TECHNO RYOWA (1965) FY2026 Q3 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The Company reported strong results, with Operating Income increasing 115.3% YoY, driven by higher revenue and a significant improvement in profitability in the facilities construction business. Revenue was ¥698.8B (+22.5% YoY), Operating Income was ¥112.9B (+115.3%), Ordinary Income was ¥117.4B (+109.9%), and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥81.2B (+107.8%). Profit growth significantly outpaced revenue growth, indicating that improved profitability from higher gross profit margins and a lower SG&A expense ratio, in addition to revenue growth, boosted performance.

Factors Affecting Results

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥698.8B, representing a 22.5% YoY increase. As the Company operates as a single segment—the facilities construction business—the expansion of progress on construction projects appears to have been the primary driver of revenue growth. Advances received on construction in progress increased significantly to ¥66.5B (¥29.9B at the end of the previous fiscal year, +122.9%), confirming the accumulation of advance payments as contracted projects progressed.

【Profit and Loss】The gross profit margin improved significantly to 25.5% (19.1% in the previous year), while the Operating Income margin improved to 16.2% (9.2% in the previous year). SG&A expenses remained limited to ¥65.6B (+15.6% YoY), below the 22.5% revenue growth rate; consequently, the absorption of fixed costs through revenue growth supported the improvement in profit margins. Extraordinary Income of ¥0.98B (gain on sale of investment securities) accounted for approximately 1.2% of Net Income, indicating a limited contribution from non-recurring factors. The primary reason for the difference between Ordinary Income and Net Income was income taxes of ¥37.1B, resulting in an effective tax rate of 31.4%. Overall, the Company reported higher revenue and higher profit.

Segment Analysis

The Group has “Facilities Construction Business” as its sole reportable segment and therefore does not disclose results by segment.

Key Financial Metrics

【Profitability】Both the Operating Income margin of 16.2% (an expansion of approximately 696bp from 9.2% in the previous year) and the Net Profit margin of 11.6% (an increase of approximately 478bp from 6.8% in the previous year) improved significantly YoY. 【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 18.3%, supported by a Net Profit margin of 11.6%, total asset turnover of 1.036x, and financial leverage of 1.52x; this was not driven by excessive use of debt. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 65.6% (largely flat versus 66.0% in the previous year), while interest-bearing debt was only ¥10.0B. Cash and deposits of ¥172.6B exceeded short-term borrowings by more than 17x, indicating a conservative financial foundation. The current ratio remained high at 235.8%.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although the cash flow statement is not directly disclosed, an analysis of fund movements based on changes in the balance sheet indicates that cash and deposits increased by ¥46.9B (+37.3% YoY) to ¥172.6B, suggesting that funds are being generated through operating activities. Meanwhile, investment securities increased by ¥32.7B (+32.0%) to ¥135.0B, indicating that part of the excess funds was allocated to securities investments. Treasury stock increased substantially from negative ¥2.7B in the previous year to negative ¥24.7B, indicating that share repurchases were one use of funds as part of the Company’s capital policy. Interest-bearing debt remained low at ¥10.0B, and cash outflows from financing activities appear to have been limited.

Quality of Earnings

The ¥60.5B increase in Operating Income drove the growth in Ordinary Income and Net Income, with the primary source of profit improvement being enhanced earnings power in the core business. Non-operating income of ¥4.8B included dividend income of ¥3.3B, but this represented only approximately 2.8% of Ordinary Income of ¥117.4B, indicating a limited contribution from non-operating income and expenses. Extraordinary Income consisted solely of a ¥0.98B gain on the sale of investment securities, contributing approximately 1.2% to Net Income of ¥80.9B; the structure of earnings was therefore not one in which non-recurring factors led profit growth. Accounts receivable from completed construction contracts accounted for a substantial ¥373.8B (41.5% of total assets), making the progress of billing and collection of construction fees an important monitoring item from the perspectives of working capital and accruals.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

The cumulative Q3 progress rates against the Full-Year plan were 70.9% for Revenue, 88.2% for Operating Income, 88.9% for Ordinary Income, and 83.9% for Net Income. Progress on profit items is ahead of the standard 75% benchmark. If the Company maintains its plan, the Operating Income required in Q4 is approximately ¥15.1B, and the required Operating Income margin on the remaining Revenue of ¥286.2B is approximately 5.3%. This is substantially below the cumulative actual margin of 16.2%, indicating considerable room to achieve the plan. However, quarterly earnings in the facilities construction business are susceptible to fluctuations due to project-level profitability, construction progress, and concentration of construction activity at the fiscal year-end. Whether the high cumulative profit margin can be sustained throughout the Full Year will therefore be a key focus.

Shareholder Returns

The Q2 dividend was ¥50.00 per share, and the Full-Year dividend forecast is ¥108.00 (based on the Company’s plan, including portions for which prior-year actual results were not disclosed). Based on the Full-Year EPS forecast of ¥464.30, the forecast Payout Ratio is approximately 23.3%, substantially below the sustainability benchmark of approximately 60%. Since this figure covers dividends only and the amount and period of share repurchases have not been specified, the Total Return Ratio combining dividends and share repurchases has not been calculated. Treasury stock increased by ¥21.97B YoY, suggesting diversification of shareholder returns as part of the Company’s capital policy.

Risk Factors

1. Profitability Sustainability Risk: The Operating Income margin of 16.2% is at a high level, having expanded by approximately 696bp YoY. If material, labor, or subcontracting costs increase, the decline in profit margins could be significant, particularly for fixed-price projects.

2. Construction Progress and Year-End Concentration Risk: Full-Year Operating Income progress is ahead at 88.2%, and the Q4 profit margin may fluctuate due to uneven timing of construction completion and handover or changes in the project mix.

3. Working Capital Risk: Accounts receivable from completed construction contracts amount to ¥373.8B, representing 41.5% of total assets. Delays in the inspection, billing, or collection of large projects could affect working capital and capital efficiency.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Profitability and Returns

Although industry median data has not been prepared, the Company’s Operating Income margin of 16.2% and Net Profit margin of 11.6% are considered high for the construction industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Revenue growth rate of 22.5% is considered high even compared with the construction industry average.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points in the Results

1. Revenue increased 22.5%, while Operating Income increased 115.3%, expanding the Operating Income margin by approximately 696bp YoY. In addition to revenue growth, operating leverage resulting from SG&A expenses increasing more slowly than Revenue led the improvement in the profit margin and was a key feature of the results.

2. Progress against the Full-Year profit plan was ahead of the standard progress rate, at 88.2% for Operating Income and 88.9% for Ordinary Income. Whether the current profit level can be maintained through Q4 will be a key point for observation.

3. The Company holds cash and deposits of ¥172.6B against interest-bearing debt of ¥10.0B, and its financial foundation is conservative, with a current ratio of 235.8%. Achieving high ROE of 18.3% under low leverage is a notable feature of its capital structure.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥3,408–¥3,611 at ±1% for the cost of equity, and ¥3,492–¥3,531 at ±0.1 for ω.

Notes:

• Net assets as of the quarter-end are used (there is a timing gap relative to the Full-Year forecast).

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit 5-year fade) / Interest Rate Reference Month: 2026-07 / Mechanically calculated solely from publicly available data; this is not a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, nor does it predict or guarantee future share prices.)

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

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