| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥732.3B | ¥569.9B | +28.5% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥200.1B | ¥134.6B | +48.7% |
| Net Income | ¥141.7B | ¥96.9B | +46.2% |
| ROE | 2.1% | 1.4% | - |
For Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 2027, both ordinary revenue and profit increased substantially, resulting in a high-quality earnings performance accompanied by improved cost efficiency. Ordinary revenue (revenue) was ¥732.3B, up +28.5% YoY, while ordinary income increased by +48.7% to ¥200.1B, with the magnitude of profit growth expanding. Net income (net income attributable to owners of the parent) was ¥141.5B, up +46.4%, and EPS improved to ¥69.48 (¥45.81 in the same period of the previous year). As the increase in general and administrative expenses was restrained relative to revenue growth, profit growth exceeded revenue growth.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenue was ¥732.3B (+28.5% YoY). As the Group operates as a single Banking Business segment, disclosure of business-level details is not provided; however, interest income expanded to ¥518.3B (¥399.6B in the previous year, +29.7%), leading the increase in revenue. Loans were ¥8.99T (¥8.94T in the previous year, +0.5%), while deposits were ¥10.10T (¥10.24T in the previous year, -1.4%), resulting in a loan-to-deposit ratio of approximately 89% and indicating a favorable level of funding efficiency. Fee income (¥67.6B, ¥67.0B in the previous year) also remained firm.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary income increased by +48.7% to ¥200.1B, while net income increased by +46.4% to ¥141.5B, exceeding the rate of revenue growth. General and administrative expenses were ¥171.6B (¥166.3B in the previous year, +3.2%), restrained relative to revenue growth, indicating positive operating leverage. Extraordinary items were limited, comprising extraordinary income of ¥0.15B and extraordinary losses of ¥1.02B, and their impact on earnings quality was limited. The difference between ordinary income and net income was primarily attributable to income taxes, etc. (¥57.5B, effective tax rate of 28.9%). In conclusion, the Group achieved both revenue and profit growth.
The Group operates as a single Banking Business segment and does not disclose information by segment.
【Profitability】The net profit margin was 19.3% (16.97% in the previous year), an improvement of approximately 2.3pt, while the ordinary income margin also improved to 27.3% (an improvement of approximately 3.7pt from the previous year). Both the level and trend of profit margins improved. 【Cash Quality】Comprehensive income was ¥339.8B, substantially exceeding net income of ¥141.5B. The primary reason for the difference was an increase in other comprehensive income resulting from a ¥231.5B improvement in valuation differences on securities. It should be noted that the strengthening of capital was weighted toward unrealized valuation gains. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.1%. While the improvement in the net profit margin contributed positively, the low total asset turnover and high financial leverage characteristic of the banking industry (approximately 19x based on total assets/net assets) determine the level of ROE. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio (BIS basis) improved slightly to 5.2% (5.1% in the previous year), but remains below the generally referenced regulatory level of 8%; therefore, capital adequacy remains subject to continuous monitoring.
As the earnings summary does not disclose a statement of cash flows, the flow of funds is assessed based on balance sheet trends. While cash and deposits declined to ¥1,482.2B (¥1,663.9B in the previous year), loans increased slightly to ¥8.99T, suggesting that funds shifted to some extent from cash and equivalents to loan assets. Securities increased to ¥2,131.9B (¥2,046.3B in the previous year), and, together with the improvement in valuation differences (¥231.5B), contributed to capital strengthening. Treasury stock increased to ¥515.2B (¥411.9B in the previous year), suggesting that share repurchases equivalent to approximately ¥10.3B were conducted and that the allocation of internal funds toward shareholder returns progressed.
Current-period profit was primarily generated by recurring core business operations, while extraordinary income of ¥0.15B and extraordinary losses of ¥1.02B were both insignificant and had a limited impact on total profit. Ordinary income of ¥200.1B was broadly consistent with profit before tax of ¥199.3B, indicating limited non-recurring distortion. Meanwhile, comprehensive income of ¥339.8B substantially exceeded net income of ¥141.5B, with most of the difference attributable to an increase in other comprehensive income resulting from valuation differences on securities of ¥231.5B. These valuation gains are susceptible to changes in market conditions, including interest rates and stock prices, and may not be as sustainable as the growth in net income. The gap between ordinary income and net income was primarily attributable to income taxes, etc. of ¥57.5B (effective tax rate of 28.9%), and no distortion other than tax-related factors was identified.
Against the full-year ordinary income plan of ¥675.0B, Q1 results were ¥200.1B, representing a progress rate of 29.7% and tracking slightly ahead of the simple 25% benchmark. Q1 net income of ¥141.5B also indicates generally steady progress against the full-year net income plan disclosed by the Company. There were no revisions to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast during the quarter, and management maintained its initial plan. The full-year EPS plan is ¥222.05, and full-year ordinary income is expected to increase by +49.9% YoY. A key focus in assessing progress will be whether the profit growth trend seen in Q1 continues through the second half of the fiscal year.
The full-year dividend forecast is ¥96 annually, implying a payout ratio of approximately 43% based on the full-year EPS plan of ¥222.05, which is a reasonable level. There was no revision to the dividend forecast during the quarter. In addition, treasury stock increased by approximately ¥10.3B from the end of the previous fiscal year, indicating progress in share repurchases. The payout ratio based solely on dividends is approximately 43%, while the Total Return Ratio, including share repurchases, will be higher. Given the level of retained earnings in the current fiscal year, there are currently no significant constraints on balancing dividends and share repurchases.
Capital Adequacy Risk: The BIS-based equity ratio was 5.2% (5.1% in the previous year), remaining below the generally referenced regulatory level of 8%. While share repurchases raise EPS and ROE, they may partially offset the potential for improving the capital ratio.
Earnings Volatility Risk: Valuation differences on securities of ¥231.5B accounted for a significant portion of comprehensive income of ¥339.8B, widening the gap from net income of ¥141.5B. There is an inherent risk that these valuation gains could reverse due to changes in market conditions.
High-Leverage Structural Risk: Against total assets of ¥13.06T, net assets were ¥687.24B, resulting in financial leverage of approximately 19x, a high level characteristic of the banking industry. Changes in the interest rate environment could affect performance through asset-liability management (ALM) mismatches.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | Company | 19.4% | – |
As reference data for the Company’s net profit margin within the industry is limited, the figure is presented only as an absolute level.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | Company | 28.5% | – |
The revenue growth rate of +28.5% represents a high level of growth, and additional data is required for relative comparison within the industry.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
In addition to revenue and profit growth, the increase in general and administrative expenses (+3.2%) was substantially below the growth in ordinary revenue (+28.5%), resulting in improved profit margins accompanied by cost discipline. The ordinary income margin improved by approximately 3.7pt from the previous year, indicating a qualitative improvement in the earnings structure.
Comprehensive income of ¥339.8B exceeded twice net income of ¥141.5B, primarily due to the improvement in valuation differences on securities. The capital cushion increased, but this was driven by greater reliance on valuation gains, and the sustainability of the divergence from net income will depend on market conditions.
The BIS equity ratio improved only slightly from the previous year to 5.2%, but remains below the regulatory reference level of 8%. The situation reflects the coexistence of two capital policy challenges: improving capital efficiency through share repurchases (approximately ¥10.3B increase from the end of the previous fiscal year) and maintaining sufficient capital adequacy.
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