Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. FY2027 Q1 Earnings Report

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Executive Summary

In Q1 of the fiscal year ending March 2027, Revenue declined, while Net Income increased substantially due to the expansion of non-operating income and a reversal in the tax burden. Revenue was ¥1,568.8B (-6.9% YoY), Operating Income was ¥88.9B (-4.2%), Ordinary Income was ¥124.7B (+16.0%), and Net Income was ¥124.5B (+109.9%). The primary factor behind the decline in Revenue was a significant decrease in the Real Estate Business, while the main drivers of profit growth were increased equity-method investment gains and the recognition of income taxes as a tax benefit.

Factors Affecting Performance

【Revenue】Consolidated Revenue was ¥1,568.8B, down 6.9% YoY. By segment, the Real Estate Business was ¥172.0B (-36.8%), representing the largest factor behind the Company-wide decline in Revenue, while the Leisure and Lifestyle Services Business also declined to ¥446.8B (-6.1%). In contrast, the Transportation Business generated ¥449.9B (+3.3%), and the Aviation, IT and Technical Services Business generated ¥84.0B (+10.6%), securing Revenue growth.

【Earnings】Operating Income was ¥88.9B (-4.2%), with the decline smaller than the rate of Revenue decline, supported by a 10.0% reduction in SG&A expenses. Ordinary Income turned to growth at ¥124.7B (+16.0%), supported by equity-method gains of ¥36.0B and dividend income of ¥16.6B. Net Income was ¥124.5B (+109.9%), driven by income taxes and other taxes being recorded as a benefit of ¥0.5B against pre-tax income of ¥124.0B. Extraordinary gains of ¥17.2B and extraordinary losses of ¥17.8B were almost fully offset, resulting in a limited impact on Net Income. Overall, the earnings profile was one of declining Revenue but increasing Ordinary Income and Net Income, while the profitability of the core business remained broadly flat.

Segment Analysis

The Transportation Business maintained the highest profitability among all segments, with operating revenue of ¥449.9B (+3.3%), Operating Income of ¥65.9B (-2.9%), and an operating margin of 14.6%, accounting for the core of total reportable segment profit. The Real Estate Business experienced a significant decline in both Revenue and profit, with operating revenue of ¥172.0B (-36.8%) and Operating Income of ¥18.9B (-56.3%), suggesting the impact of the timing of property handovers and sales recognition. Although the Leisure and Lifestyle Services Business recorded operating revenue of ¥446.8B (-6.1%), Operating Income turned to growth at ¥11.2B (+104.9%). The Transportation Services Business remained in the red, with operating revenue of ¥416.1B (-2.1%) and an operating loss of ¥7.9B, although the loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year. The Aviation, IT and Technical Services Business increased operating revenue to ¥84.0B (+10.6%), but Operating Income contracted substantially to ¥1.3B (-79.4%).

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The Operating Margin was 5.7%, improving from 5.5% in the same period of the previous year, although there remains room for improvement in absolute terms among asset-intensive businesses. The Ordinary Income Margin rose to 8.0%, and the Net Profit Margin also rose to 8.0%, supported by non-operating income and a reduced tax burden. 【Cash Quality】Annualized ROE was 9.4%; however, the sharp increase in Net Income included equity-method investment gains and tax benefits, and was not accompanied by growth in Operating Income. This is an important consideration when assessing earnings quality. 【Investment Efficiency】Total assets were ¥1,5981.3B, and net assets were ¥5,286.2B. Asset turnover remained low, reflecting the structural characteristics of an asset-intensive business. 【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio improved from the same period of the previous year to 33.1%; however, working capital was negative, with current liabilities of ¥3,963.5B exceeding current assets of ¥2,637.5B. Cash and deposits were ¥427.1B, down 25.4% YoY.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although the cash flow statement has not been disclosed, cash trends based on changes in the balance sheet indicate that cash and deposits were ¥427.1B, down 25.4% YoY. Accounts payable and notes payable also declined to ¥582.8B, down 31.4% YoY, indicating that the reduction of payment obligations related to purchases and construction was a source of cash outflow from a working-capital perspective. The difference between current assets and current liabilities was negative ¥1,326.0B, indicating a structure in which short-term liquidity depends on both the ability to generate operating cash and financing through borrowings and bonds. The equity-method investment gain of ¥36.0B, which contributed to the increase in Net Income, includes non-cash items; therefore, actual cash recovery should be assessed together with trends in dividends and fund recovery from investee companies.

