| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Last Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥808.3B | ¥797.1B | +1.4% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥344.2B | ¥435.9B | -21.0% |
| Net Income | ¥243.5B | ¥308.4B | -21.1% |
| ROE | 2.6% | 3.5% | - |
Despite higher revenue, earnings declined due to deterioration in market-related gains and losses, resulting in earnings that combined the resilience of core revenue with increased earnings volatility. Revenue (ordinary revenue) increased to ¥808.3B (+1.4% YoY), while Ordinary Income fell significantly to ¥344.2B (-21.0% YoY) and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent declined to ¥243.5B (-21.1% YoY). The primary factors were a narrowing spread caused by a 39.6% increase in interest expense on deposits and deterioration in other ordinary gains and losses, which could not be offset by a 13.8% increase in interest income on loans or improved fee income and expenses.
【Revenue】Revenue increased 1.4% YoY to ¥808.3B. External ordinary revenue in the Banking Business segment remained broadly flat at ¥742.5B (+0.3%), while the Leasing Business grew to ¥58.5B (+14.5%), complementing the increase in overall revenue. The Banking Business accounted for 91.9% of revenue composition, meaning it had a substantial impact on overall company performance.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary Income and Net Income both declined significantly, to ¥344.2B (-21.0%) and ¥243.5B (-21.1%), respectively. In the banking book, interest income on loans increased to ¥258.0B (+13.8%), while interest expense on deposits surged to ¥71.4B (+39.6%), putting pressure on spreads through higher funding costs. The portion corresponding to gross operating profit contracted YoY, while general and administrative expenses (G&A expenses of ¥156.2B) were broadly flat, resulting in a deterioration in the cost-to-income ratio. Extraordinary losses were limited at ¥0.1B, and the impact of temporary factors was limited; the gap between Ordinary Income and Net Income was largely attributable to income taxes and other taxes of ¥100.6B (effective tax rate: 29.2%). In conclusion, the company achieved higher revenue but lower earnings.
External ordinary revenue in the Banking Business segment was ¥742.5B (+0.3%), while segment profit declined to ¥338.4B (-21.6%). External ordinary revenue in the Leasing Business segment was ¥58.5B (+14.5%), while segment profit also declined to ¥2.3B (-22.8%). Both segments recorded higher revenue but lower profit, indicating that declining profitability was a trend common across the overall business. As the Banking Business accounted for 91.9% of revenue composition, overall company performance was highly dependent on earnings trends in the Banking Business.
【Profitability】Net profit margin declined to 30.1% from 38.7% a year earlier, while the Ordinary Income margin also contracted to 42.6% from approximately 54.7% a year earlier. ROE was 2.6%, reflecting the contraction in gross profit in the banking book and lower cost efficiency.【Cash Flow Quality】Extraordinary losses were limited at ¥0.1B, and earnings fluctuations were primarily attributable to recurring market-related gains and losses and movements in spreads. Comprehensive income was ¥572.4B, substantially exceeding Net Income of ¥243.5B, while the improvement in valuation difference on available-for-sale securities (+¥388.7B) made a positive contribution to capital.【Investment Efficiency】Basic EPS decreased 19.1% to ¥84.77 from ¥104.78 a year earlier. Asset turnover relative to total assets was low, reflecting the characteristics of the Banking Business model.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio improved to 9.8% from 9.2% a year earlier; although it exceeded the regulatory minimum, it remained below a sound level (generally considered to be 12% or higher). Net assets increased to ¥9,230.3B from ¥8,778.8B a year earlier.
In lieu of disclosure of a cash flow statement, an analysis of funding trends based on balance sheet movements shows that securities balances contracted to ¥1,489.0B, down 12.7% YoY, while short-term market funding such as repos and securities lending also declined substantially. Meanwhile, cash and deposits increased 17.4% to ¥1,370.3B, indicating that the liquidity buffer was increased. Borrowings declined YoY to ¥633.6B, suggesting that the funding structure was reviewed amid an environment of rising interest rates. Overall, the company’s funding management stance prioritized reducing market-based assets and funding while securing liquidity.
Earnings are centered on recurring items such as interest income on loans and fee income and expenses; however, during the current period, other ordinary gains and losses deteriorated, increasing earnings volatility. Extraordinary losses were extremely limited at ¥0.1B, and the impact of temporary factors on earnings was limited. The gap between Ordinary Income and Net Income can be explained by income taxes and other taxes of ¥100.6B (effective tax rate: 29.2%), with no unusual fluctuations in the tax burden. On the other hand, Comprehensive Income of ¥572.4B substantially exceeded Net Income of ¥243.5B. The fact that the market-linked factor of valuation differences on available-for-sale securities boosted capital should be noted when assessing the quality of current-period Net Income.
Q1 progress toward the full-year plan (Revenue of ¥2,700.0B, Ordinary Income of ¥1,110.0B, Net Income of ¥770.0B, and EPS of ¥268.20) was 29.9% for Revenue, 31.0% for Ordinary Income, and 31.6% for Net Income, exceeding the pace implied by a simple one-quarter benchmark of 25%. However, other ordinary gains and losses deteriorated during Q1, weighing on earnings. Achievement of the full-year Ordinary Income growth target of +11.9% will require normalization of market-related gains and losses and stabilization of spreads toward the second half of the fiscal year.
The company’s full-year dividend plan is ¥80 (the previous-year dividend was based on a phased plan starting from an annual level of ¥30), implying a Payout Ratio of approximately 29.8% against planned EPS of ¥268.20. There has been no revision to the dividend forecast during the period, and the earnings forecast has already been revised. The expected total annual dividend is sufficiently covered by the planned Net Income of ¥770.0B, indicating that a dividend policy emphasizing retained earnings remains in place.
Spread compression risk: While interest expense on deposits surged 39.6% YoY, the increase in interest income on loans was limited to 13.8%, with rising deposit costs putting pressure on earnings in an environment of rising interest rates.
Volatility in market-related gains and losses: Deterioration in other ordinary gains and losses was the primary cause of the decline in Ordinary Income, and the structure of the business makes quarterly earnings susceptible to price fluctuations in bonds and market-based assets.
Market sensitivity of capital: Although the Equity Ratio of 9.8% exceeded the regulatory minimum, fluctuations in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) related to valuation differences on available-for-sale securities had a substantial impact on net assets, requiring attention to capital stability during periods of interest-rate volatility.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | 30.1% | – | – |
As comparative data is limited, it is difficult to make a clear determination of the company’s relative position within the industry.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 1.4% | – | – |
Revenue growth was limited to modest growth, and comparative data within the industry is limited.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Despite higher revenue, both Ordinary Income and Net Income declined by approximately -21% due to deterioration in market-related gains and losses, confirming the significant impact of growth in core revenue and volatility in market-based earnings on performance.
The pace of increase in interest expense on deposits (+39.6%) exceeded the pace of increase in interest income on loans (+13.8%), indicating that changes in the funding cost structure amid rising interest rates affected profit margins.
The Equity Ratio improved to 9.8% from the previous year, but fluctuations in valuation differences on available-for-sale securities made a substantial contribution to net assets. Market sensitivity of capital was evident in the divergence between Comprehensive Income (¥572.4B) and Net Income (¥243.5B).
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