TOKYO KIKAI SEISAKUSHO (6335) FY2026 Q3 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The nine-month cumulative results through Q3 were weak, with operating income rapidly contracting due to lower revenue and deteriorating profitability, while quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent turned negative. Revenue was ¥4.63B (-11.8% YoY), operating income was ¥0.02B (-93.6%), ordinary income was ¥0.07B (-86.2%), and net income (consolidated net income for the period) was ¥-0.01B, deteriorating from ¥0.23B in the same period of the previous year. In addition to the revenue decline, higher SG&A expenses reduced fixed-cost absorption, while extraordinary losses and a high tax burden also weighed on bottom-line earnings.

Factors Affecting Earnings

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥4.63B, down 11.8% from ¥5.25B in the same period of the previous year. The Company operates as a single segment, the Printing Machinery-Related Business, and the timing of progress and acceptance inspections for orders received appears to have affected revenue recognition. Contract liabilities (advance payments) were ¥2.76B, up 165.1% from ¥1.04B in the same period of the previous year, indicating potential for future revenue recognition. Meanwhile, work in process was ¥1.09B, up 102.8% from ¥0.54B in the same period of the previous year, indicating that projects remain in the manufacturing process.

【Profit and Loss】The gross margin declined to 21.6% from 24.7% in the same period of the previous year, while SG&A expenses increased 8.3% to ¥0.97B from ¥0.90B. As a result, operating income contracted significantly to ¥0.02B (operating margin of 0.5%) from 7.6% in the same period of the previous year. Although non-operating income of ¥0.04B supplemented ordinary income, enabling the Company to secure ordinary income of ¥0.07B, extraordinary losses of ¥0.03B and income taxes and other taxes of ¥0.05B (an effective tax rate of 123.4% against pre-tax income of ¥0.04B) combined to push net income into negative territory. This was a decline in revenue and earnings caused by lower fixed-cost absorption in addition to the revenue decline, compounded by temporary factors.

Segment Analysis

The Group’s business consists of a single segment, the Printing Machinery-Related Business, and disclosure of segment information has been omitted.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The operating margin declined significantly to 0.5% from 7.6% in the same period of the previous year, while the net margin also turned negative. The gross margin declined to 21.6% from 24.7% in the same period of the previous year, while the SG&A ratio rose to 21.0% from 17.1%, clearly indicating lower fixed-cost absorption. 【Cash Quality】Accounts receivable days were 117 days, inventory days were 135 days, and the CCC extended to 187 days. Work in process accounted for 60.6% of total inventory. Integrated management of project progress, acceptance inspections, and collections is affecting capital efficiency. 【Investment Efficiency】Total asset turnover was low at 0.385x, and ROE (annualized) was -0.1%. There is room to improve asset efficiency relative to total assets, including cash and deposits of ¥8.13B. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 57.9%, and the current ratio was 295.8%; cash and deposits were equivalent to approximately 1.9 times current liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio was 0.73x, indicating that financial leverage was not excessive. The deterioration in profitability was primarily an issue of core business profitability and asset turnover.

Cash Flow Analysis

Because cash flow statement data were not included in the disclosed information, cash trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were ¥8.13B, up from ¥7.55B in the same period of the previous year, and liquidity remained ample. On the other hand, work in process was ¥1.09B (+102.8% YoY), while accounts receivable and notes receivable remained high at ¥1.97B, indicating that a portion of working capital was tied up in assets related to projects in progress. Contract liabilities (advance payments) increased significantly to ¥2.76B from ¥1.04B in the same period of the previous year, contributing positively from a funding perspective. Accounts payable also increased to ¥0.86B from ¥0.65B in the same period of the previous year, reflecting increased procurement and outsourcing liabilities associated with the rise in work in process. Overall, although cash and deposits have accumulated, the collection of accounts receivable and the conversion of work in process into sales remain challenges for improving capital efficiency.

