| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥268.1B | ¥223.2B | +20.1% |
| Operating Income | ¥20.1B | ¥16.9B | +19.2% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥19.1B | ¥15.9B | +20.4% |
| Net Income | ¥11.7B | ¥9.8B | +19.2% |
| ROE | 6.5% | 4.9% | - |
Although the company reported higher revenue and earnings, this set of results has a qualitative aspect in that the benefit of an improved gross margin was offset by higher SG&A expenses, leaving the operating margin flat. Revenue was ¥268.1B (+20.1% YoY), Operating Income was ¥20.1B (+19.2%), Ordinary Income was ¥19.1B (+20.4%), and Net Income was ¥11.7B (+19.2%; Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥10.5B, +13.5%). The gross margin improved to 61.3% due to a decline in the cost-of-sales ratio, but the SG&A ratio also rose to 53.8%, leaving the operating margin at 7.5%, roughly in line with the previous year. The recognition of an extraordinary loss of ¥2.8B was a factor limiting the growth of Net Income attributable to owners of the parent relative to the growth of Net Income.
【Revenue】Revenue increased by double digits to ¥268.1B (+20.1%). Domestic Business remained the core business, generating ¥258.2B (+18.7%) and accounting for 96.3% of total revenue, while Overseas Business continued to achieve strong growth, with revenue of ¥9.9B (+74.7%).
【Profit and Loss】The gross margin improved to 61.3% (57.7% in the previous year) due to a decline in the cost-of-sales ratio. However, SG&A expenses increased by 29.1% to ¥144.3B, outpacing revenue growth, and the SG&A ratio rose to 53.8% (50.1% in the previous year). As a result, the operating margin remained at 7.5%, roughly the same level as the previous year. Non-operating items were limited, including interest expenses of ¥0.4B and foreign exchange losses of ¥0.1B; however, an extraordinary loss of ¥2.8B was recognized, putting pressure on Net Income. The structure was Ordinary Income of ¥19.1B, Net Income of ¥11.7B, and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥10.5B, with the extraordinary loss reducing the improvement in the profit margin. In conclusion, the company reported higher revenue and earnings.
Domestic Business generated revenue of ¥258.2B (+18.7%), Operating Income of ¥37.7B (+16.5%), and a profit margin of 14.6%, maintaining high profitability and serving as the company’s primary earnings driver. Overseas Business achieved strong growth, with revenue of ¥9.9B (+74.7%), but remains in the pre-profitability stage, posting an Operating Loss of ¥0.2B, an improvement from the ¥0.5B loss in the previous year. Corporate expenses (unallocated SG&A expenses) increased to ¥17.3B from ¥14.9B in the previous year. After deducting corporate expenses from combined segment profit of ¥37.4B generated by the Domestic and Overseas Businesses, the result is Operating Income of ¥20.1B. The increase in corporate expenses is considered one of the primary causes of the higher SG&A ratio.
【Profitability】The operating margin was 7.5%, broadly flat from the previous year, while the net profit margin was approximately 3.9% (based on Net Income attributable to owners of the parent), representing a slight decline from the previous year. The gross margin improved to 61.3% (57.7% in the previous year), but the increase in the SG&A ratio to 53.8% (50.1% in the previous year) offset the improvement in profitability. 【Cash Flow Quality】Operating Cash Flow (OCF) was ¥25.9B, exceeding Net Income of ¥11.7B, indicating favorable cash conversion. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 6.5%. Capital expenditures of ¥0.8B were below depreciation and amortization of ¥5.5B, indicating a restrained level of investment. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio remained high at 53.8% (54.3% in the previous year). Total assets were ¥334.2B, down from ¥370.6B in the previous year, while net assets also decreased to ¥179.9B (¥201.1B in the previous year).
