| Indicator | Current Period | Prior-Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥331.7B | ¥320.6B | +3.5% |
| Operating Income | ¥4.2B | ¥14.2B | -70.5% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥-2.6B | ¥21.1B | +588.7% |
| Net Income | ¥-0.9B | ¥20.2B | -84.4% |
| ROE | -1.9% | 47.1% | - |
For the cumulative FY2026 Q3 results, revenue was ¥331.7B (YoY +¥11.1B, +3.5%), a slight increase, but operating income was ¥4.2B (YoY -¥10.0B, -70.5%), ordinary income was ¥-2.6B (YoY -¥23.7B), and net income was ¥-0.9B (YoY -¥21.1B), representing a significant decline in earnings, with ordinary income and net income turning to losses. The operating margin was 1.3% (down -3.1pt from 4.4% in the prior-year period), an extremely low level, while interest expense of ¥1.3B and increased FX-related losses within non-operating expenses weighed on profits. The full-year plan calls for revenue of ¥446.5B (YoY +4.1%) and operating income of ¥9.0B, but cumulative Q3 progress stands at 46.7% on an operating income basis, making profitability improvement in the second half imperative.
[Profitability] ROE -1.9% (significantly worse from +14.9% in the prior year), operating margin 1.3% (down -3.1pt from 4.4%), net profit margin -0.3% (turned to loss from 6.3% in the prior year), and EBIT margin of 1.3%, well below the general industry level (5%+). [Cash Quality] Cash and deposits of ¥102.7B, cash coverage of 1.37x against current liabilities of ¥75.1B, and working capital remains positive at ¥108.7B. [Investment Efficiency] Total asset turnover of 0.96x (down from 1.07x in the prior year), total assets of ¥345.2B increased by +¥99.9B YoY, primarily driven by +¥74.9B in property, plant and equipment (aircraft-related asset acquisitions). [Financial Soundness] Equity ratio 13.7% (down from 17.5% in the prior year), current ratio 244.8%, debt-to-equity ratio 6.30x, and financial leverage 7.30x remain high, with lease liabilities of ¥90.5B (non-current ¥83.7B, current ¥6.9B) being a key component of total liabilities of ¥297.9B.
Cash and deposits were ¥102.7B, up +¥1.4B YoY, maintaining high liquidity. Cash coverage of current liabilities is 1.37x against ¥75.1B in current liabilities, indicating ample short-term payment capacity. From balance sheet trends, property, plant and equipment increased significantly by +¥74.9B, indicating execution of aircraft-related capital expenditures. Correspondingly, lease liabilities increased by +¥8.5B, while long-term borrowings decreased by -¥4.7B, confirming a change in the funding mix. In working capital, current assets increased by +¥25.0B while current liabilities also increased by +¥15.7B, with no major anomalies observed in accounts receivable or inventories. Reliance on liabilities accompanying the accumulation of fixed assets continues, with the liabilities-to-total-assets ratio reaching 86.3%.
Against operating income of ¥4.2B, ordinary income was ¥-2.6B, reflecting a -¥6.8B deterioration in non-operating income and expenses. The main components of non-operating expenses are ¥1.3B in interest expense and FX-related losses, with interest burden and exchange fluctuations significantly pressuring profits. The operating margin of 1.3% is extremely low relative to revenue, highlighting challenges in managing fixed and variable costs in the cost structure. Compared with the full-year plan’s operating margin of 2.0% (operating income ¥9.0B ÷ revenue ¥446.5B), cumulative Q3 profitability remains low, requiring improvement in the revenue mix and yield in the second half. The effective tax rate is approximately 64.9%, a high level, but with negative profit before tax, income taxes of -¥0.6B produced a refund, partially mitigating the net loss. Although detailed disclosure of operating cash flow is unavailable, the stable trend in cash and deposits suggests limited immediate concern regarding profit-to-cash conversion.
[Positioning within the Industry] (Reference Information; In-House Research) The company’s operating margin of 1.3% and net profit margin of -0.3% are well below typical profitability levels in the airline transportation industry (operating margin 5%+). ROE of -1.9% is also low within the industry, and the equity ratio of 13.7% has significant room for improvement versus industry health benchmarks. Financial leverage of 7.30x reflects the characteristics of companies in the airline industry with heavy capital expenditure burdens, while a D/E ratio of 6.30x indicates a high reliance on leverage even within the industry. In the company’s historical trend, the operating margin fell sharply to 1.3% in 2026, deteriorating significantly from 4.4% in the prior-year period. While revenue growth of +3.5% is solid, the sharp deterioration in profitability leads to a harsh overall performance assessment. In the airline industry, load factor, yield, and fuel hedging strategies greatly influence profitability, necessitating improvements in these operational KPIs. (Industry: Airline Transportation, Comparatives: Past reporting periods and general industry levels, Source: In-House Aggregation)
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