SANKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

In Q1 of FY ending March 2027, Sanki Engineering reported higher revenue and profit, with both operating income and net income more than doubling year on year, driven by revenue growth and improved cost ratios. Revenue was ¥534.2B (¥497.5B in the previous year, +7.4%), operating income was ¥45.7B (¥22.1B, +106.5%), ordinary income was ¥50.9B (¥26.1B, +94.7%), and net income was ¥43.8B (¥18.1B, +142.3%). The primary drivers of profit growth were increased work progress in the Building Facilities Business and an improvement in the gross profit margin on completed construction projects (21.8%, versus 17.5% in the previous year). In addition, extraordinary income of ¥14.3B, including a gain on sales of fixed assets of ¥11.3B, boosted net income.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue increased 7.4% year on year to ¥534.2B. The core Building Facilities Business led overall performance with revenue of ¥458.7B (85.9% of total revenue, YoY +7.9%), while the Machinery Systems Business also grew to ¥22.6B (YoY +10.1%). Meanwhile, the Environmental Systems Business slowed to ¥47.5B (YoY +1.3%), and the Real Estate Business was largely flat at ¥6.5B (YoY +0.6%).

【Profit and Loss】The primary driver of profit growth was the improvement in the gross profit margin on completed construction projects to 21.8% (17.5% in the previous year), resulting in gross profit of ¥118.1B (gross profit margin of 22.1%, versus 17.8% in the previous year). The SG&A ratio was nearly flat at 13.6% (13.4% in the previous year), allowing the improvement in gross profit to expand the operating margin to 8.5% (4.4% in the previous year). Non-operating income remained stable, mainly from dividend income of ¥3.7B and other items. However, extraordinary income of ¥14.3B (gain on sales of fixed assets of ¥11.3B and gain on sales of investment securities of ¥3.0B) significantly boosted profit before tax and net income; the contribution of temporary factors to net income of ¥43.8B was therefore relatively substantial. Overall, the company reported higher revenue and profit, with both improved core profitability and temporary gains on asset sales contributing to the results.

Segment Analysis

The Building Facilities Business recorded revenue of ¥458.7B (85.9% of total revenue) and segment profit of ¥55.5B (¥29.2B in the previous year), representing substantial profit growth, with its profit margin expanding to approximately 12.1%. The Machinery Systems Business remained loss-making, recording a segment loss of ¥3.1B on revenue of ¥22.6B (a loss of ¥2.8B in the previous year). The Environmental Systems Business also saw its loss widen, recording a loss of ¥7.3B on revenue of ¥47.5B (a loss of ¥5.0B in the previous year). The Real Estate Business recorded substantial profit growth, with segment profit of ¥14.0B on revenue of ¥6.5B (¥2.5B in the previous year); however, this included a special factor involving an adjustment to reclassify a gain on sales of fixed assets to extraordinary income and expenses (equivalent to approximately △¥11.0B). The segment structure is characterized by a high dependence on the profitability of the Building Facilities Business and weak profitability in the Machinery Systems and Environmental Systems businesses.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The operating margin improved significantly to 8.5% (4.4% in the previous year), while the net profit margin improved to 8.2% (3.6% in the previous year). The primary factor was the improvement in the gross profit margin to 22.1% (17.8% in the previous year), while the SG&A ratio was largely unchanged at 13.6% (13.4% in the previous year). 【Cash Flow Quality】Operating Cash Flow (OCF) exceeded four times net income, indicating a high level of cash support for reported earnings. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 3.7%, relatively low in terms of capital efficiency, while financial leverage was also restrained at 1.65x. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio rose to 60.5% (55.3% in the previous year), further strengthening the financial foundation.

Cash Flow Analysis

Operating Cash Flow (OCF) turned significantly positive at ¥182.3B, compared with -¥13.0B in the previous year, substantially exceeding net income of ¥43.8B. The primary driver was progress in the collection of trade receivables and contract assets, which contributed ¥366.9B in cash inflows, partially offset by a decrease in trade payables of -¥114.1B. Investing Cash Flow was -¥39.0B, consisting mainly of investments in securities in addition to capital expenditures of ¥4.9B. Financing Cash Flow was -¥59.6B, primarily due to dividend payments and adjustments to short-term borrowings. Free cash flow, calculated as the sum of OCF and investing cash flow, was positive at ¥143.2B, generating sufficient cash to cover dividends and capital expenditures. Cash and deposits increased to ¥444.4B (¥320.9B at the end of the previous fiscal year), further strengthening liquidity.

