| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥1310.0B | ¥1129.4B | +15.9% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥454.6B | ¥383.3B | +18.6% |
| Net Income | ¥323.7B | ¥273.2B | +18.5% |
| ROE | 2.2% | 1.9% | - |
Ordinary revenue, ordinary income, and net income all increased by double digits, resulting in higher revenue and income. Ordinary revenue was ¥1,310.0B (¥1,129.4B in the previous year, YoY +15.9%), ordinary income was ¥454.6B (+18.6%), and consolidated net income was ¥323.7B (+18.5%; net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥320.28B, +18.4%). The fact that the income growth rate exceeded the revenue growth rate was attributable to the expansion of net interest income, as well as an improvement in the expense ratio (expenses relative to core gross business profit), indicating that earnings growth was accompanied by improved earnings efficiency.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenue was ¥1,310.0B, up +15.9% year on year. As the Group operates as a single banking segment, disclosure of the breakdown by business is not provided. However, the breakdown shows that net interest income (interest income of ¥976.62B less interest expenses of ¥285.63B) was ¥690.99B, expanding +20.1% from ¥575.59B in the previous year and serving as the primary driver of revenue growth. While the balance of loans was ¥176,873.4B (¥176,674.0B in the previous year, +0.1%), remaining nearly flat, deposits declined to ¥202,642.7B (¥208,772.5B in the previous year, ▲2.9%). Accordingly, rising yields on both lending and funding (rate factors), rather than volume expansion, appear to have driven earnings growth. Meanwhile, fee income declined to ¥186.60B (¥205.66B in the previous year, ▲9.3%), confirming sluggish growth in non-interest income.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary income was ¥454.6B (+18.6%) and consolidated net income was ¥323.7B (+18.5%), with income growth exceeding the revenue growth rate. Nonordinary items consisted solely of an extraordinary loss of ¥1.9B, with no extraordinary gain recorded, and their impact was limited. General and administrative expenses (personnel expenses and other operating expenses) were ¥372.19B (¥360.48B in the previous year, +3.3%), indicating that expense growth was contained relative to revenue expansion. As a result, the expense ratio (G&A ÷ core gross business profit) is estimated to have improved to approximately 45.9% from approximately 49.2% in the previous year. Overall, the quarter delivered higher revenue and income, representing high-quality earnings growth accompanied by improved cost efficiency.
【Profitability】The consolidated net profit margin (consolidated net income ÷ ordinary revenue) was 24.7%, while the ordinary income margin was also high at 34.7%. Core profitability has improved due to the expansion of net interest income and expense control. 【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive income was ¥754.6B, substantially exceeding consolidated net income of ¥323.7B. The primary contributor to the difference was a ¥441.1B increase in the valuation difference on securities (an increase in the fair value of other securities). Most of the increase in comprehensive income was attributable to market factors and must be distinguished from an increase in recurring earnings power. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.2% (quarterly result, not annualized), reflecting the structure characteristic of the banking industry, in which the total asset turnover ratio is low despite a high net profit margin. The earnings structure is dependent on financial leverage (total assets ÷ net assets, approximately 17.1x). 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 5.9% (net assets of ¥14,696.0B ÷ total assets of ¥250,829.2B), while total assets declined by ▲2.3% year on year to ¥250,829.2B. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 87.3% (previous year: 84.6%), calculated as loans of ¥176,873.4B ÷ deposits of ¥202,642.7B, representing a modest increase and indicating improved funds deployment efficiency amid declining deposits.
As no cash flow statement has been disclosed, cash trends are analyzed based on changes in major balance sheet accounts. Cash and due from banks amounted to ¥3,584.4B, down ▲¥568.1B (▲13.7%) from ¥4,152.4B in the previous year, while securities also declined by ▲¥43.5B (▲1.4%) to ¥3,034.2B from ¥3,077.7B in the previous year. Meanwhile, deposits amounted to ¥20,264,272 million, down ▲¥6,129.8B (▲2.9%) from ¥20,877,254 million in the previous year. This suggests that the Group adjusted its liquidity and securities positions in response to the contraction on the funding side. Borrowings amounted to ¥1,968,123 million and were nearly flat year on year (▲0.4%), with no significant change in the funding structure. Although the Group’s cash generation capacity from its core business appears solid due to the expansion of net interest income and expense control, trends in funding costs should be closely monitored if the decline in deposits continues.
