The Kansai Electric Power Company (9503) FY2027 Q1

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Executive Summary

In Q1 of fiscal 2027, revenue increased while operating income declined, indicating a substantial deterioration in core earnings power, whereas net income was boosted by extraordinary income. Revenue was ¥1兆79.6億 (up +9.8% year on year), operating income was ¥203.7億 (down -84.2%), ordinary income was ¥528.2億 (down -60.8%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,370.6億 (up +38.2%). The increase in net income was primarily attributable to the one-time gain on the sale of shares in a subsidiary of ¥1,050.8億, which accounted for 66.3% of profit before tax of ¥1,585.7億. The operating margin contracted substantially from 14.0% in the same period of the previous year to 2.0%, making the deterioration in recurring earnings power the most important point in these results.

Factors Behind Performance Changes

【Revenue】Revenue was ¥1兆79.6億, an increase of +9.8% year on year. By segment, the Real Estate Business grew substantially to ¥622.9億 (+80.3%), while the Transmission and Distribution Business increased to ¥1,108.6億 (+33.8%). In contrast, the core Energy Business remained at ¥7,819.4億 (+4.6%), and the Information and Communications Business was nearly flat at ¥528.8億 (-0.3%).

【Profit and Loss】Operating income declined sharply to ¥203.7億 (down -84.2% year on year), while ordinary income fell to ¥528.2億 (down -60.8%). The primary factors were a 68.0% decline in segment profit for the Energy Business to ¥365.6億 and the Transmission and Distribution Business falling into a loss of ¥105.0億, with the loss widening. Non-operating income of ¥491.3億 included a foreign exchange gain of ¥120.0億, equivalent to 58.9% of operating income of ¥204億, thereby supporting ordinary income. Profit before tax increased to ¥1,585.7億 due to extraordinary income of ¥1,050.8億 (gain on sale of shares in a subsidiary), while net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,370.6億 (up +40.2% year on year, on a consolidated net income basis). Consolidated net income was ¥1,381.1億, while net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,370.6億; these figures differ and should be noted. In conclusion, despite higher revenue, operating and ordinary income declined, and the increase in net income resulted from one-time extraordinary income. The underlying performance should therefore be assessed as higher revenue but lower profit.

Segment Analysis

Of the total reported segment profit of ¥518.0億, the Energy Business accounted for ¥365.6億, or 70.6%, and remained the primary business, although its profit declined sharply by 68.0% year on year. Despite a 33.8% increase in revenue, the Transmission and Distribution Business expanded its segment loss to ¥105.0億, compared with a loss of ¥22.5億 in the same period of the previous year. The Information and Communications Business was nearly flat, with revenue of ¥528.8億 (-0.3%) and profit of ¥108.7億 (-6.9%). The Real Estate Business, which was separated from the former Lifestyle/Business Solutions segment, recorded strong growth, with revenue of ¥622.9億 (+80.3%) and profit of ¥148.6億 (+162.6%). Its profit margin of 23.9% was the highest among all segments. Following the organizational restructuring in April 2026, the Data Center Business was transferred from the Energy Business to the Information and Communications Business, while the Real Estate Business was established as an independent segment. The figures for the same period of the previous year have also been reclassified under the new segment structure for comparison.

Key Financial Indicators

【Profitability】The operating margin declined sharply to 2.0% from 14.0% in the same period of the previous year, while the ordinary income margin contracted to 5.2% from 14.7%. The net income margin increased to 13.6% from 10.8%, but this was attributable to the one-time gain on the sale of shares in a subsidiary of ¥1,050.8億.【Cash Quality】Extraordinary income accounted for 66.3% of profit before tax of ¥1,585.7億. Of non-operating income of ¥491.3億, foreign exchange gains of ¥120.0億 and dividend income of ¥84.3億 supplemented ordinary income, indicating that earnings at the ordinary income level also had a high dependence on market-related factors.【Investment Efficiency】ROE (annualized) was 15.3%, but given the decline in operating and ordinary income, this figure was boosted by extraordinary income. EBIT margin, which indicates the asset efficiency of the core business, remained at only 2.0%.【Financial Soundness】The equity ratio was 36.8%, improving from 35.1% in the previous year, while cash and deposits declined 27.6% year on year to ¥5,336.8億. Given the capital structure of the power business, which has a high fixed-asset ratio, continued monitoring of funding trends is required.

Cash Flow Analysis

Although the items disclosed in the statement of cash flows are limited, changes in the balance sheet indicate that cash and deposits declined by ¥2,037.3億 (-27.6%) from ¥7,374.1億 in the same period of the previous year to ¥5,336.8億. Current assets of ¥1兆6,862.6億 slightly exceeded current liabilities of ¥1兆6,593.6億, resulting in a current ratio of 101.6%, which was nearly balanced. Long-term borrowings were ¥2兆2,365.2億 and bonds were ¥1兆2,379.4億, indicating a high level of interest-bearing debt. The company’s asset structure, with fixed assets accounting for 82.8%, is supported by long-term funding. The decline in cash balances amid falling operating and ordinary income indicates a need to continue monitoring the balance of fund allocation among capital expenditures, debt repayment, and shareholder returns.

