Premium Group Co.,Ltd. FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

The first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 recorded increases in both revenue and income, with improved profitability being the central feature of performance. Revenue was ¥121.7B (¥103.0B in the same period of the previous year, +18.2% YoY), Operating Income was ¥25.1B (¥15.8B, +58.6%), Profit Before Tax was ¥25.2B (+47.8%), and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥17.4B (¥12.1B, +43.5%). In addition to higher revenue, the expansion of the Operating Income margin from 15.4% to 20.7% significantly amplified the increase in income, primarily due to profit growth in the Finance Business and Auto Mobility Business.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Revenue increased 18.2% YoY to ¥121.7B. By segment, external customer revenue increased across all businesses: Finance ¥63.7B (+9.8%), Extended Warranty ¥23.3B (+23.2%), and Auto Mobility ¥34.8B (+39.8%). In particular, growth in the Auto Mobility Business drove the overall increase.

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income increased 58.6% to ¥25.1B, and the Operating Income margin improved significantly to 20.7% from 15.4% in the previous year. Segment income increased in all segments: Finance ¥13.8B (+63.7%), Extended Warranty ¥4.2B (+17.0%), and Auto Mobility ¥7.2B (+173.5%). Profit Before Tax was ¥25.2B, and after income taxes of ¥7.8B (effective tax rate of approximately 30.9%), Net Income was ¥17.4B (+43.4%). Growth in recurring business revenue led the increase in income, and no temporary factors such as extraordinary gains or losses were identified. The Company recorded increases in both revenue and income.

Segment Analysis

The Finance Business was the largest source of profit, with Operating Income of ¥13.8B, accounting for more than half of total Company profit. The Auto Mobility Business posted Operating Income of ¥7.2B, representing the highest growth rate among all segments at +173.5% YoY, while external revenue also expanded by +39.8%. The Extended Warranty Business generated Operating Income of ¥4.2B (+17.0%) and provides a stable earnings base, although its income growth rate was more moderate than that of the other businesses. A notable feature is that the rapid expansion of profit in the Auto Mobility Business made a significant contribution to the improvement in the Company-wide Operating Income margin.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 20.7%, improving by +5.3pt from 15.4% in the previous year, while the Net Income margin also increased to 14.3% from 11.8%. Financial revenue was ¥54.1B, accounting for approximately 44% of Revenue, and financial-related revenue associated with business operations supported performance.【Cash Flow Quality】ROE was 6.8%, with improvements in the Net Income margin and asset turnover contributing to the increase. However, Operating Cash Flow (OCF) was -¥10.8B, below Net Income of ¥17.4B, indicating a delay in the conversion of earnings into cash.【Investment Efficiency】Despite a slight decrease in total assets to ¥1953.2B from ¥1989.7B in the previous year, the Company achieved higher income, indicating an improving trend in asset efficiency.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio increased slightly to 13.1% from 12.7% in the previous year. However, due to the nature of the financial business, a capital structure dependent on liabilities, including borrowings of ¥829.1B, remains in place. Cash and cash equivalents of ¥205.6B have been secured, and no significant concerns regarding near-term liquidity are apparent.

Cash Flow Analysis

Cash flow from operating activities was -¥10.8B, an improvement from -¥127.2B in the previous year, but remained below Net Income of ¥17.4B. The primary factors were an increase in financial receivables (-¥37.7B), income taxes paid (-¥17.7B), and interest paid (-¥3.8B), with cash being pressured by funding requirements associated with business expansion. Cash flow from investing activities was -¥6.5B, with capital expenditures remaining small at ¥0.7B. Cash flow from financing activities was -¥38.3B, as repayments of long-term borrowings (-¥61.7B) exceeded new borrowings (¥40.7B), and included dividend payments of ¥10.1B and share repurchases of ¥4.8B. As a result, free cash flow was -¥17.2B, and cash and cash equivalents decreased from ¥261.1B at the beginning of the period to ¥205.6B. The increase in working capital, particularly financial receivables associated with business expansion, was the primary source of cash outflow. The potential for future improvement in OCF will warrant attention from the perspective of capital efficiency.

Quality of Earnings

The increase in income for the current period resulted from growth in operating revenue and improvement in the Operating Income margin. No temporary factors such as extraordinary gains or losses were identified, indicating a highly recurring earnings structure. Financial revenue of ¥54.1B accounted for approximately 44% of Revenue; interest revenue was the primary component and can be regarded as sustainable revenue associated with the core business. However, OCF remained below Net Income, with working capital factors related to the increase in financial receivables delaying the conversion of earnings into cash. Comprehensive income was ¥17.6B, approximately in line with Net Income of ¥17.4B. The impact of other comprehensive income, including equity-method-related items, was limited, and the divergence between comprehensive income and Net Income was small. The effective tax rate increased slightly to 30.9% from 28.8% in the previous year, but remained within a reasonable range.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

Progress toward the full-year plan of Revenue of ¥510.0B and Net Income of ¥69.0B was 23.9% for Revenue and 25.2% for Net Income, generally in line with the quarterly benchmark of 25%. The fact that progress in Net Income was slightly ahead suggests that the improvement in profitability during Q1 is progressing at a pace exceeding the plan. As of the current quarter, no revisions have been made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥64.00 per share. Based on the planned full-year Net Income of ¥69.0B and the average number of shares outstanding during the period (approximately 38,818 thousand shares), the annual total dividend amount is approximately ¥24.8B, implying a Payout Ratio of approximately 36%. Dividend payments during Q1 were ¥10.1B, and share repurchases were ¥4.8B, resulting in total quarterly shareholder returns of ¥14.9B. The dividend policy is designed based on full-year performance, and no revisions have been made at this time. The Company holds cash and deposits of ¥205.6B, and no impediment to near-term dividend payments is anticipated. However, if negative OCF persists, the Company’s ability to secure funding for shareholder returns from internal resources will require ongoing monitoring.

Risk Factors

1. Credit Cost Increase Risk: Financial receivables increased by +¥37.7B (+4.1%) during the period. As the credit and guarantee businesses expand, trends in delinquencies and bad debts could affect future profitability.

2. Cash Flow Quality: OCF was -¥10.8B, below Net Income of ¥17.4B. If the divergence between earnings and cash flow continues, the Company may remain dependent on external funding for shareholder returns such as dividends and share repurchases.

3. Contingent Liability Risk: The balance of financial guarantee contracts was ¥575.8B, a large amount relative to the asset base. Changes in the creditworthiness of guaranteed counterparties and loss ratios could affect the Company’s financial position.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (insurance)

Profitability and Returns

The Company’s Operating Income margin and Net Income margin both significantly exceeded the industry median and were at high levels within the industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Revenue growth rate also exceeded the industry median, placing the Company among the industry’s leading group in terms of growth.

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Key Points from the Financial Results

1. The Operating Income margin expanded from 15.4% in the previous year to 20.7%, with the strong growth of the Auto Mobility Business (Operating Income +173.5%) serving as the primary driver of the improvement in the Company-wide profit margin.

2. OCF remained below Net Income, at -¥10.8B versus ¥17.4B, and the timing of earnings conversion into cash is misaligned due to the characteristics of the business model, in which financial receivables increase ahead of earnings realization.

3. Progress toward the full-year plan was generally in line with the standard benchmark, at 23.9% for Revenue and 25.2% for Net Income. No revisions had been made to the earnings or dividend forecasts as of the current quarter.

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