| Metric | Current Period | Prior Year Period | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue / Net Sales | ¥1931.3B | ¥1813.1B | +6.5% |
| Operating Income / Operating Profit | ¥64.5B | ¥67.2B | -4.1% |
| Ordinary Income | ¥62.0B | ¥68.8B | -9.9% |
| Net Income / Net Profit | ¥37.7B | ¥45.3B | -16.7% |
| ROE | 5.2% | 6.7% | - |
FY2026 Q2 results: Revenue ¥1,931.3B (YoY +¥118.2B +6.5%), Operating Income ¥64.5B (YoY -¥2.7B -4.1%), Ordinary Income ¥62.0B (YoY -¥6.8B -9.9%), Net Income ¥37.7B (YoY -¥7.6B -16.7%). Results show higher revenue but lower profits: top-line expanded steadily, but declines in gross margin (31.2%, YoY -1.1pt) and an increase in the effective tax rate (39.9%) compressed profitability. Operating margin was 3.3%, down -0.4pt from 3.7% a year earlier; net margin was 2.0%, down -0.5pt from 2.5%, indicating lagging improvements in profitability. By segment, the Travel Business accounted for 82.2% of revenue but recorded a -15.3% decline in operating income year-on-year, while the Hotel Business delivered +29.6% operating income growth and maintained a high margin of 17.9%, complementing overall corporate profitability.
[Revenue] Revenue was ¥1,931.3B, up +6.5% YoY. By segment: Travel Business ¥1,588.8B (+6.2%, share 82.2%), Hotel Business ¥138.6B (+11.7%, share 7.2%), Kyushu Sanko Group ¥136.4B (+7.7%, share 7.1%), Others ¥88.1B (-0.1%). The three main segments all achieved revenue increases. The Travel Business likely benefited from higher passenger volume and higher unit prices, but gross margin declined, suggesting price competition and deterioration in procurement terms. The Hotel Business achieved both improved occupancy and higher rates, delivering strong revenue growth.
[Profitability] Gross profit was ¥603.3B, with a gross margin of 31.2% (YoY -1.1pt). SG&A was ¥538.8B (SG&A ratio 27.9%), up only +2.8% YoY—below revenue growth—yet the decline in gross margin led to Operating Income of ¥64.5B (-4.1%). Non-operating items included interest income ¥5.6B and dividend income ¥4.8B versus interest expense ¥10.0B and foreign exchange losses ¥1.9B, resulting in net non-operating expense of -¥2.5B. Ordinary Income was ¥62.0B (-9.9%). Extraordinary items were negligible: extraordinary gains ¥2.1B and extraordinary losses ¥1.2B (impairment ¥1.2B). Profit before income taxes was ¥62.8B; after corporate taxes and others ¥25.1B (effective tax rate 39.9%) and non-controlling interest attributable profit ¥7.7B, Net Income was ¥37.7B (-16.7%). Thus, results show revenue up but profit down, leaving recovery of profitability as a future issue.
The Travel Business: Revenue ¥1,588.8B (+6.2%), Operating Income ¥47.5B (-15.3%), margin 3.0%. Although the core segment, margin deterioration pressured overall profitability. The Hotel Business: Revenue ¥138.6B (+11.7%), Operating Income ¥24.9B (+29.6%), margin 17.9%, maintaining high profitability and achieving revenue and profit growth. Kyushu Sanko Group: Revenue ¥136.4B (+7.7%), Operating Income ¥6.1B (+19.3%), margin 4.4%, showing steady performance. Other segments: Revenue ¥88.1B (-0.1%), operating loss ¥0.04B (minor loss). Corporate adjustments were -¥13.9B, allocated to head office expenses. The Travel Business margin decline was a factor in the company-wide decrease in Operating Income, while the high profitability of the Hotel Business supported overall profit quality.
[Profitability] Operating margin 3.3% (down -0.4pt from 3.7% prior year), net margin 2.0% (down -0.5pt from 2.5% prior year), indicating deterioration in profitability. ROE 5.2% shows some YoY improvement but remains at single-digit levels. Gross margin 31.2% (YoY -1.1pt), mainly driven by margin pressure in the Travel Business.
