increase of +4.3% YoY. The Construction Business posted substantial revenue growth of 627.6B (+16.6%) and became the company’s core business, accounting for 71.7% of total revenue. Meanwhile, Development Business and Other Businesses declined to 247.8B (▲17.6%), with the contrasting performance of the two businesses offsetting each other and resulting in moderate overall growth. The decline in Development Business and Other Businesses appears to have been attributable to the timing of property handovers.

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥109.7B (+11.3%), Ordinary Income was 112.5B (+13.7%), and Net Income was 78.8B (+15.5%), with all three growing faster than revenue. The gross profit margin improved to 16.5% (16.0% in the previous year), while the SG&A expense ratio improved to 3.9% (4.2% in the previous year), with both cost control and expense efficiency supporting profit growth. The Construction Business segment profit margin rose to 9.4% (7.7% in the previous year), leading overall profit growth. Development Business and Other Businesses also maintained a segment profit margin of 23.3% (21.1% in the previous year) despite lower revenue. No extraordinary gains or losses were identified, and the difference between Ordinary Income and Net Income represents the usual variance attributable to income taxes and other taxes (effective tax rate of 29.9%). In conclusion, the company achieved higher revenue and income.

Segment Analysis

The Construction Business recorded Revenue of 627.6B (+16.6% YoY) and segment profit of 59.1B (+42.7%), improving its profit margin to 9.4% (7.7% in the previous year). The gross profit margin on completed construction projects rose to 11.6% (10.2% in the previous year), with both revenue growth and improved profitability driving overall profit growth. Development Business and Other Businesses recorded lower Revenue of 247.8B (▲17.6%), but segment profit declined only to 57.8B (▲9.0%), with the profit margin improving to 23.3% (21.1% in the previous year). The decline in profit was smaller than the decline in revenue, indicating an improvement in the quality of the property mix and profitability. Development Business and Other Businesses maintained a high profit margin exceeding that of the Construction Business even amid lower revenue, contributing to the diversification of earnings sources.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin of 12.5% (11.7% in the previous year) and Net Income margin of 9.0% (8.1% in the previous year) both showed an improving trend, supported by improvements in both the gross profit margin of 16.5% (16.0% in the previous year) and the SG&A expense ratio of 3.9% (4.2% in the previous year). 【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 8.3%, decomposed into a Net Income margin of 9.0% × total asset turnover of 0.678 times × financial leverage of 1.36 times. The primary constraint on capital efficiency is the low asset turnover. 【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive Income of 81.1B exceeded Net Income of 78.8B, with a 2.6B gain on valuation differences on other securities serving as a positive factor. 【Financial Soundness】The company maintained an extremely conservative financial position, with an Equity Ratio of 73.7% (70.7% in the previous year), a current ratio of 366.7%, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36 times.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although detailed disclosure of the statement of cash flows is not available, cash trends can be inferred from movements in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were 634.5B, down from 826.5B at the end of the previous year. During this period, retained earnings increased to 1195.6B and net assets expanded to 1269.2B (1223.1B in the previous year). At the same time, increases in working capital associated with business expansion, including a 74.6% increase in costs on uncompleted construction contracts and a 12.1% increase in accounts receivable for completed construction contracts, appeared as uses of funds. Cash was approximately 1.47 times current liabilities of 431.1B, indicating that the company has ample financial capacity even during a period of business expansion.

Earnings Quality

The current increase in profit was not attributable to extraordinary gains or losses or temporary factors, but rather to recurring factors—namely, improved profitability on completed construction projects in the Construction Business and greater SG&A efficiency—indicating high earnings quality. Non-operating income of 2.8B consisted primarily of 2.2B in interest income and 0.4B in dividend income, while non-operating expenses were almost nonexistent. Accordingly, the 2.8B difference between Ordinary Income and Operating Income reflects stable income from financial asset management rather than a one-time non-core factor. Comprehensive Income of 81.1B slightly exceeded Net Income of 78.8B, primarily due to the 2.6B gain on valuation differences on other securities; however, the amount was small and concerns regarding accrual quality are limited. The 28.2% increase in advances received on uncompleted construction contracts indicates progress in orders for future revenue recognition. On the other hand, cumulative full-year progress rates of 59〜65%, below standard levels, suggest a high degree of dependence on profit recognition in Q4.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

