| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥65.51B | ¥43.45B | +50.8% |
| Operating Income | ¥43.72B | ¥25.23B | +73.3% |
| Profit Before Tax | ¥44.06B | ¥25.31B | +74.1% |
| Net Income | ¥30.17B | ¥17.56B | +71.8% |
| ROE | 9.0% | 4.9% | - |
Against a backdrop of active trading and a review of the pricing structure, the Company achieved substantial increases in both revenue and profit, while its operating margin also improved significantly. Revenue was ¥65.515B (¥43.451B in the same period of the previous year, YoY+50.8%), and Operating Income was ¥43.716B (¥25.233B, YoY+73.3%). As profit growth outpaced revenue growth, the Operating Income margin expanded to 66.7% (up +8.6pt from 58.1% in the previous year). Profit Before Tax was ¥44.062B (YoY+74.1%), Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥29.567B (¥17.029B in the previous year, YoY+73.6%), and quarterly earnings per share was ¥28.81 (¥16.42, YoY+75.5%). Progress against the full-year earnings forecast was approximately 30% for both Operating Income and Net Income, marking a strong start above the 25% benchmark based on the elapsed portion of the fiscal year.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥65.515B, representing a substantial increase of YoY+50.8%. The Company operates in a single segment, the Financial Instruments Exchange Business, and the expansion of trading volume and volatility, together with improvements to the pricing structure, appears to have contributed to revenue growth. Equity-method investment income also increased to ¥0.974B (¥0.550B in the previous year), with the business of affiliated companies making a stable contribution.
【Profit and Loss】Operating expenses were ¥23.146B, an increase of only YoY+22.4%, substantially below revenue growth (+50.8%). As a result, Operating Income expanded to ¥43.716B (YoY+73.3%). Accordingly, the Operating Income margin improved to 66.7%, up +8.6pt from 58.1% in the previous year, indicating the emergence of operating leverage as revenue growth outpaced the increase in expenses. Non-operating income and expenses were limited, with financial income of ¥0.044B and financial expenses of ¥0.009B. Profit Before Tax of ¥44.062B (YoY+74.1%) therefore essentially reflected the expansion of core operating profit. After deducting income taxes of ¥13.888B (effective tax rate: 31.5%; previous year: 30.6%), quarterly Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥29.567B (YoY+73.6%). Both revenue and profit increased, with the profit growth rate exceeding the revenue growth rate as the primary driver of margin improvement.
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 66.7%, improving by +8.6pt from 58.1% in the previous year. The Net Income margin based on consolidated quarterly Net Income also increased to 46.1% (up +5.7pt from 40.4% in the previous year). 【Cash Flow Quality】Financial income and financial expenses were small at 0.7% and 0.1% of revenue, respectively. Equity-method investment income (¥0.974B) also accounted for only 2.2% of Profit Before Tax, indicating that profits were primarily generated by the core business. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 9.0%. Goodwill was ¥69.36B, representing 20.7% of net assets (¥334.339B), although no additional M&A-related asset recognition was identified. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was low at 0.5%, reflecting the balance-sheet structure characteristic of a clearing organization, under which clearing guarantee assets (¥60,506.98B) and clearing guarantee liabilities (¥60,506.98B) are recorded at nearly identical amounts. The only material interest-bearing debt was bonds and borrowings of ¥52.495B, while cash and cash equivalents of ¥66.297B exceeded this amount, leaving the Company in a net cash position.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥44.174B (-40.0%), from ¥110.471B at the beginning of the period to ¥66.297B at period-end. This decline was primarily attributable to the execution of capital allocation policies, including payment of the annual dividend for the previous fiscal year of ¥37.144B and the repurchase of treasury shares for ¥16.672B. In terms of working capital, accounts receivable (trade and other receivables) increased by ¥9.15B (+37.1%), from ¥24.666B to ¥33.816B, in line with revenue growth, while accounts payable decreased by ¥2.725B (-31.4%), from ¥8.668B to ¥5.943B. On a net basis, changes in working capital therefore had a cash outflow effect. Clearing guarantee assets and clearing guarantee liabilities both declined from the beginning of the period, but remained at nearly identical levels. Accordingly, the impact on liquidity arising from the clearing function appears limited.
