| Indicator | Current Period | Prior-Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue / Net Sales | ¥140.2B | ¥72.7B | +92.9% |
| Operating Income / Operating Profit | ¥26.4B | ¥14.4B | +84.1% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥24.6B | ¥13.2B | +85.7% |
| Net Income / Net Profit | ¥24.3B | ¥9.4B | +159.7% |
| ROE | 16.0% | 11.5% | - |
For the cumulative Q3 period of FY ending August 2026 (9 months), Revenue was ¥140.2B (YoY +¥67.5B, +92.9%), Operating Income was ¥26.4B (YoY +¥12.0B, +84.1%), Ordinary Income was ¥24.6B (YoY +¥11.3B, +85.7%), and Net Income was ¥24.3B (YoY +¥15.0B, +159.7%). The company achieved significant year-on-year increases in both revenue and operating income for the second consecutive period, combining top-line expansion with high profit margins. Net income growth outpaced revenue growth at +159.7%, driven by the recording of special gains of ¥10.1B which boosted the bottom line. Operating margin of 18.9% declined 0.9pt from 19.7% a year earlier, but net margin improved by 4.5pt to 17.3%, indicating maintained high profitability.
[Revenue] The sharp revenue expansion to ¥140.2B (+92.9%) was mainly driven by a large increase in the Functional Materials Business. By segment, Functional Materials grew to ¥76.9B (+438.6%) from ¥14.3B the prior year, expanding 5.4x and accounting for 54.8% of consolidated revenue. The breakdown was Basic Materials ¥36.2B (prior year ¥6.3B), IT Equipment ¥25.7B (prior year ¥5.1B), and Semiconductor Equipment Components ¥14.6B (prior year ¥2.8B); the consolidation of KM Aluminum through last year’s M&A contributed to Functional Materials’ rapid growth. Precision Components Business was steady at ¥63.7B (+9.1%), led by ¥52.4B (prior year ¥45.9B) to semiconductor manufacturing equipment and ¥8.0B (prior year ¥10.3B) to FPD manufacturing equipment. Revenue composition shifted to Functional Materials 55% / Precision Components 45%, from the prior-year dominance of Precision at 80% — a move toward Functional Materials. Gross margin was 32.1% (prior year 32.3%), nearly flat with a 0.2pt decrease. SG&A ratio rose 0.6pt to 13.2% (prior year 12.6%), but in absolute terms increased to ¥18.6B (prior year ¥9.1B), which is reasonable given business scale expansion.
[Profitability] Operating Income ¥26.4B (+84.1%) rose substantially in line with revenue growth. Segment operating income was Functional Materials ¥12.3B (margin 16.0%) and Precision Components ¥14.3B (margin 22.4%), with Precision Components’ high margin supporting consolidated profit. Operating margin 18.9% decreased 0.9pt from 19.7%; the drivers were the higher revenue mix of Functional Materials (margin 16.0% < Precision 22.4%) and slightly higher SG&A ratio. Non-operating profit/loss comprised non-operating income ¥0.2B and non-operating expenses ¥2.1B (including interest expense ¥1.8B), yielding Ordinary Income ¥24.6B (+85.7%). The recognition of special gains ¥10.1B (subsidies) resulted in profit before tax ¥34.7B; after deducting corporate taxes ¥10.4B, Net Income was ¥24.3B (+159.7%). Net margin improved to 17.3% from 12.9% a year earlier; special gains accounted for approximately 29% of pre-tax profit (¥10.1B/¥34.7B), indicating temporary factors boosted final profit. The divergence between Ordinary Income and Net Income is +41%, reflecting the material impact of special gains. In conclusion, large revenue growth in Functional Materials and high margins in Precision Components drove the year-on-year increases in revenue and profit.
The Functional Materials Business posted Revenue ¥76.9B (+438.6%), Operating Income ¥12.3B (+811.9%), and margin 16.0% (improved 6.5pt from 9.5% prior year). Basic Materials ¥36.2B, IT Equipment ¥25.7B, and Semiconductor Equipment Components ¥14.6B led sales, and the earnings contribution from KM Aluminum, consolidated last year, aided margin improvement. The Precision Components Business recorded Revenue ¥63.7B (+9.1%), Operating Income ¥14.3B (+1.7%), and margin 22.4% (down 1.7pt from 24.1% prior year). Sales to semiconductor manufacturing equipment were strong at ¥52.4B (+14.2%), while sales to FPD manufacturing equipment declined to ¥8.0B (-21.8%), tempering overall segment growth. Note that Precision Components changed the depreciation method for tangible fixed assets from declining-balance to straight-line from Q1, which increased segment profit this period by ¥1.1B. Adjustments totaled △¥0.2B (corporate expenses △¥0.0B, unrealized profit △¥0.2B), which are minor.
