MATSUO ELECTRIC (6969) FY2026 Q3 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The current period saw operating income growth turn into a decline in final net income, with improvements in the core business offset by extraordinary losses. Revenue was ¥37.7B (+11.0% YoY), Operating Income was ¥4.6B (+28.3%), and Ordinary Income was ¥4.4B (+33.5%), securing both revenue and profit growth across all three metrics. However, due to the recognition of ¥1.8B in extraordinary losses, Net Income was limited to ¥2.0B (-18.7%). The clear divergence between improved operating-level profitability and deteriorating final profit is the defining feature of the current-period results.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue increased 11.0% YoY to ¥37.7B. By segment, TantalumCapacitor generated ¥23.5B (65% of total revenue), while CircuitProtectionElement generated ¥12.8B (35%). The latter is a highly profitable business with an Operating Income margin of 46.1%, whereas the former has a relatively low margin of 7.5%.

【Profitability】The gross margin improved to 32.4% from 30.9% in the same period of the prior year, a +1.5pt improvement, while the SG&A expense ratio was largely flat at 20.4% (the SG&A expense growth rate of +10.8% was slightly below the revenue growth rate of +11.0%). As a result, the Operating Income margin expanded to 12.1% from 10.4%, reflecting the impact of operating leverage. Ordinary Income also increased to ¥4.4B (+33.5%), supported by foreign exchange gains of ¥0.1B, among other factors. However, the recognition of ¥1.8B in extraordinary losses compressed profit before tax to ¥2.6B, resulting in Net Income of ¥2.0B (-18.7%). In conclusion, the structure was one of revenue and profit growth at the Operating Income and Ordinary Income levels, while Net Income declined due to extraordinary losses.

Segment Analysis

There is a significant difference between the segment profit margins of CircuitProtectionElement at 46.1% and TantalumCapacitor at 7.5%. Although CircuitProtectionElement accounts for 35% of total revenue, it is a highly profitable business generating the majority of total segment profit and lifting the Company-wide profit margin. TantalumCapacitor is the core business, accounting for 65% of total revenue, but its profit margin remains in the single digits, leaving room for profitability improvement. Company-wide expense adjustments amounted to ▲¥2.97B and were deducted from the combined profit of the two segments.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin of 12.1% (10.4% in the prior year) and gross margin of 32.4% (30.9% in the prior year) both showed an improving trend. Meanwhile, the Net Income margin declined to 5.3% from 7.2%, clearly reflecting the impact of extraordinary losses.【Cash Quality】Annualized DSO was 62 days, annualized DIO was 212 days, and annualized CCC was 246 days, indicating a structure in which the extended inventory turnover period determines capital efficiency. Trade receivables increased approximately 1.1% YoY, below the revenue growth rate of 11.0%, and no sharp deterioration in collection was identified.【Investment Efficiency】Annualized ROE was 9.0%, decomposed into a Net Income margin of 5.3% × total asset turnover of 0.742x × financial leverage of 2.29x. The asset turnover ratio is not at a level that significantly enhances capital efficiency.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 43.6% (41.9% in the prior year), the current ratio was 167.9%, the Debt/Capital ratio was 39.5%, and interest coverage was 19.78x. Overall, the financial position was sound, although the short-term debt ratio of 74.1% warrants attention from a refinancing perspective.

Cash Flow Analysis

As current-period figures from the cash flow statement are not included in the disclosed information, cash trends are assessed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits amounted to ¥13.2B, up from ¥11.6B in the same period of the prior year, while retained earnings improved from ▲¥2.6B to ▲¥0.6B. Inventories totaled ¥19.8B, consisting of raw materials of ¥7.2B, work-in-process of ¥5.7B, and finished goods of ¥6.9B. Inventories accounted for approximately 29% of total assets and were accompanied by an extended inventory holding period of annualized DIO of 212 days. While revenue increased 11.0%, the growth rate of trade receivables was contained at approximately 1.1%, with no sharp deterioration in collections observed. Trade payables (accounts payable and electronically recorded obligations) increased approximately 11.0% YoY, broadly in line with revenue growth. Overall, inventory is the primary constraint on cash, and the long cash conversion period represented by a CCC of 246 days will be a key area for monitoring capital efficiency going forward.

