Shin Nippon Air Technologies (1952) FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The most important point in this quarter’s results is that, despite higher revenue, operating income declined due to deterioration in construction project profitability, while the increase in net income depended on the one-off factor of gains on the sale of investment securities. Revenue (completed construction revenue) was ¥355.1B (+15.9% YoY), operating income was ¥9.6B (-51.6%), ordinary income was ¥14.6B (-38.1%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥27.4B (+73.5%). Despite higher revenue, completed construction costs increased at a rate exceeding revenue growth, resulting in a lower gross margin and causing the decline in operating income. The increase in net income was attributable to ¥26.8B in gains on the sale of investment securities, which diverged in direction from the trend in operating earnings.

Factors Affecting Earnings

【Revenue】Completed construction revenue was ¥355.1B, an increase of +15.9% YoY, representing a ¥48.8B increase in revenue. The business consists of a single segment, the Equipment Construction Business, and no segment-by-segment breakdown is disclosed.

【Profit and Loss】Gross profit on completed construction was ¥40.0B, down ¥6.1B from ¥46.1B in the same period of the previous year, and the gross margin on completed construction declined to 11.3% from 15.0%, a decrease of 3.8pt. Completed construction costs were ¥315.2B, up +21.1% YoY and exceeding the 15.9% revenue growth rate, indicating that cost increases have not been sufficiently passed through to selling prices. SG&A expenses were ¥30.4B (+15.5%), and the SG&A ratio was 8.6%, largely unchanged YoY. This indicates that the primary cause of the decline in operating income was deterioration in construction project profitability rather than indirect costs. The operating margin contracted to 2.7% from 6.4% in the previous year. Ordinary income was ¥14.6B, supported by ¥5.3B in non-operating income, including ¥4.5B in dividend income; however, the ordinary income margin also declined to 4.1% from 7.7% in the previous year. Meanwhile, net income increased to ¥27.4B (+73.5%) due to the one-off factor of ¥26.8B in gains on the sale of investment securities, resulting in a significant divergence from ordinary income. In conclusion, the company recorded higher revenue but lower earnings.

Segment Analysis

The business segments of the Group consist solely of the Equipment Construction Business, representing a single segment. As segment information is not material, its disclosure has been omitted.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The operating margin of 2.7% declined by 3.7pt from 6.4% in the same period of the previous year, while the gross margin on completed construction also contracted to 11.3% from 15.0%. In contrast, the net profit margin was 7.7%, up from 5.2% in the previous year, appearing high due to one-off gains on the sale of securities. 【Cash Quality】Gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥26.8B accounted for 64.7% of pre-tax income of ¥41.4B. Excluding these gains, pre-tax income was ¥14.6B, approximately equal to ordinary income of ¥14.6B. 【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 13.5%, but ROIC, which indicates the capital efficiency of the core business, is believed to have remained low because this figure includes the boosting effect of gains on sale. Basic EPS was ¥60.25 (¥34.85 in the previous year), and BPS was ¥1,780.72. 【Financial Soundness】The company maintained a conservative capital structure, with an equity ratio of 66.3% (61.0% in the previous year). Interest-bearing debt was extremely small, comprising cash and deposits of ¥186.9B and long-term borrowings of ¥2.3B.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although no standalone cash flow statement disclosure could be confirmed, cash trends can be inferred from changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits decreased by ¥64.4B (-27.6%) to ¥186.9B from ¥233.4B in the same period of the previous year, while accounts receivable from completed construction decreased by ¥111.7B to ¥550.1B from ¥662.8B in the previous year. This indicates that total current assets contracted amid the collection of construction proceeds and the payment cycle. Total liabilities also decreased by ¥115.2B to ¥412.0B from ¥527.2B in the previous year, aided by a decline in operating liabilities such as accounts payable for construction. Investment securities decreased by ¥22.4B to ¥273.3B from ¥295.7B in the previous year, consistent with the recognition of ¥26.8B in gains on sale during the period. Overall, the scale of both assets and liabilities has contracted, but the equity ratio rose to 66.3%, indicating that financial security has been maintained.

