| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥324.2B | ¥256.1B | +26.6% |
| Operating Income | - | - | - |
| Ordinary Income | ¥85.9B | ¥54.0B | +59.1% |
| Net Income | ¥63.1B | ¥38.3B | +64.7% |
| ROE | 2.5% | 1.5% | - |
The company reported higher revenue and earnings, with expanded net interest income accompanying rising interest rates and operating leverage driven by the containment of expense growth contributing to the earnings increase. Revenue (ordinary revenues) was ¥324.2B (+26.6% YoY), ordinary income was ¥85.9B (+59.1%), and net income (net income attributable to owners of the parent) was ¥63.1B (+63.4%). The fact that earnings growth significantly exceeded revenue growth was attributable to the containment of expense growth at +8.3% against increases in interest income and fee income. Progress against the full-year plan was 30.1% for ordinary income and 33.0% for net income, both exceeding the 25% simple progress benchmark.
【Revenue】Ordinary revenues of ¥324.2B increased +26.6% YoY, led by the core Banking Business segment. External ordinary revenues from the Banking Business were ¥273.5B (+31.0%, 84.4% of total), Leasing was ¥34.1B (+6.9%, 10.5%), and Other was ¥16.6B (+8.7%, 5.1%). Within the Banking Business, interest income increased to ¥203.6B (¥156.3B in the previous year), expanding at a faster pace than the increase in interest expenses to ¥50.5B (¥29.1B in the previous year), resulting in a net increase in funds-related income. Fee income also increased to ¥62.4B (¥57.3B in the previous year), indicating progress in diversifying revenue sources.
【Profit and Loss】Expenses (general and administrative expenses) totaled ¥128.4B, an increase of only +8.3% YoY, significantly below the +26.6% growth in ordinary revenues. Consequently, the expense ratio (expenses/ordinary revenues) improved to 39.6% from 46.3% in the previous year, a 6.7pt improvement. As a result, ordinary income was ¥85.9B (+59.1%), followed by pretax income of ¥85.8B; after deducting income taxes and other taxes of ¥22.8B (effective tax rate: 26.5%; previous year: 28.9%), net income (net income attributable to owners of the parent) was ¥63.1B (+63.4%). Extraordinary income and losses were minor, comprising extraordinary income of ¥0.03B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.07B, and the majority of profit was derived from core operating revenues. The company reported higher revenue and earnings.
The Banking Business was the largest contributor in terms of both composition and profitability, with ordinary revenues of ¥273.5B (+31.0%), segment profit of ¥82.5B (+61.0%), and a profit margin of 30.2% (up +560bp from 24.6% in the previous year). Leasing recorded ordinary revenues of ¥34.1B (+6.9%), segment profit of ¥2.2B (+23.2%), and a profit margin of 6.5% (up +80bp from 5.7% in the previous year). Other businesses, including securities and credit card operations, posted ordinary revenues of ¥16.6B (+8.7%), segment profit of ¥2.1B (+156.8%), and a profit margin of 12.6% (up +730bp from 5.3% in the previous year), representing a significant improvement in profitability despite its small scale. All segments reported higher revenue and earnings, with particularly large improvements in profit margins in the Banking Business and Other businesses.
【Profitability】The ordinary income margin (as a percentage of ordinary revenues) was 26.5%, improving +540bp from 21.1% in the previous year, while the net profit margin (based on income attributable to owners of the parent) was 19.5%, improving +440bp from 15.1% in the previous year. The expense ratio was 39.6%, improving 6.7pt from 46.3% in the previous year, confirming operating leverage whereby revenue expansion exceeded expense growth. 【Cash Quality】Extraordinary income and losses were minor, comprising extraordinary income of ¥0.03B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.07B, and profit was almost entirely composed of core operating revenues. Meanwhile, comprehensive income of ¥45.4B was below net income of ¥63.1B, with a negative ¥28.8B in valuation differences on securities serving as a downward factor. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.5% (quarterly actual figure), and basic EPS increased +63.3% to ¥22.66 from ¥13.88 in the previous year. 【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio (to total assets) was 3.8%, essentially flat from 3.9% in the previous year, while the BIS capital ratio was 3.7%, maintained at the same level as the previous year. The loan-to-deposit ratio was 81.5%, slightly down from 82.9% in the previous year, as deposit growth exceeded loan growth and the liquidity buffer expanded.
