| Metric | This Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥438.2B | ¥402.4B | +8.9% |
| Operating Income | ¥65.9B | ¥57.8B | +14.0% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥67.2B | ¥60.0B | +12.2% |
| Net Income | ¥46.5B | ¥41.1B | +13.1% |
| ROE | 4.6% | 4.1% | - |
The results for 2026 FY Q1 show revenue of ¥438.2B (YoY +¥35.8B, +8.9%), operating income of ¥65.9B (YoY +¥8.1B, +14.0%), ordinary income of ¥67.2B (YoY +¥7.3B, +12.2%), and net income of ¥46.5B (YoY +¥5.4B, +13.1%), reflecting revenue and profit growth. The operating margin improved 0.6pt to 15.0% from 14.4% a year earlier, and the net margin widened 0.4pt to 10.6% (prior year 10.2%). Business Solutions drove profitability improvement as a high-margin segment, with revenue +35.4% and operating income +108.1%, while Manufacturing Solutions recorded revenue -3.5% and operating income -30.3%, creating a divergence between segments. Progress against the full year plan (Revenue ¥1,820B, Operating Income ¥255B) is broadly on track, with 24.1% of revenue and 25.8% of operating income achieved.
[Revenue] Revenue of ¥438.2B represents an increase of +8.9% YoY. By segment, Business Solutions showed the largest growth at ¥77.3B (share 17.6%, YoY +35.4%), Communications IT was ¥113.9B (share 26.0%, +13.1%), and Financial Solutions was ¥91.0B (share 20.8%, +9.6%), maintaining double-digit growth. Manufacturing Solutions declined to ¥156.0B (share 35.6%, -3.5%). Cost of sales was ¥279.2B (63.7% of revenue), yielding gross profit of ¥158.9B and a gross margin of 36.3%, up 0.5pt from 35.8% a year earlier. The higher share of the high-margin Business Solutions contributed to both top-line growth and margin expansion.
[Profit & Loss] SG&A was ¥93.1B (21.2% of revenue), up +7.9% YoY, below revenue growth (+8.9%), producing operating leverage. Operating income was ¥65.9B (+14.0%), and operating margin expanded 0.6pt to 15.0% (prior year 14.4%). Non-operating income totaled ¥2.6B (interest and dividend income ¥1.7B, investment partnership gains ¥0.3B, foreign exchange gains ¥0.2B, etc.) and non-operating expenses totaled ¥1.3B (foreign exchange losses ¥0.8B, interest expense ¥0.1B, etc.), resulting in ordinary income of ¥67.2B (+12.2%). Equity-method investment income contributed a limited ¥0.7B. After deducting corporate taxes and other items of ¥20.8B (30.9% of pre-tax income), net income was ¥46.5B (+13.1%). There were no extraordinary gains or losses; recurring operations drove profit growth.
Business Solutions emerged as the largest contributor with operating income of ¥20.6B (margin 26.7%), up +108.1% YoY. Financial Solutions posted operating income of ¥14.1B (margin 15.5%), +27.4% YoY, and Communications IT delivered operating income of ¥13.3B (margin 11.6%), +19.2% YoY, showing stable growth. Manufacturing Solutions recorded operating income of ¥17.9B (margin 11.5%), down -30.3%, indicating significant profit decline potentially due to worse project mix or front-loaded cost recognition. The gap in segment margins reached up to 15.2pt (Business Solutions 26.7% vs Manufacturing Solutions 11.5%), and the shift toward higher-margin areas lifted overall company profitability.
[Profitability] Operating margin of 15.0% improved 0.6pt from 14.4% a year ago; net margin of 10.6% widened 0.4pt from 10.2%. ROE of 4.6% is composed of net margin 10.6% × total asset turnover 0.259 × financial leverage 1.67, with improvement driven by net margin while total asset turnover remained low and flat. Gross margin improved to 36.3% (prior 35.8%) and SG&A ratio declined to 21.2% (prior 21.4%), revealing operating leverage. [Cash Quality] Non-operating income ¥2.6B (0.6% of revenue) and non-operating expenses ¥1.3B (0.3%) indicate limited impact from non-operating items; profits are driven by core operations. Contract liabilities of ¥190.2B reflect a business model based on advance receipts, securing stable upfront cash inflows. [Investment Efficiency] Total asset turnover is 0.259x (annualized 1.04x), indicating a capital-intensive structure. Estimated ROIC (approximate) is Operating Income ¥65.9B ÷ Invested Capital (Net Assets ¥1,009.5B + estimated interest-bearing debt) at roughly 4.8%, implying significant room to improve capital efficiency. [Financial Soundness] Equity ratio remains high at 59.8% (prior 60.7%). Current ratio is 218.3% (current assets ¥1,399.5B ÷ current liabilities ¥641.0B), and quick ratio is 218.2%, indicating very ample liquidity. Interest coverage is 549x (Operating Income ¥65.9B ÷ interest expense ¥0.12B), showing minimal interest burden. Cash and deposits of ¥60.9B decreased substantially from ¥83.6B a year earlier (-27.2%), temporarily reducing on-hand liquidity due to working capital fluctuations.
Analysis of the balance sheet movement shows cash and deposits decreased by ¥22.8B to ¥60.9B (prior year ¥83.6B, -27.2%), while accounts payable increased ¥54.1B to ¥253.3B (prior year ¥199.2B, +27.1%), and advance payments (Advance Payments Trade) increased ¥56.7B to ¥321.8B (prior year ¥265.1B, +21.5%). Accounts receivable rose to ¥405.1B (prior year ¥377.9B, +7.2%), consistent with revenue growth. On the working capital side, upfront payments for project progress and the recording of payables proceeded simultaneously, and cash outflows led to a decline in on-hand cash. Contract liabilities of ¥190.2B (prior year ¥199.4B) remain high, maintaining an advance-payment buffer. While quarter-to-quarter cash flow can be volatile due to project acceptance timing and payment terms, the strong current ratio of 218% limits material impact on financial safety.
