| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Prior Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥151.91B | ¥126.44B | +20.1% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥41.52B | ¥32.57B | +27.5% |
| Net Income | ¥28.70B | ¥22.83B | +25.7% |
| ROE | 2.5% | 2.1% | - |
Against a backdrop of rising interest rates, net interest income and fee income increased, resulting in double-digit growth in both ordinary income and net income. Revenue (based on ordinary income of the banking business) was ¥151.91B (prior year: ¥126.44B, YoY +20.1%), ordinary income was ¥41.52B (prior year: ¥32.57B, YoY +27.5%), and net income was ¥28.70B (prior year: ¥22.83B, YoY +25.7%). As the increase in operating expenses was limited relative to the expansion in revenue, the pattern of revenue and profit growth became clear.
【Revenue】As the Group operates as a single banking business segment, performance depends on interest-rate and fee trends across the Group. Net interest income increased year on year, while fee income also grew, making these the primary drivers of the +20.1% top-line growth. The increase in interest on loans (¥75.01B, prior year: ¥58.73B) made a significant contribution and absorbed the increase in costs resulting from higher interest on deposits (¥15.81B, prior year: ¥10.50B).
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary income was ¥41.52B (YoY +27.5%), and net income was ¥28.70B (YoY +25.7%), with profit expanding at a faster pace than revenue. General and administrative expenses were ¥43.93B (prior year: ¥42.67B, YoY +3.0%), remaining well below the pace of revenue growth, while improved cost efficiency supported the increase in profit. Extraordinary gains and losses were limited, consisting of extraordinary gains of ¥0.16B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.09B (including impairment losses of ¥0.03B), indicating that current-period profit was formed primarily by recurring factors. In conclusion, the Company achieved both revenue and profit growth.
The Group’s reporting segments consist solely of the banking business, and disclosure of segment information has been omitted because other businesses are not material.
【Profitability】The net profit margin remained high at 18.9% (net income of ¥28.70B ÷ revenue of ¥151.91B), while the ordinary income margin was 27.3%. 【Cash Flow Quality】The impact of extraordinary gains and losses was extremely limited (extraordinary gains of ¥0.16B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.09B), and the majority of profit consisted of ordinary income generated by the core business. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.5%, and the equity ratio was 3.4% (net assets of ¥1,125.76B against consolidated total assets of ¥33,101.98B). Given the large-scale balance-sheet structure, total asset turnover is low, indicating room for improvement in capital efficiency. 【Financial Soundness】Loans were ¥20,292.17B and deposits were ¥21,652.67B, with the loan-to-deposit balance remaining largely unchanged. Securities increased to ¥5,711.25B (prior year: ¥5,451.50B).
As a cash flow statement has not been disclosed, funding trends are analyzed based on balance-sheet changes. Cash and due from banks decreased to ¥635.47B from ¥709.75B in the prior year, while borrowings declined significantly to ¥294.66B from ¥404.65B, suggesting that market-based funding was reduced and liquidity management was reviewed. Meanwhile, securities increased to ¥571.12B (prior year: ¥545.15B), and NCDs (negotiable certificates of deposit) expanded substantially to ¥71.91B (prior year: ¥26.04B), indicating diversification of the funding structure. Comprehensive income was ¥66.97B, substantially exceeding net income of ¥28.70B, with improvements in valuation differences on securities (+¥15.31B) and hedge valuation differences (+¥23.78B) contributing to the strengthening of capital.
Against current-period net income of ¥28.70B, extraordinary gains and losses were limited to extraordinary gains of ¥0.16B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.09B, with the majority of profit consisting of recurring factors, namely net interest income and fee income. Comprehensive income was ¥66.97B, substantially exceeding net income, and the difference was primarily attributable to valuation differences on securities (+¥15.31B) and hedge valuation differences (+¥23.78B). This indicates that accrual-like factors reflecting changes in the market prices of financial assets had a significant impact on capital. Given the substantial divergence between net income and OCI, the capital strengthening during the period can be interpreted as having been dependent to a certain extent on market conditions, including interest rates and spreads.
The full-year ordinary income forecast is ¥149.50B (YoY +24.0%), and the EPS forecast is ¥529.20. Ordinary income for Q1 of ¥41.52B has reached 27.8% of the full-year forecast, progressing faster than the simple quarterly progress benchmark of 25%. Net income of ¥28.70B likewise represents 28.7% of the EPS forecast of ¥529.20 based on actual EPS of ¥151.92, exceeding the standard progress rate. No revisions have been made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥210.00 per share, representing a planned increase from the prior-year dividend of ¥85 (apparently for the interim period or a partial period). The payout ratio against the EPS forecast of ¥529.20 is approximately 39.7% (¥210 ÷ ¥529.20), which is within a reasonable range. Equity has been strengthened by improvements in valuation differences, supporting the foundation for continued dividend payments.
NIM compression and deposit beta increase risk: Although net interest income increased, interest on deposits rose +50.5% from ¥10.50B in the prior year to ¥15.81B. If deposit rates increasingly follow market rates going forward, resulting in a higher deposit beta, the loan-to-deposit spread could narrow.
Dependence on market-based funding: A degree of dependence on short-term funding remains, including call money of ¥339.10B, repo liabilities of ¥121.93B, and securities lending liabilities of ¥141.48B. The impact on funding costs and liquidity in the event of changes in market conditions needs to be monitored.
Capital volatility from OCI fluctuations: Capital strengthening during the period was heavily dependent on improvements in valuation differences on securities and hedge valuation differences (total AOCI of ¥114.83B, prior year: ¥76.56B). If valuation differences reverse due to movements in market interest rates, an impact on capital could arise.
Profitability and Return
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | 18.9% | – | – |
As industry median data is insufficient, comparison of the Company’s relative position is limited.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 20.1% | – | – |
Similarly, industry median data is insufficient; however, the Company has achieved double-digit growth in absolute terms.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
In Q1, increases in net interest income and fee income occurred alongside restrained expense growth (general and administrative expenses YoY +3.0%), confirming an improvement in the earnings structure whereby the rate of revenue and profit growth exceeded the revenue growth rate.
Both full-year ordinary income and EPS are progressing faster than the simple progress rate of 25%, and no revisions have been made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast.
Comprehensive income of ¥66.97B substantially exceeded net income of ¥28.70B, and improvements in valuation differences on securities and hedges contributed to capital strengthening. At the same time, the financial results indicate that this capital strengthening is dependent on market interest-rate conditions.
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