| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥1453.1B | ¥1027.5B | +41.4% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥418.1B | ¥310.7B | +34.5% |
| Net Income | ¥299.1B | ¥217.8B | +37.3% |
| ROE | 2.3% | 1.7% | - |
The Company reported higher revenue and income, driven by expansion in net interest income and fee income, with solid progress toward its full-year plan. Ordinary revenue was ¥1,453.1B (¥1,027.5B in the previous year, YoY +41.4%), ordinary income was ¥418.1B (¥310.7B in the previous year, YoY +34.5%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥299.1B (¥217.8B in the previous year, YoY +37.3%). The primary drivers of revenue growth were the expansion of net interest income resulting from increases in interest on loans and securities, as well as growth in net fees and commissions. Meanwhile, ordinary income margin declined slightly to 28.8% from 30.2% in the previous year due to an increase in other operating expenses, indicating that margin expansion was limited relative to the pace of revenue growth.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenue was ¥1,453.1B, representing an increase of +41.4% year on year. The Chiba Bank Group operates in a single banking segment and does not disclose a breakdown by business; however, net interest income was ¥821.6B and net fees and commissions were ¥114.6B, both increasing from the previous year. Higher loan yields, increased interest income from securities, and growth in fee income drove revenue growth.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary income was ¥418.1B (YoY +34.5%), while net income was ¥299.1B (YoY +37.3%). The ordinary income margin was 28.8%, down 1.4pt from 30.2% in the previous year, as other operating expenses increased significantly to ¥291.7B from ¥32.8B in the previous year, offsetting part of the revenue growth. Extraordinary gains and losses were modest, comprising a gain of ¥0.3B and a loss of ¥0.4B, indicating that the impact of temporary factors was minimal. Income taxes and other taxes of ¥119.0B were recorded against pre-tax income of ¥418.0B, resulting in a tax burden ratio of 28.5% (29.6% in the previous year), and net income was broadly consistent with ordinary income. Although the Company achieved higher revenue and income, with a substantial absolute increase in profit, the pace of profit growth relative to revenue growth slowed somewhat.
【Profitability】The ordinary income margin declined to 28.8% from 30.2% in the previous year, while the net income margin decreased slightly to 20.6% from 21.2% in the previous year, indicating limited room for margin expansion relative to the pace of revenue growth. 【Cash Flow Quality】The majority of profit comprised recurring revenue sources, namely net interest income of ¥821.6B and net fees and commissions of ¥114.6B. The impact of extraordinary gains and losses was minimal, and earnings quality remained stable. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.3%, while basic EPS was ¥43.16, representing YoY +40.2% growth from ¥30.79 in the previous year. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio (net assets / total assets) was 6.0%, a slight improvement from 5.9% in the previous year, while the BIS-based capital ratio remained flat at 5.9%. The loan-to-deposit ratio (loans / deposits) was 82.9%, down slightly from 83.7% in the previous year, as deposits grew at a faster pace than loans.
As the cash flow statement was not disclosed, fund flows are analyzed based on balance sheet trends. Deposits increased by ¥1,520.8B year on year (+0.9%) to ¥16,982.5B, indicating continued expansion of the stable funding base, while loans remained broadly flat at ¥14,085.4B, increasing by ¥30.7B year on year (+0.2%). In contrast, securities increased by ¥144.7B year on year (+4.1%) to ¥3,636.5B, and call money expanded by ¥1,914.4B year on year (+46.1%) to ¥6,066.8B. This suggests that the increase in deposits was primarily allocated to asset investments combining securities investment and short-term market funding. Borrowings decreased by ¥142.8B year on year (-8.4%) to ¥1,551.7B, indicating progress in reviewing the funding structure. Total assets increased by ¥2,532.3B year on year to ¥21,465.0B, and the quarter can be characterized as one in which the Company expanded its scale on both the asset and funding sides while restructuring its investment portfolio.
