| Metric | Current Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue / Net Sales | ¥7301.2B | ¥6259.5B | +16.6% |
| Operating Income / Operating Profit | ¥626.4B | ¥435.7B | +43.8% |
| Profit Before Tax | ¥619.4B | ¥454.1B | +36.4% |
| Net Income / Net Profit | ¥448.0B | ¥339.7B | +31.9% |
| ROE | 3.7% | 2.8% | - |
For Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 2026, Revenue was ¥7,301B (YoY +¥1,041B, +16.6%), Operating Income was ¥626B (YoY +¥191B, +43.8%), Ordinary Income was ¥619B (YoY +¥165B, +36.4%), and Quarterly Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥413B (YoY +¥106B, +34.5%), delivering double-digit revenue growth and substantial profit increase. Operating margin improved to 8.6% (up +1.6pt from 6.96% a year ago) driven by maintained gross margin of 29.8% and reduced SG&A ratio to 21.7% (from 24.8%), demonstrating operating leverage. The core Land Mobility segment led performance with Revenue +23.7% and Operating Income +76.3%, contributing 78% of consolidated Operating Income. Conversely, Outdoor Land Vehicle posted an operating loss of ¥78B (worsened from a ¥42B loss a year ago), and Marine Products showed Revenue +6.0% but Operating Income -19.2%, indicating polarization in profitability.
[Revenue] Revenue totaled ¥7,301B (prior ¥6,259B, +16.6%), a substantial increase. By segment, Land Mobility was ¥4,799B (+23.7%), accounting for 65.7% of consolidated sales, driven by volume, pricing, and geographic mix. Marine Products was steady at ¥1,486B (+6.0%), Robotics ¥263B (+10.2%), Financial Services ¥302B (+8.7%) — all increased. Outdoor Land Vehicle was ¥412B (-0.4%), roughly flat, and Other segments were ¥39B (-17.7%). Currency tailwinds likely contributed to revenue growth.
[Profitability] Gross profit was ¥2,173B (gross margin 29.8%, down -1.7pt from 31.5% prior year). SG&A was ¥1,586B (SG&A ratio 21.7%, down -3.1pt from 24.8%), and Operating Income was ¥626B (Operating margin 8.6%, up +1.6pt from 6.96%), yielding strong operating profit growth. Improvement in SG&A ratio directly expanded operating margin. Equity-method investment income was ¥26B, financial income ¥31B, financial expenses ¥38B, so non-operating items net to a ¥7B burden with minor impact. Profit Before Tax was ¥619B; after corporate taxes of ¥171B (effective tax rate 27.7%), Quarterly Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥413B (net margin 5.7%, up +0.8pt from 4.9%). No special gains/losses were disclosed—one-off items were limited. In conclusion, the company achieved revenue and profit growth through core-segment volume expansion and cost control.
Land Mobility: Revenue ¥4,799B (+23.7%), Operating Income ¥490B (+76.3%, margin 10.2%) — substantial profit growth. Volume, price effects and cost efficiency were effective; this is the largest earnings driver, contributing 78% of consolidated Operating Income.
Marine Products: Revenue ¥1,486B (+6.0%) but Operating Income ¥160B (-19.2%, margin 10.7%) — profitability declined, likely due to rising costs and adverse sales mix.
Outdoor Land Vehicle: Revenue ¥412B (-0.4%), Operating loss ¥78B (worsened from ¥42B loss prior year, margin -18.9%) — urgent need to improve profitability structure.
Robotics: Revenue ¥263B (+10.2%), Operating Income ¥7B (+201.0%, margin 2.7%) — progress toward profitability.
Financial Services: Revenue ¥302B (+8.7%), Operating Income ¥64B (+56.8%, margin 21.0%) — high-return and stable.
Other segments: Revenue ¥39B (-17.7%), Operating loss ¥16B (margin -41.2%). High dependence on Land Mobility leaves improvement of peripheral segment profitability as a key challenge.
[Profitability] Operating margin 8.6% (up +1.6pt from 6.96%), Net margin 5.7% (up +0.8pt from 4.9%) — profitability improved due to cost control and lower SG&A ratio. ROE 3.7% (prior 2.8%) improved, but low asset turnover of 0.24x constrains returns.
[Cash Quality] Operating Cash Flow (OCF) ¥56B (large improvement from prior year outflow of ¥481B). Relative to Net Income ¥448B, cash conversion ratio is 0.12x — low. From OCF subtotal of ¥76B, working capital movements included Accounts Receivable increase ¥550B, Inventories decrease ¥308B, Accounts Payable increase ¥250B, and after corporate tax payments of ¥212B resulted in final OCF. Free Cash Flow was △¥291B (OCF ¥56B, Investing CF △¥347B), negative. Cash and cash equivalents were ample at ¥4,367B.
[Investment Efficiency] Total asset turnover 0.24x (prior 0.22x), low. Capital expenditures ¥377B (CapEx/Sales 5.2%), 1.6x depreciation ¥231B — continuing growth investment.
[Financial Soundness] Equity Ratio 37.7% (prior 41.3%), Current Ratio 149% (Current Assets ¥1,846.0B / Current Liabilities ¥1,235.0B), indicating maintained safety. Interest-bearing debt totaled ¥1,181.8B (Current ¥678.2B + Non-current ¥503.6B; up ¥137.5B from prior ¥1,044.3B), reflecting expansion of sales-finance receivables in Financial Services. Debt/EBITDA approximately 4.6x (interest-bearing debt ¥1.18T / annualized EBITDA approx. ¥257.0B).
