TOYO ENGINEERING CORPORATION FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

This was a high-quality earnings result, with a substantial increase in profit despite lower revenue, driven by improved profitability. Revenue declined slightly to ¥481.1B (-2.5% YoY), while Operating Income increased significantly to ¥19.2B (+186.5%), Ordinary Income to ¥33.7B (+177.8%), and Net Income to ¥28.8B (+410.7%). The primary factors were an improvement in the gross profit margin on completed construction contracts (14.2%→17.3%), in addition to the ¥17.2B boost from equity-method investment gains.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue declined 2.5% YoY to ¥481.1B. As the Company operates a single segment (EPC Business), fluctuations in project scale and timing are considered the primary factors. Meanwhile, gross profit on completed construction contracts increased 18.7% YoY to ¥8.33B, suggesting a qualitative improvement in the project mix.

【Profit and Loss】The gross profit margin improved by +308bp to 17.3% (14.2% in the previous year), and after absorbing an SG&A ratio of 13.3%, the Operating Income margin rose to 4.0% (1.4% in the previous year). Ordinary Income expanded to ¥33.7B, supported by ¥1.72B in equity-method investment gains and ¥0.42B in interest income. Net Income was ¥2.88B, reflecting the relatively light effective tax burden of 14.7% on Ordinary Income. The provision for losses on construction contracts declined to ¥2.11B (¥3.26B in the previous year, -35.4%), supporting the conclusion that project profitability has improved. In summary, the Company achieved higher profits despite lower revenue.

Segment Analysis

The Group operates only the EPC Business as a single segment and does not disclose results by segment.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】Both the Operating Income margin, at 4.0% (1.4% in the previous year), and the Net Income margin, at 6.0% (1.1% in the previous year), improved substantially, originating from the increase in the gross profit margin on completed construction contracts to 17.3% (14.2% in the previous year). 【Cash Quality】Of Ordinary Income of ¥33.7B, ¥1.72B comprises equity-method investment gains. The relatively high proportion of non-cash and non-operating elements is a point to consider when evaluating earnings quality. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 6.1%; while the improvement in the Net Income margin contributed, total asset turnover remained low, indicating a high degree of reliance on financial leverage. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio improved to 19.0% (16.7% in the previous year) but remains low. Cash and deposits of ¥87.60B exceeded short-term borrowings of ¥29.21B (¥36.26B in the previous year), providing a certain degree of resilience against short-term funding pressures.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although detailed disclosure of the cash flow statement is unavailable, the balance sheet trends provide insight into the Company’s funding position. Cash and deposits declined to ¥87.60B from ¥105.25B at the end of the previous fiscal year, while retained earnings increased to ¥19.93B (¥12.50B in the previous year), indicating continued accumulation of internal reserves. Against accounts receivable from completed construction contracts of ¥75.52B, advances received on construction contracts in progress stood at ¥55.28B, maintaining the advance-payment structure and indicating that the working capital structure characteristic of the EPC Business remains generally stable. Equity-method investment gains of ¥1.72B included in Ordinary Income are a non-cash item; whether the increase in profit at the Ordinary Income stage will be reflected to a similar extent in Operating Cash Flow remains a matter for future confirmation.

Earnings Quality

Net Income was ¥28.8B versus Ordinary Income of ¥33.7B, with the difference mainly attributable to income taxes of ¥5.0B and the effects of non-operating items. Non-operating income was ¥2.40B, representing approximately 5.0% of Revenue, and consisted primarily of equity-method investment gains of ¥1.72B, interest income of ¥0.42B, and dividends received of ¥0.03B. Non-operating expenses were ¥0.94B, consisting mainly of interest expenses of ¥0.64B and foreign exchange losses of ¥0.27B. While the improvement at the operating level (gross profit margin +308bp) was the central driver of the increase in profit, the proportion of non-operating income was relatively large. In particular, equity-method investment gains are non-cash items that are susceptible to market conditions affecting investee companies. Accordingly, distinguishing recurring earnings from temporary and non-cash elements is important when assessing earnings sustainability.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

The progress rates against the full-year forecasts were 25.3% for Revenue (¥190.0B→¥481.1B), 63.9% for Operating Income (¥30.0B→¥19.2B), and 45.0% for Ordinary Income (¥75.0B→¥33.7B), with profit progress substantially exceeding the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%. The primary reasons for the early progress were the improvement in the gross profit margin on completed construction contracts and the increased contribution from equity-method investment gains, suggesting that the likelihood of achieving the full-year forecasts has increased. However, neither the earnings forecasts nor the dividend forecasts have been revised. Given the high proportion of non-operating and non-cash contributions, the sustainability of equity-method investment gains through the full year will determine future progress.

Shareholder Returns

The annual dividend forecast announced by the Company is ¥25 per share. The Payout Ratio against forecast EPS of ¥102.39 is approximately 24.4% (¥25÷¥102.39), representing a conservative level. The dividend forecast was not revised during the quarter. Considering cash and deposits of ¥87.60B and the substantial liquidity on hand, the current dividend level may be supported by Operating Cash Flow and cash on hand.

Risk Factors

1. High financial leverage: Although the Equity Ratio improved to 19.0% (16.7% in the previous year), it remains low, and the Company has a high reliance on debt, with long-term borrowings of ¥23.42B and short-term borrowings of ¥29.21B. Rising interest rates could increase interest expenses and pressure earnings.

2. Reliance on non-operating income in the earnings mix: Equity-method investment gains of ¥1.72B account for approximately 51% of Ordinary Income of ¥33.7B, creating a structure in which profit at the Ordinary Income stage is susceptible to fluctuations in market conditions affecting investee companies.

3. Project profitability and collection risk: Accounts receivable from completed construction contracts amounted to ¥75.52B, a substantial amount relative to the asset base, and the timing of collecting progress billings could affect cash management. Although the provision for losses on construction contracts declined to ¥2.11B (¥3.26B in the previous year, -35.4%), a recurrence of cost overruns on large-scale projects could affect the sustainability of the improvement in the gross profit margin.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (construction)

Profitability and Returns

The Operating Income margin is slightly below the industry median, while the Net Income margin exceeds the industry median, partly due to the contribution from non-operating income.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Revenue growth rate is substantially below the industry median and ranks toward the lower end of the industry.

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Key Takeaways from the Earnings Results

1. The gross profit margin on completed construction contracts improved by +308bp from 14.2% to 17.3%, while the provision for losses on construction contracts also declined by 35.4%. These developments indicate structural improvement in project profitability and quality.

2. The increase in Ordinary Income was substantially supported by equity-method investment gains (¥1.72B), resulting in an earnings mix with a high proportion of non-cash and non-operating income. This is an important point to verify when assessing the sustainability of the increase in profit.

3. Full-year progress rates of 63.9% for Operating Income and 45.0% for Ordinary Income substantially exceed the standard progress rate of 25%. Since the early progress resulted from both the improvement in the gross profit margin and equity-method investment gains, the sustainability of improvement at the operating level will be a more important focus going forward.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

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

Sensitivity: ¥891–¥944 at ±1% for the cost of equity, and ¥914–¥921 at ±0.1 for ω.

Notes:

• Normalized EPS calculated from Ordinary Income and other items is used to exclude the effects of temporary profit and loss items (Company forecast EPS is ¥102.4).
• 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 / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / This value does not forecast or guarantee the future share price)

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