G-7 HOLDINGS (7508) FY2026 FY Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

Despite higher revenue and net sales growth, profit growth was sluggish, making this an earnings period that requires attention to the quality of profitability. Revenue was ¥2322.0B (+8.4% YoY), Operating Income was ¥72.7B (+2.1%), and Ordinary Income was ¥77.3B (+3.5%), while Net Income attributable to owners of the parent declined to ¥47.7B (-3.5% YoY). The primary factors depressing Net Income were higher revenue but lower profit in the core Gyomu Super Business and the recognition of an impairment loss of ¥6.2B.

Factors Affecting Earnings

【Revenue】Revenue increased 8.4% YoY to ¥2322.0B. By segment, the Gyomu Super Business accounted for the largest share at ¥1328.4B (57.2% of total, YoY +7.4%), followed by the Automotive-Related Business at ¥496.5B (+7.8%) and the Meat Business at ¥240.9B (+14.6%, the highest growth rate). All segments posted higher revenue, indicating that top-line expansion was supported by a broad range of businesses.

【Profit and Loss】Operating Income remained limited to ¥72.7B (YoY +2.1%), while the gross margin edged down to 24.1% from 24.3% in the previous year and the SG&A ratio was broadly flat at 20.9%. On a segment profit basis, calculated using Ordinary Income, the Gyomu Super Business posted ¥47.5B (YoY -2.4%), representing higher revenue but lower profit and serving as the primary factor behind the contraction in the company-wide profit margin. In contrast, the Automotive-Related Business posted ¥22.6B (+12.5%) and the Meat Business ¥2.7B (+25.4%), with both recording higher profit and partially offsetting the decline elsewhere. Although Ordinary Income increased to ¥77.3B (+3.5%), the recognition of an impairment loss of ¥6.2B as an extraordinary loss resulted in Net Income declining to ¥47.7B (-3.5%). In summary, this was an earnings period characterized by higher revenue but lower net profit: the top line expanded across the company, but lower profitability in the core business and a temporary impairment factor led to a decline in final profit.

Segment Analysis

The Gyomu Super Business (57.2% of revenue) generated revenue of ¥1328.4B (YoY +7.4%) and segment profit of ¥47.5B (YoY -2.4%), indicating that scale expansion has not translated into improved profitability. The Automotive-Related Business recorded revenue of ¥496.5B (YoY +7.8%) and segment profit of ¥22.6B (YoY +12.5%), with a profit margin of 4.5%, the highest among all segments, and drove overall profit growth. The Meat Business posted the highest growth rate, with revenue of ¥240.9B (YoY +14.6%), while segment profit also rose significantly to ¥2.7B (YoY +25.4%); however, its profit margin remained limited at 1.1%. It should be noted that segment profit is calculated on an Ordinary Income basis and therefore differs in measurement basis from consolidated Operating Income.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Income margin declined to 3.1% from 3.3% in the previous year, while the Net Income margin also contracted from approximately 2.3% in the previous year to 2.0%. The gross margin edged down slightly to 24.1% from 24.3% in the previous year, indicating weaker profit-conversion efficiency relative to revenue growth.【Cash Flow Quality】Operating Cash Flow (OCF) was ¥70.7B, equivalent to 1.48 times Net Income of ¥47.7B, indicating cash generation in excess of accounting profit; however, OCF declined from ¥75.1B in the previous year.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 13.4%, reflecting a structure in which total asset turnover and high financial leverage compensate for the low Net Income margin. ROA based on Ordinary Income, used as an alternative ROA measure, was 10.2% (11.3% in the previous year).【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 43.6% (46.1% in the previous year), while total assets increased to ¥815.6B and net assets to ¥355.2B. Long-term borrowings increased significantly YoY to ¥102.9B, indicating an expansionary trend on both the asset and liability sides.

Cash Flow Analysis

Operating Cash Flow (OCF) was ¥70.7B, down 5.9% YoY, and remained above Net Income of ¥47.7B; however, working capital requirements, including a ¥13.1B increase in inventories and a ¥4.9B increase in accounts receivable, constrained cash generation. Investing Cash Flow was an outflow of ¥73.2B, including ¥44.4B in capital expenditures as well as investments including the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries. As a result, Free Cash Flow, calculated as OCF less capital expenditures, was negative ¥2.5B, indicating that growth investments and increases in working capital could not be fully absorbed through internal funds. Financing Cash Flow was an inflow of ¥41.6B, with funding primarily from long-term borrowings offsetting investment and working capital requirements. This represents a funding structure in which investment and borrowing expansion are progressing in parallel.

