| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥736.9B | ¥438.1B | +68.1% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥112.2B | ¥81.2B | +38.2% |
| Net Income | ¥80.8B | ¥57.5B | +40.4% |
| ROE | 2.0% | 1.5% | - |
Ordinary income and net income both increased substantially, driven by a significant increase in ordinary revenue (revenue); however, the ordinary income margin declined from the previous year, and it is necessary to closely monitor trends in market-related expenses when assessing the quality of the revenue increase. Revenue (ordinary revenue) was ¥736.9B (¥438.1B in the previous year, +68.1%), ordinary income was ¥112.2B (¥81.2B in the previous year, +38.2%), and quarterly net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥83.0B (¥59.1B in the previous year, +40.3%). The primary driver of the revenue increase was the expansion of ordinary revenue in the Banking Business segment (¥658.6B, +81.3%), led by an increase in net interest income, while a sharp increase in other ordinary expenses put pressure on the profit margin.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenue (revenue) was ¥736.9B, representing a substantial year-on-year increase of +68.1%. External customer revenue in the Banking Business segment was ¥658.6B (+81.3%), accounting for 89.3% of the total and driving the bulk of the revenue increase. The primary factor was the expansion of net interest income (interest income ¥348.8B - interest expenses ¥89.3B = ¥259.5B). The Leasing Business recorded ¥63.6B (+6.2%), while Other Businesses (including the credit guarantee business) recorded ¥15.6B (+3.5%), representing only moderate revenue growth.
【Profit and Loss】Ordinary income was ¥112.2B (+38.2% year on year), while net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥83.0B (+40.3%). General and administrative expenses were ¥186.6B, increasing only +5.8% year on year and substantially below the +68.1% growth in ordinary revenue, indicating that cost efficiency itself was favorable. Meanwhile, other ordinary expenses increased sharply to ¥299.4B from ¥73.4B in the previous year, approximately 3.1 times higher, suggesting that market-related profit and loss fluctuations, including those related to securities, put pressure on gross operating profit. As a result, the ordinary income margin was 15.2%, down 3.3pt from 18.5% in the same period of the previous year. Extraordinary income and losses comprised income of ¥0.5B and losses of ¥0.5B, which were largely offset, resulting in a negligible impact on performance. In conclusion, the company achieved higher revenue and profit, but with a decline in the profit margin, representing growth accompanied by a deterioration in profitability.
The Banking Business segment recorded external customer revenue of ¥658.6B (¥363.2B in the previous year, +81.3%) and segment profit of ¥126.4B (¥91.5B in the previous year, +38.2%), serving as the core source of revenue and profit. The segment profit margin was 19.2%, down 6.0pt from 25.2% in the same period of the previous year, indicating an adjustment in profitability relative to the pace of revenue expansion. The Leasing Business segment recorded external customer revenue of ¥63.6B (+6.2%), segment profit of ¥2.3B (+4.1%), and a profit margin of 3.6%, remaining stable at approximately the same level as the previous year. The Other Businesses segment (including the credit guarantee business) recorded external customer revenue of only ¥15.6B (+3.5%). Overall, revenue and profit are highly concentrated in the Banking Business, indicating limited diversification of the business portfolio.
【Profitability】The ordinary income margin was 15.2%, down 3.3pt from 18.5% in the same period of the previous year. ROE was 2.0% based on quarterly results.【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive income was ¥100.7B, exceeding net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥83.0B. This difference was primarily attributable to an improvement in valuation differences on securities (the valuation loss narrowed from ¥92.1B in the previous year to ¥6.8B in the current period), indicating an improvement in the quality of equity from the previous year in terms of the reduction in unrealized losses.【Investment Efficiency】Total assets were ¥13,221.9B (down -0.4% year on year), remaining largely flat, while loans and bills discounted increased to ¥8,168.2B (+1.6%), indicating a shift in the asset composition toward earning assets.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 3.0%, maintaining the same level as in the same period of the previous year, while the loan-to-deposit ratio, calculated using loans and deposits, was approximately 74.5%, a stable level from a liquidity perspective.
As data from the statement of cash flows has not been disclosed, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and due from banks decreased by -9.2% year on year to ¥2,073.4B, while loans and bills discounted increased to ¥8,168.2B (+1.6%), indicating that funds were redirected from cash-like assets to lending operations. On the funding side, deposits decreased by -1.5% to ¥10,958.1B, while negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) increased substantially to ¥258.6B from ¥33.9B in the previous year, indicating progress in substituting toward market-based funding. Securities increased slightly to ¥2,591.1B (+1.8%), and the liquidity buffer was maintained. Borrowings were somewhat reduced to ¥626.9B (-4.7%), while retained earnings increased to ¥203.96B from ¥198.86B in the previous year, indicating continued strengthening of equity through retained earnings.