[Cash Quality] Operating Cash Flow / Net Income is -0.91x, meaning Operating Cash Flow falls short of Net Income, indicating issues in cash generation. Accrual ratio is 1.9%, low, but Operating CF was negative ¥34.3B, raising concerns over profit-to-cash conversion.
[Investment Efficiency] Total asset turnover 0.48x/year (annualized), roughly flat YoY. EBITDA margin was 6.3% (EBITDA ¥122.3B = Operating Income ¥64.5B + Depreciation ¥57.8B), at a low level, implying significant room to improve profitability relative to capital-intensive operations.
[Financial Soundness] Equity Ratio 17.9% slightly improved from 17.4% prior year but remains low. D/E ratio 4.58x and Debt/EBITDA 9.5x indicate high leverage, limiting financial flexibility in a rising rate environment. Current ratio 80.9% is below 1.0x, warranting attention to short-term liquidity. Cash and deposits ¥1,088.8B cover short-term borrowings ¥495.5B by 2.2x, providing some immediate liquidity buffer.
Operating Cash Flow was -¥34.3B (deteriorated from a positive ¥13.7B prior year), substantially below Net Income ¥37.7B. Main drivers were an increase in trade receivables -¥104.0B and a decrease in trade payables -¥44.3B, causing working capital outflow; this suggests lengthening receivable collection periods and changes in payment terms. Operating CF before working capital changes was -¥16.1B; even accounting for depreciation ¥57.8B, cash generation from operations is weak. Investing CF was -¥61.5B, driven by capital expenditures and intangible asset investments. Financing CF was +¥32.2B: short-term borrowings increased +¥612.8B and long-term borrowings raised +¥308.1B, against long-term borrowings repayments -¥659.1B, bond redemptions -¥250.0B, and dividend payments -¥7.5B. Free Cash Flow was negative ¥95.7B, indicating investment and working capital needs were funded externally. Cash and cash equivalents declined from opening ¥1,063.6B to closing ¥1,017.1B (-¥46.5B); considering FX effects +¥17.0B, net cash outflow was significant. To improve Operating CF, shortening receivable collection periods and utilizing payables and advance receipts are urgent.
Ordinary Income ¥62.0B versus Net Income ¥37.7B: the gap is mainly due to effective tax rate 39.9% and non-controlling interest attributable profit ¥7.7B. Non-operating items included interest income ¥5.6B and dividend income ¥4.8B versus interest expense ¥10.0B and foreign exchange losses ¥1.9B, netting to -¥2.5B expense. Non-operating income ratio is 0.8% of revenue, far below 5%, indicating high reliance on core operations. Extraordinary items were limited (extraordinary gains ¥2.1B, extraordinary losses ¥1.2B including impairment ¥1.2B), so one-off impacts on Net Income were small. Comprehensive income was ¥59.5B (¥21.8B higher than Net Income ¥37.7B), mainly driven by foreign currency translation adjustments +¥23.3B. Accrual ratio 1.9% is low, but with negative Operating CF, caution is needed regarding cash realization of profits. Ordinary revenue is centered on Operating Income, dependency on non-operating income is limited, and the transparency of the revenue structure is high.
Full Year forecast: Revenue ¥3,950.0B (YoY +5.9%), Operating Income ¥120.0B (+3.2%), Ordinary Income ¥115.0B (+1.0%), Net Income -¥10.0B (turning to a loss YoY). As of Q2, progress rates are Revenue 48.9%, Operating Income 53.8%, Ordinary Income 53.9%, exceeding a standard 50% pace, indicating a smooth first half. However, full-year Net Income is projected at -¥10.0B loss, implying a plan to swing to a loss in the second half from a ¥37.7B profit in H1; this assumes higher costs in H2, one-off expenses, and increased tax burden. Guidance was revised this quarter, confirming a cautious full-year outlook. Dividend forecast remains ¥25.00 per share unchanged, but if full-year Net Income is a loss, Payout Ratio becomes incalculable and dividend sustainability will depend on cash reserves and recovery of Operating CF. First-half progress is solid at Operating and Ordinary levels, but H2 risks at the Net Income level warrant monitoring.
