| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥568.5B | ¥533.2B | +6.6% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥108.0B | ¥66.1B | +63.4% |
| Net Income | ¥66.0B | ¥41.9B | +57.4% |
| ROE | 2.3% | 1.5% | - |
Seven Bank posted increases in both revenue and earnings in Q1, with Ordinary Income and Net Income rising significantly, primarily due to improved cost efficiency. Revenue (ordinary revenues) was ¥568.5B (+6.6% YoY), Ordinary Income was ¥108.0B (+63.4%), and Net Income was ¥66.0B (+57.4%). The main drivers of earnings growth were improved cost efficiency (a lower expense ratio) and expanded net fee and interest income, while the impact of the change in the useful life of ATMs also provided a temporary contribution.
【Revenue】Revenue (ordinary revenues) increased 6.6% YoY to ¥568.5B. By segment, the Domestic Business remained the main contributor at ¥381.7B (67.1% of total, +6.4% YoY), while the Overseas Business achieved double-digit growth at ¥120.5B (21.2% of total, +14.5% YoY). The Credit Card and Electronic Money Business declined to ¥66.3B (11.7% of total, -4.2% YoY). Growth in the Overseas Business supported the overall increase in revenue.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary Income increased significantly by 63.4% YoY to ¥108.0B. In addition to expanded net fee and interest income, the Domestic Business segment benefited from a ¥10.8B increase in segment profit resulting from the change in the useful life of ATMs (from 5 years to 7 years). Meanwhile, an impairment loss of ¥9.2B was recorded in the Credit Card and Electronic Money Business, resulting in extraordinary losses of ¥10.1B. Net Income was ¥66.0B (+57.4%), and the effective tax rate was approximately 32.7%. The company achieved both revenue and earnings growth, with improved cost efficiency and stronger profitability in the Overseas Business supporting earnings growth.
Segment profit was ¥97.2B for the Domestic Business (+44.5% YoY), ¥11.8B for the Overseas Business (up from slightly below ¥3.7B in the previous year), and -¥0.6B for the Credit Card and Electronic Money Business (a reduction in the deficit from -¥3.7B in the previous year). The Domestic Business accounts for the majority of segment profit and forms the core of the earnings base. The Overseas Business is simultaneously achieving revenue growth and expanded profitability, strengthening its position as a growth driver within the business portfolio. The Credit Card and Electronic Money Business narrowed its deficit following the recognition of an impairment loss, indicating progress in reviewing its asset structure.
【Profitability】The Ordinary Income margin was 19.0%, while the Net Income margin was 11.6%, improving from 7.9% in the previous year. The expense ratio (G&A / gross profit) was approximately 73.1%, improving from approximately 79.5% in the previous year, with operating leverage contributing to the improvement in the profit margin.【Cash Flow Quality】Recurring revenues were primarily derived from ATM acceptance fees, net fees, and net interest income. Gross profit reached approximately ¥398.9B, while extraordinary losses of ¥10.1B (including an impairment loss of ¥9.2B) are classified as temporary factors.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.3%, calculated based on a decomposition into a Net Income margin of 11.6%, total asset turnover of 0.036, and financial leverage of approximately 5.5x. The low asset turnover characteristic of the banking industry is constraining capital efficiency.【Financial Soundness】The total Equity Ratio was 17.8%, remaining almost unchanged from 17.8% in the previous year. The deposit-to-loan ratio was low at approximately 10.6%, reflecting a funding structure led by transaction deposits.
Although no cash flow statement has been disclosed, the balance sheet trends provide insight into the company’s cash-generation capacity. Cash and deposits declined by ¥2,733B from the previous year to ¥8,689B, while securities increased by ¥1,446B to ¥1,823B, indicating progress in reviewing asset allocation. Loans increased by ¥385B to ¥947B, and deposits increased by ¥1,781B to ¥8,931B, reflecting the continued accumulation of transaction deposits. The underlying cash-generation capacity supporting the conversion of earnings into cash improved as a result of gross profit growth and the containment of G&A expenses (-5.3% YoY).
