Quick View
| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
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| Revenue | ¥52.2B | ¥51.5B | +1.3% |
| Operating Income | ¥10.8B | ¥9.3B | +16.7% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥17.6B | ¥12.9B | +35.8% |
| Net Income | ¥13.3B | ¥9.8B | +36.0% |
| ROE | 6.0% | 5.0% | - |
Executive Summary
For the cumulative Q3 FY2026 period, the Company recorded higher revenue and profit, with revenue remaining only modestly higher while operating income and below posted double-digit growth. Revenue was ¥52.2B (+1.3% YoY), while operating income was ¥10.8B (+16.7%), ordinary income was ¥17.6B (+35.8%), and net income was ¥13.3B (+36.0%), with profit growth substantially outpacing revenue growth. The operating margin expanded to 20.7%, with improved profitability driving performance. Ordinary income significantly exceeded operating income due to contributions from non-operating income, including dividend income of ¥1.8B and equity-method investment gain of ¥5.8B.
Factors Affecting Performance
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥52.2B, representing a modest 1.3% YoY increase. By segment, the core Housing-Related Business posted a decline in revenue to ¥37.3B (-0.9% YoY), but this was offset by the Manufacturing Supply Business at ¥14.1B (+2.9% YoY) and the Investment and Distribution Services Business at ¥3.0B (+108.4% YoY, based on reported segment figures). The Housing-Related Business accounts for approximately 70% of the revenue mix, creating a structure in which its performance determines overall revenue trends.
【Profit and Loss】Operating income was ¥10.8B (+16.7% YoY), and the operating margin expanded to 20.7%. Segment profit from the Housing-Related Business was ¥9.4B, with a margin of 25.3%, accounting for approximately 87% of the total. The Manufacturing Supply Business generated ¥0.3B (+160.0% YoY), while the Investment and Distribution Services Business generated ¥1.0B (+58.4% YoY), with both improving. Profit in the Housing-Related Business increased despite lower revenue, primarily due to improved profitability. Ordinary income of ¥17.6B (+35.8% YoY) substantially exceeded operating income due to contributions from non-operating income, including dividend income of ¥1.8B and equity-method investment gain of ¥5.8B. Extraordinary income of ¥0.9B resulted from gains on the sale of investment securities and was a temporary factor. Net income of ¥13.3B (+36.0% YoY) broadly reflected the increase in ordinary income. Overall, the Company recorded higher revenue and profit, with the main drivers of profit growth being improved profitability and contributions from investment-related income.
Segment Analysis
The Housing-Related Business recorded revenue of ¥37.3B (-0.9% YoY), operating income of ¥9.4B (+11.3% YoY), and a margin of 25.3%, achieving higher profit despite lower revenue and improving profitability. The Manufacturing Supply Business posted revenue of ¥14.1B (+2.9% YoY), operating income of ¥0.3B (+160.0% YoY), and a margin of 2.3%, showing substantial improvement despite remaining at a low level. The Investment and Distribution Services Business recorded revenue of ¥3.0B (+25.6% YoY), operating income of ¥1.0B (+58.4% YoY), and a margin of 34.4%. Although highly profitable, the segment is small, and the volatility of investment-related income requires attention. The Housing-Related Business accounted for approximately 87% of total segment profit, representing a structural concentration of profit in this business.
Key Financial Indicators
【Profitability】The operating margin of 20.7% and net profit margin of 16.8% (based on net income attributable to owners of the parent) both expanded from the previous year. Together with a gross margin of 54.6%, these figures indicate that the Company continues to maintain a high value-added structure.【Cash Flow Quality】Inventories were ¥59.3B, accounting for 16.6% of total assets. Inventory turnover days were 685 days on an annualized basis, DSO was 69 days, and CCC was 697 days, indicating a structure in which growth in operating income is not readily converted into cash flow.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 6.0%, while total asset turnover remained low at 0.146x. Improving capital efficiency relative to fixed assets of ¥268.6B, representing 75.0% of total assets, remains a challenge.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio of 61.6% and current ratio of 237.1% are at sound levels. However, the quick ratio was 80.3%, below 100%, indicating a high degree of dependence on inventories. Long-term borrowings of ¥79.6B constitute the core of interest-bearing debt, and the maturity profile has been extended.
