| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥213.1B | ¥135.7B | +57.0% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥109.1B | ¥67.2B | +62.4% |
| Net Income | ¥76.9B | ¥49.1B | +56.5% |
| ROE | 4.0% | 2.5% | - |
In Q1, the Company posted higher revenue and higher profit, driven by an increase in interest and dividend income amid a rising interest rate environment. Revenue (ordinary revenues) was ¥213.1B (+57.0% YoY), Ordinary Income was ¥109.1B (+62.4%), and Net Income was ¥76.9B (+56.5%). The primary drivers of profit growth were increases in interest and dividend income (¥5.399B, compared with ¥4.425B in the previous year, +22.0% YoY) and interest on loans (¥3.539B, compared with ¥2.854B in the previous year, +24.0%) in the core Banking Business segment. Revenue growth outpaced expense growth. Basic EPS was ¥124.51 (¥77.53 in the previous year, +60.6%).
【Revenue】Ordinary revenues were ¥213.1B, representing a substantial 57.0% increase YoY. By segment, the Banking Business accounted for the majority at ¥187.5B (approximately 88% of total revenue, +56.5% YoY), followed by the Leasing Business at ¥21.9B (+52.6%) and Other Businesses at ¥3.7B (+136.5%). The primary drivers of revenue growth were increases in interest and dividend income and interest on loans accompanying changes in the interest rate environment, resulting in broad-based growth in fund-related income.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary Income was ¥109.1B (+62.4%), and Profit Before Tax was also ¥109.1B. Extraordinary gains and losses were virtually absent (extraordinary loss of ¥0.0B), and the impact of temporary factors was limited. Segment profit for the Banking Business was ¥11.283B (¥7.128B in the previous year, +58.3%), driving the majority of Ordinary Income, while the Leasing Business also grew to ¥0.062B (+148%). Income taxes were ¥3.215B (effective tax rate of 29.5%, compared with 26.9% in the previous year), resulting in Net Income of ¥76.9B (+56.5%). Both revenue and profit exceeded the previous year, resulting in a higher-revenue, higher-profit performance.
On a segment profit basis, the Banking Business generated ¥11.283B (¥7.128B in the previous year, +58.3%), accounting for the majority of Ordinary Income (total before adjustments of ¥11.489B) and driving revenue growth. The Leasing Business generated ¥0.062B (¥0.025B in the previous year, +148%), while Other Businesses not included in the reportable segments (including credit card operations, etc.) generated ¥0.143B (¥0.045B in the previous year, +217.8%). Both businesses showed high growth rates despite their small scale. Adjustments due to the elimination of intersegment transactions amounted to △¥0.581B (△¥0.482B in the previous year), with the increase in adjustments acting as a slight downward pressure on Ordinary Income. The profit structure is highly dependent on the Banking Business, meaning that changes in the interest rate environment have a significant impact on overall performance.
【Profitability】The Net Income margin was 36.1% (36.2% in the previous year), essentially flat, with the profit level maintained in line with revenue growth. The effective tax rate rose slightly to 29.5% (26.9% in the previous year). 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 4.0%, improving from the same-period result in the previous year (Net Income of 4,914 million yen ÷ net assets of 198,570 million yen = 2.5%). Total asset turnover rose to 1.27% (0.80% in the previous year), while financial leverage was essentially flat at 8.74x (8.57x in the previous year); therefore, the primary driver of the improvement in ROE was higher asset efficiency. 【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive Income was ¥26.2B, ¥50.7B below Net Income of ¥76.9B, primarily due to a △¥49.9B valuation difference on other securities. 【Financial Soundness】The BIS Equity Ratio was 11.4% (11.7% in the previous year, △0.3pt), while the deposit-to-loan ratio declined to 70.5% (72.4% in the previous year).