Non-operating income of ¥2.6B (0.6% of revenue) comprises interest and dividend income ¥1.7B, investment partnership gains ¥0.3B, foreign exchange gains ¥0.2B, etc., while non-operating expenses of ¥1.3B (0.3%) are mainly foreign exchange losses ¥0.8B and interest expense ¥0.1B. Non-operating items are less than 1% of revenue, so earnings are primarily from recurring operations. There were no extraordinary items, so earnings are not driven by one-offs. The difference between ordinary income ¥67.2B and net income ¥46.5B is explained by corporate taxes and similar expenses of ¥20.8B (effective tax rate 30.9%), which is within normal range. Equity-method investment income ¥0.7B is small. Comprehensive income of ¥47.8B equals net income ¥46.5B plus foreign currency translation adjustments ¥1.1B and net unrealized gains on securities ¥0.2B, a 2.8% divergence from net income. On accruals, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and advance payments all increased, so cash generation by quarter is sensitive to project acceptance and recognition timing. Overall, earnings quality is driven by recurring operations and appears sustainable, though effective working capital management is important.
The full year plan calls for revenue ¥1,820B (YoY +10.4%), operating income ¥255B (YoY +11.4%), and ordinary income ¥261B (YoY +10.5%). Q1 progress rates against the full year plan are revenue 24.1% (standard pace 25%: -0.9pt), operating income 25.8% (+0.8pt), and ordinary income 25.8% (+0.8pt), indicating results are broadly on track to slightly ahead. If the high-margin Business Solutions projects continue and segment mix improvement persists into the second half, stable operating margin trends make achieving the full year targets highly likely. Conversely, prolonged weakness in Manufacturing Solutions could exert downward pressure on consolidated margins. No forecast revision has been made; at present, risks to achieving the plan are limited.
Full year dividend forecast is ¥22.5 per share (post-stock-split basis; 1-for-3 split effective January 1, 2026). With forecast EPS of ¥92.22, the payout ratio is approximately 24.4%, a conservative level. This represents an effective increase from prior year dividend of ¥58 per share (pre-split; equivalent to ¥19.3 per share post-split). No share buyback has been disclosed; the total return ratio is at the same level as the payout ratio. Given low leverage (equity ratio 59.8%), strong liquidity (current ratio 218%), and minimal interest burden (interest coverage 549x), dividend sustainability is high. Contract liabilities of ¥190.2B also support funding stability. Future dividend increases would be contingent on improvements in capital efficiency (estimated ROIC 4.8%) and stabilization of operating cash flow.
Segment profitability volatility: Manufacturing Solutions recorded revenue -3.5% and operating income -30.3%, with margin declining to 11.5% from 15.9% a year earlier (down 4.4pt). As a core segment accounting for 35.6% of revenue, prolonged deterioration in project mix or cost controls could depress consolidated margins. Dependence on the high-margin Business Solutions (margin 26.7%) aids profitability but introduces concentration risk.
Working capital management and liquidity risk: Large working capital items—accounts receivable ¥405.1B, advance payments ¥321.8B, and contract liabilities ¥190.2B—mean quarterly liquidity can fluctuate with project acceptance and payment timing. Cash and deposits fell substantially YoY (-27.2%), while accounts payable and advance payments increased. Although the current ratio of 218% provides a buffer, concentration of large project settlements or changes in payment terms could cause temporary funding pressure.
Delay in improving capital efficiency: With ROE 4.6% and estimated ROIC around 4.8%, capital efficiency is low. Total asset turnover of 0.259x reflects a capital-intensive structure, limiting profit generation relative to invested capital. If accounts receivable collection lengthens (worrisome level equivalent to ~337 days of receivables) or if efficient utilization of intangible assets ¥134.3B (7.9% of total assets) does not progress, shareholder value enhancement may stagnate.
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 15.0% | 6.2% (4.2%–17.2%) | +8.8pt |
| Net Margin | 10.6% | 2.8% (0.6%–11.9%) | +7.8pt |
Profitability significantly exceeds the industry median, positioning the company at a high level within the IT & telecommunications sector.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 8.9% | 20.9% (12.5%–25.8%) | -12.0pt |
Revenue growth lags the industry median, indicating a slower growth pace versus peers.
※ Source: Company aggregation
Rapid growth in Business Solutions (revenue +35.4%, operating income +108.1%, margin 26.7%) has driven segment mix improvement and contributed to the expansion of consolidated operating margin to 15.0% (prior 14.4%). Continued increase in this segment’s share could support a structural improvement in profitability. Conversely, the slowdown in Manufacturing Solutions (revenue -3.5%, operating income -30.3%) may indicate structural issues and warrants attention to project portfolio restructuring.
Q1 progress against the full year plan shows operating income at 25.8%, roughly on track to slightly ahead. With continued high-margin projects and maintained cost discipline, the company is well positioned to achieve the full year target (Operating Income ¥255B, operating margin 14.0%). Order trends in the second half and the recovery pace of Manufacturing Solutions are key upside factors.
ROE 4.6% and estimated ROIC ~4.8% point to low capital efficiency; improving total asset turnover from 0.259x is a core challenge. Risks include extended receivables collection, efficient utilization of intangible assets ¥134.3B, and the need for advanced working capital management to enhance shareholder value. Payout ratio of 24.4% is conservative and there is scope for higher dividends, conditional on improved capital efficiency and stable FCF generation.
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