FUJI (6134) FY2026 Q3 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

FUJI reported substantial increases in both revenue and earnings for the cumulative Q3 period, primarily driven by the expansion of its Robot Solutions Business. Revenue was ¥127.29B (+36.0% YoY), Operating Income was ¥18.85B (+92.5%), Ordinary Income was ¥20.08B (+79.7%), and Net Income was ¥16.09B (+90.2%). Operating Income grew at a pace exceeding revenue growth, reflecting the operating leverage effect of fixed costs. In addition, extraordinary income (gain on sale of investment securities of ¥2.71B) boosted Profit Before Tax.

Factors Affecting Financial Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥127.29B (+36.0% YoY). By segment, Robot Solutions was the primary contributor, increasing from ¥11.86B to ¥118.62B (external sales basis: ¥118,562 million, compared with ¥84,307 million in the prior year, +40.6%) and accounting for 93.2% of total revenue. Machine Tools revenue declined to ¥7.28B (¥7.64B in the prior year, -4.8%).

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥18.85B (+92.5%), and the Operating Income margin improved to 14.8%, up 4.3pt from 10.5% in the same period of the prior year (9,788/93,565). The Robot Solutions segment margin rose to 18.5% from 14.1% in the prior year, driving the improvement in profitability. Meanwhile, corporate expenses increased to ¥3.22B from ¥2.37B, slightly limiting the increase in earnings. Ordinary Income reached ¥20.08B, boosted by non-operating income and expenses, including dividend income of ¥0.51B and foreign exchange gains of ¥0.19B. Profit Before Tax, including extraordinary income (gain on sale of investment securities of ¥2.71B), was ¥22.70B. Net Income was ¥16.09B, with the difference from Ordinary Income attributable to the net extraordinary gain or loss (+¥2.62B) and income taxes (¥6.61B, effective tax rate of approximately 29.1%). In conclusion, the company achieved higher revenue and earnings, primarily due to improved margins resulting from its business structure, namely the growing proportion of Robot Solutions.

Segment Analysis

Robot Solutions was the earnings pillar, generating revenue of ¥118.62B (93.2% composition ratio) and Operating Income of ¥21.94B (18.5% margin), an improvement from the prior-year margin of 14.1%. Machine Tools generated revenue of ¥7.28B (5.7% composition ratio) and Operating Income of ¥0.16B (2.2% margin), remaining a low-profitability business. After deducting corporate expenses of ¥3.22B and other items from the combined segment profit of ¥22.097B, consolidated Operating Income was ¥18.85B. A key characteristic is the further increase in earnings dependence on the Robot Solutions Business.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 14.8%, improving 4.3pt from 10.5% in the same period of the prior year, while the Net Income margin rose to 12.6% from 9.0%. The gross margin was 35.6%, and the SG&A ratio was 20.8%.【Cash Flow Quality】Accounts receivable increased to ¥62.02B (¥34.80B in the prior year, +78.2%), while inventories increased to ¥16.17B (¥12.88B in the prior year, +25.5%), both at rates exceeding revenue growth. This may indicate a decline in the efficiency of converting Operating Income into cash.【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 9.3%, and total assets expanded to ¥267.89B from ¥244.29B in the prior year. The Equity Ratio declined slightly to 85.9% from 89.5% but remained at a high level.【Financial Soundness】Current assets of ¥178.85B versus current liabilities of ¥34.50B resulted in an extremely high current ratio of approximately 518%. The company held cash and deposits of ¥45.80B. Total liabilities were ¥37.67B against net assets of ¥230.22B, indicating low financial leverage.

Cash Flow Analysis

This report does not include data for the individual sections of the cash flow statement—Operating Cash Flow (OCF), investing cash flow, and financing cash flow—so cash trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were ¥45.80B, a decrease of ¥11.78B from ¥57.58B in the same period of the prior year. Meanwhile, accounts receivable increased by ¥27.22B and inventories increased by ¥3.29B, suggesting that the buildup of working capital accompanying revenue expansion affected the decline in cash balances. Accounts payable also increased to ¥13.33B (¥7.84B in the prior year, +70.0%), but the increase was smaller than the increase in accounts receivable, indicating an expansion in the net working capital burden. Investment securities were ¥21.17B, nearly unchanged from ¥20.96B in the prior year, suggesting that the implementation of large-scale investments was limited.

