| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥12.82B | ¥2.84B | +350.8% |
| Operating Income | ¥2.66B | ¥0.51B | +419.1% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥2.70B | ¥0.79B | +240.2% |
| Net Income | ¥1.73B | ¥0.51B | +241.1% |
| ROE | 4.1% | 1.2% | - |
This was the first quarter following the transition to a single-segment structure centered on the Asset Management Business. Revenue and operating income both increased substantially, although growth below the ordinary income level slowed due to the reversal of temporary non-operating income recorded in the previous year. Revenue was ¥12.82B (¥2.84B in the previous year, YoY +350.8%), operating income was ¥2.66B (¥0.51B in the previous year, YoY +419.1%), ordinary income was ¥2.70B (¥0.79B in the previous year, YoY +240.2%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1.39B (¥0.50B in the previous year, YoY +177.2%). The operating margin improved to 20.8%, up +2.7pt from 18.0% in the previous year. Operating leverage was effective under a cost structure comprising a gross margin of 40.7% and an SG&A ratio of 19.9%. However, non-operating income recorded in the previous year, equivalent to 35.5% of ordinary income, declined in the current period, resulting in a decrease in the ordinary income margin from 27.9% to 21.1%.
【Revenue】Revenue increased substantially by +350.8% year on year to ¥12.82B. From Q1 of the current fiscal year, the Company changed its reporting segments from the previous two categories—“Asset Management Business” and “Financial Services Business”—to a single “Asset Management Business” segment. A breakdown of changes by segment has not been disclosed. The Company cited the increasing relevance and complementarity of the two businesses as the reason for the change, and the expansion of the Asset Management Business as a whole appears to have been the primary driver of the revenue increase.
【Profit and Loss】Against cost of sales of ¥7.60B, gross profit was ¥5.22B (gross margin: 40.7%), while SG&A expenses remained limited to ¥2.56B (SG&A ratio: 19.9%). As SG&A growth was moderate relative to revenue growth (+350.8%), operating income increased to ¥2.66B (YoY +419.1%), and the operating margin was 20.8% (an improvement of +2.7pt from 18.0% in the previous year). Meanwhile, ordinary income was ¥2.70B (YoY +240.2%), and the ordinary income margin declined to 21.1% from 27.9% in the previous year. This was because non-operating income of ¥0.282B recorded in the previous year (equivalent to 35.5% of ordinary income in the previous year) fell to only ¥0.038B in the current period, resulting in a reversal of the prior-year increase. After deducting income taxes and other taxes of ¥0.97B from pretax income of ¥2.70B (effective tax rate: 35.8%, broadly unchanged from 36.0% in the previous year), and further deducting profit attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥0.34B (a substantial increase from ¥0.007B in the previous year), net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1.39B (YoY +177.2%). On an operating income basis, the Company achieved substantial growth in both revenue and earnings based on its underlying business performance; in conclusion, the results represented an increase in revenue and earnings.
【Profitability】The operating margin was 20.8%, improving by +2.7pt from 18.0% in the previous year, as operating leverage worked under a cost structure comprising a gross margin of 40.7% and an SG&A ratio of 19.9%. Meanwhile, the net income margin based on net income attributable to owners of the parent was 10.8%, down from 17.6% in the previous year, primarily due to the reversal of temporary non-operating income recorded in the previous year.【Cash Quality】Accounts receivable were ¥11.07B, equivalent to approximately 86% of revenue, a level consistent with the billing and collection cycle for asset management fees. Inventories were ¥0.01B, representing virtually no inventory, and inventory risk is limited.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 4.1% (based on disclosed figures). Net assets were ¥42.01B against total assets of ¥54.14B, indicating that the majority of assets were financed by equity.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 77.6%, the current ratio was 336%, and the D/E ratio was 0.29x, all indicating strong financial soundness. Cash and deposits of ¥23.78B substantially exceeded current liabilities of ¥11.53B, providing ample short-term liquidity.
As the cash flow statement has not been disclosed, cash trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were ¥23.78B, an increase of +¥1.93B (+8.8%) from ¥21.85B in the previous year, indicating that cash inflows accompanying earnings growth increased liquidity on hand. Accounts receivable were ¥11.07B, down -¥0.72B (-6.1%) from ¥11.79B in the previous year, with no significant deterioration in collections. Other current liabilities were ¥3.44B, up +¥1.99B (+137%) from ¥1.45B in the previous year, suggesting increases in accounts payable and deposits received; the management of short-term cash circulation will therefore be an issue to monitor going forward. Income taxes payable were ¥0.86B, down -¥0.68B (-44%) from ¥1.54B in the previous year, reducing current liabilities as tax payments progressed. Overall, funds were trending toward accumulation rather than outflow pressure, and cash management remained stable.
