| Metric | Current Period | Prior-Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥6624.2B | ¥6285.5B | +5.4% |
| Operating Income | ¥1738.0B | ¥1668.0B | +4.2% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥1921.3B | ¥1816.2B | +5.8% |
| Net Income | ¥1371.0B | ¥1346.6B | +1.8% |
| ROE | 2.9% | 2.9% | - |
The Company secured higher revenue and higher profit, supported by the sustained high profitability of the Electronic Materials Business and the absorption of profit declines in the Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business. Revenue was ¥6,624.2B (+5.4% YoY), Operating Income was ¥1,738.0B (+4.2%), and Ordinary Income was ¥1,921.3B (+5.8%). Consolidated Net Income, including non-controlling interests, was ¥1,371.0B (+1.8%), of which Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,308.3B (+3.5%). The increase in the effective tax rate from 27.0% in the prior-year period to 29.5% was one factor behind the slowdown in growth at the net income level. The primary driver of higher revenue was expanded demand in the Electronic Materials Business, while the main drivers of higher profit were improved profitability in the same business and greater efficiency in selling, general and administrative expenses.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥6,624.2B (+5.4% YoY), with the Electronic Materials Business driving overall growth. The Electronic Materials Business recorded ¥2,809.2B (39.7% composition ratio, +16.3% YoY), making it both the largest segment and the segment with the highest growth rate. The Functional Materials Business at ¥1,219.7B (17.2%, +8.0%) and the Processing, Trading and Technical Services Business at ¥760.5B (10.7%, +8.6%) also secured revenue growth. Meanwhile, the Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business was the only segment to post lower revenue, at ¥2,289.8B (32.3%, -6.7%), apparently affected by deterioration in raw-material and spread conditions.
【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥1,738.0B (+4.2%), and the Operating Income margin was 26.2%, down 0.3pt from 26.5% in the prior-year period. The gross profit margin was 34.7%, down 1.2pt from 35.9%, primarily reflecting deterioration in margins in the Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business, whose Operating Income margin was 15.2% and whose profit declined 34.1% YoY. In contrast, the SG&A ratio improved by 0.9pt to 8.5% from 9.4%, largely offsetting the deterioration in gross profit. Ordinary Income was ¥1,921.3B (+5.8%), supported by an increase in non-operating income to ¥228.8B, including interest income of ¥147.9B. Extraordinary income consisted solely of a gain on the sale of investment securities of ¥22.7B, equivalent to 1.7% of Net Income, indicating a limited impact from temporary factors. Consolidated Net Income was ¥1,371.0B (+1.8%), while Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,308.3B (+3.5%). The increase in the effective tax rate from 27.0% to 29.5% was a factor behind the slower growth in Net Income relative to Ordinary Income. In conclusion, the Company achieved higher revenue and higher profit.
The Electronic Materials Business recorded Operating Income of ¥1,019.4B (+22.7%), accounting for 58.7% of consolidated Operating Income, and maintained the highest profitability among the four segments, with a margin of 36.3%. The Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business recorded Operating Income of ¥348.2B (-34.1%), with its margin declining to 15.2%, making it the segment with the largest deterioration from the prior-year period. The Functional Materials Business posted Operating Income of ¥288.7B (+20.1%) and a margin of 23.7%, reflecting improved profitability. The Processing, Trading and Technical Services Business recorded Operating Income of ¥76.7B (+7.7%) and a margin of 10.1%, remaining less profitable than the other businesses. As the increase in profit in the Electronic Materials Business (+¥52.5B equivalent) was insufficient to absorb the decline in the Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business (-¥180.4B equivalent), the growth rate of consolidated Operating Income (+4.2%) fell below the growth rate of Revenue (+5.4%).
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 26.2%, down 0.3pt from 26.5% in the prior-year period, while the Net Income margin, based on income attributable to owners of the parent, was 19.8%, down 0.4pt from 20.1%. The decline in the gross profit margin to 34.7% from 35.9% was partially offset by an improvement in the SG&A ratio to 8.5% from 9.4%. 【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive Income of ¥1,974.1B substantially exceeded Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,308.3B, with the primary contributor to the difference being other comprehensive income, including foreign currency translation adjustments of +¥539.3B. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.9% (company-disclosed figure, quarterly result), Basic EPS was ¥70.39, up +5.9% from ¥66.48, and BPS was ¥2,447.41, up +2.0% from ¥2,400.39. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio remained high at 79.0% (78.7% in the prior-year period). Against cash and deposits of ¥16,542.6B, interest-bearing debt, consisting of total short-term and long-term borrowings, remained limited at approximately ¥2,603.7B, indicating an extremely robust financial foundation.
