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| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
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| Revenue | ¥39.29B | ¥35.94B | +9.3% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥11.23B | ¥8.89B | +26.4% |
| Net Income | ¥7.62B | ¥6.20B | +23.0% |
| ROE | 1.5% | 1.3% | - |
Executive Summary
The Company, whose core business is banking, posted a solid quarterly performance, with Ordinary Income increasing by double digits as a result of higher revenue and improved cost efficiency. Revenue (Ordinary Revenues) was ¥39.29B (+9.3% YoY), Ordinary Income was ¥11.23B (+26.4%), and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥7.56B (¥6.08B in the same period of the previous year, +24.4%). EPS was ¥42.69 (¥33.86 in the previous year). The primary drivers of earnings growth were the expansion of Ordinary Revenues in the Banking segment and an improvement in the expense ratio (CIR). Progress toward the full-year plan of ¥44.0B in Ordinary Income was 25.5%, representing an on-track level consistent with seasonality.
Factors Affecting Performance
【Revenue】Revenue (Ordinary Revenues) of ¥39.29B increased +9.3% YoY. The core Banking Business led growth with revenue of ¥30.67B (+14.2%), supported by an increase in interest on loans (¥15.45B, compared with ¥12.27B in the previous year) and interest and dividends on securities. The Leasing Business was nearly flat at ¥6.81B (+1.4%), while Other Businesses (securities trading, credit cards, etc.) declined to ¥1.81B (△23.4%).
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary Income increased ¥11.23B (+26.4% YoY), exceeding the rate of revenue growth, reflecting the effect of operating leverage. Banking segment profit was ¥10.80B (+32.9%), accounting for the majority of total profit. Expenses (selling, general and administrative expenses) declined to ¥11.27B from ¥11.84B in the previous year, contributing to an improvement in the CIR. Meanwhile, Leasing segment profit decreased to ¥0.13B (△28.5%). Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥7.56B reflects Ordinary Income after deducting the effective tax rate of 32.1%. Special losses were minimal at ¥0.006B, and the impact of temporary factors was limited. In conclusion, the Company achieved both revenue and profit growth.
Segment Analysis
The Banking Business was the core contributor to overall profit, generating revenue of ¥30.67B (+14.2%), segment profit of ¥10.80B (+32.9%), and a profit margin of 35.2%. The Leasing Business posted revenue of ¥6.81B (+1.4%) but lower profit of ¥0.13B (△28.5%), with its profit margin declining to 2.0%. Other Businesses (including securities-related operations) maintained a high profit margin, generating profit of ¥5.08B (+11.1%) on revenue of ¥1.81B (△23.4%). The Group’s earnings structure therefore remains highly dependent on the Banking Business.
Key Financial Indicators
【Profitability】The Net Profit Margin remained high at 19.2% (Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥7.56B / Revenue of ¥39.29B), while the Ordinary Income Margin reached 28.6%. The estimated expense ratio (CIR) on a banking-account basis was approximately 48%, a favorable level below 50%, and improved cost efficiency from the previous year supported profit growth.【Cash Flow Quality】In addition to interest income of ¥23.52B, fee income of ¥6.61B and other income of ¥7.82B accounted for approximately 37% of revenue as non-interest income, contributing to diversification of revenue sources. Net Interest Margin (NIM) was low at 0.35%, indicating a structure in which earnings depend on supplementation from non-interest income.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 1.5%, and EPS was ¥42.69 (¥33.86 in the previous year, +26.1%). The asset turnover ratio relative to total assets of ¥7.7452T was low, reflecting an asset-scale-led earnings structure characteristic of the banking industry.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 6.7%, while the BIS capital ratio was 6.6%; both were below the generally accepted regulatory benchmark of approximately 8%, indicating that the Company’s capital base is relatively thin. Deposits of ¥6.5623T compared with loans of ¥5.0834T resulted in a loan-to-deposit ratio of approximately 77.5%, indicating sound liquidity.
Cash Flow Analysis
Although disclosure of the statement of cash flows is limited, an analysis of fund flows based on balance-sheet trends shows that deposits increased to ¥6.5623T (¥6.3785T in the previous year, +2.9%), while cash and deposits also increased to ¥1.1885T (+8.1%), further strengthening the liquidity buffer. On the investment side, securities expanded to ¥1.2304T (¥1.1126T in the previous year, +10.6%), indicating that the increase in deposits was directed toward securities investment. Meanwhile, borrowings declined to ¥358.5B (¥431.5B in the previous year, △16.9%), reducing reliance on market-based funding. Loans were nearly flat at ¥5.0834T (¥5.0762T in the previous year), suggesting that the increase in deposits was primarily allocated to expanding securities investments.