Earnings Quality

Extraordinary income from the sale of shares in a subsidiary of ¥1,050.8億 accounted for 66.3% of profit before tax of ¥1,585.7億, compared with consolidated net income of ¥1,381.1億, meaning that earnings quality exceeded recurring levels. While operating income was limited to ¥203.7億 and ordinary income to ¥528.2億, net income increased +40.2% year on year on a consolidated basis due to this one-time factor. This must be clearly distinguished from the declines at the operating and ordinary income levels. Of non-operating income of ¥491.3億, the foreign exchange gain of ¥120.0億 was equivalent to 58.9% of operating income of ¥204億, indicating a high dependence on market factors with limited reproducibility. Accordingly, it would be inappropriate to interpret the increase in net income as a sustained improvement in earnings power. The recovery of core-business profit excluding extraordinary income and foreign exchange gains should be closely monitored.

Earnings Forecasts and Guidance

Against the full-year forecasts of revenue of ¥4兆5,000億, operating income of ¥2,500億, ordinary income of ¥2,900億, net income of ¥3,100億, and a dividend of ¥80, progress rates for the current quarter were 22.4% for revenue, 8.1% for operating income, 18.2% for ordinary income, and 44.2% for net income. While revenue progress was close to the standard 25%, operating and ordinary income progress were significantly below the standard level. Recovery in core-business profitability in the second half of the fiscal year will therefore be key to achieving the forecasts. The exceptionally high progress rate for net income reflects the one-time gain on the sale of shares in a subsidiary and does not indicate recurring progress. The company has not revised either its earnings forecasts or dividend forecast.

Shareholder Returns

The full-year dividend forecast is ¥80 per share, representing an increase from the previous year’s actual dividend of ¥30. The payout ratio against forecast EPS of ¥278.23 is approximately 28.8%. This payout ratio is a single metric based on total annual dividends relative to forecast net income attributable to owners of the parent and is a conservative level below the general benchmark of 60%. However, since a substantial portion of Q1 net income of ¥1,370.6億 resulted from the one-time gain on the sale of shares in a subsidiary, the sustainability of the dividend funding source should be assessed based on the degree to which full-year operating and ordinary income targets are achieved. No revision to the dividend forecast was made during the current quarter.

Risk Factors

1. Declining interest-payment capacity: Interest coverage was only 1.62x, below the generally cautious threshold of 2.0x. If weak operating income persists, the company’s resilience to higher interest rates and deteriorating refinancing conditions may decline.

2. Deterioration in the profitability of the Transmission and Distribution Business: Although revenue in the Transmission and Distribution Business increased 33.8%, the segment loss widened to ¥105.0億 from a loss of ¥22.5億 in the same period of the previous year. Rate regulation, wheeling revenue and costs, and investment in grid reinforcement may impede earnings improvement.

3. Dependence on fuel and wholesale electricity prices and foreign exchange fluctuations: The foreign exchange gain of ¥120.0億 was equivalent to 58.9% of operating income of ¥203.7億 and has limited recurrence potential. Fluctuations in fuel procurement costs, wholesale electricity prices, and the yen exchange rate may amplify earnings volatility in the Energy Business.

Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)

Profitability and Return

The operating margin was substantially below the industry median, while the net income margin exceeded the median, partly due to the impact of extraordinary income.

Growth and Capital Efficiency

The revenue growth rate was above the industry median.

※Source: Compiled by the Company

Key Points in the Financial Results

1. Despite higher revenue, operating income declined -84.2% year on year. The recovery of core earnings power is therefore the most important item to monitor in future results.

2. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased +38.2% year on year, but this was primarily due to extraordinary income from the ¥1,050.8億 gain on the sale of shares in a subsidiary. It should be distinguished from an improvement in recurring profitability.

3. The Real Estate Business delivered strong growth and high profitability, with revenue up +80.3%, profit up +162.6%, and a profit margin of 23.9%, contributing to portfolio diversification. However, it was not sufficient to offset the sharp decline in the core Energy Business and the widening loss in the Transmission and Distribution Business.

Theoretical Share Price (Reference Value)

Sensitivity: ¥3,169–¥3,356 at cost of equity ±1%; ¥3,260–¥3,261 at ω±0.1.

Notes:

• Since progress of net income against the full-year forecast (44%) exceeds the standard level (25%), forecast EPS has been adjusted upward within a maximum range of +10% (because companies whose progress is ahead of schedule tend to exceed their forecasts; the adjustment may be excessive for businesses with strong seasonality).
• Net assets as of the end of the quarter are used (there is a timing gap relative to the full-year forecast).
• Since net assets include non-controlling interests, the theoretical value may be calculated at a somewhat elevated level.

(Calculation model: Residual Income Model (Ohlson-type, explicit five-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 price or a recommendation of any specific investment action, nor does it predict or guarantee future share prices.)

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