Operating Cash Flow was ¥25.9B, nearly flat year on year at +1.0%, but remained substantially above Net Income (¥11.7B), indicating favorable cash conversion. Investing Cash Flow was -¥2.8B, including capital expenditures of ¥0.8B and purchases of investment securities. Financing Cash Flow was a substantial outflow of -¥39.7B, primarily due to repayments of long-term borrowings and expenditures associated with transactions involving changes in equity interests. As a result, although Free Cash Flow (OCF + Investing Cash Flow) remained positive at ¥23.1B, cash and deposits declined from ¥85.3B at the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥69.0B due to the significant Financing Cash Flow outflow. The company appears to be simultaneously pursuing stable cash generation from operating activities and adjustments to its capital structure (deleveraging).
Earnings are primarily generated by the core business. Non-operating income was ¥0.2B, accounting for less than 0.1% of revenue, while non-operating expenses were also limited at ¥1.2B, including interest expenses of ¥0.4B and foreign exchange losses of ¥0.1B. On the other hand, an extraordinary loss of ¥2.8B was recognized, representing approximately 17% of Profit Before Tax of ¥16.3B and temporarily placing pressure on Net Income for the period. Extraordinary income was negligible at ¥0.04B, meaning that extraordinary items had a net negative impact on Net Income. From an accruals perspective, OCF of ¥25.9B exceeded Net Income of ¥11.7B, indicating sound cash-generating power supporting earnings. The gap between Ordinary Income and Net Income was primarily attributable to the extraordinary loss and income taxes and other taxes of ¥4.6B, with no structural dependence on non-operating income.
Although the earnings forecast was revised during the quarter, the dividend forecast was not revised. The annual dividend forecast is ¥15.00, and the interim dividend paid was ¥7.
The interim dividend was ¥7 per share, and the annual dividend forecast is ¥15.00. The Payout Ratio remains relatively low when calculated using total dividends as the numerator and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent (¥10.5B) as the denominator. OCF substantially exceeds total dividends, and there is no apparent issue with the company’s cash-generating capacity as a source of dividends. The dividend forecast was not revised during the quarter.
Dependence on Domestic Business: Domestic Business accounts for 96.3% of revenue, meaning that trends in domestic demand and changes in sales channels could have a significant impact on overall results.
Profitability of Overseas Business: Overseas Business is achieving strong growth, with revenue of ¥9.9B (+74.7%), but remains loss-making, with an Operating Loss of ¥0.2B. The pace of improvement in profitability will affect the company-wide margin going forward.
Recognition of Extraordinary Losses: An extraordinary loss of ¥2.8B was recognized during the period, placing pressure on Net Income and representing approximately 17% of Profit Before Tax. Extraordinary items are volatile, and whether such losses recur could affect earnings stability going forward.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 7.5% | 9.7% (5.4%–23.7%) | -2.2pt |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | 5.4% (1.3%–20.1%) | -1.0pt |
The company’s profitability is slightly below the industry median.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 20.1% | 10.6% (-3.4%–25.4%) | +9.5pt |
The company’s revenue growth rate is significantly above the industry median, placing it among the leaders in terms of growth.
※Source: Prepared by the Company
While the gross margin improved to 61.3% (57.7% in the previous year), the SG&A ratio rose to 53.8% (50.1% in the previous year), leaving the operating margin flat at 7.5%. The slowdown in profitability improvement relative to revenue growth is noteworthy as a change in the cost structure.
Overseas Business continues to achieve strong growth, with revenue increasing by +74.7%, but remains in an Operating Loss position. The structure whereby the highly profitable Domestic Business (profit margin of 14.6%) supports the company as a whole remains in place, and the timing of profitability improvement in Overseas Business could become a turning point for changes in the company-wide margin.
Due to the recognition of an extraordinary loss of ¥2.8B, the growth in Net Income (up +13.5% on an attributable-to-owners-of-the-parent basis) was constrained relative to the growth in Ordinary Income (+20.4%). OCF remains above Net Income, and there has been no change in the core business’s cash-generating capacity.
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