J.S.B. (3480) FY2026 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

Although the operating deficit narrowed this quarter due to revenue growth and gross profit improvement, the company’s return to net profitability was dependent on gains from asset sales. Revenue was ¥167.7B (+9.9% YoY), operating income was ¥-2.5B (an improvement of ¥3.1B from ¥-5.6B in the previous year), ordinary income was ¥-3.2B (improved from ¥-7.2B in the previous year), and net income was ¥3.8B (a return to profitability from ¥-4.9B in the previous year). The primary factors behind the return to profitability were the recognition of extraordinary income of ¥8.1B, including a gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.0B and a gain on the sale of fixed assets of ¥3.2B. Ordinary income, which reflects the underlying earning power of the business, remained in the red.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue increased 9.9% YoY to ¥167.7B. The company operates as a single segment, the Real Estate Leasing and Management Business, and its structure does not give rise to offsets between increases and decreases across businesses. Gross profit increased 39.6% from ¥6.8B to ¥9.5B, while the gross profit margin improved by 120bp from 4.5% to 5.7%. The primary factor behind the gross profit improvement was that the increase in cost of sales (+8.5%) was below revenue growth (+9.9%).

【Profit and Loss】SG&A expenses decreased 3.2% from ¥12.5B to ¥12.1B. As a result of operating leverage, the operating loss narrowed by ¥3.1B from ¥-5.6B to ¥-2.5B. The operating margin improved by 220bp from -3.7% to -1.5%. Ordinary loss also narrowed from ¥-7.2B to ¥-3.2B; however, non-operating expenses of ¥1.4B, including interest expense of ¥0.9B, remained a burden. The recognition of extraordinary income of ¥8.1B (a gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.0B and a gain on the sale of fixed assets of ¥3.2B) resulted in pretax income of ¥4.9B and net income of ¥3.8B. In conclusion, the company achieved revenue growth and earnings improvement, but ordinary income remained negative. Accordingly, the company is considered to be in a phase of revenue growth and earnings improvement in which the return to net profitability depends on temporary factors.

Segment Analysis

As the Group operates as a single segment, the Real Estate Leasing and Management Business, segment-level disclosure is not provided.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The operating margin was -1.5% (an improvement of 220bp from -3.7% in the previous year), and the net profit margin was 2.3% (improved from -3.2% in the previous year). However, the improvement in the net profit margin was heavily dependent on extraordinary income, and the ordinary income margin remained negative at -1.9%. The gross profit margin of 5.7% indicates limited resilience to fluctuations in the cost structure.【Earnings Quality】Extraordinary income of ¥8.1B contributed to net income of ¥3.8B, while operating and ordinary income remained negative. Accordingly, the cash-generating ability and sustainability of earnings are considered limited.【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 3.8%, while annualized ROIC remained in negative territory. Capital efficiency on invested capital, centered on fixed assets of ¥621.3B, remained low. BPS was ¥1,889.92, down 4.4% from ¥1,976.15 in the previous year.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 45.4% (down from 46.8% in the previous year). The current ratio was approximately 105.8%, above 100% but with limited headroom. The company has an interest-bearing debt structure centered on long-term borrowings of ¥285.6B, and its ability to absorb interest expense while operating at a loss remains a challenge.

Cash Flow Analysis

Cash and deposits were ¥135.9B, down ¥37.4B, or 21.6%, from ¥173.6B in the previous year, indicating changes in capital allocation, including fixed-asset investment and debt management. Property, plant and equipment increased to ¥621.3B (+¥21.5B YoY, +3.6%), while land increased to ¥189.7B (+¥14.0B, +8.0%). Property acquisitions and development investment in the Real Estate Leasing and Management Business are considered to have contributed to the decline in cash. Net income of ¥3.8B included a gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.0B and a gain on the sale of fixed assets of ¥3.2B, and the recovery of funds through asset sales also affected cash levels. Given that cash declined while operating income remained negative, the recovery of internally generated funds from operating activities will be an important factor in stabilizing liquidity going forward.