The composition of fund allocation shifted from securities toward cash and deposits. The balance of securities was reduced to ¥4,902.98B (¥5,560.39B in the previous year, △¥657.4B, △11.8%), while cash and due from banks increased substantially to ¥1,460.06B (¥828.76B in the previous year, +¥631.3B, +76.2%). Loans declined slightly to ¥10,173.58B (¥10,330.18B in the previous year, △¥156.6B, △1.5%), while deposits increased to ¥14,437.78B (¥14,277.19B in the previous year, +¥160.6B, +1.1%), indicating an expansion in stable funding. Meanwhile, negotiable certificates of deposit (¥100B in the previous year) and call money (¥200B in the previous year) were both zero in the current period, eliminating reliance on wholesale funding. Overall, the Company simultaneously increased its liquidity buffer and stabilized its funding structure.
The increase in Ordinary Income to ¥109.1B was attributable to a recurring factor—growth in interest and dividend income—while extraordinary gains and losses were immaterial in both the current and previous periods (extraordinary loss of ¥0.0B), limiting the impact of temporary factors. Meanwhile, Comprehensive Income was only ¥26.2B, ¥50.7B below Net Income of ¥76.9B. The primary cause of this divergence was the △¥49.9B valuation difference on other securities, reflecting an expansion in valuation losses on securities held due to rising interest rates; these losses had not been recognized as realized losses as of the current period. The gap between Net Income and Comprehensive Income widened from the previous year (Net Income of ¥49.1B and Comprehensive Income of ¥79.1B), and continued monitoring is warranted regarding the impact of fluctuations in valuation items on earnings quality.
The full-year Ordinary Income forecast is ¥180.0B (a plan for a △14.2% decline in profit compared with the previous fiscal year), while the Net Income forecast is ¥130.0B. As of Q1, Ordinary Income of ¥109.1B and Net Income of ¥76.9B had been recorded, representing progress rates of 60.6% and 59.2%, respectively—well above the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%. Although the full-year plan calls for a decline in profit compared with the previous fiscal year, Q1 results showed substantial profit growth YoY, indicating a divergence in direction between the plan and actual results. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast during the quarter.
The Company’s planned annual dividend is ¥75.00, and the Payout Ratio based on the Company’s forecast EPS of ¥212.83 is 35.2%. Calculating total dividends based on 60,850 thousand shares, derived by deducting 2,150 thousand treasury shares from 63,000 thousand issued shares, results in approximately ¥4.56B. The resulting Payout Ratio relative to forecast Net Income of ¥130.0B is 35.1%, broadly consistent with the level implied by the EPS-based calculation. Treasury shares increased to ¥2.150B (¥1.087B in the previous year), and the trend in shareholder returns in addition to dividends warrants further monitoring.
Securities Valuation Risk: The valuation difference on other securities deteriorated by △¥49.9B YoY, while the securities balance also declined by △¥657.4B (△11.8%). The impact of interest rate fluctuations on equity (Comprehensive Income) has materialized as a substantial decline in Comprehensive Income (¥26.2B, compared with ¥79.1B in the previous year).
Interest Rate Dependence of the Earnings Structure: The primary drivers of the increase in ordinary revenues were growth in interest and dividend income (¥5.399B, +22.0%) and interest on loans (¥3.539B, +24.0%), resulting in an earnings structure with high sensitivity to changes in the interest rate environment.
Changes in Asset and Funding Composition: The deposit-to-loan ratio declined to 70.5% (72.4% in the previous year), with loans decreasing by △1.5% while cash and due from banks increased by +76.2%. Negotiable certificates of deposit and call money totaling ¥300B were eliminated, and changes in the composition of fund allocation and funding could affect profitability going forward.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Margin | 36.1% | – | – |
| The Net Income margin is positioned at a high level within the industry. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 57.0% | – | – |
| The Revenue growth rate demonstrates a high level of growth within the industry. |
※Source: Compiled by the Company
As of Q1, progress toward the full-year forecast was approximately 60% for both Ordinary Income and Net Income, substantially exceeding the simple quarterly progress rate of 25%.
Comprehensive Income was only ¥26.2B compared with Net Income of ¥76.9B, resulting in a divergence of ¥50.7B. The cause was a deterioration in the valuation difference on securities, indicating a divergence between the direction of earnings reported in the financial results and changes in equity.
Wholesale funding (negotiable certificates of deposit and call money totaling ¥300B) was eliminated, while the deposit-to-loan ratio declined to 70.5%, indicating progress in reviewing the composition of assets and funding.
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