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| Metric | This Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
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| Revenue / Net Sales | ¥182.6B | ¥110.5B | +65.2% |
| Operating Income / Operating Profit | ¥61.1B | ¥55.5B | +10.2% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥57.3B | ¥53.4B | +7.2% |
| Net Income | ¥38.3B | ¥35.9B | +6.8% |
| ROE | 10.8% | 10.9% | - |
Executive Summary
FY2026 Q1 results: Revenue ¥182.6B (YoY +¥72.1B +65.2%), Operating Income ¥61.1B (YoY +¥5.7B +10.2%), Ordinary Income ¥57.3B (YoY +¥3.9B +7.2%), Net Income attributable to owners of the parent ¥38.3B (YoY +¥2.4B +6.8%). Revenue achieved a substantial increase, but Operating Margin contracted to 33.5% (prior 50.2%) — a shrinkage of 1,670bp — and Net Margin fell to 21.0% (prior 32.4%) — a decline of 1,140bp, making this quarter characterized by strong revenue growth but margin compression. Progress against full-year forecasts is: Revenue 32.5%, Operating Income 38.3%, Ordinary Income 40.9%, Net Income 41.7%, all materially above a standard Q1 pace of 25%, suggesting a first-half weighted plan or conservative full-year guidance. Total assets are ¥1,311.2B and total equity is ¥354.0B, retaining an inventory-concentrated balance sheet with inventory for sale (real estate) comprising 75.6% of total assets.
Drivers of Performance
[Revenue] Revenue ¥182.6B (YoY +65.2%) was driven by a large increase in property deliveries within the real estate sales business. Cost of sales ratio rose from 44.6% in the prior comparable period to 62.7% in this period — an increase of 1,810bp — resulting in Gross Profit of ¥68.0B (Gross Margin 37.3%) versus ¥61.2B (Gross Margin 55.4%) in the prior year: absolute gross profit increased but margin contracted significantly. This is estimated to be primarily due to changes in project mix (development-type projects vs. asset-sale projects) and higher acquisition costs. SG&A was ¥6.9B (SG&A ratio 3.8%), up from ¥5.7B (5.1%) prior — an absolute increase of +21.1% — but well below the revenue growth rate, indicating operating leverage.
[Profitability] Operating Income ¥61.1B (Operating Margin 33.5%) represents an increase of +10.2% YoY, but operating margin declined by 1,670bp due to the large contraction in gross margin. Non-operating net expense was ¥3.9B, mainly due to higher interest expense ¥3.4B (prior ¥2.8B) and higher fees paid ¥1.6B (prior ¥1.1B). The rise in interest expense reflects higher borrowings (long-term borrowings increased from ¥585.4B to ¥713.3B, +21.9%) and higher interest rates. Ordinary Income ¥57.3B (YoY +7.2%) and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent ¥38.3B (YoY +6.8%) show single-digit profit growth. Income taxes were ¥17.7B (effective tax rate 31.7%); there were no special gains/losses, so deviation from ordinary income to profit before tax is driven only by tax burden. In conclusion: revenue and profits grew, but contraction of gross margin and higher interest expense significantly slowed profit growth.