Current-period earnings were primarily generated by the core business through ordinary revenue and ordinary income. Nonordinary items were limited to an extraordinary loss of ¥1.9B, with no extraordinary gain recorded. Accordingly, the difference between ordinary income and consolidated net income was primarily attributable to the deduction of ¥129.0B in income taxes and other taxes, indicating limited qualitative distortion in post-tax earnings. Meanwhile, the gap between comprehensive income of ¥754.6B and consolidated net income of ¥323.7B reached ¥431.0B, primarily due to the ¥441.1B increase in the valuation difference on securities. This was attributable to market factors, namely fluctuations in the fair value of securities held, and must be evaluated separately from recurring earnings power. Given the year-on-year decline in fee income, the Group’s earnings sources have become somewhat more dependent on net interest income, suggesting relatively high sensitivity to changes in the interest-rate environment.
Against the full-year ordinary income forecast of ¥1,915.0B, ordinary income for Q1 was ¥454.6B, representing progress of approximately 23.7%. Against the full-year net income forecast (net income attributable to owners of the parent) of ¥1,290.0B, current-quarter actual net income of ¥320.28B represented progress of approximately 24.8%, consistent with progress toward the EPS forecast of ¥116.06 (¥28.81, approximately 24.8%). Compared with a simple equal quarterly allocation of 25%, progress in ordinary income was slightly below the benchmark, while progress in net income was approximately in line with the standard level. No revision to the earnings forecast had been made as of the end of the quarter.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥47 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of approximately 40.5% based on forecast EPS of ¥116.06. No revision to the dividend forecast had been made as of the end of the quarter, and given progress of approximately 24.8% against the full-year net income plan, there does not appear to be any significant difficulty in securing funds for dividends at this time. As detailed dividend performance data, including the interim and year-end breakdown, has not been disclosed, the assessment is limited to an annual basis.
Relatively thin capital buffer: The equity ratio is 5.9% (net assets of ¥14,696.0B ÷ total assets of ¥250,829.2B), and the Group’s loss-absorption capacity in the event of market volatility or higher-than-expected credit costs should be monitored continuously.
Sluggish growth in non-interest income: Fee income was ¥186.60B, down ▲9.3% from ¥205.66B in the previous year, resulting in somewhat greater dependence on net interest income. Diversification of earnings sources represents a medium-term challenge.
Declining deposits and changes in the funding environment: The deposit balance was ¥202,642.7B, down ▲2.9% from ¥208,772.5B in the previous year, while the loan-to-deposit ratio rose to 87.3%. Trends in funding costs may affect future profitability.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | 24.7% | – | – |
The net profit margin of 24.7% reflects expense control and the expansion of net interest income in absolute terms, although relative comparison data within the industry is limited.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 15.9% | – | – |
The revenue growth rate of 15.9% is based on growth in ordinary revenue, primarily driven by the expansion of net interest income.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
In addition to higher revenue and income, an improvement in the expense ratio was confirmed, with the ratio estimated to have declined from approximately 49.2% in the previous year to approximately 45.9%. The key point in the earnings results is that profit growth was accompanied by improved earnings efficiency.
Comprehensive income (¥754.6B) substantially exceeded consolidated net income (¥323.7B), while the ¥441.1B increase in the valuation difference on securities boosted capital. As this represents a market-driven change in capital, it must be distinguished from recurring earnings power.
While fee income declined ▲9.3% year on year, the deposit balance also declined ▲2.9%. Trends in non-interest income and changes in the funding structure will be important factors determining the future earnings structure.
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