Cash and deposits were ¥16,542.6B, essentially flat at -0.3% from ¥16,600.6B in the prior-year period. In terms of working capital, accounts receivable and notes receivable increased +6.9% to ¥5,725.4B from ¥5,353.8B, while inventories decreased -2.8% to ¥7,690.6B from ¥7,909.1B. Accounts payable and notes payable also declined -4.8% to ¥1,680.1B from ¥1,764.0B. Both an increase in trade receivables and a decrease in accounts payable are occurring simultaneously, creating a structure in which a net increase in working capital may place some pressure on cash generation. Property, plant and equipment increased +2.6% to ¥22,095.0B from ¥21,532.9B, indicating continued capital investment. Short-term borrowings increased substantially to ¥240.0B from ¥69.3B; however, in light of the Company’s cash and deposit balance, the impact on liquidity is considered limited.
Extraordinary income consisted solely of a ¥22.7B gain on the sale of investment securities, a small amount equivalent to 1.7% of Net Income attributable to owners of the parent. Accordingly, the majority of current-period profit was based on recurring earning power at the operating and ordinary income levels. The primary component of non-operating income of ¥228.8B was interest income of ¥147.9B, which is considered a high-quality item as financial income. Comprehensive Income of ¥1,974.1B substantially exceeded Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,308.3B, with the primary contributor to the difference being foreign currency translation adjustments of +¥539.3B. In contrast, in the prior-year period, foreign currency translation adjustments fell sharply to -¥1,411.3B and Comprehensive Income was -¥64.7B, below Net Income. This comparison indicates a structural change in which fluctuations in foreign exchange valuation reversed the direction of the divergence between Comprehensive Income and Net Income. The effective tax rate increased from 27.0% to 29.5%, and the increase in tax expenses contributed to the slower growth in Net Income relative to Ordinary Income.
The full-year forecast is Revenue of ¥27,000B (+4.9% YoY), Operating Income of ¥7,000B (+10.2%), and Ordinary Income of ¥7,700B (+8.7%). The Q1 progress rates were 24.5% for Revenue, 24.8% for Operating Income, 25.0% for Ordinary Income, and 24.9% for Net Income attributable to owners of the parent, based on the forecast of ¥5,250B. All were approximately in line with the simple progress rate of 25%, indicating broadly on-plan performance. The Company has disclosed that revisions were made to its earnings and dividend forecasts during the quarter. The full-year Operating Income growth outlook of +10.2% exceeds the Q1 actual growth rate of +4.2%, indicating that an acceleration in profit growth toward the second half of the fiscal year is incorporated into the plan.
The annual dividend forecast is ¥58 per share, representing a dividend increase of +9.4% from the prior fiscal year’s actual dividend of ¥53. The Payout Ratio against forecast EPS of ¥286 is approximately 20.3%. Given the Company’s financial foundation, including cash and deposits of ¥16,542.6B and an Equity Ratio of 79.0%, there appears to be no significant constraint on securing funds for dividends. Treasury shares equivalent to 6.3% of issued shares are held.
Widening profitability gap among segments: The Operating Income margin of the Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business declined to 15.2% from the prior-year period, while Operating Income declined 34.1% YoY. The gap with the Electronic Materials Business, which has a profitability margin of 36.3%, has widened, creating a structure in which the Company-wide profit margin is relatively susceptible to trends in the Electronic Materials Business.
Decline in gross profit margin: The gross profit margin declined 1.2pt YoY to 34.7%. Although this was absorbed by an improvement in the SG&A ratio of 0.9pt, continued cost pressure or deterioration in market conditions could become evident in the Operating Income margin.
Working capital fluctuations: Accounts receivable and notes receivable increased +6.9%, while accounts payable and notes payable decreased -4.8% and inventories decreased -2.8%. An increase in net working capital could become a factor placing pressure on cash-generation capacity.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income Margin | 26.2% | 8.8% (4.3%–14.3%) | +17.4pt |
| Net Income Margin | 20.7% | 7.2% (3.3%–10.5%) | +13.5pt |
Both the Operating Income margin and Net Income margin substantially exceed the industry median, placing the Company’s profitability among the highest in the industry.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 5.4% | 6.5% (-0.5%–14.6%) | -1.1pt |
The Revenue growth rate is slightly below the industry median, leaving the Company’s growth pace at a mid-level within the industry.
Source: Company aggregation
The Electronic Materials Business is the core of the Company’s earnings structure, accounting for 58.7% of consolidated Operating Income. Demand trends in this business are an important observation point as a driver of fluctuations in overall performance.
The Living Environment and Infrastructure Materials Business has the lowest profitability among the four segments, with an Operating Income margin of 15.2%, and has also experienced the largest decline from the prior-year period. The timing of a bottoming-out in the business’s profitability will be an important point in determining the inflection point for the Company-wide margin.
The strength of the financial foundation, represented by an Equity Ratio of 79.0% and cash and deposits of ¥16,542.6B, supports the Company’s resilience against fluctuations in segment performance and the sustainability of dividends.
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