The majority of profit comprised recurring revenue sources, namely net interest income of ¥821.6B and net fees and commissions of ¥114.6B, while the impact of extraordinary income of ¥0.3B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.4B was extremely limited. However, other operating expenses increased to ¥291.7B from ¥32.8B in the previous year, suggesting that fluctuations in market-related expenses and other items may have contributed to quarter-to-quarter volatility in profit and loss. Comprehensive income was ¥643.5B, exceeding net income of ¥299.1B by ¥344.4B. This divergence was primarily attributable to valuation-related OCI factors, including an increase of +¥278.7B in valuation differences on other securities and an improvement of +¥68.8B in deferred hedge gains and losses. The divergence also expanded from ¥243.1B in the previous year, indicating that the capital enhancement effect from valuation gains had a greater impact during the quarter relative to net income growth. Because this divergence is not directly linked to cash flow generation capacity, comprehensive income growth should not be equated simplistically with an improvement in earnings quality.
The full-year forecasts are ordinary income of ¥1,543.0B (YoY +11.1%), net income of ¥1,070.0B, EPS of ¥155.40, and DPS of ¥64. The Q1 progress rates were 27.1% for ordinary income (¥418.1B / ¥1,543.0B), 27.9% for net income (¥299.1B / ¥1,070.0B), and 27.8% for EPS (¥43.16 / ¥155.40), each exceeding the 25% benchmark based on a simple quarterly average by 2–3pt. Growth in net interest income and fee income appears to have contributed to the better-than-expected progress. However, Q1 YoY growth of +34.5% was substantially higher than the full-year forecast of YoY +11.1%, suggesting that conservative assumptions may have been incorporated for the second half, including increases in funding costs and market-related expenses. There were no revisions to the earnings forecasts or dividend forecasts during the quarter.
The full-year DPS forecast is ¥64 and the EPS forecast is ¥155.40, implying a payout ratio of 41.2%. Retained earnings from the previous fiscal year had accumulated to ¥8,847.1B, indicating a substantial level of internal reserves available as a source of dividends. Treasury shares increased by ¥150.0B to ¥799.2B from ¥649.2B in the previous year, confirming progress in share repurchases. The payout ratio based solely on dividends is 41.2%, a sound level; however, the total return ratio including share repurchases has not been calculated from the available data.
Sharp increase in other operating expenses: Other operating expenses increased significantly to ¥291.7B from ¥32.8B in the previous year, compressing the ordinary income margin to 28.8% from 30.2% in the previous year despite ordinary revenue growth of +41.4%. Fluctuations in market-related expenses and other items may continue to cause volatility in profit and loss.
Increased reliance on short-term market funding: Call money increased by ¥1,914.4B year on year (+46.1%) to ¥6,066.8B, increasing the weighting of short-term market funding in the funding mix relative to deposits, which grew by +0.9%. Funding cost volatility risk at the time of rollover should be monitored.
Valuation fluctuation risk in the securities portfolio: Securities increased to ¥3,636.5B (+4.1% year on year), while valuation differences on other securities expanded to ¥2,786.9B (+27.4% year on year). Although this supported comprehensive income, a reversal in valuation differences could negatively affect shareholders’ equity if interest rates or market conditions change.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Margin | 20.6% | – | – |
The Company’s net income margin of 20.6% is provided for reference as an absolute level because industry median data has not been collected.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 41.4% | – | – |
The Company’s revenue growth rate of 41.4% is provided for reference as an absolute level because industry median data has not been collected.
Source: Compiled by the Company
Progress toward the full-year plan was 27.1% for ordinary income and 27.9% for net income, exceeding the 25% benchmark based on a simple quarterly average, indicating a strong start to the first half. However, Q1 YoY growth of +34.5% was substantially higher than the full-year forecast of YoY +11.1%, making the potential change in the pace of growth toward the second half a key point to monitor.
Other operating expenses increased sharply from ¥32.8B in the previous year to ¥291.7B, compressing the ordinary income margin to 28.8% from 30.2% in the previous year. This should be observed as a potential change in the cost structure.
Comprehensive income of ¥643.5B exceeded net income of ¥299.1B by ¥344.4B, and the capital base of net assets expanded primarily due to an increase in valuation differences on securities. This valuation-related increase should be understood in light of the possibility that it may reverse due to changes in market conditions.
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