Recurring revenues during the period were primarily generated from stable sources such as ATM acceptance fees, net fees, and net interest income, with gross profit reaching approximately ¥398.9B. Meanwhile, extraordinary losses of ¥10.1B, including an impairment loss of ¥9.2B in the Credit Card and Electronic Money Business, should be classified as temporary factors. In addition, the change in the accounting estimate for the useful life of ATMs increased Domestic Business segment profit by ¥10.8B, meaning that the current period’s earnings include a positive one-time effect. The progression from Ordinary Income of ¥108.0B to Profit Before Tax of ¥98.0B and Net Income of ¥66.0B reflects a ¥32.0B income tax burden, resulting in an effective tax rate of approximately 32.7%. In light of these factors, the current period’s earnings growth can be assessed as the result of a combination of improved underlying earning power and temporary factors.
Progress against the full-year forecast was 24.1% for revenue (¥568.5B/¥2,355.0B), 32.2% for Ordinary Income (¥108.0B/¥335.0B), and 32.9% for Net Income (¥66.0B/¥200.0B). Compared with the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%, profit progress is slightly ahead of schedule. This was attributable to improved cost efficiency and expanded profitability in the Overseas Business, and the earnings forecast was also revised during the quarter. There was no revision to the dividend forecast, with the annual dividend maintained at ¥11 per share.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥11 per share (a simple comparison with the previous year’s dividend of ¥5.5 requires attention to the distinction between the interim and year-end dividends). Compared with the full-year Net Income forecast of ¥200.0B, an approximate calculation of total annual dividends based on the number of shares outstanding indicates a Payout Ratio in the 60% range. No disclosure regarding share repurchases was made, and this report evaluates shareholder returns based on the Payout Ratio. Continued earnings improvement would enhance dividend sustainability; however, the Payout Ratio is relatively high, and continued profit growth will be a prerequisite for maintaining it.
Asset risk in the Credit Card and Electronic Money Business: An impairment loss of ¥9.2B was recorded during the period, bringing total extraordinary losses to ¥10.1B. The business remains loss-making, with segment profit of -¥0.6B against revenue of ¥66.3B, and developments in the review of its asset structure may affect future profitability.
Dependence on temporary accounting factors: The change in the useful life of ATMs (from 5 years to 7 years) increased Domestic Business segment profit by ¥10.8B, meaning that a certain portion of the 63.4% increase in Ordinary Income was attributable to a one-time effect. The reversal of this effect could affect the pace of earnings growth from the next fiscal year onward.
Changes in interest rate and cost structures: Net interest income improved, with interest income of ¥47.1B against interest expenses of ¥10.7B; however, there is a risk of spread compression if deposit rates begin to follow market rates. Although the expense ratio improved to 73.1%, it could reverse due to renewed increases in system investment and overseas expansion costs.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Margin | 11.6% | – | – |
The company’s Net Income margin of 11.6% improved from the previous year; however, its relative position cannot be assessed because industry median data has not been prepared.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 6.6% | – | – |
The company’s Revenue growth rate of 6.6% indicates steady growth from the previous year; however, comparison with the industry median remains for reference only due to insufficient data at this time.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The significant improvement in the expense ratio (CIR) (from approximately 79.5% in the previous year to approximately 73.1%) was the primary driver of the earnings growth, and, together with expanded net fee and interest income, indicates an improvement in underlying earning power. Whether this level becomes established going forward will be a key point of focus.
The current period’s earnings growth includes a temporary accounting effect of ¥10.8B from the change in the useful life of ATMs. The structural improvement and one-time effects within the 63.4% increase in Ordinary Income must therefore be evaluated separately.
The Overseas Business is expanding both revenue, which reached ¥120.5B (+14.5%), and segment profit, which reached ¥11.8B, while the Credit Card and Electronic Money Business has only narrowed its deficit following the recognition of an impairment loss. This suggests that a transformation in the earnings structure of the business portfolio is underway.
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