| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Last Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥374.1B | ¥238.5B | +56.8% |
| Operating Income | ¥49.5B | ¥31.1B | +59.2% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥56.8B | ¥33.6B | +68.7% |
| Net Income | ¥39.2B | ¥23.7B | +65.6% |
| ROE | 2.8% | 1.7% | - |
Against a favorable interest rate environment and expanded investment gains, the Company recorded higher revenue and earnings, with progress ahead of the full-year plan. Revenue was ¥374.1B (+56.8% YoY), Operating Income was ¥49.5B (+59.2%), Ordinary Income was ¥56.8B (+68.7%), and Net Income was ¥39.2B (+65.6%), securing double-digit growth at every earnings level. The primary drivers of revenue growth were the expansion of the core Securities Finance Business and Trust Banking Business. As revenue growth significantly outpaced the increase in SG&A expenses, the Operating Margin improved to 13.2% (13.0% in the previous year). Meanwhile, ROE remained at 2.8%, and the low capital efficiency arising from the enormous total asset structure remains a separate consideration from earnings growth.
【Revenue】Revenue of ¥374.1B represented a substantial 56.8% YoY increase, driven by the core Securities Finance Business at ¥338.1B (+57.2% YoY; 90.4% composition ratio) and the Trust Banking Business at ¥34.2B (+58.1% YoY). The Real Estate Leasing Business was ¥1.8B (+0.5% YoY), essentially flat, indicating that revenue growth was concentrated in the improved interest rate and investment environment of the two financial businesses.
【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥49.5B (+59.2% YoY). SG&A expenses were contained at ¥19.97B (+5.5% YoY), resulting in a cost increase well below revenue growth and generating operating leverage. Ordinary Income was ¥56.8B (+68.7% YoY), exceeding the growth rate of Operating Income, while the increase in non-operating income to ¥8.3B (¥2.9B in the previous year) contributed to the improvement. Non-operating income was primarily composed of dividend income of ¥3.8B and gains on sales of securities of ¥4.0B. As these represented only 2.2% of revenue, the earnings composition can be considered largely centered on the core business. Net Income was ¥39.2B (+65.6% YoY), while income taxes and other taxes of ¥17.5B (effective tax rate of 30.9%) remained within the normal range. With higher revenue and earnings, the results represented a high-quality earnings performance in which the earnings growth rate exceeded revenue growth through both cost discipline and non-operating income.
Segment profit, based on Ordinary Income, was ¥6.01B for the Securities Finance Business (¥5.24B in the previous year, +14.8%), ¥1.40B for the Trust Banking Business (¥0.56B in the previous year, +149.1%), and ¥0.28B for the Real Estate Leasing Business (¥0.23B in the previous year, +21.7%). Profit margins relative to revenue differed substantially, at approximately 17.8% for the Securities Finance Business and approximately 40.9% for the Trust Banking Business. The high profitability of the Trust Banking Business made a significant contribution to the improvement in the Company-wide Ordinary Income Margin. The Securities Finance Business accounted for 90.4% of revenue, and the concentration of the business portfolio in this segment should be noted as a structural characteristic.
【Profitability】The Operating Margin of 13.2% (13.0% in the previous year) and Net Profit Margin of 10.5% (9.9% in the previous year) both improved. However, the Gross Profit Margin declined to 18.6% (21.0% in the previous year), indicating spread compression relative to the expansion in earnings scale. 【Cash Flow Quality】Non-operating income of ¥8.3B was limited at 2.2% of revenue. The difference between Ordinary Income and Net Income was primarily explained by income taxes and other taxes of ¥17.5B, with the divergence remaining within a reasonable range. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.8%, while the total asset turnover ratio was approximately 0.003x, both extremely low. The low-turnover structure supported by the enormous balance sheet is suppressing capital efficiency. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 1.0% (0.9% in the previous year). Current assets of ¥143,090.8B versus current liabilities of ¥139,050.5B resulted in a current ratio of 102.9%, indicating that short-term payment capacity was secured.