Key Financial Metrics
[Profitability] Operating Margin 33.5% (prior 50.2%), Net Margin 21.0% (prior 32.4%) — both materially lower year-over-year. Gross Margin 37.3% (prior 55.4%) — a 1,810bp contraction — is the main driver compressing operating margin. SG&A ratio improved to 3.8% (prior 5.1%), a 137bp improvement, indicating scale benefits. [Cash Quality] Interest coverage is high: Operating Income ¥61.1B ÷ Interest Expense ¥3.4B = 18.0x, indicating solid ability to cover interest. Non-operating income is minor at ¥1.1B, indicating earnings are mainly from operating activities. [Investment Efficiency] ROE 10.8% (equity ¥354.0B, Net Income ¥38.3B annualized in a simple calc) can be explained by DuPont: Net Margin 21.0% × Total Asset Turnover 0.14 (Revenue ¥182.6B ÷ Total Assets ¥1,311.2B) × Financial Leverage 3.7x; decline in Net Margin is the largest downward factor. Total Asset Turnover 0.14 (annualized ~0.56) reflects the inventory-heavy business profile. [Financial Health] Equity Ratio 27.0% (prior 26.5%) slightly increased; D/E ratio 2.70x; Debt/Capital 73.0% — high leverage. Current Ratio 1,280.3% appears large, but this includes inventory (inventory for sale ¥991.2B) so liquidity must be assessed carefully. Cash and deposits ¥132.8B are 8.7x short-term borrowings ¥15.3B, securing short-term liquidity. Long-term borrowings ¥713.3B (prior ¥585.4B, +21.9%), short-term borrowings ¥15.3B (prior ¥5.3B, +187.6%) — funding is mainly long-term but short-term borrowings are increasing. LTV (interest-bearing debt ÷ total assets) is 55.6%, moderately high.
Cash Flow Analysis
No direct Operating Cash Flow disclosure; analyze funding via balance sheet movements. Inventory for sale is ¥991.2B (prior ¥925.7B, +¥6.6B +7.1%) and remains high, comprising 75.6% of total assets. Customer deposits (prepayments) are ¥18.5B (prior ¥34.3B, -¥15.8B -45.9%), a significant decrease, indicating a reduction in upfront cash inflows. Increases in long-term borrowings ¥127.9B and short-term borrowings ¥10.0B covered inventory buildup and working capital needs. Cash and deposits decreased slightly to ¥132.8B (prior ¥145.9B, -¥13.1B -9.0%), but sufficient headroom is maintained versus short-term liabilities ¥99.8B (prior ¥194.1B, -¥94.3B). Increased interest expense ¥3.4B (prior ¥2.8B) signals rising interest costs, but interest coverage of 18.0x remains healthy. As cash generation depends on inventory turnover, timing of property closings materially affects cash flow and should be monitored.
Quality of Earnings
Most earnings are from operating activities; non-operating income is minor at ¥1.1B (0.6% of Revenue). Non-operating expenses ¥5.0B comprise mainly interest expense ¥3.4B and fees paid ¥1.6B, both recurring. No special gains/losses were recorded; the shift from Ordinary Income ¥57.3B to Profit before tax ¥56.0B is explained solely by non-operating items, with no one-off factors observed. Income taxes ¥17.7B (effective tax rate 31.7%) are at a reasonable level. Comprehensive Income ¥38.5B equals Net Income ¥38.3B plus valuation difference on available-for-sale securities ¥0.2B; the gap between comprehensive income and net income is minimal. From an accrual perspective, inventory-heavy businesses tend to have large timing differences between revenue recognition and cash realization; with inventory for sale comprising 75.6% of assets, revenue concentrates at property delivery dates, increasing quarter-to-quarter volatility in earnings.
Forecasts & Guidance
Full-year forecasts: Revenue ¥561.5B (YoY +25.8%), Operating Income ¥159.8B (YoY +19.1%), Ordinary Income ¥140.1B (YoY +14.5%), Net Income attributable to owners of the parent ¥91.8B. Q1 progress rates: Revenue 32.5%, Operating Income 38.3%, Ordinary Income 40.9%, Net Income 41.7% — 10–17 percentage points above a standard 25% pace. Elevated progress in profit items post-operating income is likely due to early recognition of large projects and fixed SG&A producing leverage. Q1 Gross Margin 37.3% is well below historical levels, so full-year guidance likely assumes margin recovery in H2. If first-half weighted pattern continues, upside to full-year forecasts is possible; conversely, persistent low gross margin poses downside risk to profit margins.
Shareholder Returns
Forecast year-end dividend is ¥0, implying a Payout Ratio of 0%. Profits are retained to strengthen equity and fund growth investments. Cash and deposits ¥132.8B secure short-term liquidity, and with no dividend burden the impact on financial health is limited. Given high leverage and continued inventory investment, the policy prioritizes improving Equity Ratio and securing debt repayment capacity over resuming dividends.
