| Metric | Current Period | Prior-year Q1 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ¥11.4B | ¥9.7B | - |
| Operating Income | ¥0.0B | ¥-0.3B | +4.9% |
| Ordinary Income | - | ¥-0.2B | -20.8% |
| Net Income | ¥-0.1B | ¥-0.2B | -27.4% |
| ROE | -0.3% | -1.2% | - |
FY2026 Q1 results: Revenue ¥11.4B (YoY +¥1.6B, +16.9%), Operating Income ¥0.0B (YoY +¥0.3B, turned profitable), Ordinary Income ¥0.0B (YoY +¥0.2B, turned profitable), Net loss ¥0.1B (YoY +¥0.1B, narrower loss). Revenue recorded double-digit growth, confirming an upward trend, and Operating Income turned positive from an operating loss of ¥0.3B in the prior-year Q1, indicating improved profitability. Ordinary Income also turned profitable, but the recognition of tax expense of ¥0.1B resulted in a final net loss of ¥0.1B, with EPS of -¥1.53. Full-year guidance calls for Revenue of ¥51.5B (Q1 progress rate 22.1%), Operating Income of ¥1.4B, Ordinary Income of ¥1.4B, and Net Income of ¥1.2B, indicating the year has started with revenue growth and a return to operating profitability as of Q1.
[Profitability] Operating margin turned positive at 0.4% (improved by +3.6pt from -3.2% in the prior-year Q1) but remains low. ROE at -0.3% (improved from -1.4% in the prior-year Q1) remains in negative territory, with a net margin of -0.5% (improved from -2.1% in the prior-year Q1) weighing on profitability. Revenue was ¥11.4B, up +16.9% YoY, and SG&A was ¥2.0B, kept to 17.5% of revenue, indicating operating leverage is in play. [Cash Quality] Cash and deposits of ¥18.9B account for 61.2% of total assets of ¥30.9B, with cash coverage of current liabilities of ¥11.9B at 1.6x, indicating ample short-term liquidity. [Investment Efficiency] Total asset turnover is 0.37x, reflecting relatively low asset efficiency, which in turn reflects a high cash holding ratio. [Financial Soundness] The equity ratio is 56.7% (prior-year Q1 57.3%), reflecting a conservative capital base, and the current ratio is 219.9%, indicating comfortable liquidity. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.77x, indicating low reliance on debt and a sound financial structure.
Cash and deposits decreased by ¥1.0B from ¥19.9B in the prior-year Q1 to ¥18.9B, but the high cash ratio at 61.2% of total assets is maintained. Net assets decreased by ¥0.9B from ¥18.4B in the prior-year Q1 to ¥17.5B, with the recognition of a net loss of ¥0.1B compressing equity. Working capital stands at a positive ¥14.3B, with current assets of ¥26.2B significantly exceeding current liabilities of ¥11.9B, ensuring ample short-term funding capacity. Non-current assets decreased by ¥0.1B from ¥4.8B in the prior-year Q1 to ¥4.7B, with no signs of large-scale capital expenditures or asset disposals. With a current ratio of 219.9% and a quick ratio of 219.9%, liquidity indicators are strong, and the ability to service short-term liabilities is well secured. The decline in cash is limited, and it is inferred that cash generation from operating activities is on a recovery trend backed by the return to operating profitability.
With Operating Income at ¥0.0B and Ordinary Income at ¥0.0B, non-operating income and expenses are nearly balanced. Profitability is maintained up to the Ordinary Income level, but the recognition of tax expense of ¥0.1B resulted in a net loss of ¥0.1B, with tax burden weighing on the bottom line. Details of non-operating income are not disclosed, but non-operating items such as foreign exchange gains/losses and interest income may be affecting profit and loss. Against revenue of ¥11.4B, the operating margin is thin at 0.4%, indicating substantial room to improve the earnings structure. As the prior-year Q1 posted an operating loss, operating-level earnings power has improved; however, tax treatment and fluctuations in non-operating gains/losses are making the quality of net income unstable. The restraint in SG&A relative to revenue growth indicates operating leverage at work, and continued cost control will be key to improving profitability.
[Industry Positioning] (Reference Information; Our Survey) Profitability: The operating margin of 0.4% is well below typical industry levels (5% or higher), indicating substantial room for improvement. In the company’s historical trend, the operating margin of 0.4% (FY2026 Q1) has improved from -3.2% in the prior-year Q1 but remains at a low level. Net Margin: -0.5% remains a loss even in the company’s historical trend, confirming a structure in which tax burden and non-operating gains/losses weigh on net income. Soundness: The equity ratio of 56.7% is conservative even within the industry, and the financial base is stable. With a current ratio of 219.9% and cash and deposits ratio of 61.2%, liquidity is high and there are no issues with short-term payment capability. Efficiency: Total asset turnover of 0.37x is on the low side, but given the high cash holding ratio, the low asset efficiency is the flip side of high cash liquidity, and working capital efficiency can be evaluated as relatively favorable. Industry: Services (Travel-related); Comparison Benchmark: Company’s historical performance; Source: Our compilation
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