The full-year plan calls for Revenue of 1350.0B (+2.5% YoY), Operating Income of 186.0B (+1.6%), and Ordinary Income of 188.0B (+2.3%). Cumulative Q3 progress rates were 64.8% for Revenue, 59.0% for Operating Income, 59.8% for Ordinary Income, and 60.2% for Net Income, all below the standard 75% progress level. To achieve the plan, Q4 alone must generate Revenue of 474.6B and Operating Income of 76.3B, requiring an Operating Income margin of approximately 16.1% in Q4, above the cumulative Q3 level of 12.5%. Given the characteristics of the construction industry, where recognition of completed construction revenue and handovers of properties in Development Business and Other Businesses tend to be concentrated at the end of the fiscal year, the delayed progress rate does not immediately imply a downside revision risk. However, it is important to monitor recognition trends in Q4.

Shareholder Returns

The Q2 dividend was ¥30.00 per share, resulting in a Payout Ratio of 23.4% against cumulative Q3 Net Income of 78.8B (dividends only; share repurchases excluded). Under the full-year forecast, the forecast dividend is ¥58.00 and forecast EPS is ¥223.97, implying a forecast Payout Ratio of approximately 25.9%. Both figures are well below the 60% level generally regarded as a guideline for sustainability. Supported by substantial retained earnings of 1195.6B and cash and deposits of 634.5B, the company has sufficient dividend capacity.

Risk Factors

1. Cost Inflation Risk: Although the gross profit margin improved to 16.5%, continued upward pressure on material, labor, and subcontracting costs could squeeze the profitability of fixed-price projects. Whether the improving trend in the gross profit margin on completed construction projects, currently 11.6%, can be maintained will be a key point to monitor.

2. Revenue Volatility in Development Business and Other Businesses: Revenue in Development Business and Other Businesses declined 17.6% YoY, and revenue and profit by period are prone to significant fluctuations depending on property handover timing and market conditions. The sustainability of the project mix supporting the high segment profit margin of 23.3% will be a key focus.

3. Delayed Progress Against the Full-Year Plan: The Operating Income progress rate of 59.0% is below the standard 75% level, and the Operating Income margin required in Q4 is approximately 16.1%, above the cumulative Q3 level of 12.5%. The company should monitor the concentration of performance at the end of the fiscal year together with the collection status of accounts receivable for completed construction contracts of 204.8B (+12.1% YoY).

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Research)

Industry Benchmark (construction)

Profitability and Returns

Although data allowing relative comparison of the company’s Operating Income margin and Net Income margin within the industry is limited, both are at favorable levels.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

Revenue growth was moderate, as strong growth in the Construction Business was offset by lower revenue in Development Business and Other Businesses.

※Source: Company research

Key Takeaways from the Earnings Results

1. The gross profit margin on completed construction projects improved from 10.2% in the same period of the previous year to 11.6%, while revenue growth (+16.6%) and an improvement in the segment profit margin (7.7%→9.4%) were achieved simultaneously. This is a distinguishing feature of the earnings results, indicating a qualitative improvement in cost control.

2. Despite lower revenue (▲17.6%), Development Business and Other Businesses improved their segment profit margin from 21.1% to 23.3%, confirming a structure in which downside risk to profit is limited relative to revenue fluctuations.

3. Full-year progress rates of 64.8% for Revenue and 59.0% for Operating Income were below standard levels. The high concentration of completed construction revenue recognition and property handovers in Q4 is a structural characteristic evident from the earnings data.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥2,216〜¥2,348 for ±1% in the Cost of Equity, and ¥2,278〜¥2,285 for ω±0.1.

Notes:

• Net assets as of the end of the quarter are used (there is a timing difference from the full-year forecast).
• Because net assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated somewhat higher.

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit 5-year fade) / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / Mechanically calculated values based solely on publicly disclosed data; these are not forecasts of the market share price or recommendations for specific investment actions, and do not predict or guarantee future share prices.)

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