Risk Factors
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Gross Margin volatility risk: Gross Margin contracted to 37.3% (prior 55.4%) — a 1,810bp decline — indicating project mix changes and higher acquisition costs. With inventory for sale ¥991.2B comprising 75.6% of total assets, market fluctuations and project mix shifts could materially affect gross margins. Prolonged margin weakness could hinder achievement of full-year operating margin targets.
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Interest rate risk: Interest-bearing debt assumed at ¥729.9B (sum of short-term borrowings ¥15.3B + long-term borrowings ¥713.3B + long-term borrowings due within one year ¥33.9B) with Interest Expense ¥3.4B (prior ¥2.8B, +23.2%) trending upward. Although Interest Coverage is 18.0x, continued growth in borrowings and higher interest rates could pressurize profits.
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Inventory monetization risk: Inventory for sale ¥991.2B (75.6% of assets) results in very high inventory dependence. If the real estate market reverses or cap rates rise causing sale delays, inventory turnover could slow and valuation losses could occur. Customer deposits are ¥18.5B (prior ¥34.3B, -45.9%), indicating reduced upfront cash inflows; timely sales and inventory turnover are key to liquidity management.
Industry Benchmark (Reference — Company Estimates)
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 33.5% | – | – |
| Net Margin | 21.0% | – | – |
Industry median data are insufficient, making relative positioning within the industry difficult.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 65.2% | – | – |
Revenue growth 65.2% shows substantial top-line expansion, but lack of industry comparatives limits relative assessment.
※Source: Company aggregation
Points of Note from the Results
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Revenue increased sharply YoY by +65.2%, but Gross Margin compressed to 37.3% (prior 55.4%) — a 1,810bp decline — and Operating Margin fell to 33.5% (prior 50.2%) — a 1,670bp decline. Project mix changes and higher acquisition costs are estimated causes; the pace of gross margin recovery will be a key determinant of future profit sustainability. Q1 progress against full-year forecasts is high (Operating Income 38.3%, Ordinary Income 40.9%, Net Income 41.7%), exceeding standard progress by over 10 points and suggesting a first-half weighted plan or conservative full-year outlook.
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Interest-bearing debt remains high, centered on long-term borrowings ¥713.3B, with D/E 2.70x and LTV 55.6% indicating high leverage. Interest Expense ¥3.4B (prior ¥2.8B, +23.2%) is rising, though Interest Coverage of 18.0x provides a buffer. In this inventory-concentrated business where inventory for sale is 75.6% of assets, stable inventory turnover and interest cost management are critical to maintaining profitability.
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AI Financial Analysis
Executive Summary
FY2026 Q1 delivered strong top-line growth, but the earnings outcome was characterized by pronounced margin compression and higher leverage. Revenue increased 65.2% YoY to ¥18.26bn, substantially exceeding the pace of operating-income growth. Operating income rose 10.2% to ¥6.12bn, while ordinary income increased 7.2% to ¥5.73bn and profit attributable to owners rose 6.8% to ¥3.83bn. The gross margin declined to 37.3% from 55.4% in the prior-year quarter, a contraction of approximately 1,811bp. The operating margin fell to 33.5% from 50.2%, a contraction of approximately 1,673bp. Net margin declined to 21.0% from 32.4%, down approximately 1,146bp. This indicates that the large increase in property sales was achieved at a materially lower gross-profit yield than in the prior-year period. SG&A expenses increased 21.1% YoY to ¥0.69bn, well below revenue growth, and the SG&A-to-sales ratio improved to 3.8% from 5.1%. Therefore, fixed-cost discipline partly mitigated the gross-margin decline, but could not offset it fully. Interest expense increased 23.2% to ¥0.34bn as borrowings expanded, although interest coverage remained strong at 18.0x. Annualized ROE was 43.3%, supported primarily by the 3.70x financial-leverage factor rather than a superior net margin. The balance sheet expanded through real-estate inventory and long-term debt, with real estate for sale reaching ¥99.12bn, equivalent to 75.6% of total assets. Full-year guidance remains unchanged and Q1 progress is ahead of a standard seasonal pace across revenue and earnings. Revenue progress reached 32.5% of the full-year forecast, operating-income progress was 38.3%, ordinary-income progress was 40.9%, and attributable-profit progress was 41.7%. The principal forward-looking issue is whether the company can sustain its ahead-of-plan earnings progress while restoring property-sale margins and controlling financing exposure in an inventory-intensive business model.
