HOKKAN HOLDINGS LIMITED FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

Although the company secured higher operating income through a sharp recovery in its overseas business and an improvement in its gross profit margin, it should be noted that gains on the sale of investment securities contributed to the increase in net income. Revenue was ¥256.5B (+9.2% year on year), operating income was ¥26.8B (+17.5%), ordinary income was ¥27.1B (+14.0%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22.5B (+23.1%). While the increase in revenue was driven by a 64.2% increase in revenue from the overseas business, the core Filling Business posted lower revenue and income, warranting attention to the breakdown of the earnings structure.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥256.5B, representing a 9.2% year-on-year increase. By segment, the overseas business grew significantly to ¥59.8B (+64.2%), while the Container Business also recorded higher revenue at ¥89.2B (+5.1%). In contrast, the core Filling Business declined to ¥106.0B (-4.0%), and the Other Businesses declined to ¥12.8B (-32.3%); most of the revenue increase was attributable to the overseas business.

【Profit and Loss】Operating income was ¥26.8B (+17.5% year on year), supported by an improvement in the gross profit margin to 28.6% (28.1% in the previous year) and a decline in the SG&A expense ratio to 18.2% (18.5% in the previous year), confirming operating leverage. The primary driver of the increase in consolidated income was the overseas business, which turned from an operating loss of ¥0.9B into an operating profit of ¥9.1B. Meanwhile, the Filling Business posted lower income at ¥18.0B (-18.8%), and the Container Business also posted lower income at ¥5.1B (-4.7%), indicating a decline in the profitability of the existing core businesses. Ordinary income was ¥27.1B (+14.0%), and net income was ¥22.8B (+26.2%); gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.6B under extraordinary income contributed to the increase in net income. Overall, the company recorded higher revenue and income.

Segment Analysis

The overseas business turned profitable, with revenue of ¥59.8B (+64.2%) and operating income of ¥9.1B (versus a ¥0.9B loss in the previous year), improving its operating margin to 15.2%. The Container Business recorded revenue of ¥89.2B (+5.1%) and operating income of ¥5.1B (-4.7%, operating margin of 5.7%), while the Filling Business recorded revenue of ¥106.0B (-4.0%) and operating income of ¥18.0B (-18.8%, operating margin of 17.0%); both segments posted lower income. The Filling Business still accounts for a large proportion of consolidated operating income, and the decline in the profitability of the core business was offset by the sharp recovery in the overseas business. Company-wide expenses increased to ¥7.6B from ¥6.2B in the previous year, partially offsetting the growth in segment income.

Key Financial Metrics

【Profitability】The operating margin improved to 10.4% from 9.7% in the same period of the previous year, while the net profit margin increased to 8.8% from 7.8%. ROE (annualized) was 14.3%. 【Cash Quality】Profit before tax of ¥32.7B includes gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.6B, equivalent to 24.9% of net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥22.5B; this factor should be evaluated separately from recurring earnings power. 【Investment Efficiency】Basic EPS increased by +23.1% to ¥182.98 from ¥148.62 in the previous year. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 45.5%, total assets were ¥1404.0B, and net assets were ¥639.2B. All three measures expanded moderately from the previous year, indicating that the financial foundation remains stable.

Cash Flow Analysis

As cash flow statement data has not been disclosed, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Although cash and deposits declined from the previous year to ¥77.6B, accounts receivable and notes receivable increased to ¥241.7B, indicating that customer receivables are accumulating at a pace exceeding the 9.2% increase in revenue. Short-term borrowings increased, suggesting measures to cover rising working capital requirements, while long-term borrowings declined, resulting in a shorter maturity structure for interest-bearing debt. In terms of capital expenditures, construction in progress has accumulated, indicating that ongoing investment is being undertaken. The fact that trade receivables are increasing faster than revenue is a key point to monitor from the perspective of capital efficiency.

