Fujikura Ltd. FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The most important point in these results is the significant acceleration in revenue and profit growth, driven by the expansion of high-margin projects in the Information & Communications segment. Revenue was ¥4,020.1B (+50.1% YoY), Operating Income was ¥1,048.3B (+155.1%), Ordinary Income was ¥1,114.6B (+166.8%), and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥804.3B (+156.8%). The Operating Income margin improved significantly to 26.1% (15.3% in the previous year), reflecting operating leverage from improved gross margins and a lower SG&A ratio.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥4,020.1B (+50.1% YoY). By segment, Information & Communications led company-wide growth with revenue of ¥2,644.5B (+83.8%, 65.6% of total), while Power Systems also increased revenue to ¥443.9B (+24.8%) and Automotive to ¥552.0B (+25.1%). In contrast, Electronics revenue declined to ¥353.9B (△10.5%).

【Profit and Loss】Cost of sales was ¥2,530.5B, and the gross margin improved to 37.1% (27.4% in the previous year), while the SG&A ratio declined to 11.0% (12.1% in the previous year). Operating Income therefore improved significantly to ¥1,048.3B (+155.1%), with an Operating Income margin of 26.1% (15.3% in the previous year). Ordinary Income was ¥1,114.6B (+166.8%), supported in part by equity-method investment gains of ¥53.2B and foreign exchange gains of ¥6.5B. After recording income taxes of ¥291.6B (effective tax rate of 26.2%), Net Income was ¥804.3B (+156.8%). The company achieved both revenue and profit growth, with high-margin projects in Information & Communications being the primary driver of margin improvement.

Segment Analysis

Information & Communications generated most of the company’s profit, with revenue of ¥2,644.5B (+83.8%) and Operating Income of ¥979.6B (+188.3%, margin of 37.0%). Power Systems posted revenue of ¥443.9B (+24.8%) and Operating Income of ¥52.7B (+59.2%, margin of 11.9%), reflecting progress in profitability improvement. Real Estate remained small in scale, with revenue of ¥28.0B (+0.6%), but maintained high profitability with Operating Income of ¥13.2B and a margin of 47.0%. Automotive increased revenue to ¥552.0B (+25.1%), but Operating Income declined to ¥11.6B (△14.5%), with a low margin of 2.1%. Electronics declined in both revenue and profit, with revenue of ¥353.9B (△10.5%), Operating Income of ¥4.4B (△73.5%), and a margin of 1.3%, making it a weakness for the company as a whole. Other segments generated revenue of ¥0.8B (△64.6%) and an Operating Loss of ¥13.3B, as upfront costs continued to exceed revenue during the new-business stage. The company’s high reliance on Information & Communications revenue and the low profitability of Automotive and Electronics reveal a structurally polarized business portfolio.

Key Financial Metrics

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin improved significantly to 26.1% (15.3% in the previous year), while the Net Profit margin was 20.0%, calculated as Net Income of ¥804.3B ÷ Revenue of ¥4,020.1B (11.7% in the previous year). 【Cash Quality】Although Ordinary Income of ¥1,114.6B differs from Net Income of ¥804.3B, the primary factors were income taxes of ¥291.6B (effective tax rate of approximately 26.2%) and Net Income attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥17.8B. Extraordinary items had only a minimal impact on Net Income, comprising extraordinary income of ¥0.9B and extraordinary losses of ¥1.8B. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 12.8% (Net Income ÷ Net Assets of ¥6,415.8B), achieved under a conservative capital structure with an Equity Ratio of 59.9%. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 59.9%. Short-term borrowings increased from ¥247.3B in the previous year to ¥456.9B, compared with Cash and Deposits of ¥1,923.2B. Total Assets of ¥10,706.5B and Net Assets of ¥6,415.8B both increased from the previous year.

Cash Flow Analysis

As the company did not disclose a statement of cash flows in these results, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Accounts receivable and notes receivable increased significantly to ¥3,145.2B (¥2,526.2B in the previous year), while inventories rose to ¥2,096.8B (¥1,838.0B). The progress and acceptance timing of projects associated with revenue growth, together with advance inventory procurement, appear to have increased funding requirements. Short-term borrowings increased to ¥456.9B (¥247.3B in the previous year, +84.8%) to cover this working capital requirement, indicating increased bridging through short-term funding. Meanwhile, Cash and Deposits remained at ¥1,923.2B (¥1,812.2B in the previous year), and retained earnings increased to ¥4,295.1B (¥3,852.9B in the previous year, +11.5%), indicating strengthened financial resilience through retained earnings. Going forward, the key to cash generation will be whether the collection of receivables and inventory turnover improve.