Profitability Analysis
Annualized DuPont ROE is 43.3%, comprising a 21.0% net profit margin, 0.557x asset turnover, and 3.70x financial leverage. Financial leverage is the most consequential contributor to the elevated ROE, meaning shareholder returns are materially amplified by debt-funded assets. Annualized asset turnover of 0.557x reflects the relatively high turnover potential of the property-sales model, but is also constrained by the large real-estate inventory balance. The net margin remains high in absolute terms, yet fell 1,146bp YoY as revenue growth was not matched by profit growth. Gross margin declined 1,811bp to 37.3%, indicating lower profitability on assets sold, changes in sales mix, or a higher cost basis in completed transactions. Operating margin declined 1,673bp to 33.5%, broadly mirroring the gross-margin movement. SG&A discipline was favorable: SG&A rose 21.1%, far below 65.2% revenue growth, and the SG&A ratio improved by approximately 137bp to 3.8%. This operating leverage at the overhead level demonstrates that the margin compression originated primarily in gross profit rather than selling or administrative costs. The 0.916 interest-burden ratio remains above the 0.90 low-debt benchmark, showing that interest costs have not yet materially eroded pre-tax profitability. However, interest expense rose faster than operating income, and continued debt expansion would reduce the interest burden over time. The 31.7% effective tax rate resulted in a tax-burden factor of 0.684, slightly below the 0.70 normal benchmark but not an unusual drag for a profitable Japanese corporation. The high annualized ROE should therefore be interpreted alongside the balance-sheet risk embedded in the 2.70x D/E ratio and 55.6% LTV.
Growth Assessment
Revenue growth of 65.2% YoY to ¥18.26bn was exceptionally strong, but operating income grew only 10.2% and attributable profit 6.8%, underscoring lower profitability per yen of sales. The growth model remains centered on real-estate sales, with real estate for sale of ¥99.12bn representing 75.6% of total assets. This inventory base is large relative to the current quarter's revenue and provides a substantial stock of potential future sales, but also makes reported growth sensitive to transaction timing, property pricing, and exit margins. The full-year sales forecast is ¥56.15bn, implying 25.8% YoY growth, while operating-income guidance is ¥15.98bn, implying 19.1% growth. Management therefore expects full-year margin moderation versus the prior year, consistent with the Q1 pattern of sales growth exceeding operating-profit growth. Q1 revenue progress of 32.5% is 7.5 percentage points above the standard 25% quarterly run rate. Operating-income progress of 38.3% is 13.3 percentage points ahead of the standard run rate, ordinary-income progress of 40.9% is 15.9 points ahead, and attributable-profit progress of 41.7% is 16.7 points ahead. These progress rates indicate favorable early-year monetization, although property disposition income can be uneven between quarters. The unchanged guidance suggests management has not incorporated Q1 outperformance into its formal full-year outlook. Revenue sustainability depends on the ability to recycle inventory at acceptable margins, rather than simply maintaining a high volume of asset sales. The single real-estate-related business segment concentrates earnings exposure in the domestic property transaction and financing cycle.