Quality of Earnings
Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥7.56B against Ordinary Income of ¥11.23B. The primary reason for the difference was the corporate income tax burden corresponding to an effective tax rate of 32.1%, while the impact of temporary factors was extremely limited, with special losses of only ¥0.006B. In terms of the composition of non-interest income, fee income of ¥6.61B and other Ordinary Revenues of ¥7.82B accounted for approximately 37% of revenue, mitigating reliance on interest income to a certain extent. Comprehensive Income was ¥53.65B, substantially exceeding Net Income, as other securities valuation differences increased it by ¥46.29B. However, this represents valuation gains linked to market fluctuations and should be distinguished from recurring earnings power.
Earnings Forecast and Guidance
The full-year plan calls for Ordinary Income of ¥44.00B (+2.8% YoY), EPS of ¥169.39, and dividends of ¥53.00. Ordinary Income of ¥11.23B in Q1 represented progress of 25.5%, while Net Income of ¥7.56B represented progress of 25.2% against the full-year plan of ¥30.0B. Both figures were broadly in line with an even quarterly progression of 25%. There were no revisions to either the earnings forecast or the dividend forecast, and management has maintained its current plans.
Shareholder Returns
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥53.00 (before accounting for the share split in April 2026, under which each share was split into five shares). On a substantive basis compared with the previous year’s dividend of ¥100, the forecast reflects continuity with the post-split annual dividend of ¥48. Against the full-year EPS forecast of ¥169.39, the Payout Ratio is approximately 31%, representing a conservative policy that prioritizes retained earnings while pursuing stable dividends. Given the relatively thin Equity Ratio of 6.7% compared with the regulatory benchmark, balancing future capital policy with retained earnings will be an important issue.
Risk Factors
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Capital base: The Equity Ratio of 6.7% and BIS capital ratio of 6.6% are below the generally accepted regulatory guideline of approximately 8%, and capital constraints could affect the scope for business expansion.
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Low interest margin: NIM is low at 0.35%, and in an environment of rising deposit rates, margin compression could directly affect earnings.
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Risk of reversal in valuation differences: Other securities valuation differences increased by ¥46.29B and boosted Comprehensive Income; however, if interest rates or market conditions reverse, the capital cushion could shrink.
Industry Benchmark (Reference; Compiled by the Company)
Industry Benchmark (bank)
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
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| Net Profit Margin | 19.4% | – | – |
| Because median information in the industry comparison data for the Company’s Net Profit Margin is limited, it can only be confirmed that the absolute level is within a favorable range. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
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| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 9.3% | – | – |
| Similarly, because median data for the Revenue Growth Rate has not been established, the analysis is limited to confirming the level of the Company’s performance. |
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Key Points from the Earnings Results
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In addition to revenue and profit growth, the CIR improved, with progress toward the full-year plan of 25.5% for Ordinary Income and 25.2% for Net Income, representing a solid start consistent with seasonality.
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Although NIM remained low at 0.35%, fee income and other income accounted for approximately 37% of revenue, confirming an earnings structure that mitigates reliance on interest income.
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The substantial increase in Comprehensive Income to ¥53.65B was driven by valuation differences. While this contributed to strengthening equity, the Equity Ratio of 6.7% and BIS ratio of 6.6% will be monitoring points for medium-term capital policy.
This report is an earnings analysis document automatically generated by AI based on XBRL earnings summary data. It does not constitute a recommendation to invest in any specific security. Industry benchmarks are reference information compiled by the Company based on publicly available earnings data. Investment decisions should be made at your own discretion and responsibility, and you should consult a professional advisor as necessary.