As the cash flow statement is not included in the disclosed information, funding trends are assessed based on changes in the balance sheet. Deposits increased +2.1% YoY to ¥5,970.1B, expanding the stable, low-cost funding base. Loans increased at a moderate pace of +0.4% to ¥4,863.6B, and as deposit growth exceeded loan growth, the loan-to-deposit ratio declined slightly to 81.5% from 82.9% in the previous year. Cash and due from banks increased +9.3% to ¥773.6B, indicating that the liquidity position strengthened from the previous year. Borrowings declined to ¥378.7B from ¥388.2B in the previous year, indicating that dependence on market-based funding remained contained.
Current-period profit was high-quality earnings centered on core operating revenues, consisting of interest income, fee income, and other ordinary revenues, with virtually no impact from extraordinary income and losses (extraordinary income of ¥0.03B and extraordinary losses of ¥0.07B). Fee income was ¥62.4B, accounting for 19.2% of ordinary revenues, indicating progress in revenue diversification that reduces dependence on interest-based income. Meanwhile, the balance of the allowance for loan losses contracted from the previous year, and the low level of credit costs may have contributed to boosting the current-period earnings level; it should be noted that this effect could diminish during normalization. Comprehensive income was ¥45.4B, below net income of ¥63.1B, as the deterioration in valuation differences on securities of -¥28.8B weighed on other comprehensive income. The divergence between ordinary income and net income was attributable to the tax burden (effective tax rate: 26.5%), with no special factors identified.
Progress against the full-year plan was 24.4% for revenue (ordinary revenues) (¥324.2B/¥1,330.0B), 30.1% for ordinary income (¥85.9B/¥285.0B), and 33.0% for net income (based on income attributable to owners of the parent) (¥63.1B/¥191.0B). Both ordinary income and net income were tracking above the 25% simple progress benchmark, apparently reflecting favorable interest-rate conditions and expense control. As of the current quarter, there were no revisions to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast, and management maintained its existing plans.
The annual dividend forecast is ¥13.75, representing an increase from the dividend of ¥10.5 in the same period of the previous year. Based on the company’s forecast EPS of ¥68.59, the payout ratio is approximately 20.0%, and there was no revision to the dividend forecast for the current quarter. Given that net income was primarily generated from core operating revenues, the current dividend plan appears consistent with the earnings base.
NIM compression risk: Interest income increased to ¥203.6B (¥156.3B in the previous year), but interest expenses also increased to ¥50.5B (¥29.1B in the previous year). If deposit rates follow market rates more closely (an increase in deposit beta), growth in funds-related income could slow.
Volatility in other comprehensive income: Valuation differences on securities were -¥28.8B, and comprehensive income of ¥45.4B was below net income of ¥63.1B. Changes in valuation gains and losses on securities held amid interest-rate fluctuations could affect capital stability.
Credit cost normalization risk: The balance of the allowance for loan losses contracted from the previous year, and the low level of credit costs may have contributed to the current-period earnings level. If provisioning normalizes going forward, the pace of profit margin improvement could slow.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit Margin | 19.4% | – | – |
| The company’s net profit margin is approximately 19.5% on a calculated basis, while relative comparison data within the industry is limited. |
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 26.6% | – | – |
| The company’s revenue growth indicates a high level of growth within the industry. |
Source: Compiled by the Company
Pronounced operating leverage from containing expense growth relative to revenue growth: Against a +26.6% increase in ordinary revenues, expense growth was limited to +8.3%, and the expense ratio improved by 6.7pt. This improvement in cost efficiency was the primary driver of the increase in the profit margin for the current period.
Full-year progress started above the standard pace, with ordinary income at 30.1% and net income at 33.0%: However, the low level of credit costs may account for part of the upward contribution, and credit cost trends in the second half will determine the sustainability of the progress pace.
Comprehensive income was below net income: Due to the deterioration in valuation differences on securities, comprehensive income was limited to ¥45.4B against current-period net income of ¥63.1B, confirming volatility in valuation-based assets amid rising interest rates.
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