| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥192.7B | ¥172.6B | +11.7% |
| Operating Income | ¥63.5B | ¥60.0B | +5.8% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥65.7B | ¥57.2B | +14.9% |
| Net Income | ¥44.7B | ¥38.8B | +15.2% |
| ROE | 3.0% | 2.6% | - |
While Revenue secured double-digit growth this quarter, growth in Operating Income remained in the single digits due to an increase in SG&A expenses. Ordinary Income and Net Income, however, both finished with double-digit growth. Revenue was ¥192.7B (¥172.6B in the previous year, YoY +11.7%), Operating Income was ¥63.5B (¥60.0B in the previous year, YoY +5.8%), Ordinary Income was ¥65.7B (¥57.2B in the previous year, YoY +14.9%), and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥44.7B (¥38.8B in the previous year, YoY +15.2%). While the gross margin improved to 54.1% (52.6% in the previous year), the SG&A ratio rose to 21.1% (17.8% in the previous year), putting pressure on the Operating Income margin. However, the shift to foreign exchange gains and the decline in the effective tax rate boosted the growth rates of Ordinary Income and below.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥192.7B (YoY +11.7%), with both businesses posting higher sales: the core Ceramic Components Business generated ¥167.9B (87.1% composition ratio, YoY +10.1%), while the Lighting Equipment Business generated ¥24.8B (12.9% composition ratio, YoY +23.7%). The Lighting Equipment Business outpaced the Company as a whole in terms of growth, increasing its relative contribution to revenue growth.
【Profit and Loss】The gross margin improved to 54.1% (52.6% in the previous year, +1.5pt), indicating resilient profitability from a pricing and product-mix perspective. Meanwhile, the SG&A ratio rose to 21.1% (17.8% in the previous year, +3.3pt), and Operating Income was ¥63.5B (YoY +5.8%), representing growth below the rate of revenue growth. In non-operating items, the recognition of a foreign exchange gain of ¥0.8B (compared with a foreign exchange loss of ¥3.6B in the previous year) and an increase in interest income contributed to Ordinary Income of ¥65.7B (YoY +14.9%), which grew faster than Operating Income. Net extraordinary income and expenses were limited to -¥0.5B (subsidy income of ¥12.2B and loss on reduction of fixed asset acquisition costs of ¥12.0B substantially offset each other), while the effective tax rate declined to 31.5% (32.2% in the previous year). As a result, Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥44.7B (YoY +15.2%). The Company finished with both revenue and profit growth.
The Ceramic Components Business recorded Revenue of ¥167.9B (YoY +10.1%), segment profit of ¥64.4B (YoY +6.3%), and a segment profit margin of 38.4% (39.8% in the previous year), continuing to serve as the core source of Company-wide profit. The Lighting Equipment Business recorded Revenue of ¥24.8B (YoY +23.7%), segment profit of ¥5.0B (YoY +47.9%), and a segment profit margin of 20.0% (16.8% in the previous year), surpassing the Ceramic Components Business in both revenue and profit growth rates. Total segment profit was ¥69.4B (¥64.0B in the previous year), but adjustments for Company-wide expenses and other items expanded to -¥5.9B (-¥4.0B in the previous year), with the increase partially offsetting growth in Operating Income.
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin declined to 32.9% (34.8% in the previous year, -1.9pt), while the Ordinary Income margin improved to 34.1% (33.2% in the previous year, +0.9pt) and the Net Income margin improved to 23.2% (22.5% in the previous year, +0.7pt). The 1.5pt improvement in the gross margin to 54.1% (52.6% in the previous year) was more than offset by the 3.3pt increase in the SG&A ratio to 21.1% (17.8% in the previous year), depressing profitability at the operating level.【Cash Flow Quality】Cash and deposits remained broadly flat at ¥677.2B (¥671.9B in the previous year, YoY +0.8%), while inventories increased to ¥33.4B (¥23.1B in the previous year, YoY +44.6%), indicating an accumulation of working capital.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 3.0% (based on quarterly actual results), and EPS was ¥361.96 (¥314.31 in the previous year, YoY +15.2%). Construction in progress accounted for ¥178.3B (30.1% composition ratio) of tangible fixed assets of ¥591.3B, indicating that capital investments remain at the pre-operational stage.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 91.5% (90.5% in the previous year, +1.0pt), the current ratio was 768%, and the D/E ratio was 0.09x, demonstrating an extremely conservative financial structure.