Earnings Quality

Operating income of ¥45.7B represents recurring earnings based on increased work progress and improved cost ratios in the core business. Non-operating income of ¥6.1B (1.1% of revenue) was also modest in composition, consisting primarily of dividend income. Meanwhile, extraordinary income of ¥14.3B (gain on sales of fixed assets of ¥11.3B and gain on sales of investment securities of ¥3.0B) contributed to net income of ¥43.8B, resulting in a relatively high proportion of temporary factors. The difference between ordinary income of ¥50.9B and net income of ¥43.8B was primarily attributable to income taxes and other taxes of ¥21.1B, including income taxes and other taxes adjustments of ¥20.7B, and can be explained as an adjustment from profit before tax of ¥64.9B. The fact that OCF substantially exceeded net income indicates that accruals and accounting-estimate components were limited and that earnings were supported by cash generation.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

Progress against the full-year earnings forecast was 20.2% for revenue, 14.7% for operating income, 16.1% for ordinary income, and 16.6% for net income, all below the simple quarterly allocation benchmark of 25% (one-fourth). The construction industry has a seasonal pattern in which work progress is concentrated in the second half as projects advance; considering this factor, the current lag in progress is viewed as within a certain range. During the quarter, the earnings forecast was revised, with full-year revenue revised to ¥2650.0B (YoY +4.1%) and operating income to ¥310.0B (YoY +10.7%). Going forward, progress in accumulating work volume at the operating level without relying on temporary factors such as gains on sales of fixed assets will be a key point of confirmation toward achieving the full-year forecast.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥65 per share, based on the post-stock-split basis following the stock split in May 2026, and no revision has been made to the dividend forecast. Based on the full-year net income forecast of ¥263.0B, the Payout Ratio is observed to be approximately 38%, using total dividends calculated on the basis of issued shares excluding treasury shares. OCF and free cash flow for Q1 were sufficient to cover the dividend funding requirement, and given the substantial cash and deposits balance, no concern is evident regarding the company’s dividend payment capacity.

Risk Factors

1. Concentration of Segment Earnings: The Building Facilities Business accounts for 85.9% of revenue, while the Machinery Systems Business (loss of ¥3.1B) and Environmental Systems Business (loss of ¥7.3B) remain loss-making. As a result, the profitability of the overall portfolio is susceptible to the improvement status of these segments.

2. Dependence on Temporary Gains: Extraordinary income of ¥14.3B, consisting of gains on sales of fixed assets and investment securities, contributed to net income of ¥43.8B. Accordingly, assessing the underlying earnings level excluding these temporary factors is important for evaluating performance.

3. Low Capital Efficiency: Under a conservative financial structure characterized by ROE of 3.7% and an Equity Ratio of 60.5%, asset efficiency, as measured by total asset turnover, remains low, and the company has not yet achieved earnings growth through more active utilization of capital.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Industry Benchmark (construction)

Profitability and Returns

Both the operating margin and net profit margin are substantially above the industry median, placing the company’s profitability in the upper tier of the industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate also exceeds the industry median but remains below the upper end of the industry IQR (10.1%), placing the pace of growth within the upper range but not at the top.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points from the Earnings Results

1. The improvement in the gross profit margin to 22.1% (17.8% in the previous year), or +430bp, together with increased work progress, expanded the operating margin to 8.5% (4.4% in the previous year), indicating continued improvement in core business profitability.

2. Extraordinary income of ¥14.3B contributed to net income of ¥43.8B. The underlying earnings trend excluding this temporary factor should be monitored in future quarters.

3. Progress toward the full-year forecast was 20.2% for revenue and 14.7% for operating income, below the one-fourth benchmark. However, considering the seasonality of the construction industry, the pace of work progress in the second half will be key to achieving the full-year forecast.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

This is a mechanically calculated reference range based solely on publicly disclosed data using a residual income model (Ohlson-type model with an explicit 5-year fade). It is not a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action.

Sensitivity: ¥1,109–¥1,175 at ±1% for the cost of equity, and ¥1,132–¥1,155 at ±0.1 for ω.

Notes:

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

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model / Interest Rate Reference Month: 2026-07 / This value does not forecast or guarantee the future share price)

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This report is an earnings analysis document automatically generated by AI through analysis of XBRL earnings release data. It does not recommend investment in any specific issue. The industry benchmarks are reference information compiled by the Company based on publicly disclosed earnings data. Investment decisions should be made at your own responsibility, after consulting professionals as necessary.

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