Quality of Earnings

The current-period profit growth was primarily derived from the core business. Operating Income increased from ¥3.5B in the prior year to ¥4.6B, and both the gross margin and Operating Income margin improved, indicating good earnings quality. Non-operating income and expenses consisted of foreign exchange gains of ¥0.1B partially offsetting interest expenses of ¥0.2B, resulting in a limited impact on Ordinary Income (the difference from Operating Income was ¥0.12B). Meanwhile, the decline in Net Income was attributable to the temporary factor of ¥1.8B in extraordinary losses and does not indicate deterioration in recurring earnings power. The effective tax rate was approximately 24.7%, which did not represent an excessive burden relative to the profit level, and no significant distortion was observed in the conversion from profit before tax to Net Income. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate to interpret the decline in Net Income as a deterioration in recurring earnings power; improvements at the Operating Income and Ordinary Income levels should be used as the basis for evaluation.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

Progress toward the full-year forecast was 75.5% for Revenue, 73.5% for Operating Income, 75.3% for Ordinary Income, and 50.8% for Net Income. Revenue, Operating Income, and Ordinary Income were broadly in line with the standard Q3 cumulative progress rate of 75% and were tracking the full-year plan. The lag in Net Income progress was primarily attributable to the ¥1.8B in extraordinary losses incurred during the cumulative current period and does not reflect the degree of achievement on the operating front. To achieve the full-year Net Income forecast of ¥3.9B, approximately ¥1.9B in Net Income must be recorded in Q4, making the presence or absence of additional non-recurring losses the key focus going forward.

Shareholder Returns

No dividend is planned for either the current period or the full-year forecast (dividend per share of ¥0), and no shareholder returns subject to calculation of the Payout Ratio or Total Return Ratio have been disclosed. Retained earnings remain negative at ▲¥0.6B, with the accumulated deficit from prior fiscal years still present, although it is being reduced through the accumulation of current-period Net Income.

Risk Factors

1. Extended working capital retention: Annualized DIO of 212 days and annualized CCC of 246 days are substantially above typical levels for the manufacturing industry. Inventories of ¥19.8B account for 29.1% of total assets, and demand fluctuations or product obsolescence could result in inventory write-downs or gross margin deterioration.

2. Reliance on short-term liabilities: Against a short-term debt ratio of 74.1% and short-term borrowings of ¥14.3B, cash and deposits amounted to ¥13.2B (coverage ratio of 0.92x). Although the current ratio of 167.9% is sound, sensitivity to refinancing conditions and interest rate fluctuations is relatively high.

3. Impact of extraordinary losses on final profit: Extraordinary losses of ¥1.8B compressed profit before tax from Operating Income of ¥4.6B to ¥2.6B. If additional non-recurring losses arise, the achievement of the full-year Net Income plan (¥3.9B) could be affected.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Company Research)

Profitability and Returns

The Operating Income margin exceeds the industry median, while the Net Income margin is slightly below the median due to the impact of extraordinary losses.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Revenue growth rate substantially exceeds the industry median and represents a high level of growth within the industry.

※Source: Company research

Key Takeaways from the Results

1. The combination of Revenue growth of +11.0%, Operating Income growth of +28.3%, and a +1.5pt improvement in gross margin indicates advancing operating leverage, as the SG&A expense growth rate (+10.8%) remained below the revenue growth rate.

2. The decline in Net Income of ▲18.7% was primarily attributable to the temporary factor of ¥1.8B in extraordinary losses and must be understood separately from the growth trend at the Operating Income and Ordinary Income levels. The full-year progress rate also remained near the standard 75% level at the Operating Income and Ordinary Income stages.

3. The extended retention of working capital, represented by annualized DIO of 212 days and CCC of 246 days, is the most important monitoring item in assessing the sustainability of profitability improvements.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥992–¥1,053 at Cost of Equity ±1%, and ¥1,020–¥1,026 at ω±0.1.

Notes:

• 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 (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 share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not predict or guarantee future share prices.)

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