TOKAI RIKA (6995) FY2026 Q3 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

In addition to higher revenue and earnings, Ordinary Income and Net Income grew faster than Operating Income; however, part of this increase was attributable to non-recurring factors, namely foreign exchange gains and gains on the sale of investment securities. Revenue was ¥4,796.9B (+4.4% YoY), while Operating Income was ¥296.0B (+7.2% YoY), resulting in a slight improvement in the Operating Margin to 6.2%. Ordinary Income surged to ¥365.5B (+32.6% YoY), primarily because foreign exchange gains of ¥41.0B provided a substantial boost. Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥265.0B (+16.9% YoY) also benefited from gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥25.7B. Although profitability in the core business is steadily improving, it is important to note that the quality of earnings growth includes market-linked factors.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥4,796.9B, representing a +4.4% increase YoY. By segment, Asia was the most profitable, with revenue of ¥1,456.4B (30.4% of total revenue; margin of 12.9%). Japan had the largest revenue scale at ¥2,416.4B (50.4% of total revenue), but its margin remained at just 0.1%. North America recorded revenue of ¥1,312.3B and a margin of 6.0%, indicating significant differences in profitability across regions.

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥296.0B (+7.2% YoY), exceeding the revenue growth rate of +4.4%, and the Operating Margin improved to 6.2% from the previous year. Meanwhile, the Gross Margin was 14.8% and the Cost of Sales Ratio was 85.2%, indicating that the cost structure is vulnerable to pricing power and fluctuations in raw material costs. Ordinary Income surged to ¥365.5B (+32.6% YoY), with foreign exchange gains of ¥41.0B accounting for more than half of non-operating income and serving as the factor that drove growth well above that of Operating Income. Special income and losses resulted in a net gain of ¥24.8B, after deducting impairment losses of ¥0.8B and other items from gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥25.7B. Net Income was ¥281.0B (¥265.0B attributable to owners of the parent, +16.9% YoY). In summary, revenue and earnings increased, but the growth in Ordinary Income and Net Income was significantly supported by non-recurring factors such as foreign exchange gains and asset sales.

Segment Analysis

The Japan segment accounted for more than half of total revenue at ¥2,416.4B, but contributed little to profitability, with Operating Income of ¥2.3B and a margin of 0.1%. In contrast, Asia generated Operating Income of ¥187.8B on revenue of ¥1,456.4B, achieving the highest profitability with a margin of 12.9% and accounting for 69.9% of total segment income of ¥268.8B. North America occupied an intermediate position, with revenue of ¥1,312.3B, Operating Income of ¥78.7B, and a margin of 6.0%. Profitability varies significantly across regions, making the improvement of profitability in the domestic business a key focus going forward.

Key Financial Metrics

【Profitability】The Operating Margin was 6.2% and the Net Margin was 5.9% (based on Net Income attributable to owners of the parent), with both showing slight improvements from the previous year. The Gross Margin was low at 14.8%, while the Cost of Sales Ratio of 85.2% indicates limited resilience to increases in raw material and labor costs.【Cash Flow Quality】Ordinary Income of ¥365.5B exceeded Operating Income of ¥296.0B by ¥69.5B; however, the substantial contribution from foreign exchange gains of ¥41.0B must be evaluated separately from the recurring earnings power of the core business.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 7.7%, Total Assets were ¥5,270.0B, and the Equity Ratio was 69.7%. The balance between asset efficiency and capital efficiency is supported by a conservative financial structure.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 69.7%, and Interest Expense was very small relative to corporate bonds of ¥100.0B, indicating low financial leverage. Of inventories of ¥295.9B, work-in-process inventories of ¥447.7B (53.3% of total inventories of ¥840.6B) were relatively high within the inventory composition, making it useful to monitor production and shipment trends.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although detailed figures from the cash flow statement are outside the disclosed scope, the balance sheet trends indicate that Cash and Deposits increased to ¥837.5B from ¥750.7B in the previous year, expanding the company’s financial flexibility. Accounts receivable and notes receivable were ¥749.9B, while inventories were ¥295.9B (including work-in-process inventories of ¥447.7B), indicating that working capital entails a certain degree of capital tied up. Current Assets of ¥2,966.0B substantially exceeded Current Liabilities of ¥1,170.0B, providing ample short-term liquidity. Investment securities decreased to ¥239.2B from ¥325.8B in the previous year, suggesting that partial disposals contributed to increases in Cash and Net Assets. Overall, the funding base is stable, supported by accumulated retained earnings and a conservative capital structure.