Quality of Earnings

The quality of earnings for the current period clearly reflects a divergence between recurring earnings power and one-off factors. The majority of non-operating income of ¥5.3B consisted of ¥4.5B in dividend income, which supplemented core business profit as recurring income from investment securities. Meanwhile, gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥26.8B accounted for 64.7% of pre-tax income of ¥41.4B. Excluding these gains, pre-tax income was ¥14.6B, approximately the same level as ordinary income of ¥14.6B. In other words, the 73.5% increase in reported net income to ¥27.4B was attributable not to improved profitability in the construction business, but to the one-off factor of asset sales, moving in the opposite direction from the underlying business, where the gross margin on completed construction declined by 378bp. Comprehensive income was ¥15.4B, below net income of ¥27.4B, due to a negative ¥13.2B change in the valuation difference on other securities. This also indicates the impact of market price fluctuations in held equities on shareholders’ equity.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

The full-year forecasts are revenue of ¥1,600.0B (+3.3% YoY), operating income of ¥160.0B (+5.8%), and ordinary income of ¥165.0B (+3.9%), with no revisions to the earnings forecasts during the quarter. The Q1 cumulative progress rates were 22.2% for revenue, 6.0% for operating income, and 8.9% for ordinary income, all below the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%. Progress toward operating income and ordinary income was particularly slow. The net income progress rate was relatively high at 21.4%, but this was attributable to gains on the sale of investment securities. Accordingly, the shortfall in operating income and ordinary income should be given greater weight when assessing progress in the core business. Achieving the full-year plan will require improvement in completed construction profitability toward the second half of the fiscal year.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥120 per share, with no revisions to the dividend forecast during the quarter. Based on forecast full-year EPS of ¥281.5, the payout ratio is 42.6%, below the general benchmark of 60%. Based on the number of shares outstanding after deducting treasury shares, the expected annual total dividend amount is consistent with forecast full-year net income of ¥128.0B. No disclosure regarding share repurchases could be confirmed.

Risk Factors

1. Deterioration in construction project profitability: Completed construction costs increased +21.1% YoY, exceeding the +15.9% growth in completed construction revenue, and the gross margin on completed construction declined to 11.3% from 15.0% in the previous year. If increases in labor costs, subcontracting expenses, and material prices cannot be passed through to contract prices, margins may continue to decline even as revenue increases.

2. Increase in provision for construction losses: The provision for construction losses increased +50.4% to ¥1.8B from ¥1.2B in the same period of the previous year. Cost overruns in individual projects, delays in construction schedules, design changes, and other factors may result in additional losses.

3. Balance of accounts receivable from completed construction: Accounts receivable from completed construction were ¥550.1B, accounting for 45.0% of total assets. Changes in customers’ acceptance and payment timing may affect working capital requirements through differences in settlement timing with short-term operating liabilities such as accounts payable for construction.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Industry Benchmark (construction)

Profitability and Returns

The operating margin is below the industry median and ranks toward the lower end of the industry, while the net profit margin exceeds the industry median, partly due to the impact of one-off gains on sale.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate is significantly above the industry median, representing a high pace of revenue growth within the industry.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points from the Earnings Results

1. Revenue increased +15.9% YoY, but operating income declined -51.6% as the gross margin on completed construction decreased by 3.8pt. The simultaneous occurrence of revenue growth and margin deterioration is a structural characteristic of these results.

2. The +73.5% increase in net income was attributable to the one-off factor of ¥26.8B in gains on the sale of investment securities and does not reflect improved construction profitability in the core business. The significant divergence between ordinary income and net income is an important observation point when evaluating earnings quality.

3. While the financial structure is conservative, with an equity ratio of 66.3% and long-term borrowings of ¥2.3B, the Q1 progress rate toward forecast full-year operating income was 6.0%, significantly below the standard rate of 25%. The extent to which profitability improves in the second half of the fiscal year will be the focus in achieving the full-year plan.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥2,134–¥2,258 at ±1% for the cost of equity, and ¥2,185–¥2,210 at ±0.1 for ω.

Note:

• Net assets as of the end of the quarter are used (there is a timing difference from the full-year forecast).

(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 of any specific investment action, and do not forecast or guarantee future share prices.)

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