[Profitability] Operating margin 18.9% remains high despite a 0.9pt decline from 19.7%; net margin 17.3% improved 4.5pt from 12.9%, exceeding historical levels due to special gains. ROE 16.0% indicates strong capital efficiency; DuPont decomposition shows structure of Net Margin 17.3% × Total Asset Turnover 0.413 × Financial Leverage 2.24. Gross margin 32.1% is nearly unchanged, indicating appropriate cost control despite product mix shifts. [Cash Quality] Days Sales Outstanding 73 days, Inventory Days 145 days, Days Payable Outstanding 90 days, and Cash Conversion Cycle 128 days all worsened year-on-year, with Work-in-Process at ¥24.0B (63.4% of inventory) indicating concentrated WIP and inventory efficiency challenges. Operating Cash Flow generation is temporarily declining due to accrual increases. [Investment Efficiency] Total Asset Turnover 0.413x/year improved from 0.281x last year, but buildup of working capital remains a drag on capital efficiency. [Financial Soundness] Equity Ratio 44.7% (improved 13.2pt from 31.5% prior year), Current Ratio 313.5%, and Interest Coverage 14.85x indicate strong liquidity and interest protection. Interest-bearing debt is ¥135.0B (short-term borrowings ¥1.5B, long-term borrowings due within 1 year ¥14.3B, long-term borrowings ¥118.6B) against cash ¥108.6B, resulting in Net Interest-Bearing Debt ¥26.4B and D/E ratio 0.79x — healthy levels.
Despite strong operating profit growth, working capital efficiency has deteriorated. Accounts receivable ¥28.0B (prior year ¥23.6B) implies a collection period of 73 days; inventory ¥39.3B (prior year ¥16.4B) implies inventory days 145 days — both receivables and inventory have accumulated noticeably. In particular, Work-in-Process ¥24.0B (63.4% of inventory) suggests in-process stagnation, highlighting the need to refine production planning and improve yields. Accounts payable ¥23.5B (prior year ¥13.8B) at a payment period of 90 days shows use of supplier credit, but the Cash Conversion Cycle of 128 days (worsened YoY) reflects a short-term decline in cash collection ability. Cash and deposits increased substantially to ¥108.6B (prior year ¥42.5B, +¥66.1B), providing ample liquidity for short-term needs. Interest payments of ¥1.8B against Operating Income ¥26.4B are within a reasonable burden, and the company has strong capacity to generate Free Cash Flow. If working capital normalizes, the quality of cash generation will further improve.
While earnings quality is supported by core business revenue and operating profit growth, special gains of ¥10.1B (subsidies) account for about 42% of Net Income ¥24.3B, indicating some dependence on one-off items. Non-operating income ¥0.2B (including ¥0.1B foreign exchange gains) is negligible at under 0.2% of sales; non-operating expenses ¥2.1B (mainly interest expense ¥1.8B) are 1.5% of sales, within a reasonable range. The divergence between Ordinary Income ¥24.6B and Net Income ¥24.3B widened by +41% at the pre-tax stage due to special gains, so next fiscal year Net Margin is likely to normalize downward in the absence of similar special items. Comprehensive Income ¥25.5B exceeded Net Income by ¥1.2B, due to positive contribution from deferred hedge gains/losses of ¥1.2B. On the accrual side, increases in accounts receivable and inventory are notable, creating a timing lag between profit recognition and cash collection; improving working capital management would enhance earnings quality.