Both ordinary income and net income were primarily generated from recurring operating revenue, while the impact of extraordinary income and losses (income of ¥0.5B and losses of ¥0.5B) was largely offset and negligible. Net interest income expanded to ¥259.5B (interest income ¥348.8B - interest expenses ¥89.3B), while other ordinary expenses increased sharply to ¥299.4B from ¥73.4B in the previous year, approximately 3.1 times higher, suggesting that market-related profit and loss, including securities-related items, may have been a factor in profit fluctuations. The effective tax rate was 28.0% (income taxes of ¥31.4B / profit before tax of ¥112.2B), a normal level. Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was a small -¥2.2B, and the difference between consolidated net income and net income attributable to owners of the parent was limited. Comprehensive income (¥100.7B) exceeded net income (¥83.0B attributable to owners of the parent), primarily due to the improvement in valuation differences on securities.
Progress against the full-year forecast was 32.7% for revenue (ordinary revenue) (¥736.9B/¥2,252.0B), 25.3% for ordinary income (¥112.2B/¥444.0B), and 28.2% for net income (attributable to owners of the parent) (¥83.0B/¥294.0B). Compared with the 25% benchmark for evenly distributed quarterly progress, revenue was substantially ahead, ordinary income was approximately in line with the plan, and net income was progressing somewhat ahead of schedule. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast during the current quarter. Full-year ordinary income is expected to grow +18.2% year on year. Although the Q1 result of +38.2% is progressing at a faster pace, progress in the second half may change depending on fluctuations in other ordinary expenses.
The dividend for Q1 was ¥8, and the full-year dividend forecast is ¥32 (unchanged from the previous year, with no revision). The payout ratio based on quarterly EPS of ¥22.17 was approximately 36.1%, while the payout ratio based on forecast full-year EPS of ¥78.58 was approximately 40.7%; both are sustainable levels. No disclosure was made regarding share buybacks, and shareholder returns are evaluated based on the payout ratio. Based on 374,117 thousand shares, calculated by deducting 3,943 thousand treasury shares from 378,060 thousand issued shares, the estimated total annual dividend is approximately ¥12.0B, providing sufficient earnings coverage against forecast full-year net income of ¥294.0B.
Market-related profit and loss volatility: Other ordinary expenses increased sharply to ¥299.4B from ¥73.4B in the previous year, approximately 3.1 times higher, creating a risk that fluctuations in the market prices of securities and other assets could put pressure on gross operating profit. The ordinary income margin also declined from 18.5% in the previous year to 15.2%, indicating adjustment pressure on profitability relative to revenue growth.
Changes in the funding structure: While deposits decreased by -1.5% year on year to ¥10,958.1B, negotiable certificates of deposit (NCDs) increased sharply to ¥258.6B from ¥33.9B in the previous year. This creates a potential risk of fluctuations in funding costs associated with increased reliance on market-based funding.
Risk of fluctuations in securities valuation: Valuation differences on securities improved from -¥92.1B in the previous year to -¥6.8B; however, valuation losses could widen again due to fluctuations in interest rates and prices, potentially affecting comprehensive income and equity.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | 11.0% | – | – |
| Comparative data for the company’s net profit margin against the industry median is limited, and the relative assessment of its level is therefore for reference purposes only. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year on Year) | 68.1% | – | – |
| The company’s revenue (ordinary revenue) growth rate showed substantial year-on-year growth of +68.1%, but comparative data against the industry median is limited. |
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The Banking Business segment accounts for 89.3% of ordinary revenue and the bulk of segment profit, resulting in a highly concentrated business structure. While external revenue in this segment increased substantially by +81.3%, its segment profit margin declined from 25.2% in the previous year to 19.2%, indicating an adjustment in profitability relative to the pace of revenue expansion.
The ordinary income margin declined 3.3pt year on year due to the sharp increase in other ordinary expenses (approximately 3.1 times higher). The factors driving fluctuations in market-related profit and loss should therefore be closely monitored when assessing the quality of the revenue increase.
Progress against the full-year plan has been broadly satisfactory, with ordinary income at 25.3% and net income at 28.2%. No revisions were made to either the earnings forecast or the dividend forecast (¥32).
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