| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥179.0B | ¥135.9B | +31.6% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥40.0B | ¥16.7B | +139.8% |
| Net Income | ¥29.1B | ¥12.4B | +134.2% |
| ROE | 2.2% | 1.0% | - |
The Company posted substantial increases in both revenue and profit this quarter, primarily driven by growth in net interest income and fees and commissions income in the Banking Business segment. Ordinary revenue was ¥179.0B (¥135.9B in the previous year, +31.6%), Ordinary Income was ¥40.0B (¥16.7B in the previous year, +139.8%), and quarterly Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥29.1B (¥12.4B in the previous year, +134.2%), all recording significant growth. The Ordinary Income margin improved to 22.4%, up +10.1pt from 12.3% in the previous year, as the containment of expense growth relative to revenue expansion supported bottom-line growth.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenue (equivalent to revenue) was ¥179.0B, up +31.6% year on year. By segment, the core Banking Business led overall performance at ¥156.4B (87.3% of total, +35.9%), followed by the Leasing Business at ¥19.8B (+5.2%), the Credit Guarantee Business at ¥1.1B (+3.8%), and Other Businesses at ¥1.8B (+81.4%). The increase in Banking Business revenue was primarily attributable to the expansion of outstanding loans to ¥2 trillion 4,248.8B (+2.9% year on year), as well as an increase in interest income to ¥110.1B (¥90.6B in the previous year).
【Profit and Loss】 Ordinary Income was ¥40.0B (¥16.7B in the previous year, +139.8%), and the Ordinary Income margin improved to 22.4%, up +10.1pt from 12.3% in the previous year. Segment profit in the Banking Business was ¥38.3B (¥14.9B in the previous year, +157.8%), accounting for the majority of total profit, while the Leasing Business and Credit Guarantee Business remained broadly in line with the previous year. Net interest income (funds income) expanded to ¥84.8B (¥74.0B in the previous year), while other ordinary income (loss) continued to make a negative contribution of ▲¥14.8B. General and administrative expenses were limited to ¥54.3B (¥51.9B in the previous year, +4.7%), and the containment of expense growth relative to revenue growth resulted in an improvement in the expense ratio (relative to gross operating profit) to 62.7% from 67.9% in the previous year. Extraordinary losses were minor at ¥0.1B, allowing the increase in ordinary profit to flow through directly to Net Income, resulting in higher revenue and profit.
The Banking Business generated ordinary revenue of ¥156.4B (+35.9%) and segment profit of ¥38.3B (+157.8%), accounting for the majority of total Company profit (¥40.0B) and serving as the primary driver of the increase in revenue and profit. The Leasing Business generated ordinary revenue of ¥19.8B (+5.2%) and segment profit of ¥0.8B, remaining broadly flat year on year and maintaining stable performance. The Credit Guarantee Business generated ordinary revenue of ¥1.1B (+3.8%), while segment profit declined slightly to ¥0.9B (¥1.0B in the previous year). Other Businesses (including information processing and administrative outsourcing) generated ordinary revenue of ¥1.8B (+81.4%) and segment profit of ¥0.3B (¥0.1B in the previous year); although growth rates were high, the business remains small in scale.
【Profitability】 The Ordinary Income margin was 22.4%, improving +10.1pt from 12.3% in the previous year, while the Net Income margin also rose to 16.2% from 9.1% in the previous year, an increase of +7.1pt. Basic EPS was ¥172.14 (¥73.53 in the previous year, +134.1%), and diluted EPS was ¥171.01. 【Cash Flow Quality】 Funds income was ¥84.8B and profit from fees and commissions was ¥16.6B, indicating that recurring revenue was the primary source of earnings. However, other operating income (loss) was ▲¥14.8B and included market-related sources of volatility, meaning that part of the revenue mix is susceptible to market conditions. 【Investment Efficiency】 ROE (quarterly basis) was 2.2%, up from 1.0% in the previous year, primarily due to the increase in Net Income. Total assets were ¥3 trillion 2,955.8B (+2.4% year on year), while net assets increased to ¥1,315.2B (+4.0%), indicating that equity accumulated at a faster pace than the expansion in asset size. 【Financial Soundness】 The Equity Ratio (relative to total assets) was 4.0%, broadly unchanged from 3.9% in the previous year. The loan-to-deposit ratio rose to 80.4% from 79.4% in the previous year, indicating increased allocation of funds to loans. Allowance for loan losses increased to ¥146.2B (¥134.0B in the previous year, +¥12.2B), strengthening the capacity to absorb credit costs.
