| Metric | Current Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue / Net Sales | ¥807.3B | ¥698.1B | +15.6% |
| Operating Income | ¥90.0B | ¥88.9B | +1.2% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥90.1B | ¥88.9B | +1.4% |
| Net Income | ¥62.4B | ¥62.9B | -0.7% |
| ROE | 17.5% | 19.8% | - |
For the cumulative period through Q3 FY2026, Revenue was ¥807.3B (YoY +¥109.2B, +15.6%), Operating Income was ¥90.0B (YoY +¥1.0B, +1.2%), Ordinary Income was ¥90.1B (YoY +¥1.2B, +1.4%), and Net Income was ¥62.4B (YoY -¥0.4B, -0.7%). While top-line growth was achieved, an increase in SG&A dampened Operating Income growth, resulting in higher revenue but lower profit. The Overseas Eyewear Business showed significant improvement with Revenue +24.7% and Operating Income +143.7%, whereas the Domestic Eyewear Business expanded Revenue by +13.2% but saw Operating Income decline by -13.6%. Gross margin improved to 79.0% (prior 78.6%) up +0.4pt, but SG&A ratio rose to 67.8% (prior 65.8%) up +2.0pt, causing Operating margin to decline to 11.1% (prior 12.7%) down -1.6pt.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥807.3B, up +15.6% YoY. By segment, Domestic Eyewear Business was ¥625.0B (+13.2%), representing 77.4% of the total, and Overseas Eyewear Business was ¥194.8B (+24.7%), representing 22.6%. Domestic maintained double-digit growth driven by steady performance at existing stores and expansion of store openings, while overseas benefited from network expansion in Europe and North America and improved productivity at existing stores. Gross margin improved to 79.0% from 78.6% (+0.4pt), attributed to improved product mix and foreign exchange effects.
【Profitability】Cost of sales was ¥169.8B, securing Gross Profit of ¥637.5B, but SG&A rose to ¥547.6B from ¥459.5B (+19.2%), outpacing Revenue growth (+15.6%). SG&A ratio deteriorated +2.0pt to 67.8%, mainly due to increases in personnel expenses, rent, logistics costs, and depreciation related to IT investments. As a result, Operating Income was only ¥90.0B (+1.2%), a modest increase, and Operating margin declined to 11.1% (-1.6pt). Non-operating items included exchange gains of ¥1.4B which offset interest expense of ¥1.5B, leaving Ordinary Income at ¥90.1B (+1.4%). In extraordinary items, gains on sale of investment securities of ¥4.4B were recorded, while loss on retirement of fixed assets of ¥2.4B and impairment losses of ¥0.9B were recorded, bringing Profit before Tax to ¥86.6B (prior ¥91.1B), a -4.9% decrease. After income taxes of ¥24.1B, Net Income was ¥62.4B (-0.7%). Conclusion: higher revenue but lower profit.
Domestic Eyewear Business: Revenue ¥625.0B (prior ¥552.8B +13.2%), Operating Income ¥69.6B (prior ¥80.6B -13.6%), margin 11.1%. Despite being the core segment, higher SG&A led to double-digit decline in Operating Income and margin deterioration of -3.5pt from 14.6% a year earlier. Overseas Eyewear Business: Revenue ¥194.8B (prior ¥156.2B +24.7%), Operating Income ¥20.4B (prior ¥8.4B +143.7%), margin 10.4%. Accelerated store openings and improved productivity at existing stores generated scale benefits, improving margin by +5.0pt from 5.4% a year earlier. The Overseas Business has grown to account for 22.7% of consolidated Operating Income and is expected to drive future profit growth.
【Profitability】Operating margin 11.1% (prior 12.7%), Net margin 7.7% (prior 9.0%), both declined year-on-year. Gross margin 79.0% improved +0.4pt, but SG&A ratio worsened +2.0pt to 67.8%, compressing profitability. ROE of 17.5% remains high, decomposed as Net margin 7.7% × Asset turnover 1.19x × Financial leverage 1.90x. 【Cash Quality】Inventories were ¥71.8B, up from ¥58.4B (+23.0%), and inventory-to-sales rose to 8.9% (prior 8.4%), suggesting elongation of inventory turnover and the need for working capital efficiency. Cash and deposits were ¥103.2B, down from ¥119.8B (-13.8%), reflecting declines due to investment and increased working capital. 【Investment Efficiency】Total asset turnover was 1.19x (annualized), roughly in line with the prior period. Intangible assets were ¥95.2B, up from ¥56.8B (+67.7%), indicating aggressive software investment. Tangible fixed assets were ¥161.6B, up from ¥127.3B (+26.9%), reflecting store network expansion and capital expenditures. 【Financial Soundness】Equity Ratio 52.5% (prior 54.9%) remains in a stable range. Interest-bearing debt totaled ¥77.7B (short-term borrowings ¥77.6B and long-term borrowings ¥0.1B), up from ¥54.7B (+42.0%). Debt/Equity ratio 0.22x and Interest Coverage 60.4x indicate ample financial capacity, but the high share of short-term borrowings raises refinancing risk. Current ratio 126.3% and Quick ratio 96.5% indicate neutral short-term liquidity.
No cash flow statement data disclosed, but funding trends are analyzed from BS movements. Cash and deposits were ¥103.2B, down ¥16.6B from ¥119.8B a year earlier. Inventories increased ¥13.5B to ¥71.8B, and accounts receivable increased ¥13.4B to ¥93.0B, with working capital growth absorbing cash. Accounts payable rose ¥7.2B to ¥38.9B, partially offsetting the outflow. Tangible fixed assets increased ¥34.3B to ¥161.6B and intangible fixed assets increased ¥38.4B to ¥95.2B, totaling ¥72.7B of investments. Interest-bearing debt increased ¥23.0B to ¥77.7B, funding part of the investments and working capital increases. Net assets increased ¥39.5B to ¥357.0B, supported by Net Income of ¥62.4B, but the increase was moderated by dividend payments. Overall, cash outflows due to growth investments and working capital increases were financed by borrowings and retained earnings.