Instead of analyzing cash flow statement items, an examination of fund movements based on balance sheet trends shows that total assets contracted to ¥143,512.2B (¥155,186.3B in the previous year, -7.5%), as repo- and call-related assets and commercial paper and CP liabilities were reduced on both the asset and funding sides. Cash and deposits decreased to ¥1,405.8B (¥1,559.7B in the previous year, -9.9%), apparently reflecting reallocation to marketable assets and working capital adjustments. As the funding side contracted simultaneously with the reduction in assets, the maturity mismatch is considered limited. Net assets increased to ¥1,406.7B (¥1,374.9B in the previous year, +2.3%), reflecting the recording of Net Income for the period and an improvement in valuation differences on securities.
Recurring earnings were the primary component, while the contribution of non-operating income of ¥8.3B (2.2% of revenue) remained limited, consisting of dividend income of ¥3.8B and gains on sales of securities of ¥4.0B. The difference between Ordinary Income and Net Income was largely explained by income taxes and other taxes of ¥17.5B (effective tax rate of 30.9%), with no unusual tax-related factors observed. Meanwhile, comprehensive income of ¥6.95B substantially exceeded Net Income of ¥39.2B, with the ¥30.3B gap primarily attributable to changes in valuation differences on securities of +¥68.0B and deferred hedge gains or losses of -¥37.4B. This divergence resulted from market-sensitive valuation gains and losses. In addition to profitability on a Net Income basis, it is therefore useful to monitor the risk of changes in asset values.
Progress against the full-year plan was 34.3% for Operating Income, calculated as ¥49.5B/¥144.0B; 35.9% for Ordinary Income, calculated as ¥56.8B/¥158.0B; and 35.7% for Net Income, calculated as ¥39.2B/¥110.0B. All exceeded the 25% benchmark for simple progress. There were no revisions to either the earnings forecast or dividend forecast, and results as of Q1 are progressing ahead of plan. Whether this pace of progress can be maintained will depend on the interest rate environment and trends in credit spreads.
The annual dividend forecast is ¥94 (the previous-year dividend of ¥40 is treated as a reference value corresponding to the interim actual dividend), resulting in a Payout Ratio of approximately 69.1% against forecast EPS of ¥136.04. There was no revision to the dividend forecast, and the current planning assumptions remain unchanged. Given the substantial liquidity buffer, including cash and deposits of ¥1,405.8B, the Company appears to have sufficient internal funding support for maintaining dividends for the time being.
Business concentration risk: The Securities Finance Business accounted for 90.4% of revenue (¥338.1B/¥374.1B), creating a structure in which demand trends and credit spread fluctuations in this business have a significant impact on Company-wide performance.
Interest rate and market price fluctuation risk: The Gross Profit Margin declined to 18.6% from 21.0% in the previous year, indicating spread compression despite the expansion in earnings scale. Valuation differences on securities held were +¥68.0B, while deferred hedge gains or losses were -¥37.4B, confirming the presence of highly market-sensitive items as drivers of fluctuations in comprehensive income.
Financial leverage and liquidity risk: The Equity Ratio was low at 1.0%, and the majority of liabilities consisted of short-term funding, including repos, call transactions, and CP. Both current assets and current liabilities were substantially reduced (total assets declined -7.5% YoY), making the rollover of funding amid changes in market conditions a monitoring item.
Profitability and Return
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 13.2% | 5.0% (-0.8%–23.5%) | +8.2pt |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.5% | 3.4% (-1.2%–24.6%) | +7.1pt |
Both the Operating Margin and Net Profit Margin were above the industry median.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 56.8% | 9.3% (2.0%–17.3%) | +47.5pt |
The Revenue Growth Rate was substantially above the industry median, representing a high growth rate within the industry.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Progress against the full-year plan was 35.9% for Ordinary Income and 35.7% for Net Income, exceeding the standard progress benchmark of 25%. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast. Progress in subsequent quarters and developments in the interest rate environment will determine the achievement of the plan.
The +5.5% growth in SG&A expenses was substantially below revenue growth of +56.8%, and the Operating Margin improved by +21bp YoY. Meanwhile, the Gross Profit Margin declined by -240bp, highlighting the simultaneous expansion of total earnings and spread compression as a structural feature.
By segment, segment profit in the Trust Banking Business increased substantially by +149.1%, and its profitability, at approximately 40.9% of revenue, also exceeded that of the Securities Finance Business, at approximately 17.8%. The improvement in profitability of the Trust Banking Business was confirmed as a factor supporting the increase in the Company-wide profit margin.
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