| Metric | This Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥458.4B | ¥423.0B | +8.4% |
| Operating Income | ¥86.5B | ¥79.3B | +9.1% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥85.1B | ¥77.0B | +10.4% |
| Net Income | ¥66.5B | ¥51.7B | +28.8% |
| ROE | 14.4% | 12.4% | - |
2026 FY Q2 results achieved revenue of ¥458.4B (YoY +¥35.4B, +8.4%), operating income of ¥86.5B (YoY +¥7.2B, +9.1%), ordinary income of ¥85.1B (YoY +¥8.0B, +10.4%), and net income of ¥66.5B (YoY +¥14.9B, +28.8%), representing both revenue and profit growth. Operating income growth +9.1%, which outpaced revenue growth +8.4%, was supported by gross margin improvement (25.0%, YoY +0.5pt) and suppression of SG&A ratio (6.1%). The large increase in net income (+28.8%) was driven by recognition of special gains of ¥13.0B (gain on sale of fixed assets ¥8.0B and gain on sale of investment securities ¥5.0B) and a deferred tax reversal of ¥7.8B. With a single-segment composition focused on real estate rental management, expansion of scale in student rental management and improvements in asset efficiency form the basis for earnings growth.
[Revenue] Revenue was ¥458.4B (YoY +¥35.4B, +8.4%), showing solid increase. In the single segment of real estate rental management, growth was driven by maintaining occupancy of existing properties and accumulation of newly managed properties. Gross profit was ¥114.6B (YoY +¥9.5B, +9.0%), outpacing revenue growth, and gross margin improved to 25.0% (prior 24.5%, +0.5pt). Scale merits of rental management and fixed-cost efficiency contributed. Construction in progress declined significantly from ¥40.99B in the prior year period to ¥12.18B in this period, and buildings and structures increased from ¥380.70B to ¥428.39B (¥+47.7B), suggesting progress in commissioning of investment projects and strengthening of the revenue base.
[Profitability] Operating income was ¥86.5B (YoY +¥7.2B, +9.1%), exceeding revenue growth. Operating margin was 18.9% (prior 18.8%, +0.1pt). SG&A was ¥28.1B (YoY +¥3.7B, +15.2%) and increased, but remained low at 6.1% of revenue; the SG&A increase (+15.2%) versus revenue growth (+8.4%) suggests forward-looking investment associated with business expansion. Ordinary income was ¥85.1B (YoY +¥8.0B, +10.4%), outpacing operating income, with non-operating income of ¥1.1B against non-operating expenses of ¥2.6B (including interest expense ¥1.9B), resulting in a small net non-operating expense but an improvement versus the prior year. Profit before income taxes was ¥98.1B (YoY +¥21.0B, +27.3%), largely contributed by special gains of ¥13.0B (gain on sale of fixed assets ¥8.0B, gain on sale of investment securities ¥5.0B). Income taxes amounted to ¥31.5B (current tax ¥39.3B, deferred tax ▲¥7.8B), yielding an effective tax rate of 32.1%, a standard level. Net income was ¥66.5B (YoY +¥14.9B, +28.8%), with the combination of special gains and tax effects being the main drivers; ordinary-stage profit growth +10.4% indicates improvement in underlying earning power. Conclusion: revenue and profit increased.
[Profitability] Operating margin was 18.9% (prior 18.8%), supported by gross margin improvement to 25.0% (prior 24.5%, +0.5pt). Net margin improved significantly to 14.5% (prior 12.2%, +2.3pt), though this includes contribution from special gains of ¥13.0B and tax effects. ROE was 14.4%, decomposed as net margin 14.5% × total asset turnover 0.462 × financial leverage 2.15.
[Cash Quality] Operating Cash Flow / Net Income was 1.36x, and OCF/EBITDA was 0.94x, indicating high quality of earnings conversion to cash. Accrual ratio was ▲2.4%, healthy.
[Investment Efficiency] Capital expenditure was ¥76.4B, approximately 7.4 times depreciation of ¥10.3B, indicating an active growth investment phase. Free Cash Flow was ¥53.5B, which after dividend payments of ¥22.2B still leaves approximately ¥31B surplus.
