| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥906.0B | ¥726.3B | +24.7% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥366.8B | ¥231.4B | +58.5% |
| Net Income | ¥238.0B | ¥165.0B | +44.3% |
| ROE | 2.0% | 1.4% | - |
In Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 2027, the Company recorded increases in both revenue and profit, with the growth in Ordinary Income and Net Income exceeding the growth in revenue, confirming an improvement in profitability. Ordinary revenue (revenue) was ¥906.0B (¥726.3B in the previous year, YoY +24.7%), Ordinary Income was ¥366.8B (¥231.4B, YoY +58.5%), and Net Income attributable to the current period (consolidated) was ¥238.0B (¥165.0B, YoY +44.3%). Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥237.2B (¥164.2B in the previous year, YoY +44.4%). The primary factors behind the increase in profit were a ¥23.4B year-on-year increase in net interest income in the core banking segment and an improvement in the expense ratio (relative to gross operating profit) from 46.0% to 45.6%.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenue of ¥906.0B (YoY +24.7%) was driven by increased revenue in the banking segment. Banking operations generated ¥782.7B (86.4% of total, YoY +25.4%), leasing operations generated ¥112.0B (12.4%, YoY +18.2%), and other operations generated ¥11.3B (YoY +52.3%). Within banking operations, net interest income increased by ¥23.4B to ¥348.3B (¥324.9B in the previous year), while net fees and commissions decreased by ¥10.8B to ¥52.3B (¥63.1B in the previous year), indicating increased reliance on net interest income as a revenue source.
【Profit and Loss】The Ordinary Income margin improved by +8.6pt to 40.5% (31.9% in the previous year), while the Net Income margin (based on consolidated Net Income for the current period) improved by +3.6pt to 26.3% (22.7% in the previous year). Special items consisted solely of ¥0.8B in extraordinary losses, and the impact of one-time factors was minimal. The effective tax rate increased to 35.0% (28.8% in the previous year), somewhat constraining Net Income growth of +44.3% relative to pretax income growth of +57.9%. Expansion in net interest income accompanying increased revenue and the improved expense ratio lifted Ordinary Income; overall, the Company recorded increases in both revenue and profit.
Banking operations accounted for 86.4% of revenue and generated segment profit of ¥357.6B (¥224.8B in the previous year, YoY +59.1%), representing the majority of total Company profit and serving as the primary driver of earnings growth. The segment profit margin increased by +9.7pt to 45.7% (36.0% in the previous year), demonstrating a significant improvement in profitability. Leasing operations generated revenue of ¥112.0B (YoY +18.2%) and segment profit of ¥5.9B (YoY +13.8%), with the profit margin declining slightly to 5.2% (5.4% in the previous year). Other operations (including securities and venture capital businesses) generated revenue of ¥11.3B (YoY +52.3%) and profit of ¥3.4B. Although small in scale, these operations recorded high growth. Overall, the Company remains highly dependent on banking operations for revenue, and the structure in which trends in the banking business’s interest margins determine performance remains unchanged.
【Profitability】The Ordinary Income margin was 40.5% (31.9% in the previous year), while the Net Income margin (based on consolidated Net Income for the current period) was 26.3% (22.7% in the previous year); both improved. The expense ratio for banking operations (relative to gross operating profit) improved slightly to 45.6% (46.0% in the previous year), with improved cost efficiency supporting the expansion of profit margins.【Cash Quality】Special items consisted solely of ¥0.8B in extraordinary losses, and the impact of one-time factors was extremely limited, with recurring earnings accounting for the core of profit. The effective tax rate increased to 35.0% (28.8% in the previous year), acting as a factor reducing Net Income relative to pretax income.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.0% (quarterly result, not annualized), and basic EPS was ¥51.98 (¥35.62 in the previous year, YoY +45.9%). Total assets were ¥13,719.45B, compared with net assets of ¥1,208.10B, indicating that capital efficiency relative to the asset base remains limited.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio (net assets/total assets) was 8.8%, while the BIS-based capital adequacy ratio was 8.7% (8.4% in the previous year). Although these ratios exceed regulatory requirements, the absolute level remains limited. The loan-to-deposit ratio (loans/deposits) was 70.3% (70.3% in the previous year), remaining broadly unchanged, and liquidity continued to be stable.