Earnings Quality

Ordinary income of ¥0.07B exceeded operating income of ¥0.02B as a result of supplementation by ¥0.04B in non-operating income, primarily interest and dividend income. However, this represented only approximately 1.0% of revenue and was insufficient to offset the deterioration in core business profitability. Extraordinary losses of ¥0.03B reduced bottom-line earnings as a temporary factor, creating a divergence between profit at the ordinary income level and net income. Income taxes and other taxes of ¥0.05B were recorded against pre-tax income of ¥0.04B, resulting in an effective tax rate of 123.4%. The heavy tax burden in a low-profitability environment amplified fluctuations in bottom-line earnings. Comprehensive income was ¥0.003B, close to zero; the portion attributable to owners of the parent was ¥-0.02B, while the portion attributable to non-controlling interests was ¥+0.02B, indicating a compositional divergence between net income and comprehensive income. Overall, the quality of earnings for the period was susceptible to non-operating income and tax factors, with a decline in the earning power of the core business underlying the results.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

Progress against the full-year forecast was 60.3% for revenue, 9.6% for operating income, and 25.2% for ordinary income, all below the standard 75% level. To achieve the full-year plan (revenue of ¥7.67B, operating income of ¥0.26B, and ordinary income of ¥0.27B), standalone Q4 revenue of ¥3.04B, operating income of ¥0.24B, and ordinary income of ¥0.20B will be required, necessitating a sharp improvement in the operating margin to approximately 7.7%. While the Company’s plan projects full-year revenue to increase +3.6% YoY, it assumes declines in operating income of -59.4% YoY and ordinary income of -64.0% YoY. Accordingly, the feasibility of improving profitability in the second half, together with the delayed progress, will be a key point to monitor.

Shareholder Returns

Both the Q2 dividend and the full-year forecast dividend are ¥0 per share, indicating that the no-dividend policy remains in place. As net income attributable to owners of the parent was negative for the nine-month cumulative period through Q3, there were no earnings available for calculating the payout ratio. Although retained earnings were ¥2.50B and cash and deposits were ¥8.13B, providing a certain degree of financial capacity, the current suspension of dividends can be viewed as a capital allocation decision reflecting declining profitability and uncertainty regarding second-half performance.

Risk Factors

1. Business concentration risk: The Company operates as a single segment, the Printing Machinery-Related Business. Accordingly, fluctuations in customers’ capital investment cycles and the timing of orders and acceptance inspections for individual large-scale projects directly affect revenue of ¥4.63B and profit margins.

2. Work-in-process and project-progress risk: Work in process was ¥1.09B, up +102.8% YoY, accounting for 60.6% of total inventory, while inventory days extended to 135 days. Delays in processes, specification changes, or cost overruns could lead to deteriorating profitability and the risk of valuation losses.

3. Profitability and tax burden risk: The operating margin declined significantly to 0.5% from 7.6% in the same period of the previous year, and if cost increases cannot be passed through to prices, earnings are susceptible to further deterioration. In addition, the effective tax rate of 123.4% means that the tax burden has a substantial impact on bottom-line earnings.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (manufacturing)

Profitability and Returns

Both the operating margin and net margin were significantly below the industry median, placing profitability toward the lower end of the industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate was also significantly below the industry median, indicating that the Company lagged its industry in terms of growth.

※Source: Company analysis

Key Points in the Results

1. The operating margin was 0.5%, contracting by approximately 7 points from 7.6% in the same period of the previous year. In addition to the revenue decline, SG&A expenses increased 8.3%, reducing fixed-cost absorption. It is necessary to determine whether the deterioration in the earnings structure has entered a structural phase.

2. Work in process increased +102.8% YoY, while contract liabilities (advance payments) increased +165.1%; both rose substantially. This indicates that assets and liabilities related to projects in progress are accumulating simultaneously, making progress in acceptance inspections and revenue recognition the key to an earnings recovery.

3. Progress against the full-year plan was low, at 9.6% for operating income and 25.2% for ordinary income, with a substantial improvement in profitability during Q4 incorporated into the plan. The evolution of the gap between the plan and actual results will be a key point of focus.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥819–¥866 for ±1% in the cost of equity, and ¥832–¥848 for ±0.1 in ω.

Notes:

• Net income has been substantially compressed relative to operating income due to the tax burden, acquisition-related expenses, and non-controlling interests, among other factors (net income ÷ operating income 19%). This value reflects that compression at face value; if these factors are temporary, normalized earnings power may be higher.
• Because forecast ROE is below the cost of equity, the theoretical value is below book value per share.
• Net assets as of the quarter-end are used (there is a timing difference from 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 value based solely on publicly disclosed data; this is not a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not predict or guarantee the future share price.)

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