A.D.Works Group (2982) FY2026 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

Although revenue and operating income declined due to the smaller scale of deliveries of income-producing real estate, net income increased substantially owing to extraordinary income, including gains on business transfers. The results therefore reflect two different aspects of the earnings structure. Revenue was ¥113.5 B (¥141.7 B in the previous year, YoY -19.9%), Operating Income was ¥11.2 B (¥13.3 B, YoY -16.1%), and Ordinary Income was ¥8.4 B (¥11.7 B, YoY -28.0%). Meanwhile, Net Income rose significantly to ¥16.0 B (¥7.4 B, YoY +114.2%), but this increase was attributable primarily to extraordinary income of ¥15.9 B, including a gain on business transfer of ¥15.9 B. In substance, earnings declined on an Operating Income and Ordinary Income basis.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥113.5 B, down 19.9% year on year. The core income-producing real estate sales business generated ¥103.5 B (down -19.0%), while the stock-type fee business generated ¥10.0 B (down -32.9%); both businesses recorded lower revenue. The primary reason for the decline is believed to be the smaller scale of deliveries of large properties. Q1 progress against the full-year revenue plan of ¥770.0 B was 14.7%, below the standard 25%.

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥11.2 B (down -16.1%), and Ordinary Income was ¥8.4 B (down -28.0%). The increase in interest expenses (¥2.6 B, up +68.6% year on year) further expanded the compression of profit from the operating stage to the ordinary income stage. The gross profit margin improved to 23.1% from 20.6% in the previous year, indicating improved profitability on an individual project basis. However, the SG&A expense ratio rose to 13.3% from 11.2%, and the burden of fixed costs amid lower revenue weakened operating leverage. Net Income increased substantially to ¥16.0 B (up +114.2%) due to extraordinary income of ¥15.9 B, including a gain on business transfer of ¥15.9 B. This was a temporary factor, and recurring earnings power should be assessed based on the declines in Operating Income and Ordinary Income. In conclusion, the underlying result was a decline in revenue and earnings, excluding temporary factors.

Segment Analysis

The income-producing real estate sales business recorded revenue of ¥103.5 B (down -19.0%), segment income of ¥14.7 B (down -4.9%), and a profit margin of 14.2% (improved from 12.1% in the previous year). Its share of the revenue mix remained substantial at 91.2%. The stock-type fee business experienced a significant revenue decline to ¥10.0 B (down -32.9%), but segment income increased to ¥3.2 B (up +3.6%), and its profit margin reached 32.0%, a substantial improvement from 22.3% in the previous year. Adjustments for corporate expenses and other items amounted to ¥6.7 B, up from ¥5.2 B in the previous year, indicating that the improvement in segment profitability has not been fully reflected in consolidated Operating Income.

Key Financial Metrics

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin improved to 9.8% from 9.4% in the same period of the previous year, while the gross profit margin also increased to 23.1% from 20.6%. However, the Net Income margin of 14.2% includes extraordinary income and therefore does not represent recurring earnings power.【Cash Quality】Most of the quarterly Net Income of ¥16.0 B was attributable to a gain on business transfer. Accordingly, Operating Income of ¥11.2 B and Ordinary Income of ¥8.4 B should be used as the basis for assessing core earnings power. Accounts receivable decreased 84.7% year on year to ¥0.4 B, and there are no indications of profit inflation caused by an expansion in trade receivables.【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 29.5%, but it was boosted by temporary extraordinary income and financial leverage of approximately 4.2x (total assets/net assets). For a sustainable assessment of capital efficiency, it would be advisable to review metrics that take the cost of capital into account, such as ROIC.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio declined to 24.0% from 28.5% in the previous year, while long-term borrowings increased to ¥535.2 B (up +40.8% year on year). The current ratio remained high at 532.0%, indicating strong short-term funding capacity; however, the increase in leverage accompanying asset expansion is the primary financial issue.

Cash Flow Analysis

Quarterly Net Income of ¥16.0 B was heavily dependent on extraordinary income, primarily the gain on business transfer of ¥15.9 B. Therefore, Operating Income of ¥11.2 B and Ordinary Income of ¥8.4 B need to be used as proxy indicators of cash-generating capacity. Inventories of real estate for sale increased 48.6% year on year to ¥620.9 B, expanding to account for 69.0% of total assets. This inventory build-up was supported by increases in long-term borrowings to ¥535.2 B (up +40.8%) and short-term borrowings to ¥25.3 B (up +317.8%), resulting in a structure in which funds remain tied up in properties. Cash and deposits were ¥109.8 B, slightly down from ¥119.1 B in the previous year, although the high current ratio provides a short-term buffer. The sustainability of future cash generation will depend on the execution of the sales and collection cycle for the increased inventory of real estate for sale.