As cash flow statement data has not been disclosed, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and due from banks decreased by ¥639.4B, or 2.3%, to ¥2,754.88B (¥2,818.82B in the previous year), while securities increased by ¥1,289.9B, or 3.8%, to ¥3,494.25B (¥3,365.25B in the previous year), suggesting that some funds may have been reallocated to securities investments. Loans and deposits both increased moderately, with loans of ¥6,756.31B (YoY +0.7%) and deposits of ¥9,613.28B (YoY +0.6%). On the funding side, negotiable certificates of deposit increased substantially by 244.2% to ¥196.92B (¥57.21B in the previous year), while borrowings decreased by 7.4% to ¥1,016.67B (¥1,097.91B in the previous year), and call money also decreased by 2.1% YoY to ¥899.23B, indicating an ongoing shift toward market-based funding.
Profit growth was centered on the increase in net interest income, representing earnings growth based on a recurring revenue structure. While net interest income increased by ¥23.4B year on year, net fees and commissions decreased by ¥10.8B, indicating increased reliance on net interest income as a revenue source. Extraordinary income was ¥0B and extraordinary losses were only ¥0.8B, so the impact of one-time factors on profit was extremely limited. Comprehensive income was ¥688.3B (¥680.2B attributable to owners of the parent), substantially exceeding Net Income of ¥237.2B. This discrepancy was attributable to valuation differences on securities of +¥356.6B and deferred hedge gains or losses of +¥104.8B. The increase in comprehensive income reflects fluctuations in valuation differences arising from market interest rates and market conditions and must be distinguished from recurring earnings power. The primary reason for the discrepancy between Ordinary Income and Net Income was the increase in the effective tax rate to 35.0% (28.8% in the previous year), and no signs suggesting distortion in accruals were identified.
Against the full-year Ordinary Income forecast of ¥1,060.0B, Q1 actual Ordinary Income of ¥366.8B represented a progress rate of 34.6%, exceeding the simple seasonal progress benchmark of 25%. Against the EPS forecast of ¥160.21, Q1 EPS of ¥51.98 represented a progress rate of 32.4%, also indicating progress ahead of schedule. During the quarter, there were no revisions to either the earnings forecast or the dividend forecast. However, against the full-year plan, progress remained favorable at the interim stage, supported by increased net interest income and an improved expense ratio.
The annual dividend forecast is ¥65, while the breakdown of the year-end dividend for the previous fiscal year was an ordinary dividend of ¥35 and a commemorative dividend of ¥5. The payout ratio calculated from the full-year Net Income forecast attributable to owners of the parent of ¥730B and the EPS forecast of ¥160.21 is 40.6%. Given retained earnings of ¥6,274.9B accumulated as internal reserves, stability as a source of dividend funding is secured. No disclosure data regarding share repurchases is available.
Relative thinness of the capital buffer: Although the BIS capital adequacy ratio improved to 8.7% (8.4% in the previous year), the surplus above the regulatory requirement is not substantial. Stress resilience may be limited if interest rate fluctuations or credit costs rise more than expected.
Changes in the funding structure: Negotiable certificates of deposit surged by 244.2% to ¥196.92B (¥57.21B in the previous year), while call money also remained high at ¥899.23B. Increased reliance on market-based funding could create fluctuations in funding costs and refinancing timing.
Sluggish growth in fee income: Net fees and commissions decreased by ¥10.8B to ¥52.3B (¥63.1B in the previous year). Reliance on net interest income has increased, leaving the challenge of diversifying revenue sources if the interest rate environment reverses.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Margin | 26.3% | – | – |
| The Company’s Net Income margin of 26.3% should be evaluated only as a reference for relative positioning, as comparable median data is limited. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 24.7% | – | – |
| The Revenue growth rate of 24.7% is high, but due to limited comparative data against the industry median, it can only be assessed as an absolute level. |
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Progress against the full-year plan was 34.6% for Ordinary Income and 32.4% for EPS, exceeding seasonal progress benchmarks. The financial results confirm that the rising interest rate environment is contributing to earnings.
The expense ratio (relative to gross operating profit) improved to 45.6% (46.0% in the previous year), and, together with the increase in net interest income, lifted the Ordinary Income margin by +8.6pt. Improved cost efficiency was a structural factor contributing to profit growth.
The effective tax rate increased to 35.0% (28.8% in the previous year), constraining Net Income growth to +44.3% relative to pretax income growth of +57.9%. This is an important point to consider when assessing earnings quality.
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