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AI Financial Analysis
Executive Summary
FY2027 Q1 was a strong earnings quarter for Juroku Financial Group, led by banking income growth and improved expense discipline. Consolidated ordinary income increased 26.4% year on year to ¥11.24bn, while profit attributable to owners rose 24.4% to ¥7.56bn. Ordinary revenue increased 9.3% to ¥39.29bn. The reported net profit margin expanded by 230bp to 19.2%, from approximately 16.9% in the prior-year quarter. The implied ordinary-income margin increased to 28.6% from approximately 24.7%, a 390bp improvement. Interest income rose 27.4% to ¥23.52bn, supported by a ¥3.18bn increase in interest on loans and a ¥1.27bn increase in interest and dividends on securities. Interest expense increased 45.9% to ¥5.49bn, including a ¥1.86bn rise in deposit interest expense, but the increase in interest income more than offset higher funding costs. General and administrative expenses declined 4.8% to ¥11.27bn, providing meaningful positive operating leverage. The banking segment was the core business, generating ¥10.80bn of segment profit, up 32.9% year on year. Leasing revenue was stable, but leasing segment profit declined 28.5%, limiting diversification benefits. Full-year ordinary-income guidance is ¥44.0bn, and Q1 progress of 25.5% is broadly in line with the seasonal 25% benchmark. Q1 owner-attributable profit represents 25.2% of the ¥30.0bn full-year forecast, also broadly consistent with plan. Annualized ROE was 5.8%, below the 8% general benchmark, although the quarter showed a substantial earnings improvement. The 0.35% NIM remains a material profitability constraint despite the improvement in headline income. The 6.6% capital adequacy ratio is below the stated 8% regulatory benchmark and warrants close monitoring alongside the group’s high balance-sheet leverage. Comprehensive income of ¥53.65bn substantially exceeded net income because securities valuation gains increased, strengthening reported equity but also increasing sensitivity to market-price movements.
Profitability Analysis
Annualized DuPont ROE of 5.8% decomposes into a 19.2% net profit margin, 0.020x annualized asset turnover, and 14.84x financial leverage. The principal driver of the year-on-year improvement was margin expansion: ordinary income grew 26.4%, materially faster than 9.3% revenue growth. Low asset turnover is structurally normal for a deposit-funded regional banking group with a large financial-asset balance sheet; it should not be assessed against non-financial corporate turnover benchmarks. Financial leverage is inherently high because deposits are recognized as liabilities, but it increases the sensitivity of shareholder returns to credit costs, securities valuations, and capital changes. Banking segment profit rose to ¥10.80bn from ¥8.12bn, while segment profit margin on external banking revenue improved to 35.2% from 30.2%. Leasing segment profit fell to ¥1.33bn from ¥1.86bn, and its margin on external revenue narrowed to 2.0% from 2.8%. Other businesses generated ¥5.08bn of segment profit, up 11.1%, despite external revenue declining 23.4% to ¥1.81bn; this indicates that segment-level earnings are not solely explained by external revenue trends. Interest income grew faster than interest expense in absolute terms, with interest on loans rising to ¥15.45bn and interest and dividends on securities rising to ¥6.10bn. The group’s NIM of 0.35% is well below the 1.5% warning threshold, so sustained profitability improvement depends on preserving asset yields as deposit pricing rises. The effective tax rate was 32.1%, producing a 0.673 tax burden; this was moderately heavier than a normalized tax burden above 0.70. The interest burden of 0.999 indicates that pre-tax profit was only minimally affected by items below the operating/ordinary-income level. The ¥0.06bn extraordinary loss was immaterial to quarterly profit quality.
Growth Assessment
Revenue growth of 9.3% was supported primarily by banking operations, where external ordinary revenue increased 14.6% to ¥30.67bn. Banking segment profit increased more rapidly than revenue, at 32.9%, demonstrating favorable operating leverage from the 4.8% reduction in general and administrative expenses. Loan balances were broadly stable at ¥5,083.47bn, up 0.1% year on year, while deposits grew 2.9% to ¥6,562.35bn. Accordingly, the increase in interest income appears to have been driven more by yield improvement and securities income than by loan-volume expansion. Securities increased 10.6% to ¥1,230.35bn, which supported interest and dividend income but also raises exposure to interest-rate and market-value fluctuations. Leasing external revenue increased 1.4% to ¥6.81bn, but its lower segment profit indicates that its earnings contribution is currently weakening. The full-year forecast implies ordinary income growth of 2.8%, substantially slower than Q1’s 26.4% growth rate. This gap suggests that management’s plan embeds caution regarding the sustainability of first-quarter margin gains, funding-cost pressure, securities-related income, or credit costs. Q1 ordinary-income progress was 25.5%, only 0.5 percentage points above the 25% standard progress rate, and does not by itself indicate a material forecast variance. Q1 owner-attributable profit progress was 25.2%, similarly aligned with the annual forecast. EPS of ¥42.69 represents 25.2% of full-year forecast EPS of ¥169.39.