Earnings Quality

The increase in net income for the period reflects not only recurring earnings improvements but also gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.6B recorded as extraordinary income; this amount accounts for 17.1% of profit before tax of ¥32.7B. In non-operating income and expenses, interest expenses of ¥2.2B exceeded dividend income of ¥1.6B, resulting in a net expense of slightly less than ¥0.3B; non-operating income and expenses are therefore recurring negative contributors. The growth rate from operating income to ordinary income narrowed (+17.5%→+14.0%), indicating that the pace of income growth at the ordinary income level was slower than at the operating income level. Comprehensive income was limited to ¥18.5B, below net income of ¥22.8B. This was mainly due to foreign currency translation adjustments of negative ¥7.2B, with the yen translation effect of the overseas business weighing on comprehensive income. The divergence between net income and comprehensive income can be interpreted as reflecting the overseas business’s foreign exchange sensitivity.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

The full-year company forecasts are revenue of ¥990.0B (+9.3% year on year), operating income of ¥41.0B (+9.1%), and ordinary income of ¥39.0B (-5.3%). Q1 progress rates were 25.9% for revenue, 65.4% for operating income, 69.4% for ordinary income, and 64.4% for net income, substantially exceeding the standard progress rate of 25%. However, the high income progress rates include gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.6B, and it would not be appropriate to extrapolate these rates directly as recurring earnings progress. The company has not revised either its earnings forecasts or dividend forecasts.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥100 per share, representing a planned increase from the previous year’s dividend of ¥30 (the actual level based on the combined interim and year-end dividends). The payout ratio against forecast full-year EPS of ¥284.23 is 35.2% (=¥100÷¥284.23), remaining below 60%. No share repurchases were identified, and shareholder returns are evaluated based on the payout ratio. Retained earnings have accumulated to ¥331.5B, providing sufficient internal reserves to support continued dividend payments.

Risk Factors

1. Declining profitability of the core business: The Filling Business recorded lower revenue of ¥106.0B (-4.0%) and lower operating income of ¥18.0B (-18.8%), indicating a decline in the profitability of the segment making the largest contribution to consolidated income. Whether the overseas business alone can sustainably drive consolidated income remains a key point of attention.

2. Increase in trade receivables: Accounts receivable and notes receivable were ¥241.7B, up 12.8% year on year, exceeding the 9.2% increase in revenue. Cash and deposits declined from the previous year to ¥77.6B, requiring close monitoring of the impact of receivables collection trends on cash management.

3. Dependence on extraordinary income: Gains on the sale of investment securities accounted for ¥5.6B of profit before tax of ¥32.7B, equivalent to 24.9% of net income attributable to owners of the parent. It is important to verify the trend in recurring income levels excluding this temporary factor.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Industry Benchmark (manufacturing)

Profitability and Returns

The company’s profitability is positioned above the industry median.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate also exceeds the industry median and is near the upper bound of the IQR.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points in the Earnings Results

1. The overseas business turned from an operating loss of ¥0.9B in the same period of the previous year to operating income of ¥9.1B, becoming the primary driver of the increase in consolidated operating income. Meanwhile, operating income in the core Filling Business declined by 18.8%, making the concentration of the income structure in the overseas business a notable feature of the earnings results.

2. The full-year operating income progress rate was high at 65.4%, but the net income progress rate of 64.4% includes gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥5.6B. When evaluating progress in recurring earnings power, this temporary factor must be excluded.

3. The increase in accounts receivable and notes receivable exceeded revenue growth, making the use of working capital during the revenue growth phase a notable point that can be confirmed from the earnings data.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥4,539–¥4,802 at cost of equity ±1%; ¥4,650–¥4,679 at ω±0.1.

Notes:

• As forecast ROE is below the cost of equity, the theoretical value is below book value per share.
• Net assets as of the end of the quarter are used (there is a timing difference from the full-year forecast).
• As net assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated somewhat higher.

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit five-year fade) / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / This is a mechanically calculated value based solely on publicly disclosed data; it is not a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not forecast or guarantee future share prices.)

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This report is an earnings analysis document automatically generated by AI based on XBRL earnings release data. It does not recommend investment in any specific security. The industry benchmarks are reference information compiled by the Company based on publicly disclosed earnings data. Investment decisions should be made at your own responsibility, after consulting with a professional as necessary.

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