| Metric | Current Period | Same Period of Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥315.7B | ¥191.4B | +64.9% |
| Operating Income | ¥108.2B | ¥9.5B | +1040.5% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥115.2B | ¥11.4B | +911.5% |
| Net Income | ¥80.0B | ¥17.2B | +366.0% |
| ROE | 3.4% | 0.7% | - |
This quarterly result represents a significant increase in both revenue and earnings, driven by the expansion of commission and trading revenue against the backdrop of a buoyant equity market. Revenue rose sharply to ¥315.7B (¥191.4B in the same period of the previous year, YoY +64.9%), while Operating Income increased to ¥108.2B (¥9.5B in the same period of the previous year, YoY +1040.5%). Ordinary Income was ¥115.2B (¥11.4B in the same period of the previous year, YoY +911.5%), and Net Income was ¥80.0B (¥17.2B in the same period of the previous year, YoY +366.0%). Earnings expanded at a pace exceeding revenue growth, indicating a pronounced operating leverage effect as the company absorbed the increase in expenses. Contributions from extraordinary gains recorded in the previous period, including gains on the sale of investment securities, have almost completely fallen away in the current period, making the earnings growth notable for being led primarily by recurring business revenue.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥315.7B, representing a significant year-on-year increase of +64.9%. The Group operates as a single “Investment and Financial Services” segment, and does not disclose a breakdown by segment; however, growth in commission and trading revenue associated with the expansion of equity market trading value is considered the primary driver of the revenue increase.
【Profit and Loss】Operating Income increased significantly to ¥108.2B (YoY +1040.5%), Ordinary Income to ¥115.2B (YoY +911.5%), and Net Income to ¥80.0B (YoY +366.0%). Although selling, general and administrative expenses increased to ¥196.1B (¥173.2B in the same period of the previous year), the pace of revenue growth substantially exceeded the increase in expenses, resulting in a decline in the SG&A ratio to 62.1% and an improvement in profitability. Non-operating income and expenses provided a net uplift of approximately +¥7.0B, mainly due to dividend income of ¥1.8B and equity-method income of ¥4.7B. Extraordinary income and expenses were almost neutral, comprising extraordinary income of ¥0.1B and extraordinary losses of ¥1.5B, indicating reduced dependence on temporary factors such as the ¥9.5B gain on the sale of investment securities recorded in the previous period. The gap between Ordinary Income and Net Income was primarily attributable to income taxes of ¥33.8B (effective tax rate of 29.7%), and no special accounting factors were identified. Overall, the quarter delivered higher revenue and earnings, with earnings quality being more recurring in nature than in the previous period.
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 34.3%, representing a substantial improvement from approximately 5.0% in the same period of the previous year. The Net Income margin also increased to 25.3% (8.9% in the same period of the previous year), with the relative containment of expense growth against revenue expansion contributing to improved profitability.【Cash Flow Quality】Comprehensive Income was ¥140.6B, exceeding Net Income of ¥80.0B. The primary reason for the ¥60.6B difference was an increase of +¥61.5B in the valuation difference on available-for-sale securities, confirming the uplift in valuation gains resulting from higher market prices. The effective tax rate was 29.7%, a standard level.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 3.4%, which can be decomposed into a Net Income margin of 25.3% × total asset turnover of 0.02x × financial leverage of approximately 6.67x (total assets of ¥15672.1B / equity of ¥2350.3B). Despite the high profit margin, ROE remained at a low level due to the structural characteristics of the securities business, in which the ratio of revenue to total assets is low.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 15.0%, down from 16.5% in the previous year, as total assets expanded at a faster pace than equity. Cash and deposits were ¥1,019.5B, while short-term borrowings were ¥1,286.0B. Current assets were ¥14,392.8B against current liabilities of ¥12,894.6B, resulting in a current ratio of approximately 111.6%.