Financial Health
Financial health is supported by substantial current assets but constrained by aggressive balance-sheet leverage. The current ratio is 12.80x and the quick ratio is also 12.80x, while working capital is ¥117.83bn. However, these liquidity ratios must be interpreted in the context of a property-heavy asset base: real estate for sale totals ¥99.12bn and represents 75.6% of total assets. Cash and deposits were ¥13.28bn, or 10.1% of total assets. Total interest-bearing debt was ¥72.87bn, comprising ¥1.53bn of short-term loans and ¥71.33bn of long-term loans. The short-term debt ratio was only 2.1%, and cash covered short-term loans by 8.66x, limiting immediate refinancing pressure. Current liabilities declined to ¥9.98bn from ¥19.41bn YoY, supported in part by a reduction in the current portion of long-term loans to ¥33.86bn from ¥105.81bn. This maturity profile reduces near-term maturity mismatch risk, as financing is predominantly long term. Nevertheless, D/E of 2.70x exceeds the 2.0x warning threshold and should be treated as aggressive leverage. Debt/capital of 67.3% also exceeds the 60% concern benchmark. LTV is 55.6%, slightly above the 55% real-estate leverage alert threshold, leaving the capital structure sensitive to property valuation declines or reduced transaction liquidity. Long-term loans increased by ¥127.96bn YoY to ¥713.33bn, illustrating continued reliance on debt to fund the asset base. Interest coverage of 18.0x is currently strong, but the combination of higher rates, refinancing spreads, or weaker disposition margins could reduce this buffer.
Notable B/S Changes
Real estate for sale: +¥65.54bn (+7.1%) to ¥99.12bn - inventory remains the dominant asset category at 75.6% of total assets, increasing exposure to property-sale timing, valuation, and liquidity conditions. Long-term loans: +¥127.96bn (+21.9%) to ¥713.33bn - debt-funded expansion supports the property portfolio but raises interest-rate, refinancing, and leverage sensitivity. Current portion of long-term loans: -¥71.95bn (-68.0%) to ¥33.86bn - materially reduces near-term repayment concentration and improves the debt maturity profile. Cash and deposits: -¥13.13bn (-9.0%) to ¥13.28bn - lower cash reserves alongside inventory funding and debt expansion make sale proceeds and lender access important. Retained earnings: +¥23.82bn (+7.5%) to ¥340.81bn - profit retention continues to build internal equity capacity, partially offsetting leverage expansion. Short-term loans: +¥10.00bn (+187.6%) to ¥15.33bn - the percentage increase is large, although short-term loans remain modest relative to total interest-bearing debt and are covered 8.66x by cash.
Cash Flow Quality
The company operates with a balance sheet heavily weighted toward real estate for sale, which reached ¥99.12bn and increased ¥65.54bn YoY. Inventory represents 75.6% of total assets, substantially above the 50% quality-alert threshold and making earnings realization dependent on successful property sales and cash collection. The increase in real-estate inventory was financed alongside a ¥127.96bn YoY increase in long-term loans, while cash and deposits decreased by ¥13.13bn to ¥13.28bn. This balance-sheet pattern indicates that cash conversion and funding discipline are central to the quality of earnings. Strong Q1 accounting profit of ¥3.83bn is favorable, but its durability will depend on monetization of the inventory portfolio at margins sufficient to cover interest costs and corporate expenses. Deposits received decreased to ¥18.51bn from ¥34.26bn, reducing a source of customer- or transaction-related funding compared with the prior-year quarter. The company’s current liquidity remains substantial, but a high current ratio does not eliminate the risk that property inventory may require time or price concessions to convert into cash. Monitoring the pace of inventory disposal, cash balances, borrowing growth, and interest expense is particularly important for assessing cash-generation resilience.
Dividend Sustainability
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥98.0 per share, unchanged from the announced plan. Against forecast EPS of ¥545.01, the implied dividend payout ratio is approximately 18.0%. This is well below the 60% sustainability benchmark and leaves a substantial portion of forecast earnings available for debt reduction, inventory funding, or shareholder equity accumulation. Q1 EPS was ¥227.24, equal to 41.7% of full-year forecast EPS, providing an early-year earnings base consistent with the stated dividend plan. Retained earnings increased to ¥340.81bn from ¥316.99bn YoY, strengthening the internal capital base. Given the inventory-intensive and leveraged real-estate model, the conservative implied payout ratio is financially prudent. Dividend capacity should be evaluated principally against profitability realization and leverage management as the company funds its property portfolio.