Cash Flow Analysis
Because cash flow statement data has not been disclosed, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were ¥10.7B, a slight decrease from ¥11.1B in the previous year. Inventories increased modestly from the previous year to ¥59.3B, indicating that funds remain tied up in inventory. Working capital has a structure in which funds equivalent to the difference are constrained: inventories of ¥59.3B and accounts receivable of ¥13.1B exceed accounts payable of ¥4.9B and current liabilities of ¥37.8B. Long-term borrowings declined to ¥79.6B from ¥83.4B in the previous year, indicating progress in reducing interest-bearing debt. Investment securities increased to ¥77.7B from ¥63.8B in the previous year, indicating that the allocation of funds to investment activities is continuing.
Quality of Earnings
Ordinary income of ¥17.6B substantially exceeded operating income of ¥10.8B, with the difference attributable to non-operating income consisting of dividend income of ¥1.8B and equity-method investment gain of ¥5.8B. Although these represent recurring income from the investment portfolio, they are susceptible to market conditions and the performance of investees and should therefore be evaluated separately from core operating profit. Extraordinary income of ¥0.9B resulted from gains on the sale of investment securities and was a temporary factor; its recurrence over the full year is not guaranteed. Comprehensive income reached ¥25.9B compared with net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥8.8B (GPT analysis: NetIncomeAttributableToOwners), with significant contributions from non-cash valuation gains, including valuation differences on securities of ¥9.3B and the share of OCI of equity-method affiliates of ¥3.2B. The divergence between net income and comprehensive income suggests that earnings quality is susceptible to fluctuations in the market prices of held assets.
Earnings Forecast and Guidance
Progress against the full-year forecast was 52.2B/69.0B, or 75.6%, for revenue; 10.8B/12.0B, or 90.2%, for operating income; and 17.6B/18.0B, or 97.7%, for ordinary income. Compared with the 75% benchmark for quarterly progress, profit progress is substantially ahead of schedule. Net income for the cumulative Q3 period has already exceeded the full-year net income forecast of ¥8.0B, indicating potential upside. Meanwhile, the full-year revenue forecast assumes a -0.1% YoY decline, with the plan premised on a slowdown in Q4. No revisions were made to the earnings or dividend forecasts during the current quarter.
Shareholder Returns
The dividend forecast is ¥0.6 per share, unchanged from the previous year, with neither an increase nor a decrease in the dividend. The Payout Ratio, calculated using the full-year net income forecast of ¥8.0B as the numerator, is approximately 3.4%, a low level. Given the financial base consisting of retained earnings of ¥76.7B, an equity ratio of 61.6%, and a current ratio of 237.1%, the Company appears to have considerable financial capacity to maintain its dividend. However, because operating cash flow has not been disclosed, future disclosures will need to be monitored to determine the extent to which the dividend is supported by actual cash generation.
Risk Factors
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Low working capital efficiency: Inventories of ¥59.3B account for 16.6% of total assets, while inventory turnover days are 685 days on an annualized basis and CCC is 697 days. Funds remain tied up for an extended period relative to revenue, creating risks of inventory write-downs and storage costs.
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Profit concentration in the Housing-Related Business: Of total segment profit of ¥10.8B, the Housing-Related Business accounts for ¥9.4B, or approximately 87%. This business is susceptible to trends in housing starts and building material prices, resulting in a structure in which performance depends on a single segment.
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Dependence on investment-related income: Growth in ordinary income is supported by investment portfolio-related income, including dividend income of ¥1.8B, equity-method investment gain of ¥5.8B, and gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥0.9B. Investment securities reached ¥77.7B, or 21.7% of total assets, and fluctuations in market prices may affect performance.
Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)
Industry Benchmark (manufacturing)
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 20.7% | 8.6% (4.3%–12.7%) | +12.2pt |
| Net Profit Margin | 25.6% | 6.4% (2.8%–10.3%) | +19.1pt |
The Company’s profitability indicators substantially exceed the industry median, placing it among the top performers in the industry.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 1.3% | 3.3% (-2.1%–8.9%) | −2.0pt |
The revenue growth rate is slightly below the industry median, indicating that top-line growth is relatively moderate within the industry.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Key Points from the Earnings Results
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The operating margin of 20.7% and net profit margin of 16.8% expanded substantially from the previous year, with the Housing-Related Business’s margin of 25.3% supporting the core of performance. Operating income growth of 16.7% despite revenue growth of only 1.3% indicates growth driven by improved profitability.
