| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥3884.1億 | ¥3475.9億 | +11.7% |
| Operating Income | ¥463.0億 | ¥353.1億 | +31.1% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥510.6億 | ¥372.8億 | +36.9% |
| Net Income | ¥391.8億 | ¥258.8億 | +51.4% |
| ROE | 3.0% | 2.1% | - |
Revenue and profits increased, with particularly strong earnings growth in the Transport Business and an increase in equity-method investment income driving profit growth from the ordinary income level downward. Revenue was ¥3,884.1億 (+11.7% YoY), Operating Income was ¥463.0億 (+31.1%), and Ordinary Income was ¥510.6億 (+36.9%). Net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥351.3億 (+59.1%), recording a higher growth rate than consolidated Net Income, including non-controlling interests, of ¥391.8億 (+51.4%). The gross profit margin improved to 23.8% from 22.2% in the previous year, while the SG&A expense ratio remained largely unchanged at 11.8%, indicating that operating leverage was achieved in addition to the revenue growth effect.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥3,884.1億, representing an 11.7% YoY increase. By business segment, the Overseas Business, at ¥642.9億 (+35.8%), and the Transport Business, at ¥614.9億 (+20.5%), led the substantial revenue growth. The Domestic Business remained solid at ¥1,277.8億 (+8.7%), as did the Mobility Business at ¥908.3億 (+6.2%), while the Social Infrastructure Business, at ¥406.6億 (-2.5%), and the Corporate Investment Business, at ¥27.1億 (-3.4%), recorded revenue declines.
【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥463.0億 (+31.1%), and the Operating Income margin improved to 11.9% from 10.2% in the previous year, an improvement of +1.7pt. The improvement in the gross profit margin (22.2%→23.8%) and the largely unchanged SG&A expense ratio contributed to progress in the earnings structure in addition to the revenue growth effect. Ordinary Income was ¥510.6億 (+36.9%), with the increase in equity-method investment income to ¥80.4億 (¥38.9億 in the previous year) serving as a key growth driver. Extraordinary income of ¥16.9億 (including gains on sales of investment securities of ¥3.5億) and extraordinary losses of ¥1.6億 were immaterial on a net basis. After deducting income taxes and other taxes of ¥134.0億 (effective tax rate of 25.5%) from Profit Before Tax of ¥525.8億, consolidated Net Income was ¥391.8億 (+51.4%). After deducting net income attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥40.5億, Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥351.3億 (+59.1%). The decline of approximately -23% from Ordinary Income to consolidated Net Income was primarily due to the tax burden. Overall, the results reflect increased revenue and profits, together with qualitative improvement in profitability.
Beginning in Q1 of the current period, the reported segments were changed to six business divisions (Domestic Business, Overseas Business, Social Infrastructure, Transport, Mobility, and Corporate Investment), and comparative figures for the same period of the previous year have also been disclosed under the revised classification. The Transport Business recorded the largest increase in segment profit, at ¥122.3億 (¥35.4億 in the previous year, +245.5%), with a profit margin of approximately 19.9% against revenue of ¥614.9億, standing out as the largest driver of profit growth this quarter. The Domestic Business recorded ¥81.1億 (+17.2%), the Overseas Business ¥49.6億 (+37.4%), the Social Infrastructure Business ¥32.8億 (+37.9%), and the Mobility Business ¥74.0億 (+13.7%), with all segments posting profit increases and the breadth of profit growth being broad-based. The Corporate Investment Business was the only segment to record a profit decline, at ¥13.7億 (-12.5%). The increasing concentration of profit in the Transport Business should be noted as a structural change that amplifies the impact of business-specific market fluctuations on overall profit.
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 11.9%, improving by +1.7pt from 10.2% in the previous year, while the Net Income margin, based on income attributable to owners of the parent, was 9.0%, improving by +2.7pt from 6.4% in the previous year. ROE was 3.0% on a quarterly basis. 【Cash Flow Quality】Equity-method investment income increased its contribution to Ordinary Income of ¥510.6億, rising to ¥80.4億 from ¥38.9億 in the previous year, indicating that the quality of non-operating income is increasingly weighted toward equity-method income. 【Investment Efficiency】Total asset turnover was 0.052x, compared with 0.048x in the previous year, reflecting that revenue growth (+11.7%) exceeded total asset growth (+3.1%). 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 17.4%, remaining at approximately the same level as in the previous year. Total interest-bearing debt was approximately ¥5兆3,464億, representing 71.9% of total assets, a high level. However, the interest coverage ratio (Operating Income/interest expense) was 12.9x, while the current ratio was 133.1% and the quick ratio was 131.7%, indicating a certain degree of short-term capacity to meet interest and payment obligations.