Cash and deposits were ¥677.2B, remaining broadly flat from ¥671.9B in the previous year (YoY +0.8%). In terms of working capital, inventories increased to ¥33.4B (¥23.1B in the previous year, +44.6%), while accounts receivable and notes receivable declined to ¥127.2B (¥136.7B in the previous year, -7.0%), with the two items partially offsetting each other. Accounts payable increased slightly to ¥44.4B (¥42.5B in the previous year), with no significant change apparent in payment terms for trade payables. Income taxes payable declined substantially to ¥17.0B (¥39.4B in the previous year, -56.8%), as payment of taxes finalized for the previous period reduced current liabilities. Tangible fixed assets increased to ¥591.3B (¥572.8B in the previous year), of which construction in progress was ¥178.3B, accounting for 30.1% of the total and indicating that capital investments remain at the pre-operational stage. The ability to continue capital investment while maintaining cash and deposit levels broadly unchanged suggests scope for financing investments through internal funds.
Recurring business activities were the primary driver of profit growth, while the impact of non-recurring factors was limited. Non-operating income of ¥2.5B was approximately 1.3% of Revenue, including a foreign exchange gain of ¥0.8B, a significant improvement from the foreign exchange loss of ¥3.6B in the previous year. Net extraordinary income and expenses were -¥0.5B (extraordinary income of ¥12.2B and extraordinary losses of ¥12.7B), essentially neutral. By component, most extraordinary income (¥12.2B) comprised subsidy income, while the primary extraordinary loss (¥12.0B) was a loss on reduction of fixed asset acquisition costs, which corresponds substantially to the accounting treatment associated with the direct reduction method. The difference between Ordinary Income and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was primarily attributable to income taxes (effective tax rate of 31.5%, compared with 32.2% in the previous year), with no structural distortion observed. Comprehensive income was ¥47.5B, only ¥2.8B higher than Net Income of ¥44.7B, primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustments of +¥2.4B. The divergence between Net Income and comprehensive income is small, and the overall quality of earnings can be considered strong.
Revenue progress was 20.7% (¥192.7B/¥933.0B), and Operating Income progress was 18.8% (¥63.5B/¥337.0B), both below the simple quarterly allocation of 25%. Full-year guidance calls for substantial revenue and profit growth of +25.3% for Revenue and +34.9% for Operating Income, reflecting a plan weighted toward the second half. The slower progress is consistent with the front-loading of SG&A expenses and the pre-operational stage of capital investment, as indicated by the 30.1% construction-in-progress ratio. Although the Company indicated that there was a revision to the earnings forecast (“Yes”) in Q1, there was no revision to the dividend forecast (“No”), suggesting that the full-year outlook for revenue and profit growth itself remains unchanged.
The Company forecasts an annual dividend of ¥55.00 per share, representing a +7.8% increase from the previous fiscal year’s actual dividend of ¥51. There was no revision to the dividend forecast (“No”) during the current quarter, and there has been no change from the initial plan. Given the financial foundation of an Equity Ratio of 91.5% and cash and deposits of ¥677.2B, there appear to be no particular concerns regarding the stability of dividend funding.
Accumulation of working capital: Inventories increased to ¥33.4B (¥23.1B in the previous year, +44.6%). If the pace of shipments continues to slow, inventory liquidation may take time, making this a monitoring point for cash conversion.
Capital investment at the pre-operational stage: Construction in progress amounted to ¥178.3B, accounting for 30.1% of tangible fixed assets (28.5% in the previous year). Depending on the timing of commencement of operations and reclassification to fixed assets, the timing of the emergence of depreciation expenses and production contributions may vary.
Impact of foreign exchange fluctuations: The Company recorded a foreign exchange gain of ¥0.8B in the current period, compared with a foreign exchange loss of ¥3.6B in the same period of the previous year. The structure of the business causes non-operating income and expenses to fluctuate with foreign exchange movements.
Profitability and Return
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income Margin | 32.9% | 8.8% (4.4%–14.3%) | +24.1pt |
| Net Income Margin | 23.2% | 7.3% (3.3%–10.6%) | +15.9pt |
Both the Operating Income margin and Net Income margin are substantially above the industry median and are at levels that rank among the industry’s top performers.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 11.7% | 6.6% (-0.3%–14.8%) | +5.1pt |
The Revenue growth rate exceeds the industry median but remains within the range of the upper quartile (14.8%).
※Source: Compiled by the Company
While the gross margin improved to 54.1% (52.6% in the previous year, +1.5pt), the SG&A ratio rose to 21.1% (17.8% in the previous year, +3.3pt), causing the Operating Income margin to decline to 32.9% (34.8% in the previous year). The fact that SG&A growth exceeded top-line growth is noteworthy as a change in the cost structure.
Inventories increased +44.6% year on year, while construction in progress accounted for 30.1% of tangible fixed assets. Capital investment and inventory accumulation are progressing simultaneously, and future operating status and the pace of inventory liquidation will be factors influencing earnings trends.
Q1 progress against full-year guidance (Revenue +25.3%, Operating Income +34.9%) was 20.7% for Revenue and 18.8% for Operating Income, below the 25% implied by simple allocation. Given the plan’s weighting toward the second half, the pace of progress in subsequent quarters will be a key factor in assessing achievement of the full-year outlook.
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