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The increase in ordinary income includes investment-related income such as equity-method investment gain and dividend income. Operating profit from the core business (operating income) should therefore be evaluated separately from ordinary income and net income. Gains on the sale of investment securities included in extraordinary income are a temporary factor.
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The extension of working capital days, with inventory turnover days of 685 days and CCC of 697 days, is a characteristic contrasting with the Company’s high profitability. Progress against the full-year net income forecast has already exceeded 100%, indicating a high degree of certainty on the profit front; however, trends in asset efficiency remain subject to monitoring.
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, and you should consult a professional as necessary.
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AI Financial Analysis
Executive Summary
FY2026 Q3 earnings were strong, with modest revenue growth converted into materially faster operating, ordinary and parent-attributable profit growth. Revenue increased 1.3% YoY to ¥5.216bn. Operating income rose 16.7% to ¥1.082bn. Ordinary income increased 35.8% to ¥1.759bn. Profit attributable to owners of parent rose 46.6% to ¥877m, equivalent to EPS of ¥19.50. The gross margin expanded by 220bp YoY to 54.6%, as cost of sales declined 3.4% despite the increase in revenue. The operating margin improved by 170bp to 20.7%, demonstrating substantial operating leverage. SG&A expenses declined 0.4% YoY to ¥1.763bn, supporting the margin expansion. Housing-related operations remained the core business, producing ¥3.690bn of external sales and ¥944m of segment profit. Non-operating income of ¥863m was substantial, equal to 16.5% of revenue and 79.8% of operating income. Equity-method earnings of affiliates increased to ¥582m from ¥396m, while dividend income increased to ¥180m from ¥169m; both were important contributors to ordinary-income growth. Profit before tax included a ¥92m gain on sales of investment securities, versus ¥128m in the prior-year period. The parent-attributable tax burden was 47.4%, because a meaningful portion of consolidated net income was allocated to non-controlling interests; the consolidated effective tax rate on profit before tax was 28.0%. Comprehensive income of ¥2.587bn substantially exceeded consolidated net income of ¥1.333bn, principally reflecting a ¥934m positive valuation difference on securities and ¥320m of equity-method OCI. The Q3 cumulative operating-income progress rate is 90.2% of the ¥1.20bn full-year forecast, 15.2 percentage points above the standard 75% pace. Ordinary income has reached 97.7% of guidance and parent-attributable profit has already reached 109.6% of the ¥800m full-year forecast. The full-year forecast has not been revised, leaving a conservative published outlook relative to the Q3 run rate. The key forward issues are the repeatability of investment-related income, the conversion of the large inventory balance into cash, and the ability to preserve the elevated housing-segment profit margin.
Profitability Analysis
The provided three-factor DuPont calculation is 5.3%, derived from a 16.8% net profit margin, 0.194x asset turnover and 1.62x financial leverage. This calculation uses the Q3 cumulative flow measures embedded in the supplied DuPont data and is not an annualized ROE measure. The strongest contributor to earnings improvement was margin expansion rather than top-line growth: the gross margin increased 220bp and the operating margin increased 170bp. Cost of sales fell to ¥2.371bn from ¥2.453bn, whereas revenue increased to ¥5.216bn from ¥5.150bn. SG&A declined modestly, creating favorable operating leverage. Operating income therefore increased ¥155m, or 16.7%, significantly ahead of revenue growth. Ordinary income increased by a further ¥464m YoY, assisted by ¥582m of equity-method earnings, ¥180m of dividend income and other non-operating income. Interest expense rose 22.0% YoY to ¥166m, but interest coverage remained 6.53x, which is adequate. The ¥92m gain on sale of investment securities was non-recurring and represented 10.5% of parent-attributable profit. The housing-related segment is the core business, contributing 87.5% of aggregate segment profit and delivering a 25.6% segment margin, compared with 22.6% in the prior-year period. Manufacturing/supply segment profit increased to ¥33m from ¥13m, but its segment margin remained low at 2.3%. Investment/distribution services generated ¥102m of segment profit, up 58.4% YoY, with a strong 34.4% segment margin on sales including intersegment revenue. Capital efficiency remains a concern: the quality alert identifies ROIC of 3.5%, below the 5% warning threshold, indicating that the high accounting margins are not yet translating into an adequate return on the capital base.