Risk Assessment
Business risks include Property-market cycle risk: real estate for sale totals ¥99.12bn and represents 75.6% of total assets; weaker transaction demand, lower property prices, or longer sales periods could pressure both revenue timing and gross margins., Margin normalization risk: revenue grew 65.2% YoY, but gross margin fell 1,811bp and operating margin fell 1,673bp, indicating that future sales growth may not translate proportionately into earnings., Industry-specific construction and acquisition-cost inflation risk: higher land, construction, renovation, and transaction costs could further reduce property disposition margins if selling prices do not rise sufficiently., Concentration risk: operations are reported as a single real-estate-related segment, concentrating performance exposure in the property investment, development, and sales environment..
Financial risks include High leverage: D/E of 2.70x exceeds the 2.0x warning threshold, while debt/capital is 67.3%; debt financing materially magnifies both returns and downside risk., LTV risk: the 55.6% LTV is above the 55% quality-alert threshold, leaving less balance-sheet flexibility if property values decline or lenders tighten underwriting standards., Interest-rate and refinancing risk: interest expense increased 23.2% YoY to ¥0.34bn and long-term loans increased ¥127.96bn YoY to ¥713.33bn; higher borrowing costs would directly reduce ordinary income., Inventory funding risk: the large inventory portfolio requires continued access to debt funding and timely asset monetization, while cash and deposits declined ¥13.13bn YoY..
Key concerns include The high-leverage alert is material because annualized ROE of 43.3% is substantially supported by 3.70x financial leverage; a decline in profitability would have an amplified effect on equity returns., The REIT-style leverage alert is material because LTV of 55.6% is above the stated threshold; while interest coverage is currently strong at 18.0x, valuation or liquidity stress in real estate could impair financing flexibility., The real-estate-inventory alert is material because inventory equals 75.6% of assets; the company’s liquidity and earnings realization depend heavily on property sale execution rather than on recurring cash income., The gap between 65.2% revenue growth and 6.8% attributable-profit growth warrants close attention, as it signals that volume expansion has been accompanied by significantly lower unit profitability..
Investment Implications
Key takeaways include Q1 performance was ahead of the full-year plan, with revenue, operating income, ordinary income, and attributable profit reaching 32.5%, 38.3%, 40.9%, and 41.7% of respective full-year forecasts., Profitability remains high in absolute terms, with a 33.5% operating margin and 21.0% net margin, but both margins contracted sharply YoY., Annualized ROE of 43.3% is strong, but its quality is moderated by a 3.70x financial-leverage factor and D/E of 2.70x., The funding profile is mostly long term and immediate liquidity is ample, but high inventory intensity and LTV above 55% make asset valuation and sales execution critical., The forecast dividend payout ratio of approximately 18.0% provides considerable earnings retention capacity relative to the company’s debt-funded property business..
Metrics to watch include Gross margin and operating margin, particularly whether margins recover from Q1 levels of 37.3% and 33.5%, Real estate for sale balance and the pace of inventory turnover from the ¥99.12bn portfolio, Long-term loans, D/E ratio, LTV, and debt/capital ratio, Interest expense and interest coverage, currently ¥0.34bn and 18.0x, Quarterly progress against the unchanged ¥56.15bn revenue and ¥15.98bn operating-income forecasts, Cash and deposits relative to short-term debt and inventory funding needs.
Regarding relative positioning, The company presents a high-return, asset-turnover-oriented real-estate profile: annualized ROE and operating margins are well above conventional profitability benchmarks, and near-term debt maturity exposure is limited. Relative to a conservatively financed developer, however, its 2.70x D/E ratio, 55.6% LTV, and 75.6% inventory-to-assets ratio create higher sensitivity to interest rates, property-market liquidity, and exit-margin conditions.