Full Year (FY) forecasts: Revenue ¥200.0B (+75.4%), Operating Income ¥41.0B (+98.3%), Ordinary Income ¥39.0B (+105.2%), Net Income ¥33.0B (+133.0%). Progress vs cumulative Q3 results: Revenue 70.1%, Operating Income 64.5%, Ordinary Income 63.1%, Net Income 73.6%. Operating-stage progress 64.5% is 10.5pt below a standard Q3 progress benchmark of 75%, requiring an additional ¥59.8B in revenue and ¥14.6B in operating income in Q4. Acceleration of Functional Materials ramp-up and improved utilization in Precision Components are keys to achieving the guidance. Dividend forecast remains unchanged at annual ¥26 per share (interim dividend of ¥38 already paid, year-end dividend ¥26 planned, on a post-split basis), implying a payout ratio of 20.5% on full-year Net Income — a conservative level. There were no revisions to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast this quarter.
The interim dividend (Q2-end) of ¥38 has been paid; the year-end dividend forecast is ¥26 per share (post-split basis; 1-for-2 stock split effective April 1, 2026). Because the interim dividend ¥38 is on a pre-split basis relative to the annual dividend forecast ¥26 (post-split), comparisons should be made on a total-amount basis; the dividend policy itself remains unchanged. Against Net Income ¥24.3B and EPS ¥95.69, the payout ratio is approximately 43.9% (interim dividend ¥38 / EPS ¥95.69 × 100, on an annualized basis). With cash and deposits ¥108.6B and robust ROE 16.0%, dividend sustainability is high. Given Interest Coverage 14.85x and Operating Income ¥26.4B, dividend payment capacity is sufficient. No share buybacks were announced; shareholder returns are via dividends only. Payout ratio 43.9% is within an appropriate range, balancing growth investment and shareholder returns.
Working capital efficiency deterioration: Cash Conversion Cycle 128 days, Inventory Days 145 days, Work-in-Process ratio 63.4% indicate notable inventory stagnation. If production bottlenecks or prolonged in-process retention persist, funding efficiency will decline and cash generation may slow. The company also faces risks of excess inventory from order variability or demand miss, which could result in impairment or obsolescence losses.
Dependence on special gains and earnings quality: Special gains (subsidies) of ¥10.1B account for about 42% of Net Income ¥24.3B, resulting in final profit that exceeds routine earning power. Next fiscal year, Net Margin could decline from 17.3% if special gains are not repeated; managing investor expectations and forecast accuracy will be important.
Rising interest burden and financing costs: Interest paid ¥1.8B (up ¥1.3B from ¥0.5B prior year) and interest-bearing debt ¥135.0B indicate increased reliance on borrowings. In a rising-rate environment, financial expenses will increase, reducing the conversion rate from operating profit to net profit. Interest Coverage 14.85x is currently healthy, but sensitivity to earnings volatility is elevated.
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 18.9% | 8.9% (5.4%–12.7%) | +10.0pt |
| Net Margin | 17.3% | 6.5% (3.3%–9.4%) | +10.9pt |
Both operating margin and net margin substantially exceed industry medians, placing the company among the top performers in profitability.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 92.9% | 2.8% (-1.5%–8.8%) | +90.1pt |
Revenue growth exceeds the industry median by over 90pt, reflecting a rapid growth phase driven by M&A and business expansion.
※ Source: Company compilation
Coexistence of high growth and high profitability: Revenue +92.9%, Operating Margin 18.9%, ROE 16.0% demonstrate top-line expansion while maintaining high margins. Functional Materials’ 5.4x revenue increase and Precision Components’ high margin (22.4%) underpin growth and profitability. Versus industry benchmarks, Operating Margin +10.0pt and Net Margin +10.9pt indicate industry-leading profitability and clear competitive advantage.
Room for improvement in working capital efficiency and cash conversion: Cash Conversion Cycle 128 days and Work-in-Process ratio 63.4% suggest opportunities to improve production processes. Normalizing inventory turnover and receivables collection would allow abundant operating profits to be converted to cash more efficiently, further enhancing financial soundness and investment capacity. Cash balance ¥108.6B secures short-term safety, but refining working capital management is key to medium-term capital efficiency gains.
Earnings progress and the influence of special gains: Operating-stage progress to the full-year forecast of 64.5% is 10.5pt below the standard benchmark, making Q4 revenue buildup critical. Special gains of ¥10.1B temporarily enhanced Net Margin to 17.3% above historical levels, but a reversion is expected next fiscal year. Sustainable earnings growth depends on expanding operating profit and improving working capital efficiency; improving yields in Functional Materials and expanding orders in Precision Components will be focal points going forward.
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