Quality of Earnings

Ordinary Income was ¥77.3B, more than 5% above Operating Income of ¥72.7B, supported by ¥8.0B in non-operating income, including a foreign exchange gain of ¥1.0B. Meanwhile, Net Income declined by ¥6.2B from Ordinary Income due to the recognition of an impairment loss of ¥6.2B as an extraordinary loss, resulting in Profit Before Tax of ¥71.0B. This impairment was a temporary factor and should be considered separately from the growth trend at the Ordinary Income level. Comprehensive Income was ¥46.3B, slightly below Net Income of ¥47.7B, due to negative changes in valuation differences on securities and adjustments related to retirement benefits. The fact that OCF exceeded Net Income supports consistency between accounting profit and cash flow; however, the working capital accrual associated with increases in inventories and accounts receivable requires attention.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

Progress against the company’s full-year forecast was 92.9% for revenue (forecast: ¥2500.0B), 81.7% for Operating Income (forecast: ¥89.0B), and 85.9% for Ordinary Income (forecast: ¥90.0B). While revenue progress is on track, progress on the profit side is relatively low, and achieving the profit growth rates planned for the full year (Operating Income YoY +22.4%, Ordinary Income YoY +16.5%) will require margin improvement in the second half. In particular, recovery in the profitability of the core Gyomu Super Business will be the key to achieving the plan.

Shareholder Returns

The company plans to pay an annual dividend of ¥70, consisting of an interim dividend of ¥20 and a year-end dividend of ¥50 (a significant increase from ¥20 in the previous year), resulting in a Payout Ratio of 64.2% based on Net Income. No share repurchases were conducted, so shareholder returns are assessed based on the Payout Ratio rather than the Total Return Ratio. Free Cash Flow after capital expenditures was negative ¥2.5B during the current period, meaning that the dividend funding structure depends to a certain extent on OCF and cash and cash equivalents of ¥207.9B. Given that the Payout Ratio is relatively high at over 60%, continued improvement in OCF and recovery in profit margins will be conditions supporting dividend sustainability.

Risk Factors

1. Declining profitability in the core business: The Gyomu Super Business, which accounts for 57.2% of revenue, posted segment profit of -2.4% despite revenue growth of 7.4%. The company-wide Operating Income margin of 3.1% is a low-margin level, and profitability trends in this business have a significant impact on company-wide profit.

2. Financial leverage and debt composition: Long-term borrowings increased significantly YoY to ¥102.9B, bringing total interest-bearing debt to ¥203.1B. Short-term borrowings also stood at ¥100.2B, indicating a debt structure weighted toward short-term obligations that is more susceptible to interest-rate movements and refinancing conditions.

3. Impairment losses and increase in goodwill: The company recognized an impairment loss of ¥6.2B during the current period, while goodwill increased to ¥58.6B (+¥12.4B YoY). As investments involving the acquisition of shares in subsidiaries continue, additional impairment risk may arise in the future depending on the performance progress of acquired companies.

Industry Benchmark (Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (retail)

Profitability and Returns

The company’s profitability is below the industry median on both metrics, positioning it as a relatively low-margin company within the retail industry.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate exceeds the industry median, indicating a high revenue growth rate within the industry.

※Source: Company analysis

Key Points in the Earnings

1. While revenue increased 8.4%, the Operating Income margin declined from 3.3% in the previous year to 3.1%, making the efficiency of converting revenue growth into profit a key point for review in the current earnings.

2. While the core Gyomu Super Business posted higher revenue but lower profit, the Automotive-Related Business and Meat Business remained on a profit growth trend, indicating changes in the earnings structure within the business portfolio.

3. OCF was 1.48 times Net Income, maintaining consistency with accounting profit; however, Free Cash Flow was negative due to increases in inventories and accounts receivable as well as capital expenditures. Combined with a Payout Ratio of 64.2%, this indicates that future OCF improvement will be subject to monitoring from a capital allocation perspective.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥989–¥1,045 at ±1% for the cost of equity, and ¥1,012–¥1,024 at ±0.1 for ω.

Note:

• ¥13.7 per share in goodwill amortization has been added back to profit (due to its non-cash nature and for comparability with IFRS companies).

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit 5-year fade) / Interest rate reference month: 2026-07 / Mechanically calculated value based solely on publicly available data; it does not constitute a forecast of the market share price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, and does not predict or guarantee future share prices.)

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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. The industry benchmarks are reference information compiled by the company based on publicly available earnings data. Investment decisions should be made at your own responsibility, after consulting with a professional as necessary.

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