[Financial Soundness] Equity Ratio was 46.5% (prior 46.8%), stable. Current ratio 138%, quick ratio 137% indicate healthy short-term liquidity. Cash of ¥223.3B versus short-term borrowings of ¥0.5B yields cash/short-term liabilities of 446x, indicating extremely ample liquidity. Long-term borrowings were ¥302.9B (prior ¥283.1B) and interest-bearing debt increased, but LTV (interest-bearing debt/total assets) is about 31%, within a conservative range. Debt/EBITDA was 3.13x, somewhat high, but interest coverage on an EBIT basis was 45x and on an EBITDA basis 50x, indicating very high interest resilience. Goodwill was ¥5.4B (0.5% of total assets), implying minimal impairment risk.
Operating Cash Flow was ¥90.8B (YoY +¥19.9B, +28.0%), exceeding net income ¥66.5B, with operating CF/net income ratio of 1.36x. Operating CF before working capital changes was ¥101.4B; increases in trade receivables ▲¥11.1B and increases in accounts payable ¥2.9B resulted in a modest working capital outflow. Corporate tax payments of ¥9.2B declined substantially from ¥25.1B in the prior year period, and the normalization of tax prepayments contributed to OCF expansion. Investing Cash Flow was ▲¥37.3B, with capital expenditures of ¥76.4B offset by proceeds from sale of fixed assets ¥33.8B and proceeds from sale of investment securities ¥5.6B. Free Cash Flow improved significantly to ¥53.5B (prior ▲¥0.2B), and after covering dividend payments of ¥22.2B, approximately ¥31B of surplus remains. Financing Cash Flow was ▲¥3.9B; although long-term borrowings raised ¥59.7B and repayments amounted to ▲¥41.4B for a net increase of about ¥18.3B, dividend payments ▲¥22.2B were an outflow. Cash increased from ¥172.8B at the beginning of the period to ¥222.5B at the end of the period (+¥49.7B), strengthening liquidity. OCF/EBITDA of 0.94x is high, and accrual ratio of ▲2.4% is healthy.
Ordinary income of ¥85.1B is almost at the same level as operating income of ¥86.5B, indicating minimal impact from non-operating items. Non-operating income was ¥1.1B (including interest/dividend income ¥0.6B) versus non-operating expenses ¥2.6B (including interest expense ¥1.9B), resulting in a slight net expense; rental-management-derived operating income forms the core of recurring earnings. Special gains of ¥13.0B (gain on sale of fixed assets ¥8.0B, gain on sale of investment securities ¥5.0B) increased profit before tax by +15.3% relative to ordinary income and were the primary cause of net income growth +28.8%. Special gains are approximately 2.8% of revenue and represent a material one-time factor. Of the ¥31.5B in income taxes, deferred tax reversal ▲¥7.8B supported net income, and the conversion rate from ordinary income ¥85.1B to net income ¥66.5B is about 78.1%, a high level. The divergence between ordinary income and net income is ▲21.9%, driven by the combination of special gains and tax effects. Accrual quality is high as OCF exceeds net income and OCF/EBITDA is a healthy 0.94x, indicating high earnings quality. Note that pro forma net income excluding one-time items would be lower than the reported figure.
Full year guidance is revenue ¥818.3B (YoY +7.6%), operating income ¥91.6B (YoY +19.6%), ordinary income ¥87.3B (YoY +18.8%), net income ¥59.4B (EPS forecast ¥281.68). As of Q2, progress rates are: revenue 56.0% (standard 50% +6.0pt), operating income 94.5% (standard +44.5pt), ordinary income 97.5% (standard +47.5pt), net income 112.1% (standard +62.1pt). High progress in operating and ordinary income reflects margin improvement and cost efficiency in the first half; even accounting for seasonality and cost increases in the second half, upside to the plan remains possible. Net income has already exceeded the full-year forecast due to the recognition of special gains of ¥13.0B in the first half, but the company kept the forecast unchanged, demonstrating a conservative stance considering non-repeatability of one-time gains. Operating income progress is ahead of schedule and, even with expected second-half cost increases (repairs, new property start-up costs, etc.), the probability of achieving the full-year plan is high and upside is possible on the operating side. Dividend forecast is no dividend at year-end; the company today announced revision to the dividend forecast for FY ending Oct 2026 (no dividend), making the no-dividend policy explicit.