As a cash flow statement has not been disclosed, cash flow trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Loans increased to ¥2 trillion 4,248.8B (+¥679.6B year on year), while deposits, the primary source of funding, increased to ¥3 trillion 148.2B (+¥476.6B), and negotiable certificates of deposit increased to ¥646.5B (+¥308.3B), indicating an expansion of the funding base. Cash and due from banks declined to ¥2,606.7B (¥2,782.8B in the previous year, ▲¥176.2B), suggesting that some excess funds were redirected to lending and securities investment. Securities increased moderately to ¥5,050.2B (¥4,965.4B in the previous year, +¥84.8B), while the liquidity buffer was maintained. Borrowings were small at ¥42.8B (¥47.4B in the previous year), indicating a low dependence on external funding, with funds primarily financed through the increase in deposits.
Profit at the ordinary income level was primarily composed of highly recurring revenue, namely funds income of ¥84.8B and profit from fees and commissions of ¥16.6B. Extraordinary losses were minor at ¥0.1B (loss on disposal of fixed assets), and overall earnings quality was stable. However, other ordinary income (loss) continued to make a negative contribution of ▲¥14.8B, potentially including items susceptible to market conditions. Comprehensive income was ¥60.4B, exceeding quarterly Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥29.1B by ¥31.3B. The primary factors behind this difference were an improvement of +¥28.8B in valuation difference on securities and an improvement of +¥4.5B in deferred hedge gains (losses). Adjustments related to retirement benefits made a negative contribution of ▲¥1.9B. The divergence between Net Income and comprehensive income was primarily attributable to fair value changes in securities. The possibility of fluctuations due to future changes in interest rates and equity markets is an important consideration when evaluating earnings quality.
Progress against the full-year forecast was 27.1% for ordinary revenue (¥179.0B/¥660.0B), 27.2% for Ordinary Income (¥40.0B/¥147.0B), and 31.3% for Net Income (¥29.1B/¥93.0B), all exceeding the 25% simple progress benchmark. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast during the quarter, and the full-year Ordinary Income forecast was maintained at ¥147.0B, representing an increase of +19.4% from the previous fiscal year. Net Income progress exceeded progress in ordinary revenue and Ordinary Income, potentially reflecting upside factors such as a lower tax burden.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥110 per share, with no revision made during the quarter. Based on the full-year EPS forecast of ¥550.26, the Payout Ratio is 20.0% (¥110/¥550.26), representing a level that emphasizes retained earnings. Net assets increased +4.0% year on year to ¥1,315.2B, and the accumulation of equity, including comprehensive income of ¥60.4B, provides support for the dividend funding base.
Changes in interest margins and market-related revenue: Other ordinary income (loss) continued to make a negative contribution of ▲¥14.8B, and items such as securities-related revenue that are susceptible to interest rate and market trends remain sources of earnings volatility.
Credit cost trends: Allowance for loan losses increased to ¥146.2B (¥134.0B in the previous year, +¥12.2B). If the upward trend in credit-related expenses continues, it could weigh on profit growth.
Changes in the asset and liability structure: While loans expanded to ¥2 trillion 4,248.8B (+2.9%), liabilities related to securities lending and other items contracted to ¥216.3B (¥293.2B in the previous year, ▲26.3%). Changes in the funding structure will therefore be subject to monitoring in balance sheet management.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Margin | 16.2% | – | – |
The Net Income margin of 16.2% serves as a reference point on an absolute basis, as comparable data available within the industry is limited.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 31.6% | – | – |
The Revenue growth rate of 31.6% indicates a high level of growth on an absolute basis, although comparable data for peer companies is limited.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The Ordinary Income margin improved +10.1pt to 22.4% (12.3% in the previous year), confirming an improvement in operating leverage resulting from the containment of expense growth relative to revenue expansion.
Progress against the full-year forecast exceeded the quarterly standard of 25% for both revenue and profit. In particular, the Net Income progress rate of 31.3% exceeded the Ordinary Income progress rate of 27.2%.
Comprehensive income (¥60.4B) exceeded Net Income (¥29.1B), and the improvement in valuation difference on securities contributed to the increase in equity. However, the possibility that these valuation gains could reverse due to market fluctuations is an important characteristic of the earnings structure and should be noted.
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