Earnings Quality

Of quarterly net income of ¥3.8B, extraordinary income of ¥8.1B (a gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.0B and a gain on the sale of fixed assets of ¥3.2B) was the primary contributor, while extraordinary losses were almost nonexistent. Meanwhile, both operating income of ¥-2.5B and ordinary income of ¥-3.2B were negative, indicating that most of net income was generated by temporary asset sales rather than recurring business earnings. Non-operating expenses of ¥1.4B, including interest expense of ¥0.9B, exceeded non-operating income of ¥0.7B, resulting in net non-operating expenses. Therefore, it is not appropriate to use net income for the current period as an indicator of the company’s sustainable earning power; earnings quality should be evaluated primarily based on trends in ordinary income.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

The full-year company forecast calls for revenue of ¥818.3B (+7.6% YoY), operating income of ¥91.6B (+19.6%), and ordinary income of ¥87.3B (+18.8%), representing a plan for profit growth exceeding revenue growth. The revenue progress rate for the current quarter was 20.5%, slightly below the simple proportional benchmark of 25%. Operating income was negative at the current-quarter stage (¥-2.5B), resulting in negative progress against the full-year forecast. No revisions have been made to either the earnings forecast or dividend forecast; however, achievement of the full-year plan presupposes a return to operating profitability and subsequent expansion in the following quarters.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year company forecast dividend is ¥115.00 per share, and full-year forecast EPS is ¥281.71, implying a forecast payout ratio of 40.8%. As the actual dividend in the previous year was ¥0, achievement of the full-year plan would represent an effective resumption of dividends and an increase in dividends. However, because quarterly net income was highly dependent on extraordinary income, assessment of the sustainability of the dividend funding base should also consider achievement of the full-year operating income and ordinary income plans.

Risk Factors

1. Single-Business Structure Risk: The company operates as a single segment, the Real Estate Leasing and Management Business, so fluctuations in occupancy rates, rent revisions, and cancellation rates directly affect overall performance. The gross profit margin is low at 5.7%, and operating income could deteriorate further if increases in maintenance and management expenses or personnel expenses cannot be passed through to pricing.

2. Interest Rate and Debt-Service Capacity Risk: Operating losses have continued despite interest expense of ¥0.9B, meaning that interest payments cannot be covered by operating income. Given the level of interest-bearing debt centered on long-term borrowings of ¥285.6B, rising interest rates or delays in operating recovery could place pressure on ordinary income.

3. Liquidity Risk: Although the current ratio is approximately 105.8%, above 100%, cash and deposits of ¥135.9B are below current liabilities of ¥156.4B. Cash has declined 21.6% YoY, and liquidity headroom is susceptible to rental collection conditions and the refinancing environment.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (real_estate)

Profitability and Returns

As industry median data is not yet sufficiently developed, a simple comparison is not possible; however, the company’s operating margin remains in negative territory.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

Revenue growth was 9.9%, indicating a growth trend, but the company’s relative position within the industry can be assessed only after industry median data has been expanded.

※Source: Company compilation

Key Takeaways from the Earnings Results

1. The operating loss narrowed by ¥3.1B YoY due to the effects of 9.9% revenue growth, a 120bp improvement in the gross profit margin, and a 3.2% reduction in SG&A expenses. Progress in improving the profitability of the business structure is a key takeaway from the earnings results.

2. The current quarter’s profitability was supported by extraordinary income of ¥8.1B, creating a significant divergence from the underlying earning power indicated by the ordinary loss of ¥3.2B. Caution is warranted when assessing earnings trends based solely on the level of net income.

3. With long-term borrowings of ¥285.6B and continuing operating losses, the focus for achieving the full-year plan will be a return to operating profitability and its subsequent expansion in the following quarters, as well as improvement in interest coverage.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥2,158–¥2,283 at a ±1% change in the cost of equity, and ¥2,211–¥2,231 at a ±0.1 change in ω.

Notes:

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

(Valuation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type; explicit 5-year fade) / Interest rate reference month: 2026-08 / Mechanically calculated value based solely on publicly disclosed data; it 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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