As cash flow statement data is outside the scope of disclosure, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits increased by ¥571.1億 (+25.8%) to ¥2,785.9億 from ¥2,214.8億 in the previous year, while accounts payable and notes payable decreased by ¥571.5億 (-25.5%) to ¥1,668.0億 from ¥2,239.6億 in the previous year, suggesting that the progress of settlements on the payment side may have affected working capital. On the asset side, property, plant and equipment increased by ¥1,441.9億 (+4.6%) YoY to ¥3兆2,878.2億, indicating continued additions to lease and infrastructure assets. Correspondingly, bonds increased to ¥1兆1,255.6億 (+¥1,434.1億, +14.6%), while long-term borrowings due within one year increased to ¥1兆1,244.7億 (+¥829.3億, +8.0%). Funding through interest-bearing debt also expanded, clearly demonstrating a structure in which asset growth is financed through debt funding.
Recurring earnings were the central driver of profit growth, while the impact of extraordinary gains and losses was limited. Extraordinary income was ¥16.9億 (including gains on sales of investment securities of ¥3.5億), and extraordinary losses were ¥1.6億, resulting in a net gain of only +¥15.3億 and making a small contribution to consolidated Net Income of ¥391.8億. Equity-method investment income accounted for ¥80.4億 (¥38.9億 in the previous year) of non-operating income of ¥99.1億, increasing by +¥41.5億 and making a significant contribution to the increase in Ordinary Income. However, equity-method income is influenced by the performance of investee companies and foreign exchange conditions; therefore, although recurring in nature, it should be noted that it contains variable elements. The divergence of approximately -23% from Ordinary Income of ¥510.6億 to consolidated Net Income of ¥391.8億 was attributable to income taxes and other taxes of ¥134.0億 (effective tax rate of 25.5%). After deducting net income attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥40.5億, Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥351.3億. Comprehensive Income was ¥639.7億, substantially exceeding consolidated Net Income of ¥391.8億. The difference was primarily attributable to foreign currency translation adjustments of +¥208.9億, reflecting valuation gains on overseas assets associated with the yen’s depreciation.
The full-year company plan calls for Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,230億 (EPS of ¥251.66) and annual dividends of ¥90. Net Income attributable to owners of the parent for Q1 was ¥351.3億, representing progress of 28.6% against the full-year plan and exceeding the simple progress rate of 25%. Actual EPS of ¥71.85 also represented progress of 28.6% against the full-year forecast of ¥251.66, consistent with the progress in net income. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast during the quarter.
The Company maintained its annual dividend forecast of ¥90. Based on approximately 488.9 million shares after deducting treasury shares from issued shares, total annual dividends are calculated at approximately ¥440.0億, implying an expected Payout Ratio of approximately 35.8% against the full-year net income plan of ¥1,230億. No revision to the dividend forecast had been made as of the end of the quarter. Cash and deposits increased by +¥571.1億 YoY to ¥2,785.9億, and there are no significant concerns regarding funding capacity from the perspective of dividend resources.
Dependence on the Transport Business: Segment profit surged to ¥122.3億 (¥35.4億 in the previous year, +245.5%) and drove overall profit growth. However, the business has high sensitivity to market factors such as the asset values and leasing rates of aircraft and vessels, and the sustainability of the profit growth rate will depend on market conditions.
High Interest-Bearing Debt and Refinancing: Total interest-bearing debt was approximately ¥5兆3,464億, representing 71.9% of total assets, while the Equity Ratio was only 17.4%. Although interest coverage of 12.9x provides resilience against interest payments, refinancing conditions should continue to be monitored when the interest rate environment changes.
Sensitivity to Equity-Method Investment Income and Foreign Exchange: Equity-method investment income increased to ¥80.4億 from ¥38.9億 in the previous year, supporting Ordinary Income. However, it is susceptible to the performance of investee companies and foreign exchange fluctuations. Foreign currency translation adjustments in Comprehensive Income were +¥208.9億, with the weaker yen contributing to valuation gains; a reversal in foreign exchange trends could have the opposite impact.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income Margin | 11.9% | 5.0% (-0.8%–23.5%) | +6.9pt |
| Net Income Margin | 10.1% | 3.4% (-1.2%–24.6%) | +6.7pt |
The Company’s profitability is substantially above the industry median.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 11.7% | 9.3% (2.0%–17.3%) | +2.4pt |
The revenue growth rate also exceeds the industry median, indicating a relatively favorable position in terms of both profitability and growth.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Both the gross profit margin (23.8%, compared with 22.2% in the previous year) and the Operating Income margin (11.9%, compared with 10.2% in the previous year) improved, indicating progress in the earnings structure in addition to revenue growth.
Segment profit in the Transport Business surged by +245.5% YoY, clearly establishing it as the driver of the segment profit composition. The increasing concentration of profit suggests that fluctuations in market conditions by business segment could have a significant impact on overall profit.
Progress against the full-year plan was 28.6% based on Net Income attributable to owners of the parent, exceeding the simple progress rate of 25%; no revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast.
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