Financial Health
Total assets increased 2.9% year on year to ¥7,745.20bn, funded mainly by a 2.9% increase in deposits to ¥6,562.35bn and a marked rise in accumulated valuation gains within equity. Deposits represented the primary funding base, while the calculated loan-to-deposit ratio was 77.5%, within the 70-90% banking benchmark and supportive of liquidity resilience. Cash and due from banks increased 8.1% to ¥1,188.53bn, adding to near-term liquidity resources. Borrowings declined 16.9% to ¥358.55bn, reducing reliance on this funding source. The reported debt-to-equity ratio of 13.84x exceeds the 2.0x general corporate warning level and must be interpreted in the context of deposit-funded banking, where liabilities naturally dominate equity. Even so, the high leverage means that capital is a relatively thin loss-absorption layer against large adverse movements in asset values or credit quality. Total equity increased 10.3% to ¥521.88bn, driven principally by accumulated other comprehensive income of ¥124.19bn. The capital adequacy ratio improved to 6.6% from 6.2%, but remains below the stated 8% minimum benchmark; this is a material capital-management concern. Securities valuation differences increased to ¥101.81bn from ¥55.52bn, materially contributing to equity but also exposing capital to market reversals. Intangible assets were only 0.1% of total assets, indicating that balance-sheet capital is not materially dependent on acquisition-related intangible values. Acceptances and guarantees were ¥13.22bn, representing a modest contingent exposure relative to total assets.
Notable B/S Changes
Securities: +¥117.80bn (+10.6%) to ¥1,230.35bn - greater securities deployment supported interest and dividend income but increases interest-rate and market-value sensitivity. Accumulated other comprehensive income / valuation and translation adjustments: +¥46.03bn (+58.9%) to ¥124.19bn - equity benefited materially from unrealized valuation gains, increasing sensitivity to future market reversals. Total equity: +¥48.61bn (+10.3%) to ¥521.88bn - capital increased, primarily alongside strong comprehensive income rather than quarterly retained earnings alone. Borrowings: -¥72.92bn (-16.9%) to ¥358.55bn - lower borrowing reliance is favorable for funding structure. Cash and due from banks: +¥88.73bn (+8.1%) to ¥1,188.53bn - enhanced liquidity buffer. Deferred tax liabilities: +¥212.57bn (+87.5%) to ¥455.43bn - consistent with the large increase in unrealized valuation gains and associated tax effects.
Cash Flow Quality
Quarterly cash-flow metrics are not presented in the supplied financial data. Earnings quality can nevertheless be assessed partly from the income statement: ordinary income of ¥11.24bn and pre-tax profit of ¥11.23bn were closely aligned, indicating no material below-ordinary-income distortion. Net income of ¥7.62bn was also derived without a material extraordinary-item effect, as extraordinary losses were only ¥0.06bn. The main non-cash contributor to broader comprehensive income was the increase in securities valuation gains, which lifted comprehensive income to ¥53.65bn. This comprehensive-income uplift should not be treated as operating cash generation because it reflects unrealized market-value movements. The improvement in ordinary earnings was supported by higher interest income and lower general and administrative expenses, both of which are more indicative of recurring profitability than a large extraordinary gain. Deposit growth of ¥183.88bn exceeded loan growth of ¥7.26bn, supporting funding liquidity but also requiring effective deployment of surplus funds to protect margins. The expansion in securities by ¥117.80bn is consistent with greater investment deployment and increases sensitivity to future realized or unrealized securities gains and losses.
Dividend Sustainability
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥53.0 per share, with no announced revision. Against forecast EPS of ¥169.39, the implied dividend payout ratio is 31.3%, below the 60% sustainability benchmark. This leaves a substantial portion of forecast earnings available for internal capital generation. The payout level is therefore earnings-covered on the company’s current full-year forecast. The 6.6% capital adequacy ratio, however, makes capital retention more strategically important than the payout ratio alone would suggest. A continuation of earnings growth and stable securities valuations would support dividend capacity, while material valuation losses or rising credit costs could constrain distributable capacity. No share buyback is presented, so the analysis is limited to the dividend payout ratio rather than a total return ratio.