Earnings Quality

The primary factor supporting Ordinary Income of ¥124.7B was non-operating income of ¥56.1B, mainly consisting of equity-method gains of ¥36.0B and dividend income of ¥16.6B. These items are subject to the performance and dividend policies of investee companies. Extraordinary gains of ¥17.2B and extraordinary losses of ¥17.8B were almost fully offset, resulting in a net loss of only ¥0.6B; therefore, extraordinary items were not the primary cause of the sharp increase in Net Income. Net Income of ¥124.5B exceeded pre-tax income of ¥124.0B because income taxes and other taxes were recorded as a benefit of ¥0.5B. The inclusion of temporary tax factors should be noted when assessing recurring earnings power. Comprehensive income expanded to ¥194.7B, and an increase of ¥76.2B in valuation difference on securities lifted net assets; however, this item is also linked to market fluctuations.

Earnings Forecast and Guidance

The full-year Company forecast remains unchanged at Revenue of ¥7,340.0B, Operating Income of ¥450.0B (+24.4% YoY), and Ordinary Income of ¥470.0B (+22.5% YoY). There have been no revisions to either the earnings forecast or the dividend forecast. The Q1 progress rates were 21.4% for Revenue, 19.8% for Operating Income, and 26.5% for Ordinary Income. Operating Income was below the standard 25% progress level, while Ordinary Income exceeded it. The delay in Operating Income progress was primarily due to the significant decline in profit in the Real Estate Business. Recovery in that business and continued strength in the Transportation Business will be key to achieving the full-year plan.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast remains unchanged at ¥60.00 per share. The Payout Ratio against forecast full-year EPS of ¥198.85 is approximately 30.2%, remaining below the generally accepted sustainability benchmark of 60%. However, as cash and deposits declined 25.4% YoY and the current ratio also remains low, the assessment of dividend funding should consider liquidity conditions in addition to the level of earnings.

Risk Factors

1. Revenue volatility risk in the Real Estate Business: Operating revenue from external customers declined 36.8% YoY, while segment profit declined 56.3%. The business is susceptible to the timing of property handovers and sales recognition, as well as market conditions, and its performance is directly linked to achieving the full-year Operating Income plan.

2. Low short-term liquidity: Current assets of ¥2,637.5B were outweighed by current liabilities of ¥3,963.5B, resulting in negative working capital of ¥1,326.0B. Cash and deposits declined 25.4% YoY, creating a structure in which liquidity depends on the Company’s continued financing capacity.

3. Financial leverage and increased interest expense: Interest-bearing debt consists of items including long-term borrowings of ¥2,521.7B and bonds of ¥2,850.0B. Interest expense increased from ¥10.6B in the same period of the previous year to ¥16.2B. In an environment of rising interest rates, this could place pressure on earnings and cash flow.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Company Analysis)

Industry Benchmark (transport)

Profitability and Return

The Operating Margin is below the industry median, while the Net Profit Margin exceeds the industry median due to the effects of non-operating income and tax benefits.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The Revenue Growth Rate is significantly below the industry median, with the decline standing out even within the industry.

※Source: Company compilation

Key Takeaways from the Earnings

1. Although Operating Income declined, the reduction was smaller than the rate of Revenue decline due to a 10.0% reduction in SG&A expenses, and the Operating Margin improved from the same period of the previous year. Progress in cost control is evident.

2. The substantial increase in Net Income was supported by non-operating and tax-related factors, including equity-method investment gains and tax benefits, and was not accompanied by growth in Operating Income. From the perspective of recurring earnings power, continued strength in the Transportation Business and the recovery trend in the Real Estate Business remain key areas of focus.

3. The progress rate of Operating Income against the full-year plan was 19.8%, below the standard progress level. Recovery in the profitability of the Real Estate Business from Q2 onward will be the key to achieving the plan.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥2,512–¥2,660 at ±1% for the cost of equity, and ¥2,580–¥2,587 at ±0.1 for ω.

Notes:

• As forecast ROE is below the cost of equity, the theoretical value will be below book value per share.
• Net assets as of the quarter-end are used (there is a timing gap relative to the full-year forecast).
• As net assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated somewhat higher.

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit 5-year fade) / Interest Rate Reference Month: 2026-07 / This is a mechanically calculated value based solely on publicly disclosed data and is not a forecast of the market share price, a recommendation of any specific investment action, or a prediction or guarantee of future share prices.)

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