| Metric | Current Period | Prior-Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥747.1B | ¥650.4B | +14.9% |
| Operating Income | ¥37.5B | ¥24.2B | +54.7% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥42.1B | ¥30.1B | +39.9% |
| Net Income | ¥31.2B | ¥21.2B | +47.0% |
| ROE | 2.0% | 1.4% | - |
The Company achieved increases in both revenue and earnings during the quarter, driven by the rapid expansion of the Investment Business. Revenue was ¥747.1B (+14.9% YoY), Operating Income was ¥37.5B (+54.7%), and Ordinary Income was ¥42.1B (+39.9%). Consolidated Net Income was ¥31.2B (+47.0%), but Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was limited to ¥22.6B (+3.4%), as the recognition of ¥8.6B in profit attributable to non-controlling interests and an increased tax burden restrained growth in final earnings. The Operating Income margin was 5.0%, improving by 1.3pt from 3.7% in the prior year, indicating earnings growth accompanied by improved profitability in addition to higher revenue.
【Revenue】Revenue was ¥747.1B, representing a 14.9% YoY increase. By segment, the Investment Business expanded rapidly to ¥71.6B (9.6% of total) and grew 150.9% YoY, making it the primary driver of revenue growth. The core Public and ICT Infrastructure Business maintained stable volume growth, with revenue of ¥594.3B (79.6% of total), up 11.6% YoY. Meanwhile, the Corporate Finance Business recorded revenue of ¥37.4B (-7.4% YoY), and the Real Estate and Energy Business recorded revenue of ¥28.5B (-27.1% YoY), resulting in divergent performance across segments.
【Profit and Loss】Operating Income was ¥37.5B (+54.7% YoY), and the Operating Income margin improved to 5.0% from 3.7% in the prior year, an improvement of 1.3pt. The Investment Business was the main contributor to earnings growth, with Operating Income of ¥17.6B (+116.1% YoY) and a 24.6% margin; its high-margin investment transactions lifted company-wide earnings. Ordinary Income was ¥42.1B (+39.9% YoY), supported by ¥0.62B in non-operating income, including ¥2.0B in foreign exchange gains and ¥2.3B in gains on sales of investment securities. However, Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was limited to ¥22.6B (+3.4% YoY), as ¥8.6B in profit attributable to non-controlling interests and the burden of income taxes and other taxes (tax burden ratio: 25.9%) significantly reduced earnings from Ordinary Income. With both revenue and operating-level profitability improving, the results can be characterized as higher revenue and higher earnings.
Beginning in Q1, the Company reorganized its business segments from product-based categories into five business-based categories (Public and ICT Infrastructure, Corporate Finance, Real Estate and Energy, Global, and Investment). The prior-year period was also reclassified under the new categories for comparison.
The Public and ICT Infrastructure Business recorded revenue of ¥594.3B (+11.6% YoY) and Operating Income of ¥11.4B (+120.5%; 1.9% margin). Although it is the largest segment, accounting for 79.6% of revenue, its low-margin, high-volume structure continued. The Investment Business recorded revenue of ¥71.6B (+150.9%) and Operating Income of ¥17.6B (+116.1%; 24.6% margin), demonstrating the highest profitability across the Company and serving as the driver of earnings growth. The Global Business achieved substantial earnings growth, with revenue of ¥15.0B (+52.6%) and Operating Income of ¥1.7B (+386.7%; 11.5% margin). In contrast, the Corporate Finance Business recorded lower revenue and earnings, with revenue of ¥37.4B (-7.4%) and Operating Income of ¥1.5B (-51.0%), while the Real Estate and Energy Business posted revenue of ¥28.5B (-27.1%) and an Operating Loss of ¥0.3B, compared with a ¥0.9B profit in the prior-year period. Profitability varies significantly across segments, and the Company’s overall margin structure indicates a relatively high dependence on the high-margin Investment Business.
【Profitability】The Operating Income margin was 5.0%, improving by 1.3pt from 3.7% in the prior year, while the Gross Profit margin also rose to 13.4% from 11.8%. In contrast, the Net Income margin based on Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was 3.0%, down 0.3pt from 3.4% in the prior year, indicating that improvements at the operating level have not fully flowed through to final earnings. 【Cash Flow Quality】Against Ordinary Income of ¥42.1B, Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥22.6B. The difference was primarily attributable to income taxes and other taxes of ¥10.9B (tax burden ratio: 25.9%) and profit attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥8.6B. Of the ¥6.2B in non-operating income, the ¥2.0B foreign exchange gain and ¥2.3B gain on sales of investment securities contain non-recurring elements. 【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 2.0%, and EPS was ¥104.72 (¥101.32 in the prior year, +3.4% YoY). Total assets expanded by 4.1% YoY to ¥13,965.2B, while net assets were essentially flat at ¥1,533.3B (-0.2% YoY), indicating that asset growth exceeded capital growth. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 11.0%, slightly down from 11.4% in the prior year. Current assets of ¥10,744.6B versus current liabilities of ¥5,684.8B resulted in a current ratio of 189%, providing a substantial liquidity cushion. Interest coverage based on Operating Income was approximately 96x (Operating Income of ¥37.5B / interest expense of ¥0.4B), indicating strong debt-servicing capacity.