Earnings Quality

It is important to note that temporary items contributed to the increase in current-period earnings. Of the ¥2.80B in extraordinary income, ¥2.71B was a gain on the sale of investment securities, representing approximately 11.9% of Profit Before Tax of ¥22.70B and constituting a non-recurring factor outside Ordinary Income. Growth based on Ordinary Income, excluding this item (+79.7%), is considered to be closer to the underlying strength of the core business. Non-operating income of ¥1.34B consisted of dividend income of ¥0.51B, foreign exchange gains of ¥0.19B, and other items, with stable income outside the core business making a certain contribution. Comprehensive income was ¥20.39B, exceeding Net Income of ¥16.09B. The difference was primarily attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments of ¥3.17B and valuation differences on securities of ¥1.34B, reflecting gains from translating overseas businesses into yen and increases in the market value of equity holdings. On the other hand, the sharp increases in accounts receivable and inventories contain accrual-related risks, including potential future bad-debt expenses and impairment losses, and therefore require monitoring when assessing earnings quality.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

The Full-Year earnings forecast is revenue of ¥183.00B (+43.7% YoY), Operating Income of ¥30.60B (+122.0%), Ordinary Income of ¥31.70B (+106.8%), EPS of ¥277.20, and dividends of ¥80.00. Cumulative Q3 revenue of ¥127.29B represents 69.6% of the Full-Year forecast, while Operating Income of ¥18.85B represents 61.6% of the Full-Year forecast. Revenue is slightly ahead in terms of progress, while earnings are also generally progressing smoothly. The key focus going forward will be whether the company can maintain its pace of earnings growth over the remaining 4 quarters.

Shareholder Returns

An interim dividend of ¥40 has already been paid, and the annual dividend forecast, including the year-end dividend, is ¥80. Based on Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥16.07B and the Full-Year Net Income forecast of ¥24.40B as the denominator, the Payout Ratio for the annual dividend of ¥80 against forecast EPS of ¥277.2 is approximately 28.9%. No share repurchase has been confirmed based on this report, and shareholder returns are being provided solely through dividends. The interim dividend was also ¥40 in the prior year, indicating that the dividend level has remained unchanged.

Risk Factors

1. Rapid expansion in working capital: Accounts receivable increased to ¥62.02B (¥34.80B in the prior year, +78.2%), and inventories increased to ¥16.17B (¥12.88B in the prior year, +25.5%). Both increased at rates exceeding the revenue growth rate (+36.0%), requiring monitoring of the impact on cash management.

2. Dependence on extraordinary income: Of Profit Before Tax of ¥22.70B, ¥2.71B (approximately 11.9%) represented a temporary boost from gains on the sale of investment securities. The underlying earnings growth rate excluding this factor is close to the Ordinary Income-based rate of +79.7%.

3. Impact of foreign exchange fluctuations: Foreign exchange gains of ¥0.19B were recorded in non-operating income, while foreign currency translation adjustments of ¥3.17B were included in Comprehensive Income. The business structure is such that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates affect earnings, particularly in the Robot Solutions Business, which has a high proportion of overseas operations.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Industry Benchmark (manufacturing)

Profitability and Return

Both the Company’s Operating Income margin and Net Income margin are substantially above the industry median.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Company’s revenue growth rate substantially exceeds the industry median, demonstrating exceptional growth within the industry.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points from the Financial Results

1. Expansion of the Robot Solutions Business drove both revenue and earnings, with the segment margin improving to 18.5% from 14.1% in the prior year. The change in business composition has been confirmed to directly contribute to improved overall profitability.

2. The growth rates of accounts receivable (+78.2%) and inventories (+25.5%) exceeded the growth in revenue and earnings, making the expansion of working capital a key point of focus regarding its potential impact on future cash-generation capacity.

3. The financial foundation remains solid, with an Equity Ratio of 85.9% and a current ratio of approximately 518%. It is useful to assess underlying earnings while taking into account that Profit Before Tax includes the temporary factor of a ¥2.71B gain on the sale of investment securities.

Theoretical Stock Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥2,699–¥2,859 at ±1% in the cost of equity, and ¥2,773–¥2,783 at ±0.1 in ω.

Notes:

• Net assets as of the quarter-end are used (there is a time lag relative to the Full-Year forecast).
• Because net assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated somewhat higher.

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type; explicit 5-year fade) / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / Mechanically calculated solely from publicly disclosed data; this is not a forecast of the market stock price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not predict or guarantee future stock prices.)

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This report is an earnings analysis document automatically generated by AI based on XBRL earnings summary 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, consulting a professional as necessary.

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