| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥208.8B | ¥168.4B | +23.9% |
| Operating Income | ¥8.5B | ¥5.0B | +70.2% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥13.2B | ¥5.3B | +148.0% |
| Net Income | ¥16.3B | ¥4.2B | +288.8% |
| ROE | 1.8% | 0.5% | - |
This was a significant increase in both revenue and profit, with the growth in Ordinary Income and Net Income notably exceeding the growth in Operating Income. Revenue was ¥208.8B (¥168.4B in the same period of the previous year, YoY +23.9%), Operating Income was ¥8.5B (¥5.0B, YoY +70.2%), Ordinary Income was ¥13.2B (¥5.3B, YoY +148.0%), and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥16.3B (¥4.2B, YoY +288.8%). In addition to higher revenue, an improvement in the SG&A expense ratio contributed to the increase in Operating Income, while an increase in non-operating income and a tax effect (income taxes were negative ¥342 million) further boosted Ordinary Income and Net Income. Meanwhile, the gross margin was 27.8%, slightly down from 28.6% in the previous year, indicating that pricing and product mix faced some headwinds despite the revenue growth.
【Revenue】Revenue increased in all regions, indicating that the recovery in demand spread across the entire company. Japan recorded ¥174.5B (+25.9%), Asia ¥110.6B (+24.0%), Europe ¥39.4B (+15.7%), and the United States ¥34.2B (+27.9%), with Japan and the United States posting relatively high growth rates. Japan was the largest segment by revenue (these figures are before adjustments for interregional transactions in the consolidated revenue comparison), and its recovery was the primary driver of the company-wide revenue increase.
【Profit and Loss】The Operating Income margin was 4.1%, improving by +108bp from 2.97% in the previous year, while the gross margin was 27.8%, down -78bp from 28.55%. The increase in profit was achieved mainly through an improvement in the SG&A expense ratio, which was 23.7%, down -188bp from 25.57% in the previous year. Ordinary Income grew faster than Operating Income due to the recognition of ¥7.2B in non-operating income, including ¥2.1B in dividend income, and the Ordinary Income margin improved to 6.3% from 3.15% in the previous year. Net Income increased from Profit Before Tax of ¥12.9B to ¥16.3B as income taxes were negative ¥342 million (effective tax rate of -26.6%), and this tax effect was the primary reason for the significant improvement in the Net Income margin to 7.8% from 2.49% in the previous year. Extraordinary losses of ¥0.3B (impairment losses of ¥0.3B) were minor and temporary, limiting their impact on profit. In conclusion, this was a revenue and profit growth result driven by higher revenue, disciplined SG&A management, and the tax effect.
Segment-level Operating Income varied considerably by region. Japan recorded revenue of ¥174.5B (+25.9%), Operating Income of ¥8.5B (a return to profitability from a loss of ¥0.1B in the previous year, +7863.6%), and a profit margin of 4.9%, recovering from the low profitability of the previous year as the company’s core business. Asia posted higher revenue of ¥110.6B (+24.0%), but Operating Income was negative ¥1.3B (a shift to a loss from positive ¥3.6B in the previous year, -136.2%), indicating deteriorating profitability despite the revenue increase. Europe recorded revenue of ¥39.4B (+15.7%) and Operating Income of ¥2.1B (-10.1%), maintaining the highest profit margin among the four segments at 5.4% despite a decline in profit. The United States recorded revenue of ¥34.2B (+27.9%), Operating Income of ¥1.5B (+668.4%), and a profit margin of 4.3%, representing a significant increase in profit. Japan’s return to profitability was the largest contributor to the company-wide increase in profit, while Asia’s shift to a loss exerted downward pressure on the company-wide Operating Income margin of 4.1%.
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin of 4.1% (2.97% in the previous year), Ordinary Income margin of 6.3% (3.15%), and Net Income margin of 7.8% (2.49%) all improved. However, the improvement in the Net Income margin was the largest at +531bp, supported by the negative recognition of income taxes (effective tax rate of -26.6%). The gross margin was 27.8%, down -78bp from 28.55% in the previous year, indicating room for improvement in pricing and product mix.【Cash Quality】Quarterly ROE was 1.8%, improving from 0.47% in the previous year. However, Comprehensive Income of ¥32.1B significantly exceeded Net Income of ¥16.3B, and it should be noted that valuation-related OCI, including foreign currency translation adjustments of ¥10.3B and valuation differences on securities of ¥5.7B, influenced earnings quality.【Investment Efficiency】Total asset turnover (quarterly, Revenue ÷ total assets) remained at 0.14x. Accounts receivable of ¥170.9B (up ¥11.4B from ¥159.6B in the previous year) and inventories of ¥49.6B may be weighing on asset efficiency.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 60.2% (58.4% in the previous year), showing an improving trend. Current assets of ¥615.4B versus current liabilities of ¥235.4B resulted in a strong current ratio of 261.4%. Interest-bearing debt totaled ¥432.1B on a short- and long-term basis, while cash and deposits of ¥264.6B substantially exceeded short-term borrowings of ¥88.0B, indicating limited concern regarding short-term liquidity.