Interim dividend for Q2 is nil (DPS ¥0), payout ratio 0%. Year-end dividend forecast is also nil, and no total return is planned on a full-year basis. Compared with prior Q2 dividend payment (¥2,221.8 million recorded in the cash flow statement), the company has materially changed its dividend policy this period. Free Cash Flow of ¥53.5B sufficiently covers prior dividend levels and indicates strong cash capacity; however, with capital expenditure of ¥76.4B (about 7.4x depreciation) and continued aggressive growth investment, the company appears to prioritize internal reserves and strengthening the financial base. The company’s announcement today (2026-06-12) titled "Notice Regarding Revision to the Year-End Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending October 2026 (No Dividend)" formally disclosed the change in dividend policy. Evaluated on payout ratio rather than total return ratio, the no-dividend policy during a growth investment phase can be considered rational from a capital efficiency perspective.
Demand fluctuation risk for student rentals: Decrease in new student enrollments or changes in student mobility patterns may reduce occupancy rates. Although current revenue growth of +8.4% is stable, demographic trends or changes in university location policies could affect occupancy rates over the medium to long term. Inventories are ¥2.8B (0.3% of total assets) so inventory risk is limited, but the occupancy rate of managed properties is a key driver of rental revenue volatility.
Investment recovery risk: With capital expenditures of ¥76.4B (about 7.4x depreciation) and active growth investment, there is risk that delays in commissioning investment projects or initial occupancy below assumptions could lengthen payback periods. Construction in progress fell substantially from ¥40.99B in the prior year period to ¥12.18B this period, indicating progress in completion and commissioning, but start-up costs for new projects and initial vacancy rates could exceed assumptions.
Financial leverage and interest-rate risk: Debt/EBITDA of 3.13x is somewhat high, and rising interest rates could increase interest expense. Interest expense was ¥1.9B (prior ¥1.3B) and is on an increasing trend, underpinned by long-term borrowings of ¥302.9B (prior ¥283.1B). Although interest coverage is very high at 45x, deterioration in the interest-rate environment combined with a decline in EBITDA could worsen leverage metrics.
Profitability & Return
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 18.9% | – | – |
| Net Margin | 14.5% | – | – |
Lack of median benchmark data within the industry makes relative evaluation difficult, but operating margin 18.9% and net margin 14.5% can be regarded as high profitability levels for the real estate rental management industry.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.4% | – | – |
Revenue growth of +8.4% is a healthy level for a stable growth phase in real estate rental management. Relative positioning within the industry is unclear due to lack of data, but gross margin improvement and stable operating margin support the quality of growth.
※Source: Company compilation
Improvement in operating-stage profitability and high cash conversion demonstrate strong fundamentals. Gross margin 25.0% (YoY +0.5pt) and operating margin 18.9% (YoY +0.1pt) show continued modest improvement, and operating CF/net income 1.36x and OCF/EBITDA 0.94x indicate good cash conversion. While executing active growth investment (capex ¥76.4B, about 7.4x depreciation), the company secured free cash flow of ¥53.5B and maintains cash ¥223.3B and current ratio 138%, indicating high financial soundness. Debt/EBITDA 3.13x suggests somewhat elevated leverage, but interest coverage 45x provides strong interest-rate resilience; with continued monitoring of investment recoveries, financial risk remains manageable.
The large net income increase (+28.8%) was substantially contributed by special gains of ¥13.0B, warranting cautious interpretation regarding recurring earnings. Ordinary income growth +10.4% indicates underlying performance improvement; pro forma net income excluding special items would be below the reported figure. Net income progress to full-year forecast of 112.1% is driven by one-time gains, and the company’s decision to keep the forecast unchanged aligns with a conservative stance regarding non-repeatable items. High operating income progress (94.5%) was supported by first-half margin improvements and scale expansion; even accounting for second-half cost increases, upside remains on the operating front. However, net income will vary depending on the occurrence of one-time gains, so ordinary-stage profit growth (+10.4%) should be watched as an indicator of sustainable earning power.
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