OCF was ¥56B (significant improvement from △¥481B prior year), but with Net Income ¥448B the conversion rate is 0.12x, indicating unstable cash generation. From OCF subtotal ¥76B, Accounts Receivable increase ¥550B drove cash outflow, while Inventories decrease ¥308B and Accounts Payable increase ¥250B contributed positively. Increase in sales-finance receivables of ¥582B also raised cash consumption. Corporate tax payments ¥212B, dividend receipts ¥29B, interest received ¥252B, and interest paid ¥90B led to final OCF of ¥56B. Investing CF was △¥347B, mainly due to CapEx ¥377B (5.2% of sales, 1.6x depreciation ¥231B). Proceeds from sale of fixed assets ¥9B, acquisition of investment securities ¥11B, disposals ¥16B indicate ongoing growth investment. Free Cash Flow was △¥291B, with working capital expansion amid sales growth temporarily pressuring cash. Financing CF was +¥650B, driven by net increase in short-term borrowings ¥834B, long-term borrowings ¥910B, long-term debt repayments ¥573B, dividend payments ¥97B, and acquisition of non-controlling interests ¥389B, resulting in net financing inflow. Cash and cash equivalents rose ¥378B from opening ¥3,989B to closing ¥4,367B, maintaining liquidity.
Profit this period was mainly driven by operating improvement; non-operating items are largely offset (financial income ¥31B vs financial expenses ¥38B), indicating high earnings persistence. Equity-method investment income ¥26B is about 4% of Operating Income ¥626B, with limited impact. No special gains/losses disclosed; no material one-offs. Comprehensive income was ¥609B (attributable to owners of the parent ¥571B), which is ¥161B above Net Income ¥448B. The composition: Other Comprehensive Income ¥161B, primarily translation differences from overseas operations ¥145B and ¥14B from equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. FX valuation gains lifted comprehensive income, with a large share being non-cash valuation gains. The divergence between OCF ¥56B and Net Income ¥448B (accrual approx. ¥392B) stems from increases in Accounts Receivable and sales-finance receivables; in the short term, earnings quality is neutral.
Full Year guidance is maintained: Revenue ¥2,700.0B, Operating Income ¥180.0B (YoY +42.4%), EPS ¥103.05, Dividend per Share ¥25. Q1 progress rates: Revenue 27.0% (standard 25% +2.0pt), Operating Income 34.8% (+9.8pt), Net Income 41.3% (+16.3pt) — ahead of schedule. Strong Land Mobility performance supports potential upside to Operating Income and Net Income. Downside risks to second-half smoothing include Marine Products’ profit decline and continued Outdoor Land Vehicle losses; however, if current trends persist, upward revision for the full year is possible.
Dividend payments were ¥97B (all attributable to owners of the parent ¥97B), implying a payout ratio of approximately 23.5% against Quarterly Net Income attributable to owners of the parent ¥413B. Full-year guidance DPS ¥25 and full-year Net Income forecast ¥1,000B imply a payout ratio of about 24%, a sustainable level. However, Free Cash Flow for the period was negative △¥291B, indicating dividends were funded from cash on hand or borrowings rather than operating cash. Medium-term dividend sustainability depends on improvement in working capital efficiency and recovery of OCF generation. No share buybacks were executed; Total Return Ratio equals the dividend payout ratio, about 23.5%.
Working Capital Expansion Risk: Accounts Receivable ¥239.3B (prior ¥181.7B, +31.7%), and sales-finance receivables total ¥880.7B (Current ¥481.1B + Non-current ¥399.6B; prior ¥799.4B, +10.2%) — large increases. The divergence between OCF ¥56B and Net Income ¥448B (¥392B) highlights that working capital expansion is pressuring short-term cash generation. Strengthening credit management and improving inventory turnover during the revenue expansion phase are imperative.
Segment Concentration Risk: Land Mobility accounts for 78% of consolidated Operating Income, while Outdoor Land Vehicle has a ¥78B loss and Marine Products is in decline, resulting in concentrated earnings. Demand swings or intensified competition in the core segment could materially impact consolidated results.
Financial Leverage Increase Risk: Interest-bearing debt rose to ¥1,181.8B (prior ¥1,044.3B, +13.2%), Debt/EBITDA approx. 4.6x. Expansion of sales-finance receivables in Financial Services underpins this, but in a rising rate environment interest expense burden increases and may affect interest coverage (Operating Income ¥626B / Interest Paid ¥90B ≒ 7x). High proportion of short-term borrowings ¥678.2B makes refinancing management important.
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 8.6% | 6.8% (2.9%–9.0%) | +1.7pt |
| Net Margin | 6.1% | 5.9% (3.3%–7.7%) | +0.2pt |
Operating margin exceeds industry median 6.8% by 1.7pt, indicating relatively high profitability within the sector.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 16.6% | 13.2% (2.5%–28.5%) | +3.5pt |
Revenue growth surpasses the median 13.2% by 3.5pt, showing stronger growth momentum than the industry average.
※ Source: Company compilation
Core Land Mobility drove performance strongly with Revenue +23.7% and Operating Income +76.3%, and combined with lower SG&A ratio and operating leverage, achieved Operating Margin 8.6% (up +1.6pt from 6.96%). Full-year progress rates are ahead (Operating Income 34.8%, Net Income 41.3%), so if the current trend continues there is room for upward revision.
Working capital expansion (Accounts Receivable +¥57.6B, Sales-finance receivables +¥81.3B) caused a prominent divergence between OCF ¥56B and Net Income ¥448B, and Free Cash Flow △¥291B, making short-term cash generation unstable. Improving working capital efficiency and cash conversion is the highest priority for coming quarters.
Outdoor Land Vehicle loss ¥78B (worsened from ¥42B), Marine Products profit decline (-19.2%), and weak profitability in peripheral segments add volatility to consolidated margins. Structural improvement of the segment portfolio is key to medium-term earnings stabilization.
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