As cash flow statement data has not been disclosed, cash trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were ¥264.6B, a decrease of ¥25.4B from ¥290.0B at the end of the previous year, while accounts receivable increased by ¥11.4B year on year to ¥170.9B. The expansion in working capital requirements associated with higher revenue may have put pressure on cash levels. Inventories were ¥49.6B, remaining at approximately the same level as in the previous year. Non-current liabilities were ¥366.3B, down from ¥381.3B in the previous year, and long-term borrowings also decreased to ¥344.1B from ¥355.3B, indicating a gradual reduction in interest-bearing debt. Overall, the accumulation of working capital, particularly accounts receivable, amid the revenue growth warrants monitoring from the perspective of funding efficiency.
The impact of extraordinary items was limited, with extraordinary losses of ¥0.3B (impairment losses of ¥0.3B), and recurring operating results accounted for the majority of profit. Non-operating income of ¥7.2B represented 3.4% of revenue and was primarily composed of dividend income of ¥2.1B and other non-operating income of ¥3.5B, exceeding interest expenses of ¥1.9B and boosting Ordinary Income. Meanwhile, the largest factor increasing Net Income was the recognition of negative income taxes of ¥342 million. The effective tax rate was calculated at -26.6%, explaining most of the ¥3.4B gap between Profit Before Tax of ¥12.9B and Net Income of ¥16.3B. This tax effect may be temporary, and the level of Net Income after normalization should therefore be monitored. Comprehensive Income of ¥32.1B exceeded Net Income of ¥16.3B by ¥15.8B, primarily due to foreign currency translation adjustments of ¥10.3B and valuation differences on securities of ¥5.7B. Valuation-related gains not based on operating results therefore boosted Comprehensive Income.
Progress against the Full-Year forecast was 23.9% for Revenue, at ¥208.8B/¥873.0B; 15.9% for Operating Income, at ¥8.5B/¥53.6B; 21.8% for Ordinary Income, at ¥13.2B/¥60.4B; and 21.0% for Net Income, at ¥16.3B/¥77.4B. Compared with the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%, Revenue is progressing almost as expected, while Operating Income is 9.1pt behind this benchmark, indicating that core earnings power is somewhat behind the Full-Year plan. Progress in Ordinary Income and Net Income has been supported by non-operating income and the tax effect, placing them somewhat ahead of the underlying operating performance. Improving core operating margins toward the second half of the year will be a key challenge in achieving the Full-Year plan.
The annual dividend forecast is ¥31.5, and the Payout Ratio based on the Full-Year EPS forecast of ¥208.42 is approximately 15.1% (¥31.5 ÷ ¥208.42). Both the earnings forecast and dividend forecast were revised during the quarter, and the dividend is expected to increase from the ¥15 paid in the same period of the previous year. With a solid financial base, including an Equity Ratio of 60.2% and a current ratio of 261.4%, the current Payout Ratio indicates room to absorb fluctuations in earnings.
Decline in gross margin: The gross margin was 27.8%, down -78bp from 28.55% in the previous year, indicating continued pressure on pricing and product mix even amid revenue growth. The key issue will be whether the company can continue to offset this through improvements in the SG&A expense ratio.
Deterioration in profitability of the Asia segment: Although Asia recorded higher revenue of ¥110.6B (+24.0%), its Operating Income shifted to a loss of ¥1.3B from positive ¥3.6B in the previous year. The divergence between revenue growth and profitability is weighing on the company-wide Operating Income margin of 4.1%.
Increase in working capital and transitory nature of the tax effect: Accounts receivable increased by ¥11.4B year on year to ¥170.9B, suggesting expanding working capital requirements associated with higher revenue. In addition, the negative recognition of income taxes that boosted Net Income (effective tax rate of -26.6%) may be temporary and could become a factor in fluctuations in normalized earnings.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income Margin | 4.1% | 8.8% (4.3%–14.3%) | -4.7pt |
| Net Income Margin | 7.8% | 7.2% (3.3%–10.5%) | +0.6pt |
The Operating Income margin is below the industry median, while the Net Income margin is slightly above the industry median, partly due to the impact of the tax effect.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 23.9% | 6.5% (-0.5%–14.6%) | +17.4pt |
The Revenue growth rate is significantly above the industry median, demonstrating a high rate of revenue growth within the industry.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
While the improvement in the SG&A expense ratio contributed to the increase in Operating Income in addition to revenue growth, the gross margin declined by -78bp, indicating that the quality of the revenue growth was accompanied by headwinds in pricing and product mix.
The significant increase in Net Income (+288.8%) was primarily attributable to the tax effect from the negative recognition of income taxes, and the growth in Ordinary Income and Net Income substantially exceeded the growth in Operating Income (+70.2%). This difference may include temporary factors.
By segment, Japan’s return to profitability drove the company-wide increase in profit, while Asia shifted to a loss despite revenue growth. The disparity in profitability among regions was a factor weighing on the company-wide Operating Income margin.
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