Ordinary Income of ¥90.1B versus Net Income of ¥62.4B shows a gap, primarily due to income taxes of ¥24.1B (effective tax rate 27.9%) and net impact of extraordinary items. Of non-operating income of ¥2.3B, exchange gains of ¥1.4B were the largest contributor, indicating low dependence on non-core income. Non-operating expenses of ¥2.1B were mainly interest expense of ¥1.5B, indicating light financial burden. Extraordinary gains of ¥4.4B were from sale of investment securities and are one-off. Extraordinary losses of ¥3.6B comprised loss on retirement of fixed assets ¥2.4B and impairment losses ¥0.9B, likely one-time store-related costs in domestic operations. Comprehensive Income was ¥64.3B, ¥2.0B higher than Net Income, mainly due to a ¥2.1B increase in foreign currency translation adjustments. Core earning power should be evaluated at the Operating Income level, and recurring earnings excluding extraordinary items are stable. However, the rise in inventories and slowing inventory turnover suggest short-term deterioration in quality of earnings related to cash conversion.
Full Year guidance: Revenue ¥1,103.9B (YoY +13.6%), Operating Income ¥127.7B (+5.6%), Ordinary Income ¥126.8B (+4.6%), Net Income ¥86.2B. Progress for the cumulative Q3 is Revenue 73.1%, Operating Income 70.5%, Ordinary Income 71.1%, Net Income 72.4%. Compared with a standard progress benchmark of 75%, Operating Income is behind by -4.5pt and Revenue behind by -1.9pt. The pace of SG&A increases has exceeded assumptions, delaying profit progress. Q4 plan calls for Revenue ¥296.6B and Operating Income ¥37.7B; control of SG&A and improvement in inventory efficiency are key to achieving targets. If high growth in overseas business continues and domestic same-store recovery sustains, full-year targets may be achievable, but the effectiveness of cost containment measures will be critical.
A mid-year dividend of ¥47 was paid at the end of Q2, and the cumulative Q3 payout ratio is approximately 18.6% (Total dividends ¥11.0B ÷ Net Income ¥62.4B), a conservative level. Full-year dividend forecast is ¥68, implying a payout ratio of about 18.4% against the full-year Net Income forecast of ¥86.2B. The prior year payout was ¥50 with a payout ratio of approximately 18.6%, indicating a consistent dividend policy. Given cash and deposits of ¥103.2B, interest-bearing debt of ¥77.7B, and ROE of 17.5%, dividend capacity is sufficient. No share buyback has been disclosed, so shareholder returns are dividend-only. If free cash flow improves and inventory efficiency recovers, there could be room for dividend increases or raising the Total Return Ratio.
Inventory build-up risk: Inventories of ¥71.8B increased +23.0% YoY, well above Revenue growth of +15.6%. Slower inventory turnover raises markdown and obsolescence risk, potentially compressing future gross margins and causing impairment losses. Expansion of working capital can impede cash generation and constrain investment capacity.
SG&A ratio increase risk: SG&A ratio of 67.8% worsened +2.0pt from 65.8% a year earlier, with cost increases outpacing revenue growth. Rising personnel costs, rent, and IT investment depreciation are primary drivers, and elevated fixed costs would worsen operating leverage in an economic downturn. Effectiveness of cost control is critical to achieving targets.
Short-term borrowing concentration risk: Of ¥77.7B interest-bearing debt, ¥77.6B (99.9%) is short-term borrowings, creating a highly short-term biased maturity profile. Risks include higher refinancing costs in a rising rate environment and refinancing difficulty if credit conditions tighten. Converting to longer-term funding and securing liquidity are desirable from a financial stability perspective.
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 11.1% | 3.9% (1.2%–8.9%) | +7.2pt |
| Net Margin | 7.7% | 2.2% (0.2%–5.7%) | +5.5pt |
Both Operating and Net margins substantially exceed industry medians, indicating top-tier profitability within the retail sector.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 15.6% | 3.0% (-0.1%–9.2%) | +12.6pt |
Revenue growth substantially outpaces the industry median, maintaining one of the fastest growth rates in retail.
※Source: Company aggregation
Note the contrast of significant profit growth in Overseas Business versus profit decline in Domestic Business. Overseas Eyewear Business improved Revenue +24.7% and Operating Income +143.7% with margin expanding to 10.4%, growing to account for 22.7% of consolidated Operating Income. Domestic Business expanded Revenue +13.2% but Operating Income fell -13.6%, with rising SG&A compressing profitability. Over the medium term, if high overseas growth and improvements in domestic operational efficiency are achieved, recovery of corporate margins and acceleration of growth should be expected.
Rising inventory levels and weakening cash generation are short-term concerns. Inventories increased +23.0% YoY, outpacing Revenue growth, suggesting slower inventory turnover. Working capital expansion has reduced cash and deposits by -13.8% YoY, constraining investment capacity and shareholder returns. Improving inventory efficiency and optimizing working capital in Q4 are key to achieving full-year targets and restoring cash flow health.
While maintaining superior profitability and growth relative to peers, attention is required on the downward trend in margins. Operating margin 11.1% and Net margin 7.7% are well above retail medians and Revenue growth +15.6% is top-class, but Operating margin declined -1.6pt from 12.7% a year earlier. Continued SG&A ratio increases could erode competitive advantage. Restoring cost discipline and optimizing inventory will determine the sustainability of high-profitability and high-growth.
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