Risk Assessment
Business risks include Net interest margin risk: the reported 0.35% NIM is materially below the 1.5% warning threshold. Higher deposit rates could continue to pressure spreads if loan repricing and securities yields do not keep pace, limiting the durability of Q1 profit growth., Regional banking growth risk: loans increased only 0.1% year on year, so future earnings growth is more dependent on pricing, securities income, fees, and cost efficiency than on balance-sheet loan expansion., Securities-market risk: securities rose 10.6% to ¥1,230.35bn and valuation differences on securities reached ¥101.81bn. Interest-rate increases, spread widening, or equity-market declines could reverse accumulated valuation gains and affect capital., Leasing earnings risk: leasing segment profit declined 28.5% year on year despite stable revenue, indicating margin pressure and a weaker contribution from a non-bank earnings source., Credit-cycle risk: as a regional lender, the group remains exposed to deterioration in borrower conditions across its domestic corporate and SME customer base, particularly if funding costs or economic stress increase..
Financial risks include High leverage alert: the 13.84x debt-to-equity ratio exceeds the 2.0x general-corporate warning level. Deposits explain much of the ratio in a banking model, but the structure still magnifies the effect of asset losses on equity., Capital adequacy risk: the capital adequacy ratio improved to 6.6% but is below the stated 8% benchmark. This reduces capital flexibility and elevates the importance of retained earnings and disciplined risk-weighted asset management., OCI volatility risk: total equity rose ¥48.61bn year on year, while comprehensive income was ¥53.65bn versus net income of ¥7.62bn. A significant portion of capital improvement therefore reflects unrealized valuation gains rather than retained operating earnings., Funding-cost risk: interest expense increased 45.9% to ¥5.49bn, faster than total revenue growth. Continued deposit repricing could reduce the benefit from improved asset yields..
Key concerns include The NIM alert is the most direct constraint on core banking profitability. Its root cause is a narrow spread between interest-earning assets and increasingly costly deposits; while low margins are common in Japanese regional banking, the 0.35% level leaves limited buffer against further funding-cost increases. The impact is that earnings momentum may slow materially if asset yields cannot reprice further., The high-leverage alert reflects the deposit-funded banking balance sheet rather than conventional corporate debt financing alone. This is typical for banks, and the 77.5% loan-to-deposit ratio and ¥1,188.53bn cash balance provide funding context, but leverage still heightens sensitivity to credit and market losses. The impact is a greater need for robust capital ratios and conservative securities risk management., Capital adequacy at 6.6% is below the stated benchmark despite a 40bp year-on-year improvement. This means that the positive Q1 earnings trend must be assessed alongside the need to preserve capital, particularly given the large securities valuation component in equity., The full-year forecast assumes only 2.8% ordinary-income growth, versus 26.4% in Q1. This conservative gap increases the importance of monitoring quarterly funding costs, securities income, expenses, and credit costs for evidence that first-quarter outperformance is sustainable..
Investment Implications
Key takeaways include Q1 ordinary income and owner-attributable profit increased 26.4% and 24.4%, respectively, supported by banking-segment momentum and lower general and administrative expenses., Banking is the core business, contributing ¥10.80bn of segment profit, or the largest share of pre-adjustment segment earnings., Q1 performance is tracking close to full-year guidance, with 25.5% ordinary-income progress and 25.2% owner-attributable-profit progress., The 0.35% NIM and below-benchmark 6.6% capital adequacy ratio remain the central constraints on the medium-term earnings and capital narrative., The ¥53.0 forecast DPS implies a moderate 31.3% payout ratio based on forecast EPS, but capital strength remains a key determinant of distribution flexibility..
Metrics to watch include NIM, loan yield, deposit rate, and the pace of deposit-interest expense growth, Loan growth, deposit growth, and the loan-to-deposit ratio, Capital adequacy ratio and the proportion of equity supported by accumulated other comprehensive income, Securities balance, unrealized valuation gains, and interest and dividend income from securities, Credit costs, allowance for loan losses, and borrower-quality indicators, Banking and leasing segment profit margins, Progress against ¥44.0bn ordinary-income and ¥30.0bn owner-attributable-profit guidance.
Regarding relative positioning, The group demonstrates favorable Q1 operating leverage and a deposit-funded liquidity profile, including a 77.5% loan-to-deposit ratio within the standard banking range. Its relative constraints are a very low 0.35% NIM and a reported 6.6% capital adequacy ratio below the provided 8% benchmark. Compared with the general profitability benchmark, annualized ROE of 5.8% remains below 8%, although earnings growth and margin expansion were strong in the quarter.