Because a statement of cash flows has not been disclosed, cash trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits were ¥553.0B, down 19.7% from ¥688.9B in the prior-year period. Investments in property, plant and equipment (+¥574.9B, +50.2% YoY), investment securities (+¥95.1B, +10.0%), and real estate held for sale (+¥55.9B, +11.9%) increased funding requirements. In response, long-term borrowings (+¥440.8B, +9.2%), bonds (+¥340.0B, +33.2%), and short-term borrowings (+¥96.2B, +15.9%) were increased, indicating that external financing provided the primary source of funds for asset expansion. Accounts payable were ¥85.5B, down 61.3% from ¥220.5B in the prior year, also representing a cash outflow from a working-capital perspective. Overall, the Company appears to be in an investment expansion phase, supporting growth investments by drawing down cash on hand while raising funds through borrowings and bond issuance.
In terms of earnings quality, the ¥6.2B in non-operating income included in Ordinary Income of ¥42.1B comprises a ¥2.0B foreign exchange gain and a ¥2.3B gain on sales of investment securities. These items have non-recurring characteristics and are affected by market conditions and transaction timing; however, non-operating income was limited to 0.8% of revenue and therefore did not have a significant impact on core earnings. In the bridge from Ordinary Income of ¥42.1B to Net Income, in addition to income taxes and other taxes of ¥10.9B (tax burden ratio: 25.9%), profit attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥8.6B was deducted, leaving Net Income attributable to owners of the parent at ¥22.6B, or approximately 46% of Ordinary Income. Comprehensive Income was ¥33.9B, and the ¥2.7B difference from consolidated Net Income of ¥31.2B resulted from Other Comprehensive Income. The share of OCI from equity-method affiliates of +¥5.7B exceeded deferred hedge gains and losses of -¥4.7B, thereby increasing Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive Income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥25.3B, with only a small gap from Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥22.6B. Comprehensive Income attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥8.6B was nearly equal to profit attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥8.6B, indicating that Other Comprehensive Income was primarily attributable to owners of the parent. From a working-capital perspective, accounts payable declined significantly (-61.3%) while real estate held for sale increased, and the relationship between earnings and cash flow will need to be confirmed through future disclosures.
Progress against the full-year Company plan was 24.1% for Revenue (¥747.1B / ¥3,100.0B), 22.7% for Operating Income (¥37.5B / ¥165.0B), 24.7% for Ordinary Income (¥42.1B / ¥170.0B), and 22.6% for Net Income attributable to owners of the parent (¥22.6B / ¥100.0B), broadly close to the simple progress benchmark of 25%. Progress for Operating Income and Net Income was slightly below that for Revenue and Ordinary Income, meaning that maintaining the pace of earnings growth in the second half is a prerequisite for achieving the full-year plan. No revisions were made to the earnings forecast or dividend forecast during Q1. While the full-year plan calls for only a 1.3% YoY increase in Revenue, it projects substantial growth of 55.4% in Operating Income and 48.8% in Ordinary Income. The earnings growth trend in Q1 (Operating Income +54.7%) is broadly consistent with the growth pace assumed in the plan.
The Company forecasts an annual dividend of ¥150, resulting in a Payout Ratio of approximately 32.3% against forecast full-year EPS of ¥464.15. No revision was made to the dividend forecast as of the end of the quarter, indicating a stable dividend policy aligned with the full-year plan. Given the Equity Ratio of 11.0% and cash and deposits of ¥553.0B, the payout level appears reasonable in terms of securing funds for dividends.
Segment concentration risk: The Public and ICT Infrastructure Business accounts for 79.6% of Revenue (¥594.3B / ¥746.8B), and its 1.9% margin reflects a low-margin business model. Accordingly, changes in public investment trends and the bidding environment may have a relatively significant impact on company-wide performance.
Financial leverage: The Equity Ratio was 11.0% (11.4% in the prior year), while the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 8.1x (total liabilities of ¥12,431.9B / net assets of ¥1,533.3B). This remains high even considering the characteristics of the leasing and finance businesses, and sensitivity to changes in the financing environment should be monitored.
Earnings volatility in the Investment Business: The segment expanded rapidly, with Revenue up 150.9% and Operating Income up 116.1%, and its 24.6% margin was the highest across the Company. However, it includes non-recurring elements such as the ¥2.3B gain on sales of investment securities, and its earnings structure is susceptible to fluctuations depending on transaction timing.
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% (-0.8%–23.5%) | -0.0pt |
| Net Income Margin | 4.2% | 3.4% (-1.2%–24.6%) | +0.8pt |
The Company’s Operating Income margin is broadly in line with the industry median, while its Net Income margin is above the median.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 14.9% | 9.3% (2.0%–17.3%) | +5.6pt |
The Revenue growth rate exceeded the industry median by +5.6pt, representing relatively strong growth among the peer group.
Source: Compiled by the Company
The Operating Income margin improved by 1.3pt from the prior year to 5.0%, while the Gross Profit margin also increased to 13.4%. The high margin of the Investment Business (24.6%) was the primary driver.
There was a significant gap between the growth rates of Ordinary Income (+39.9%) and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent (+3.4%). Profit attributable to non-controlling interests of ¥8.6B and the increased tax burden were factors suppressing final earnings, which is an important consideration in assessing earnings quality.
While property, plant and equipment increased by +50.2% from the prior year, cash and deposits decreased by -19.7%. The Company financed investments through long-term borrowings and bonds, indicating that accelerated growth investment and changes in the financial structure are progressing in parallel.
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