Earnings Quality

Pre-tax income for the current period of ¥24.3 B includes extraordinary income of ¥15.9 B, primarily attributable to a gain on business transfer of ¥15.9 B. Ordinary Income of ¥8.4 B, excluding this amount, is therefore the appropriate indicator of recurring earnings power. Non-operating income was small at ¥0.5 B, while non-operating expenses of ¥3.3 B, including interest expenses of ¥2.6 B, were the primary factor weighing on Ordinary Income; the quality of non-operating results is therefore skewed toward expenses. The 84.7% year-on-year decline in accounts receivable suggests no deterioration in accrual quality due to inflated sales or delayed collections. On the other hand, the substantial build-up of inventory assets in the form of real estate for sale indicates a structure in which earnings quality depends on the future execution of property sales. Comprehensive income was ¥15.2 B, approximately in line with Net Income of ¥16.0 B. The impact of foreign currency translation adjustments of -¥0.6 B and other items was limited, and the divergence between Net Income and comprehensive income was small.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

Revenue progress against the full-year plan was 14.7% (plan: ¥770.0 B), below the standard 25%, while Operating Income progress was 25.9% (plan: ¥43.0 B), in line with the standard level. The full-year Operating Income margin target of 5.6% is below the Q1 actual result of 9.8%; consequently, the project mix and timing of sales in subsequent quarters will be key to achieving the plan. Net Income progress was 51.9% (plan: ¥31.0 B), but most of this was attributable to temporary factors because Q1 included a gain on business transfer. It cannot therefore be evaluated as recurring progress. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast during the quarter.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥20.0 per share, representing an increase from the previous year's dividend of ¥6 per share (quarterly basis). Based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period of 49,272 thousand shares, the annual total dividend is estimated at approximately ¥9.9 B, resulting in an estimated Payout Ratio of approximately 31.8% against the full-year Net Income plan of ¥31.0 B. The sustainability of the dividend source will depend not on extraordinary income, but on the degree to which the full-year Operating Income plan of ¥43.0 B is achieved and on the management of interest expenses accompanying the increase in interest-bearing debt.

Risk Factors

1. Inventory burden risk: Real estate for sale amounted to ¥620.9 B, representing 69.0% of total assets and increasing 48.6% year on year. Delays in property sales or an adjustment in real estate market conditions could simultaneously worsen the timing of revenue recognition, gross profit, and cash collection.

2. Rising leverage risk: Long-term borrowings increased to ¥535.2 B (up +40.8% year on year), while short-term borrowings increased to ¥25.3 B (up +317.8%), causing the Equity Ratio to decline to 24.0% from 28.5% in the previous year. A decline in asset prices could reduce the Company's loss-absorption capacity.

3. Interest expense risk: Interest expenses increased 68.6% year on year to ¥2.6 B. If borrowings continue to increase and interest rate conditions change, pressure on Ordinary Income may persist.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Key Takeaways from the Financial Results

1. The Operating Income margin of 9.8% and gross profit margin of 23.1% improved from the previous year, indicating improved profitability on an individual project basis despite lower revenue. Meanwhile, the SG&A expense ratio increased, revealing a structure in which the burden of fixed costs when the scale of revenue contracts affects operating leverage.

2. The substantial increase in Net Income (YoY +114.2%) was attributable to the temporary factor of a ¥15.9 B gain on business transfer, while both Operating Income and Ordinary Income declined. This distinction is important when evaluating sustainable earnings power.

3. The build-up of real estate for sale (up +48.6% year on year) has progressed in parallel with increases in long-term and short-term borrowings. The simultaneous progress of asset expansion and changes in the capital structure (Equity Ratio of 24.0%) is a structural point to monitor in assessing future financial results.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥488–¥516 for ±1% in the cost of equity, and ¥500–¥504 for ±0.1 in ω.

Notes:

• Because Net Income progress against the full-year forecast (52%) exceeds the standard level (25%), forecast EPS has been adjusted upward within a maximum range of +10% (because companies with progress ahead of schedule tend to exceed forecasts. For businesses with strong seasonality, the adjustment may be excessive).
• Net assets as of the end of the quarter are used (there is a timing difference 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 (Ohlson-type, explicit 5-year fade) / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / Mechanically calculated using only publicly disclosed data; this is not a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not predict or guarantee future share prices.)

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