Profit for the quarter was primarily generated by recurring operating revenue, with no temporary extraordinary gains or losses identified. Financial income of ¥0.044B and financial expenses of ¥0.009B were immaterial, each representing less than 1% of revenue. Equity-method investment income of ¥0.974B also accounted for only 2.2% of Profit Before Tax of ¥44.062B, and both items made limited contributions to profit fluctuations. The difference between Profit Before Tax and quarterly Net Income (¥30.174B) was primarily attributable to income taxes of ¥13.888B (effective tax rate: 31.5%), resulting in Net Income attributable to owners of the parent, after deduction of non-controlling interests, of ¥29.567B. Total comprehensive income was ¥30.189B, only ¥0.015B higher than quarterly Net Income of ¥30.174B, with the difference consisting solely of other comprehensive income. Earnings quality is therefore strong from an accruals perspective as well. However, accounts receivable increased by ¥9.15B in line with revenue growth, and the timing difference between revenue recognition and cash collection warrants attention.
Progress against the full-year earnings forecast was 27.1% for revenue (¥65.515B/¥241.50B), 30.0% for Operating Income (¥43.716B/¥145.50B), and 30.0% for Net Income (¥30.174B/¥100.50B). All indicators exceeded the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%, with Operating Income and Net Income each approximately +5pt ahead of the benchmark. During the current quarter, the earnings forecast and dividend forecast were revised; accordingly, the full-year plan incorporates revisions made from the initial forecast.
The full-year forecast dividend per share is ¥38.00 (up ¥13 from the previous fiscal year's actual dividend of ¥25), implying a Payout Ratio of approximately 39.4% based on forecast EPS of ¥96.40. During the current quarter, the Company repurchased ¥16.672B of treasury shares and continues to provide shareholder returns through both dividends and share repurchases. The dividend payment of ¥37.144B made during the current quarter represented payment of the previous fiscal year's annual dividend. It should therefore be noted that this amount appears seasonally large when measured as a percentage of current-quarter profit.
Apparent low Equity Ratio arising from the balance-sheet structure: The Equity Ratio was 0.5%, but clearing guarantee assets (¥60,506.98B) and clearing guarantee liabilities (¥60,506.98B), which account for most of total assets, remained at nearly identical levels. This is a structural factor characteristic of a clearing organization. Against material interest-bearing debt of ¥52.495B, the Company held ¥66.297B in cash, and its effective financial burden appears limited.
Changes in working capital: Accounts receivable increased to ¥33.816B (+37.1%), while accounts payable decreased to ¥5.943B (-31.4%). The trends in credit exposure and collection cycles during a period of revenue growth therefore require continued monitoring.
Dependence of earnings on trading volume and market conditions: Revenue increased substantially by YoY+50.8%, but the profitability of the exchange business is structurally linked to market trading volume and volatility. The potential for earnings volatility resulting from changes in market conditions must therefore be considered.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income margin | 66.7% | 5.0% (-0.8%–23.5%) | +61.7pt |
| Net Income margin | 46.1% | 3.4% (-1.2%–24.6%) | +42.7pt |
| Profitability is substantially above the industry median. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth rate (YoY) | 50.8% | 9.3% (2.0%–17.3%) | +41.5pt |
| The revenue growth rate also remains substantially above the industry median. |
※Source: Compiled by the Company
The Operating Income margin improved to 66.7%, up +8.6pt from 58.1% in the previous year. Operating leverage is evident, as Operating Income growth was supported by expense control (+22.4%) substantially below revenue growth (+50.8%).
Progress against the full-year earnings forecast was 30.0% for both Operating Income and Net Income, exceeding the standard quarterly progress rate of 25%. The Company is therefore making good progress toward achieving its full-year plan.
The difference between comprehensive income (¥30.189B) and quarterly Net Income (¥30.174B) was only ¥0.015B, indicating that current-period profit consisted primarily of recurring revenue generated by the core business.
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