Quality of Earnings

Recurring operating results accounted for the majority of profit. Extraordinary income of ¥0.9B (gain on sale of investment securities) and extraordinary losses of ¥1.8B (business restructuring expenses) were immaterial relative to Net Income, limiting the impact of one-time factors on earnings. Non-operating income was ¥77.2B, including dividend income of ¥6.1B, foreign exchange gains of ¥6.5B, and other income of ¥6.6B. Non-operating expenses were ¥10.9B, including interest expenses of ¥3.0B. The reversal from foreign exchange losses in the previous year contributed to the improvement at the Ordinary Income level. Equity-method investment gains increased to ¥53.2B (¥19.7B in the previous year), also contributing to higher Ordinary Income. The significant difference between Ordinary Income of ¥1,114.6B and Net Income of ¥804.3B was primarily due to income taxes of ¥291.6B and Net Income attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥17.8B. No deterioration in earnings quality from financial expenses or one-time gains and losses was observed.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

Progress toward the full-year plan—Revenue of ¥17,550B, Operating Income of ¥4,320B, and Ordinary Income of ¥4,530B—was 22.9% for Revenue, 24.3% for Operating Income, and 24.6% for Ordinary Income in Q1, broadly in line with the standard level of approximately one-quarter. The slightly lower Revenue progress is likely attributable to the characteristics of the Information & Communications segment, where project recognition tends to be weighted toward the second half of the year. The fact that progress on earnings exceeded that on Revenue reflects the high-margin project mix in Q1 and can be viewed as a relatively positive factor toward achieving the full-year plan.

Shareholder Returns

The company conducted a 1-for-6 stock split effective April 1, 2026, and its full-year dividend forecast is ¥38 per share after the split. The Payout Ratio against the full-year EPS forecast of ¥196.88 is approximately 19.3% (¥38 ÷ ¥196.88), representing a conservative level. No changes were made to the dividend forecast during the quarter. Under a conservative capital structure with an Equity Ratio of 59.9%, the company appears to be maintaining dividends while continuing to build retained earnings.

Risk Factors

1. Segment concentration risk: Information & Communications accounts for 65.6% of Revenue and most of Operating Income (¥979.6B), creating a structure in which quarterly performance is susceptible to fluctuations in the timing of orders and project acceptance.

2. Changes in working capital efficiency: Accounts receivable and notes receivable increased +24.5% YoY, while inventories increased +14.1%. The management of cash collection and inventory turnover accompanying revenue growth could affect cash-generation capacity.

3. Short-term concentration in maturity structure: Short-term borrowings increased from ¥247.3B in the previous year to ¥456.9B (+84.8%), and commercial paper of ¥200B is also being utilized. Although Cash and Deposits of ¥1,923.2B have been secured, the funding structure requires monitoring.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Analysis)

Profitability and Returns

Profitability is significantly above the manufacturing industry average, with high-margin projects in Information & Communications supporting profit margins at the upper end of the industry range.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The growth rate is significantly above the industry median, with the rapid expansion of Information & Communications projects representing an exceptional growth driver within the industry.

※Source: Company analysis

Key Takeaways from the Results

1. Against the backdrop of high-margin projects in Information & Communications, the Operating Income margin improved by approximately +1,080bp from 15.3% in the previous year to 26.1%, clearly demonstrating operating leverage from improved gross margins and a lower SG&A ratio.

2. Automotive (margin of 2.1%) and Electronics (margin of 1.3%, with declines in both revenue and profit) are diluting the company-wide average, and polarization in profitability between segments appears to be a structural characteristic.

3. The increase in accounts receivable and inventories is outpacing the pace of revenue growth, making working capital trends a key factor that will determine future cash-generation capacity.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

This is a reference range mechanically calculated solely from publicly disclosed data using a residual income model (Ohlson-type model with an explicit 5-year fade). It is not a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action.

Sensitivity: ¥1,040–¥1,110 at Cost of Equity ±1%, and ¥1,050–¥1,112 at ω ±0.1.

Notes:

• Because forecast ROE is high, ROE is capped at 50% for calculation purposes (the difference between scenarios may therefore appear small).
• Net Assets as of the quarter-end are used (there is a timing difference from the full-year forecast).
• Because Net Assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated somewhat higher.

(Calculation model: Residual income model / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / This value does not forecast or guarantee the future share price)

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