Recurring income was the primary contributor, while extraordinary gains and losses were minimal, consisting of extraordinary income of ¥0.002B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.001B, limiting the direct impact of temporary factors. However, non-operating income of ¥0.282B recorded in the previous year (equivalent to 35.5% of ordinary income in the previous year) was only ¥0.038B in the current period. As a result, the ordinary income margin declined from 27.9% to 21.1%, and attention is warranted regarding the impact of year-on-year fluctuations in non-operating income and expenses on earnings quality. Against pretax income of ¥2.70B, after deducting income taxes and other taxes of ¥0.97B (effective tax rate: 35.8%) and profit attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥0.34B (a substantial increase from ¥0.007B in the previous year), net income attributable to owners of the parent was compressed to approximately 51.4% of ordinary income. Comprehensive income was ¥1.91B (¥1.51B attributable to owners of the parent and ¥0.39B attributable to non-controlling interests). The ¥0.17B difference from consolidated net income of ¥1.73B resulted from increases in other comprehensive income items, including valuation differences on securities of ¥0.09B, adjustments related to retirement benefits of ¥0.05B, and foreign currency translation adjustments of ¥0.04B. The primary factor was valuation-related volatility rather than accruals.
There were no revisions to the earnings forecasts during the current quarter, and the full-year revenue and earnings forecasts themselves are not included in the disclosed data. Meanwhile, the dividend forecast was revised, reflecting a change in the Company’s policy regarding the full-year dividend level. The full-year year-end dividend forecast is currently undetermined, making it difficult to assess the earnings progress rate against forecast figures.
According to the Company’s disclosures, the year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently undetermined and will be disclosed once decided. The database indicates a full-year dividend of ¥9.50 (an increase of +¥0.50 from the previous fiscal year’s actual dividend of ¥9), but this is provisional information including the interim dividend forecast, and the full-year year-end dividend has not been finalized. Accordingly, the payout ratio based on full-year net income cannot be calculated at this time. Cash and deposits of ¥23.78B represent a substantial level of liquidity on hand and are considered sufficient as a source of funds once the dividend policy is finalized.
Investment performance and market environment risk: The Asset Management Business, which is the core source of earnings, has a structure linked to AUM, investment performance, and fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, and foreign exchange rates. Changes in the market environment may therefore contribute to earnings volatility.
Fluctuations in non-operating income and expenses: Non-operating income, which accounted for 35.5% of ordinary income in the previous year (¥0.282B), declined to ¥0.038B in the current period, causing the ordinary income margin to decrease from 27.9% to 21.1%. Accordingly, period-to-period fluctuations in non-operating income and expenses may affect the interpretation of margin trends.
Increase in non-controlling interests and tax burden: Profit attributable to non-controlling interests increased sharply from ¥0.007B in the previous year to ¥0.34B, while its proportion of consolidated net income rose from 1.4% in the previous year to 19.8%. The effective tax rate was also relatively high at 35.8%, contributing to the growth in net income attributable to owners of the parent (YoY +177.2%) falling below the growth in consolidated net income (YoY +241.1%).
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 20.8% | 8.0% (2.2%–15.8%) | +12.7pt |
| Net Income Margin | 13.5% | 5.8% (1.5%–10.7%) | +7.8pt |
Both the operating margin and net income margin substantially exceeded the industry median, placing the Company’s profitability at a high level within the industry.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 350.8% | 9.3% (0.2%–16.9%) | +341.5pt |
The revenue growth rate substantially exceeded the industry median, demonstrating outstanding growth within the industry.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The operating margin of 20.8% (an improvement of +2.7pt from 18.0% in the previous year) indicates expanded underlying profitability in the Asset Management Business following the transition to a single-segment structure, significantly exceeding the industry median of 8.0%.
The ordinary income margin and net income margin declined due to the reversal of temporary non-operating income of ¥0.282B recorded in the previous year. The divergence between underlying growth in operating income and the slower growth below the ordinary income level is an important point when evaluating earnings quality for the current period.
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests increased sharply, with its proportion of consolidated net income rising from 1.4% in the previous year to 19.8%. This change in the ownership structure restrained the growth rate of net income attributable to owners of the parent relative to the growth rate of consolidated net income.
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