As a cash flow statement is not disclosed, funding trends are assessed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits amounted to ¥1,019.5B, up +16.3% from ¥836.6B in the previous year, indicating that the liquidity buffer is expanding. Meanwhile, total assets increased to ¥15,672.1B (¥14,010.9B in the previous year, +11.9%), of which investment securities increased to ¥953.3B (¥853.4B in the previous year, +11.3%). Expansion of positions or higher valuations in response to improved market conditions was a factor behind the growth in assets. On the liabilities side, short-term borrowings increased slightly to ¥1,286.0B (¥1,243.6B in the previous year, +3.4%), but the increase was relatively restrained compared with the growth of current liabilities overall (+14.0%). Depreciation and amortization was small at ¥8.6B, and the impact of non-cash expenses on earnings was limited. Accordingly, the increase in earnings during the quarter is considered to reflect growth in operating activities themselves.
Current-period earnings were primarily driven by recurring business revenue, and earnings quality improved compared with the previous period. Non-operating income was ¥7.8B, equivalent to approximately 2.5% of revenue, and consisted mainly of structural items such as dividend income of ¥1.8B and equity-method income of ¥4.7B. Extraordinary income and expenses were almost neutral, comprising extraordinary income of ¥0.1B and extraordinary losses of ¥1.5B. Unlike the ¥9.5B gain on the sale of investment securities recorded in the previous period, no temporary earnings uplift factors were observed in the current period. The difference between Ordinary Income of ¥115.2B and Net Income of ¥80.0B was attributable to income taxes of ¥33.8B (effective tax rate of 29.7%, a standard level), and no special adjustments other than tax-related factors were identified. Comprehensive Income was ¥140.6B, exceeding Net Income, primarily due to the +¥61.5B increase in the valuation difference on available-for-sale securities. Accordingly, it should be noted that this component is susceptible to fluctuations in market prices.
For the previous fiscal year (FY ended March 2026), a year-end dividend totaling ¥50 was paid, comprising an ordinary dividend of ¥40 and a special dividend of ¥10. For the current fiscal year (FY ending March 2027), both the interim and year-end dividend amounts remain undecided because it is difficult to calculate the earnings forecast. However, a note refers to a special dividend component of ¥20 within the year-end dividends for the fiscal years ending March 2027 and March 2028, while the ordinary dividend amount remains undecided. No information enabling calculation of the current-period Payout Ratio has been disclosed at this time, and the dividend policy is expected to be determined after future earnings are finalized.
Equity Market Volatility: The earnings growth during the quarter strongly depended on the expansion of commission and trading revenue accompanying favorable market conditions, creating a structure in which earnings are susceptible to fluctuations in trading value and valuation gains and losses.
Reliance on Short-Term Funding: Short-term borrowings of ¥1,286.0B account for the majority of interest-bearing debt. Given the ratio to cash and deposits of ¥1,019.5B (cash / short-term borrowings of approximately 0.79x), refinancing resilience in funding operations is considered limited.
High Financial Leverage: The Equity Ratio was 15.0% (down from 16.5% in the previous year), and financial leverage, calculated as total assets / equity, reached approximately 6.67x. Although this is characteristic of the securities business, sensitivity to the impact on equity during periods of market stress is relatively high.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income Margin | 34.3% | 13.4% (9.8%–53.2%) | +20.9pt |
| Net Income Margin | 25.3% | 9.4% (7.2%–39.5%) | +15.9pt |
Both profitability indicators are substantially above the median of the comparison group.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (Year-on-Year) | 64.9% | 10.7% (2.1%–15.7%) | +54.2pt |
The Revenue Growth Rate was substantially above the median of the comparison group and exceeded the upper bound of the IQR.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The Operating Income margin improved sharply to 34.3% from approximately 5.0% in the previous year, clearly demonstrating an operating leverage effect in which expense growth was relatively contained compared with revenue expansion. The extent to which this improvement depends on market conditions will need to be assessed through subsequent quarterly trends.
ROE remained at 3.4%, indicating limited capital efficiency relative to the high level of profitability. This reflects the structural characteristics of the securities business, including total asset turnover of 0.02x. The fact that improved profitability has not translated directly into higher capital efficiency is an important structural feature of the results.
The funding structure is centered on short-term borrowings, while the Equity Ratio also declined from the previous year. The impact of changes in market conditions on funding operations and equity will remain subject to ongoing monitoring from the perspective of financial soundness.
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