Earnings Quality

Ordinary Income of ¥365.5B exceeded Operating Income of ¥296.0B by ¥69.5B. The primary reason for this difference was foreign exchange gains of ¥41.0B out of non-operating income of ¥77.8B, which differs in nature from an improvement in recurring earnings power. Special income included gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥25.7B. After deducting special losses, including impairment losses of ¥0.8B, Special Income and Losses resulted in a net gain of ¥24.8B, boosting Profit Before Tax to ¥390.4B. Of Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥265.0B, the contribution of non-recurring elements, including foreign exchange gains and gains on asset sales, was material. Separating these factors from the improvement in core-business profitability (Operating Income +7.2%) is important in evaluating earnings quality. Comprehensive Income was ¥394.3B, exceeding Net Income of ¥281.0B by ¥113.3B. Because foreign currency translation adjustments of ¥122.6B were the primary factor, the contribution of translation gains during yen depreciation to the increase in Net Assets should also be taken into account.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

The full-year company plan calls for Revenue of ¥6,400.0B (+3.6% YoY), Operating Income of ¥340.0B (-4.1% YoY), and Ordinary Income of ¥390.0B (+13.1% YoY). While the Revenue progress rate was approximately 75.0%, a standard level in line with seasonality, Operating Income totaled ¥296.0B, representing a progress rate of approximately 87.1%, and Ordinary Income totaled ¥365.5B, representing a progress rate of approximately 93.7%; both are progressing at rates above standard levels. Nevertheless, the full-year Operating Income plan assumes a year-on-year decline, implying Operating Income of approximately ¥44.0B in Q4. There is no guarantee that the foreign exchange gains and gains on the sale of investment securities recorded in the first half will continue at a similar scale in the second half. Accordingly, achievement of the Ordinary Income and Net Income plans must be assessed together with trends in the profitability of the core business.

Shareholder Returns

The Q2 dividend was ¥55.00 per share, and the full-year forecast dividend is ¥105.00 per share. The forecast Payout Ratio is approximately 30.8% based on forecast EPS of ¥340.78. Given the financial base comprising retained earnings of ¥2,586.0B and Cash and Deposits of ¥837.5B, the sustainability of the dividend is supported from a financial perspective. No share repurchases were identified within the scope of the disclosed data. At present, it is therefore appropriate to evaluate shareholder returns based solely on the Payout Ratio from dividends.

Risk Factors

1. High level of work-in-process inventories: Work-in-process inventories of ¥447.7B account for 53.3% of total inventories of ¥840.6B. This is a level at which the risks of production bottlenecks and inventory write-downs can readily materialize when production plans change or demand fluctuates.

2. Cost fluctuation risk due to the low Gross Margin structure: With a Gross Margin of 14.8% and a Cost of Sales Ratio of 85.2%, the Operating Margin is susceptible to pressure if increases in raw materials, energy, and labor costs cannot be passed on through pricing.

3. Dependence on foreign exchange gains in Ordinary Income: Foreign exchange gains of ¥41.0B are equivalent to 13.8% of Operating Income, indicating a structure in which non-operating income and expenses can fluctuate significantly due to exchange rate movements.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (manufacturing)

Profitability and Returns

Both the Operating Margin and Net Margin are below the industry median, placing profitability at a somewhat low level within the industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Revenue Growth Rate exceeds the industry median, and top-line growth is relatively favorable within the industry.

※Source: Company compilation

Key Points from the Financial Results

1. The Operating Margin improved from the previous year, and Operating Income grew faster than revenue. However, growth in Ordinary Income and Net Income depended heavily on the non-recurring factors of foreign exchange gains of ¥41.0B and gains on the sale of investment securities of ¥25.7B. It is therefore important to separate these factors from the earnings power of the core business.

2. A work-in-process inventory ratio of 53.3% and a Gross Margin of 14.8% warrant close monitoring from the perspectives of production efficiency and pricing power. By region, the 0.1% margin of the Japan segment is weighing on overall profitability.

3. Progress toward the full-year plan is high, at 87.1% for Operating Income and 93.7% for Ordinary Income. However, the full-year Operating Income plan itself assumes a year-on-year decline, making the extent to which core-business profitability can be achieved without reliance on non-recurring factors the key focus for Q4.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥4,069–¥4,307 at ±1% for the Cost of Equity, and ¥4,181–¥4,188 at ±0.1 for ω.

Notes:

• Because forecast ROE is below the Cost of Equity, the theoretical value will be 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 / This is a mechanically calculated value based solely on publicly disclosed data and is not a forecast of the market share price, a recommendation of any specific investment action, or a prediction or guarantee of future share prices.)

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