No dividend was declared at Q2, but the cash flow statement records dividend payments of ¥7.47B. Full-year dividend forecast is ¥25.00, an increase from ¥10.00 last year. Given the full-year Net Income forecast of -¥10.0B, Payout Ratio is theoretically incalculable, and funding for dividends would rely on cash and deposits or external funding. The company holds cash and deposits ¥1,088.8B, indicating short-term dividend payment capacity, but with Operating CF -¥34.3B and Free CF -¥95.7B, dividend sustainability depends on recovery of Operating CF and normalization of working capital. No share buybacks were confirmed; shareholder returns are limited to dividends, and Total Return Ratio is not applicable.
Liquidity Risk: Current ratio 80.9% below 1.0x; despite cash and deposits ¥1,088.8B against short-term borrowings ¥495.5B, working capital is tight at -¥461.0B. With Operating CF at -¥34.3B, increases in working capital demand or continued delays in receivables collection could pressure short-term liquidity. Short-term debt ratio 42.7% and concentration of maturities increase refinancing risk. Considering seasonality in travel (advance receipts / deferred payment cycles), shortening DSO (days sales outstanding) and utilizing advance receipts are urgent.
High Leverage and Rising Rate Risk: D/E ratio 4.58x and Debt/EBITDA 9.5x indicate high leverage; total interest-bearing debt reaches ¥1,161.4B. Interest expense is ¥10.0B and interest coverage is 6.4x, an acceptable level now, but interest burden could rise in a rate hike environment. Short-term borrowings increased substantially (+¥408.6B +469.7%), skewing the debt profile toward short-term maturities, which is a concern. With limited financial flexibility, deterioration in performance or credit conditions could worsen refinancing terms and raise funding costs.
Profitability Decline and Operating CF Vulnerability: Gross margin 31.2% (YoY -1.1pt); Travel Business operating margin 3.0% (YoY -0.7pt) is under pressure. Operating CF -¥34.3B is below Net Income ¥37.7B, with Operating CF/Net Income -0.91x and OCF/EBITDA -0.28x, showing weak cash conversion. Trade receivables increase -¥104.0B and trade payables decrease -¥44.3B worsened working capital, reflecting lengthening collection periods and changing supplier terms. Price competition in travel, FX volatility, and rising labor & marketing costs press margins; if Operating CF recovery lags, constraints will arise across investment, dividends, and debt repayment—a structural risk.
Profitability & Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 3.3% | 14.0% (3.8%–18.5%) | -10.6pt |
| Net Margin | 2.0% | 9.2% (1.1%–14.0%) | -7.3pt |
Profitability is well below industry medians, necessitating urgent improvement.
Growth & Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 6.5% | 21.0% (15.5%–26.8%) | -14.5pt |
Revenue growth lags the industry median significantly; top-line expansion pace is relatively slow.
※Source: Company compilation
Revenue up but profitability declined: Revenue grew +6.5%, but declines in gross margin (31.2%, YoY -1.1pt) and a higher effective tax rate led to Operating Income -4.1% and Net Income -16.7%. Margin deterioration in the Travel Business (Operating margin 3.0%) pressured corporate profits, while the Hotel Business maintained high profitability (Operating margin 17.9%), indicating scope to improve portfolio quality. Focus going forward: penetration of price increases in Travel, improvement in procurement terms, and SG&A efficiency to recover margins.
Negative Operating CF and Free CF: Operating CF -¥34.3B fell below Net Income ¥37.7B, Free CF -¥95.7B was significantly negative. Main causes were receivables increase -¥104.0B and payables decrease -¥44.3B; shortening receivable collection and utilizing advance receipts are urgent. Operating CF/EBITDA -0.28x shows very poor cash conversion, increasing dependence on external funding for capex and dividends. Normalizing working capital and restoring Operating CF are keys to financial stabilization.
High leverage and liquidity risk: D/E ratio 4.58x and Debt/EBITDA 9.5x; current ratio 80.9% below 1.0x. Short-term borrowings rose substantially (+¥408.6B +469.7%), increasing short-term debt ratio to 42.7% and concentration of maturities. While cash and deposits ¥1,088.8B provide immediate liquidity, continued negative Operating CF raises potential for refinancing and interest rate risks. Extending debt maturities, deleveraging progress, and Operating CF recovery are necessary to improve financial flexibility.
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