Growth Assessment
Growth quality was favorable at the operating level because profit growth materially exceeded the 1.3% increase in consolidated revenue. Manufacturing/supply external sales increased 2.9% YoY to ¥1.413bn, while segment profit rose to ¥33m from ¥13m. Housing-related external sales declined 0.9% to ¥3.690bn, but segment profit increased 11.4% to ¥944m, indicating improved project profitability and/or cost control. Investment/distribution-services external sales more than doubled to ¥114m from ¥55m, and segment profit rose to ¥102m from ¥65m. The housing segment's revenue decline means consolidated operating-income growth relied principally on margin improvement rather than broad-based organic sales expansion. Revenue from termite control, waterproofing and insulation work declined 0.4% to ¥3.368bn, while product and merchandise sales increased 6.4% to ¥1.497bn. Other lease-related revenue decreased to ¥224m from ¥233m. Ordinary-income growth has a lower degree of recurrence than operating-income growth because equity-method earnings and investment income were material contributors. The full-year revenue forecast of ¥6.90bn implies Q4 revenue of approximately ¥1.683bn, versus the ¥5.217bn achieved in the first nine months. The operating-income forecast implies Q4 operating income of approximately ¥117m, a substantial deceleration from the Q3 cumulative margin. Management forecasts full-year revenue down 0.1% YoY and operating income down 11.0% YoY, despite the current Q3 outperformance. The unchanged forecast should therefore be assessed against seasonal project timing and the volatility of affiliate and securities-related income.
Financial Health
Liquidity is sound on the current ratio, which stands at 237.1%, with working capital of ¥5.188bn. Current assets of ¥8.972bn exceed current liabilities of ¥3.784bn by a wide margin. The quick ratio is lower at 80.3%, reflecting the concentration of current assets in inventories rather than immediately liquid assets. Cash and deposits of ¥1.071bn cover short-term loans of ¥928m by 1.15x. Interest-bearing debt totals ¥8.885bn, comprising ¥928m of short-term loans and ¥7.957bn of long-term loans. The short-term debt ratio is only 10.4%, limiting near-term refinancing and maturity-mismatch risk. Debt-to-equity is 0.62x and debt/capital is 28.7%, both within conservative covenant-style benchmarks and well below levels that would indicate aggressive leverage. Long-term loans declined ¥379m YoY, while short-term loans declined ¥116m, indicating modest debt reduction. Interest coverage of 6.53x provides a reasonable cushion against finance costs, although interest expense increased to ¥166m from ¥136m. Total equity increased ¥2.56bn YoY to ¥22.090bn, supported by earnings and positive securities valuation movements. Non-controlling interests are substantial at ¥7.494bn, representing 33.9% of total equity; consequently, parent shareholders participate in less than the full amount of consolidated earnings and net assets. Investment securities are ¥7.771bn, or 21.7% of total assets, and valuation gains are a meaningful source of equity volatility. Deferred tax liabilities increased to ¥1.499bn from ¥1.086bn, consistent with unrealized gains embedded in the securities portfolio. Retained earnings increased ¥850m YoY to ¥7.666bn, strengthening the parent capital base.
Notable B/S Changes
Total equity: +¥2.56bn (+13.1%) to ¥22.09bn - strengthened by earnings and large positive OCI, improving capital capacity. Retained earnings: +¥0.85bn (+12.5%) to ¥7.67bn - accumulation of parent earnings supports the equity base. Investment securities: +¥1.39bn (+21.7%) to ¥7.77bn - portfolio expansion and/or valuation appreciation increases exposure to market-price movements. Valuation and translation adjustments: +¥1.25bn (+51.0%) to ¥3.71bn - principally securities valuation gains; this is a meaningful source of equity volatility. Non-controlling interests: +¥0.56bn (+6.5%) to ¥7.49bn - reinforces that a substantial portion of consolidated net assets and earnings belongs to minority shareholders. Long-term loans: -¥0.38bn (-4.6%) to ¥7.96bn - modest deleveraging, although long-term debt remains a material 22.2% of total assets.
Cash Flow Quality
Dividend Sustainability
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥0.60 per share and has not been revised. Based on forecast EPS of ¥17.78, the indicated dividend payout ratio is approximately 3.4%, which is very low and leaves a substantial accounting earnings buffer. Q3 cumulative EPS of ¥19.50 already exceeds the full-year EPS forecast, reinforcing the conservatism of the published earnings plan. Treasury shares are limited at 98,137 shares, or approximately 0.2% of issued shares, and there is no indicated buyback activity in the supplied data. The low dividend commitment is consistent with retaining capital for the debt-funded and inventory-intensive balance sheet. Dividend sustainability should be considered alongside the company’s need to manage elevated inventory and maintain adequate financing capacity.
Risk Assessment
Business risks include Housing-related operations account for 70.7% of external revenue and 87.5% of aggregate segment profit. A downturn in housing renovation, termite-control, waterproofing or insulation demand would have a disproportionate effect on consolidated earnings., The manufacturing/supply segment has a 2.3% segment margin despite improving sales, leaving it exposed to raw-material, energy, labor and pricing pressures., Investment/distribution services generated a high 34.4% segment margin but represent a smaller and potentially more volatile business line., Equity-method earnings of ¥582m, up 47.1% YoY, are material to ordinary income; changes in affiliate performance can cause earnings volatility outside directly controlled operations., Investment securities equal ¥7.771bn, and securities valuation gains contributed ¥934m to OCI. Equity is therefore exposed to financial-market valuation movements..
Financial risks include The quality alert for a 47.4% parent-attributable tax burden reflects the gap between profit before tax and profit attributable to owners, amplified by ¥456m of profit attributable to non-controlling interests. This reduces the conversion of consolidated pre-tax profit into parent EPS., The quality alert for ROIC of 3.5% indicates returns below the 5% warning threshold. This is a capital-efficiency issue despite the strong 20.7% operating margin., Annualized receivable days of 69 exceed the 60-day warning threshold, indicating slower collection relative to manufacturing working-capital benchmarks., Annualized inventory days of 685 are exceptionally above both the 90-day general warning threshold and the 60-day manufacturing benchmark. Inventories total ¥5.935bn, or 16.6% of assets and 66.1% of current assets, creating obsolescence, valuation and liquidity risk., The annualized cash conversion cycle of 697 days is well above the 120-day warning level. The main driver is inventory intensity, and the prolonged operating-capital commitment can constrain financial flexibility., Interest-bearing debt is ¥8.885bn, but the risk is moderated by a 0.62x debt-to-equity ratio, 28.7% debt/capital ratio, 10.4% short-term debt ratio and 6.53x interest coverage..
Key concerns include The principal balance-sheet concern is inventory intensity and its associated 685-day annualized inventory period. This is not typical of an efficient manufacturing cycle and warrants attention to inventory composition, turnover and valuation discipline., The 697-day annualized cash conversion cycle heightens the importance of working-capital management. Elevated receivable days compound the inventory-related cash commitment., The tax-burden alert is best interpreted in the context of non-controlling interests: the 28.0% consolidated effective tax rate is materially lower than the 47.4% parent-attributable tax burden., ROIC of 3.5% suggests that returns on the asset and investment base remain weak. The large holdings of land, investment securities and inventories raise the hurdle for sustained capital-efficiency improvement., The investment thesis is sensitive to whether strong non-operating contributions, particularly affiliate earnings and dividend income, remain durable..
Investment Implications
Key takeaways include Operating performance improved meaningfully: revenue grew 1.3%, operating income grew 16.7%, and the operating margin expanded to 20.7%., Housing-related operations are the earnings anchor, with ¥944m of segment profit and a 25.6% segment margin despite slightly lower revenue., Q3 cumulative profit attributable to owners of ¥877m exceeded the ¥800m full-year forecast, while operating and ordinary income reached 90.2% and 97.7% of their respective plans., Ordinary-income strength partly reflects ¥582m of equity-method earnings, ¥180m of dividend income and a ¥92m securities-sale gain, which should be separated from recurring operating performance., Balance-sheet leverage is manageable, but low ROIC, high inventory days and the long cash conversion cycle are the central capital-efficiency constraints., The forecast dividend of ¥0.60 per share implies a low 3.4% payout ratio based on forecast EPS..
Metrics to watch include Housing-related segment revenue and segment margin, Equity-method earnings of affiliates, Inventory balance, annualized inventory days and any inventory valuation charges, Annualized receivable days and cash conversion cycle, ROIC improvement from the current 3.5%, Interest expense and interest coverage, Investment-securities valuation movements and realized securities gains, Any revision to the full-year operating-income, ordinary-income and parent-profit forecasts.
Regarding relative positioning, The company combines an above-benchmark 20.7% operating margin and conservative balance-sheet leverage with below-benchmark 3.5% ROIC and unusually capital-intensive working-capital metrics. Its profitability profile is strongest in housing-related services, while its relative financial-quality profile is constrained by inventory duration, receivable collection and reliance on affiliate and investment-related income.